The 2026 NFL draft is quickly approaching with much anticipation and eager excitement abounding. As fans, analysts, and franchise staff all make their final moves ahead of this coming week, everyone is wondering which prospects will be chosen in the first few rounds of this year’s selection.
On Reddit, user hallach_halil is known for making annual predictions of NFL draft prospects, which are further broken down by position and tier of desirability for professional franchises. Here are the rankings that have been given for the position of quarterback for this year’s NFL draft.
1. Fernando Mendoza – Indiana University
GettyBLOOMINGTON, INDIANA – APRIL 01: Fernando Mendoza #15 of the Indiana Hoosiers catches the ball during the 2026 IU Pro Day at John Mellencamp Pavilion on April 01, 2026 in Bloomington, Indiana. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images)
2. Ty Simpson – The University of Alabama
GettyINDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA – FEBRUARY 28: Ty Simpson of the Alabama Crimson Tide throws a pass during the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on February 28, 2026 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)
3. Garrett Nussmeier – Louisiana State University (LSU)
GettyTUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA – NOVEMBER 08: Garrett Nussmeier #18 of the LSU Tigers walks off the field against the Alabama Crimson Tide during the first quarter at Bryant-Denny Stadium on November 08, 2025 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
4. Carson Beck – University of Miami
GettyMIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA – JANUARY 19: Carson Beck #11 of the Miami Hurricanes in action during the game against the Indiana Hoosiers in the 2026 College Football Playoff National Championship at Hard Rock Stadium on January 19, 2026 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Ishika Samant/Getty Images)
5. Cole Payton – North Dakota State University (NDSU)
GettyMOBILE, AL – JANUARY 31: Quarterback Cole Payton #9 of North Dakota State from the National Team warms up prior to the 2026 Panini Senior Bowl at Hancock Whitney Stadium on the campus of the University of South Alabama on January 31, 2026 in Mobile, Alabama. The American Team defeated the National Team 17 to 9. (Photo by Don Juan Moore/Getty Images)
6. Taylen Green – University of Arkansas
GettyINDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA – FEBRUARY 28: Taylen Green of the Arkansas Razorbacks throws a pass during the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on February 28, 2026 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)
7. Sawyer Robertson – Baylor University
GettyINDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA – FEBRUARY 28: Sawyer Robertson of the Baylor Bears throws a pass during the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on February 28, 2026 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)
8. Cade Klubnik – Clemson University
GettyCOLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA – NOVEMBER 29: Cade Klubnik #2 of the Clemson Tigers warms up during the first half of a football game against the South Carolina Gamecocks at Williams-Brice Stadium on November 29, 2025 in Columbia, South Carolina. (Photo by David Jensen/Getty Images)
9. Jalon Daniels – University of Kansas
GettyINDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA – FEBRUARY 28: Jalon Daniels of the Kansas Jayhawks throws a pass during the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on February 28, 2026 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)
10. Athan Kaliakmanis – Rutgers University
GettyPISCATAWAY, NEW JERSEY – NOVEMBER 29: Athan Kaliakmanis #16 of the Rutgers Scarlet Knights passes the ball against the Penn State Nittany Lions in the first half at SHI Stadium on November 29, 2025 in Piscataway, New Jersey. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)
NFL Draft Quarterback Top Picks – Honorable Mentions
Among the ranks of the Top 10 prospects for quarterbacks in the upcoming 2026 NFL Draft are honorable mentions including Joey Aguilar of the University of Tennessee, Joe Fagnano of the University of Connecticut (UConn), Drew Allar of Penn State, and Luke Altmyer of the University of Illinois.
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