The Next Great Class of NFL Quarterbacks Will Be Playing College Football This Fall
Sports Illustrated • • general
Key Points:
- NFL teams face significant uncertainty about their quarterback prospects following the 2024 scouting combine and upcoming draft, with few standout candidates expected to emerge this year.
- The 2025 quarterback draft class was considered mediocre, with many top prospects regressing or dealing with injuries, leaving scouts underwhelmed except for a few Day 3 projects and Fernando Mendoza, the likely top pick.
- The 2026 college football quarterback class is generating considerable excitement, featuring high-profile players like Arch Manning, Dante Moore, and Trinidad Chambliss, who are expected to be strong contenders for the 2027 NFL draft.
- Several other promising quarterbacks, including Sam Leavitt, Darian Mensah, Brendan Sorsby, and Josh Hoover, add depth
