Athan Kaliakmanis NFL Draft 2026 Scouting Report for Washington Commanders QB

The Washington Commanders selected Rutgers QB Athan Kaliakmanis with the No. 223 overall pick in the 2026 NFL draft.

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