NFL Draft: 10 players to know ahead of the 2026 class, led by Texas QB Arch Manning

Yes, the 2025 NFL Draft just ended. But it’s not too early to look ahead to the 2026 draft. Especially given the potential depth at quarterback.

Just two QBs were selected in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft as No. 1 overall pick Cam Ward was the only QB taken in the top 20 before the Giants traded up to get Jaxson Dart at No. 25. Tyler Shough was the only QB taken in the second round before two quarterbacks were selected in the third round.

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The possible 2026 QB class could be more like the 2024 NFL Draft class. And it’s headlined by a QB that even the most casual football fans will recognize. Here are 10 players to watch for the 2026 draft listed in alphabetical order.

Penn State QB Drew Allar

The Nittany Lions made the College Football Playoff last season as Allar completed two-thirds of his passes and increased his yards per attempt from 6.8 to 8.4 in 2024. There are no doubts about his physical tools but the best thing for his draft stock would be a stellar game against a top opponent. In Penn State’s three CFP games a year ago, Allar threw just one interception but was only 38-of-70 for 433 yards and three touchdowns as Penn State’s weakness at receiver was evident.

Miami QB Carson Beck

The former Georgia QB went from being a possible top-10 pick entering the 2024 season to transferring to Miami after suffering an elbow injury in the SEC title game. Beck shined in his first season as a starter in 2023 but had a rocky 2024 campaign before the injury. As he was asked to do more within Georgia’s offense, his completion percentage dipped by nearly eight points and he averaged 1.7 yards fewer per pass attempt while his interceptions doubled from six to 12. Can Beck have a season like Cam Ward did in 2024?

Georgia WR Zachariah Branch

One of the fastest players in college football should give…

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Author : Nick Bromberg

Publish date : 2025-04-26 23:55:00

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