Every QB taken in 2026 NFL Draft: Updated results

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Apr 26, 2026 - 04:36

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The NFL Draft has arrived. No more conjecture or hypothetical. Five months of preparations and the biggest job interview in the world will now become real.

Viewers have become accustomed to certain similarities. The best quarterbacks, edge rushers, offensive linemen and cornerbacks are towards the top, while running backs, safeties and linebackers are less prioritized at the top. In 2026, they throw out almost all the positional tendencies and trends.

The 2026 Draft has been called a one-quarterback draft. While that perception is accurate, it's not a literal representation. There is one prospect that should become a franchise quarterback.

Every other player from QB2-QB26 had less than ideal evaluations. While there is only one expected day one starter at the position, there are plenty of prospects to consider, even if they might need some development.

Best available QB in 2026 NFL Draft

Name	Pos	HT	WT	Range	Pick	Team
Fernando Mendoza	Indiana	6'5	225	No. 1	1	Raiders
Ty Simpson	Alabama	6'2	208	Rd 1	13	Rams
Garrett Nussmeier	LSU	6'1	205	Rd 3-4	249	Chiefs
Carson Beck	Miami	6'4	220	Rd 3-5	65	Cardinals
Cade Klubnik	Clemson	6'2	210	Rd 4-6	110	Jets
Drew Allar	Penn St	6'5	235	Rd 4-6	76	Steelers
Jalon Daniels	Kansas	6'0	220	Rd 4-6
Taylen Green	Arkansas	6'6	220	Rd 4-6	182	Browns
Luke Altmyer	Illinois	6'2	215	Rd 4-6
Sawyer Robertson	Baylor	6'4	235	Rd 4-6
Joe Fagnano	UConn	6'4	225	Rd 4-6
Haynes King	GT	6'3	215	Rd 5-7
Joey Aguilar	Tennessee	6'3	225	Rd 5-7
Cole Payton	NDSU	6'3	233	Rd 5-7	178	Eagles
Tommy Castellanos	Florida St	5'11	200	Rd 5-7
Miller Moss	Louisville	6'2	210	Rd 5-7
Kyron Drones	Virginia Tech	6'2	235	Rd 5-7
Athan Kaliakmanis	Rutgers	6'3	212	Rd 5-7	223	Commanders
Behren Morton	Texas Tech	6'2	210	Rd 5-7	234	Patriots
Jake Retzlaff	Tulane	6'1	205	Rd 6-UFA
Grayson James	Boston College	6'3	218	Rd 6-UFA
Mark Gronowski	Iowa	6'2	235	Rd 6-UFA
Marverick McIvor	W. Kentucky	6'2	214	Rd 6-UFA
Blake Shapen	Mississippi St	6'1	210	Rd 6-UFA
Tyler Van Dyke	SMU	6'4	230	Rd 6-UFA
Diego Pavia	Vanderbilt	5'11	207	Rd 6-UFA

Social media reactions to QB selections in 2026 NFL Draft

With the No. 249 overall pick in the 2026 @NFLDraft, the @Chiefs select Garrett Nussmeier.

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Stream on @NFLPlus pic.twitter.com/thrUH78ml9— NFL (@NFL) April 25, 2026

With the No. 234 overall pick in the 2026 @NFLDraft, the @Patriots select Behren Morton.

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Stream on @NFLPlus pic.twitter.com/q9d2HOFQSc— NFL (@NFL) April 25, 2026

With the No. 223 overall pick in the 2026 @NFLDraft, the @Commanders select Athan Kaliakmanis.

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Stream on @NFLPlus pic.twitter.com/Y0RieqYKXr— NFL (@NFL) April 25, 2026

With the No. 182 overall pick in the 2026 @NFLDraft, the @Browns select Taylen Green.

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Stream on @NFLPlus pic.twitter.com/E7lSM4IeSO— NFL (@NFL) April 25, 2026

With the No. 178 overall pick in the 2026 @NFLDraft, the @Eagles select Cole Payton.

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Stream on @NFLPlus pic.twitter.com/m4MEXgUiEO— NFL (@NFL) April 25, 2026

With the No. 110 overall pick in the 2026 @NFLDraft, the @nyjets select Cade Klubnik.

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Stream on @NFLPlus pic.twitter.com/M0TdKRSMB5— NFL (@NFL) April 25, 2026

The Pittsburgh crowd was hype for former Penn State QB Drew Allar 😤

The Steelers select him in Round 3, No. 76 overall 💪 pic.twitter.com/lKDVoEvFaM— NFL on ESPN (@ESPNNFL) April 25, 2026

Welcome to Zona, Carson Beck 🌵 pic.twitter.com/ppZFkd3D4E— ESPN (@espn) April 25, 2026

.@AlabamaFTBL QB Ty Simpson is headed to the @RamsNFL!

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Stream on @NFLPlus pic.twitter.com/6fXeRjn08g— NFL (@NFL) April 24, 2026

From The NFL Draft: The #Raiders loved Fernando Mendoza at No. 1, but expect him to watch early on. pic.twitter.com/JjfHvl8vXR— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) April 24, 2026

2026 NFL Draft How to Watch

The 2026 NFL draft kicks off at 8 p.m. ET on Thursday in Pittsburgh (ESPN, ABC and NFL Network-- available on Fubo), The Las Vegas Raiders will likely select Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza with the No. 1 overall pick.