NFL Draft 2026 Scouting Report for Rutgers QB Athan Kaliakmanis

Athan Kaliakmanis is a game-manager-style quarterback prospect with good size but average physical tools.

He joined Minnesota as a former 4-star recruit in the 2021 class. Athan Kaliakmanis has thrown for 8,604 passing yards, 55 touchdowns, and 27 interceptions. He improved throughout his career, but completed 56.3% of his passes. Issues

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Where He Wins

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- Compact throwing motion with a quick release

- Above-average arm strength, flashing short area velocity

- Throws catchable passes with a good spiral

- Rhythmic dropback inside the pocket; is typically prepared to throw

Areas of Improvement

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- Inconsistent ball placement at all three levels

- Deep ball accuracy is spotty, leaving yards and points on the field

- Decision-making under pressure declines; he puts the football in harm's way

- Tends to stare down his first read in the passing progression

Grade, Rank, and Pro Comparison

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GRADE: 5.2 (UDFA with Roster Potential — UDFA)

COMPARABLE GRADE: Stetson Bennett (5.3 in 2023), Malik Cunningham (5.4 in 5.4), Tyson Bagent (5.4 in 2023)

OVERALL RANK: 316

POSITION RANK: QB19

PRO COMPARISON: Max Brosmer

Measurables and Testing Data

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Height: 6'2"
Weight: 216
Hand: N/A
Arm: N/A

40-YARD DASH: 4.86
Vertical: 29.5"
Broad Jump: 9'6"
3-Cone Drill: 6.89
20-Yard Shuttle: 4.20
Bench Press: N/A