Tony the Wiz: Evaluations of QBs in the 2026 NFL Draft

With the 2026 NFL Draft getting closer, quarterback rankings are starting to take shape across the football world. In the JetNation Forums, Tony the Wiz put together his own detailed look at the top quarterback prospects in this class, mixing production, physical tools, combine notes, and overall upside.

Tony the Wiz: Evaluations of QBs in the 2026 NFL Draft

1. Fernando Mendoza, Indiana – 6’5″, 225 lbs
   COMP: 273 | ATT: 379 | COMP%: 72.0 | YDS: 3,553 | AVG: 9.3 | TD: 4 | INT: 6 | RATING: 182.9
2. Drew Allar, Penn State – 2024, 6’5″, 235 lbs
   COMP: 262 | ATT: 394 | COMP%: 66.5 | YDS: 3,327 | AVG: 8.4 | TD: 24 | INT: 8 | RATING: 153.5
   Note: Great arm strength, nice combine.
3. Carson Beck, Miami – 6’4″, 220 lbs
   COMP: 338 | ATT: 467 | COMP%: 72.4 | YDS: 3,813 | AVG: 8.2 | TD: 30 | INT: 12 | RATING: 157.0
   2024 Rating: 145.3 | 2023 Rating: 167.9
   Note: Great arm strength, excellent combine.
4. Luke Altmyer, Illinois – 6’1 3/4″, 210 lbs
   COMP: 246 | ATT: 365 | COMP%: 67.4 | YDS: 3,007 | AVG: 8.2 | TD: 22 | INT: 5 | RATING: 153.7
   2024 Rating: 144.0 | 40 Time: 4.72
   Note: Nice combine.
5. Ty Simpson, Alabama – 6’2″, 210 lbs
   COMP: 305 | ATT: 473 | COMP%: 64.5 | YDS: 3,567 | AVG: 7.5 | TD: 28 | INT: 5 | RATING: 145.2
   Note: Great combine.
6. Garrett Nussmeier, LSU – 2024, 6’1 5/8″, 205 lbs
   COMP: 337 | ATT: 525 | COMP%: 64.2 | YDS: 4,052 | AVG: 7.7 | TD: 29 | INT: 12 | RATING: 142.7
   2025 Rating: 133.8
   Note: Nice combine.
7. Cole Payton, North Dakota State – 6’3″, 233 lbs
   COMP: 162 | ATT: 225 | COMP%: 72.0 | YDS: 2,719 | AVG: 12.1 | TD: 16 | INT: 4 | RATING: 193.4
   40 Time: 4.56
   Note: Impressive.
8. Mark Gronowski, Iowa – 6’2″, 235 lbs
   COMP: 166 | ATT: 262 | COMP%: 63.4 | YDS: 1,741 | AVG: 6.6 | TD: 10 | INT: 7 | RATING: 126.4
   2024 Rating: 146.9 | 2023 Rating: 179.7
   Note: Experience and winner.
9. Sawyer Robertson, Baylor – 6’4″, 220 lbs
   COMP: 304 | ATT: 504 | COMP%: 60.3 | YDS: 3,681 | AVG: 7.3 | TD: 31 | INT: 12 | RATING: 137.2
   2024 Rating: 153.1 | 40 Time: 4.64
10. Diego Pavia, Vanderbilt – 5’10 1/8″, 207 lbs
    COMP: 267 | ATT: 378 | COMP%: 70.6 | YDS: 3,539 | AVG: 9.4 | TD: 29 | INT: 8 | RATING: 170.4
    2024 Rating: 143.5 | 2023 Rating: 147.1
11. Cade Klubnik, Clemson – 6’2″, 210 lbs
    COMP: 257 | ATT: 392 | COMP%: 65.6 | YDS: 2,943 | AVG: 7.5 | TD: 16 | INT: 6 | RATING: 139.0
    2024 Rating: 148.2
12. Joey Aguilar, Tennessee – 6’3″, 225 lbs
    COMP: 272 | ATT: 404 | COMP%: 67.3 | YDS: 3,565 | AVG: 8.8 | TD: 24 | INT: 10 | RATING: 156.1
    2023 Rating: 151.6
13. Haynes King, Georgia Tech – 6’2 3/8″, 212 lbs
    COMP: 252 | ATT: 361 | COMP%: 69.8 | YDS: 2,951 | AVG: 8.2 | TD: 14 | INT: 6 | RATING: 147.9
    2024 Rating: 154.2 | 40 Time: 4.46
    Note: Great runner, arm strength fair.
14. Maverick McIvor, Western Kentucky – 6’2″, 215 lbs
    COMP: 183 | ATT: 273 | COMP%: 67.0 | YDS: 2,062 | AVG: 7.6 | TD: 12 | INT: 6 | RATING: 140.6
    2024 Rating: 144.3 | 3,847 Yards | 30 TD | 7 INT
    Note: Interesting.
15. Taylen Green, Arkansas – 6’6″, 227 lbs
    COMP: 198 | ATT: 326 | COMP%: 60.7 | YDS: 2,714 | AVG: 8.3 | TD: 19 | INT: 11 | RATING: 143.2
    2024 Rating: 138.2 | 40 Time: 4.36
    Note: Project, accuracy terrible.
16. Joe Fagnano, Connecticut – 6’3 1/4″, 225 lbs
    COMP: 285 | ATT: 413 | COMP%: 69.0 | YDS: 3,448 | AVG: 8.3 | TD: 28 | INT: 1 | RATING: 161.0
    2024 Rating: 152.9 | 40 Time: 4.83
    Note: Up-and-down accuracy, nice arm strength.
17. Behren Morton, Texas Tech – 6’2″, 220 lbs
    COMP: 219 | ATT: 322 | COMP%: 66.0 | YDS: 2,780 | AVG: 8.4 | TD: 22 | INT: 6 | RATING: 154.6
    2024: 3,335 Yards | 27 TD | 8 INT | Rating: 139.1
18. Athan Kaliakmanis, Rutgers – 6’3″, 212 lbs
    COMP: 229 | ATT: 368 | COMP%: 62.2 | YDS: 3,124 | AVG: 8.5 | TD: 20 | INT: 7 | RATING: 147.7
19. Jeff Retzlaff, Tulane – 6’1″, 205 lbs
    COMP: 242 | ATT: 391 | COMP%: 61.9 | YDS: 3,168 | AVG: 8.1 | TD: 15 | INT: 7 | RATING: 139.0
    2024 Rating: 136.6 | 634 Rushing Yards
    Note: Backup QB, can run.
20. Jalon Daniels, Kansas – 6’0 5/8″, 220 lbs
    COMP: 198 | ATT: 319 | COMP%: 62.1 | YDS: 2,531 | AVG: 7.9 | TD: 22 | INT: 7 | RATING: 147.1
    40 Time: 4.65
21. Kyron Drones, Virginia Tech – 6’2″, 235 lbs
    COMP: 178 | ATT: 315 | COMP%: 56.5 | YDS: 1,919 | AVG: 6.1 | TD: 17 | INT: 9 | RATING: 119.8
    644 Rushing Yards
22. Blake Shapen, Mississippi State – 6’1″, 215 lbs
    COMP: 195 | ATT: 303 | COMP%: 64.4 | YDS: 2,433 | AVG: 8.0 | TD: 15 | INT: 8 | RATING: 142.9

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