The 2026 NFL Draft is fast approaching, and anticipation is building around the potential top quarterback picks. As the season unfolds, several notable underclassmen are turning heads with their impressive performances. However, their inexperience may lead some to choose another year in college instead of entering the draft.
On the other hand, the draft class boasts strong talent, particularly in defensive positions. This year’s selection will take place on April 23. With aggressive general managers preparing to make strategic moves, many teams are considering their needs well before the offseason.
Top QB Picks for the 2026 NFL Draft
Projected Top Picks
- New Orleans Saints (1-7): Rueben Bain Jr., DE, Miami (6-3, 275)
- New York Jets (1-7): Caleb Downs, S, Ohio State (6-0, 205)
- Tennessee Titans (1-7): Arvell Reese, OLB, Ohio State (6-4, 243)
- Cleveland Browns (2-6): Spencer Fano, OT, Utah (6-5, 310)
- Miami Dolphins (2-6): Mansoor Delane, CB, LSU (6-0, 190)
- New York Giants (2-6): Jordyn Tyson, WR, Arizona State (6-1, 195)
- Baltimore Ravens (2-5): Peter Woods, DT, Clemson (6-3, 315)
- Las Vegas Raiders (2-5): Fernando Mendoza, QB, Indiana (6-5, 225)
- Arizona Cardinals (2-5): Jeremiyah Love, RB, Notre Dame (6-0, 212)
- Cincinnati Bengals (3-5): Keldrick Faulk, DE, Auburn (6-6, 270)
- Washington Commanders (3-5): Kenyon Sadiq, TE, Oregon (6-3, 240)
- Los Angeles Rams (from Atlanta Falcons, 3-4): Francis Mauigoa, OT, Miami (6-6, 315)
- Minnesota Vikings (3-4): CJ Allen, LB, Georgia (6-1, 235)
- Houston Texans (3-4): Justice Haynes, RB, Michigan (5-11, 210)
- Dallas Cowboys (3-4): Cashius Howell, Edge, Texas A&M (6-2, 248)
- Carolina Panthers (4-4): David Bailey, Edge, Texas Tech (6-3, 250)
- Chicago Bears (4-3): Anthony Hill Jr., LB, Texas (6-3, 237)
- Cleveland Browns (from Jacksonville Jaguars, 4-3): Makai Lemon, WR, USC (5-11, 190)
- Pittsburgh Steelers (4-3): Carson Beck, QB, Miami (6-4, 225)
- San Francisco 49ers (5-3): Kayden Proctor, OT, Alabama (6-7, 360)
- Los Angeles Chargers (5-3): Olaivavega Ioane, OG, Penn State (6-4, 328)
- Kansas City Chiefs (5-3): Jonah Coleman, RB, Washington (5-9, 229)
- Los Angeles Rams (5-3): Garrett Nussmeier, QB, LSU (6-1, 205)
- Detroit Lions (5-2): Dani Dennis-Sutton, Edge, Penn State (6-5, 265)
- Buffalo Bills (5-2): Christen Miller, DT, Georgia (6-4, 310)
- Seattle Seahawks (5-2): Akeem Mesidor, DE, Miami (6-3, 280)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (6-2): Jermod McCoy, CB, Tennessee (6-0, 193)
- Denver Broncos (6-2): Avieon Terrell, CB, Clemson (5-11, 180)
- New England Patriots (6-2): Denzel Boston, WR, Washington (6-4, 210)
- Philadelphia Eagles (6-2): T.J. Parker, DE, Clemson (6-3, 265)
- Dallas Cowboys (from Green Bay Packers, 5-1-1): Dillon Thieneman, S, Oregon (6-0, 207)
- Indianapolis Colts (7-1): Carnell Tate, WR, Ohio State (6-3, 195)
As we move closer to the draft, the landscape of team needs and player evaluations will continue to shift. The 2026 NFL Draft is shaping up to be an exciting event, particularly for quarterbacks and defensive players. Teams are eager to find the next star to lead them into the future.
