2026 NFL Draft Rankings: Who Joins Fernando Mendoza on List of Best Quarterbacks?

We all know that Fernando Mendoza is the top quarterback in the 2026 NFL Draft, with the Las Vegas Raiders almost certainly set to select him with the No. 1 overall pick. But who are the other top quarterbacks in this year's draft class? Well, that's much harder to gauge. 

In my ranking of the top 150 prospects in the 2026 NFL Draft, I only have three quarterbacks projected to be selected in the first two days of the draft. There is some intriguing quarterback talent, though, that could go early in Day 3. 

So, who are the top quarterbacks in the 2026 NFL Draft? Here are my top seven. 

Drew Allar put up productive numbers in his Penn State career. (Photo by Isaiah Vazquez/Getty Images)

A classic dropback passer with an ideal frame and arm, Allar offers the basic building blocks worthy of developing. 

Could North Dakota State's Cole Payton be one of the top value picks in this year's draft? (Photo by Zach Bolinger/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

With only one year as a starter, Payton is as raw as it gets. But the 6-foot-3, 232-pound southpaw has plenty of arm and is a powerful and instinctive runner. 

Taylen Green shined at the combine. (Photo by Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images)

He's easily the biggest and most athletic of this QB class, yet lacks his counterparts’ accuracy. Thus begs the question: If a team is looking to develop a signal-caller, why not gamble on the one with the highest upside? 

Carson Beck was able to lead Miami (Fla.) to the national championship game this past season. (Photo by David Buono/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

In some circles, Beck might be better known for his mistakes than his successes, but he’s battle-tested, a gifted natural passer and offers prototypical size. He is one of the