2026 NFL Draft Quarterback Rankings and Grades

The 2026 NFL draft cycle is gaining steam. The college playoffs roll on until a champion is crowned on January 19. After that, attention turns to the all-star game circuit in late January.

From there, the focus will shift to the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine, then to Pro Days and personal and/or private workouts.

Below are the latest QB rankings, grades, superlatives and potential NFL landing spots for the 2026 class.

1. Fernando Mendoza, Indiana (8.5)
2. Dante Moore, Oregon (8.3)
3. Ty Simpson, Alabama (7.9)
4. Carson Beck, Miami (7.5)
5. Cade Klubnik, Clemson (7.4)
6. Garrett Nussmeier, LSU (7.3)
7. Taylen Green, Arkansas (7.1)
8. John Mateer, Oklahoma (7.0)
9. Drew Allar, Penn State (6.9)
10. Trinidad Chambliss, Ole Miss (6.9)
11. Joey Aguilar, Tennessee (6.6)
12. Behren Morton, Texas Tech (6.4)
13. Byrum Brown, South Florida (6.0)
14. Jalon Daniels, Kansas (6.0)

NFL teams with a potential QB need: New York Jets, Arizona Cardinals, Carolina Panthers, Cleveland Browns, Las Vegas Raiders, Los Angeles Rams, Minnesota Vikings, New Orleans Saints, Pittsburgh Steelers

Most Accurate: Fernando Mendoza
Best Arm Strength: Taylen Green
Best Mobility: Taylen Green
Most Pro-Ready: Fernando Mendoza

Bleacher Report Scouting Dept.'s latest Big Board has complete rankings for the entire draft class. You can also find more position-specific rankings here:

Running Backs

Wide Receivers

Tight Ends

Offensive Tackles

Interior Offensive Linemen

Defensive Linemen

Edge-Rushers

Linebackers

Cornerbacks

Safeties

Rankings and grades will be updated throughout the 2026 NFL draft cycle.