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1. Arch Manning QB1 1 Arch Manning QB1 Texas Value: Top 10 Grade 6.73/8 Height 6'4" Weight 219 lbs Value: Top 10 Profile read player profile

Rundown

Watching Arch Manning is like opening a mystery box every play. He's streaky and inconsistent, but will wow you with some jawdropping highlights to get you excited about his potential to grow going into 2026. The down-to-down consistency is frustrating, especially within his accuracy and general processing. However, his traits are impressive, with a great frame and the ability to shed tackles, sacks, and the mobility to be an effective designed rusher and improvisor when necessary. He flashes excellent touch down field and ability to layer intermediate passes with precision, but the ball placement just isn't there yet. His pocket work is incredibly encouraging though, with notable improvement from one game to the next in how he handled pressure and manuevered difficult pockets to counter the rush and remain calm to attack the defense. He has intriguing arm talent in how well he can let throws rip even when fall over or being in odd footing, with the natural ability to be always ready to throw the ball. There is certainly not a shortage of moments where Arch looks like a clear #1 overall pick. The hope is that he can reign this play in and more consistently look like the quarterback worthy of this selection with a big leap in 2026.

Grades

Overall: 6.73/8

Physicals
SPD 6/8 ACC 6/8 AGI 6/8 COD 6/8 STR 6/8 FRA 7/8

Film Traits
ARM 6/8 MEC 3/8 QAC 4/8 IAC 5/8 DAC 4/8 OPA 4/8 BPL 3/8 PSP 5/8 PRS 5/8 ANT 5/8 PEX 6/8 DEC 6/8 PRA 7/8 PKF 7/8

Strengths

- Great frame and build, showing legitimate strength to shed and withstand hits in the pocket - Legitimately great speed and athleticism to extend plays and be an effective designed runner with legitimate wiggle and even a bit of power - Requires minimal space to get throws off, able to let it launch while falling over or in unstable footing - Combines his good pocket presence and athleticism to threaten lurking defenders with the scramble drill to open up options underneath - Good overall arm talent, able to alter slots and place sensational throws with zip and layering ability - Sensational pocket presence and feel, understanding the nuance behind small spaces and a collapsing pocket - Excellent feel of pressure and where it is coming from around him - Possesses good touch on his deep ball to provide a catchable, lofty pass - Flashes excellent intermediate accuracy and ball placement when attacking tight man coverage windows - Completes some ludicrous, arrogant throws while off platform, whether it's when climbing the pocket or rolling out - Transitions back into his throwing motion from climbing or navigating the pocket very well; always ready to throw - Great timing and anticipation on routes outside the numbers - Flashes of high level processing, pre and post snap, especially when diagnosing shallow routes early within progression; shows he is capable of making quick decisions when kept clean

Weaknesses

- Sprays throws to all three levels, especially in the quick game when his mechanics will often get de-synced - Will stagnate in his progression when pressure gets in and he has to scramble - Leaves deep throws short too often and forces receivers to have to work back or make acrobatic catches - Oftentimes a tick late to release a throw, even when he does make the correct read - Leaves meat on the bone too often for the choice to scramble - Struggles to diagnose the MOF and find open receivers at times, missing potential tight windows he is capable of attacking - Funky release gets passes knocked down far too often for someone of his frame - Reps where he fails to get to his check down and will opt to scramble instead - Fails to recognize blitz looks pre-snap and get to his hot routes on time to neutralize the blitz

Rundown

Watching Arch Manning is like opening a mystery box every play. He's streaky and inconsistent, but will wow you with some jawdropping highlights to get you excited about his potential to grow going into 2026. The down-to-down consistency is frustrating, especially within his accuracy and general processing. However, his traits are impressive, with a great frame and the ability to shed tackles, sacks, and the mobility to be an effective designed rusher and improvisor when necessary. He flashes excellent touch down field and ability to layer intermediate passes with precision, but the ball placement just isn't there yet. His pocket work is incredibly encouraging though, with notable improvement from one game to the next in how he handled pressure and manuevered difficult pockets to counter the rush and remain calm to attack the defense. He has intriguing arm talent in how well he can let throws rip even when fall over or being in odd footing, with the natural ability to be always ready to throw the ball. There is certainly not a shortage of moments where Arch looks like a clear #1 overall pick. The hope is that he can reign this play in and more consistently look like the quarterback worthy of this selection with a big leap in 2026.

Grades

Overall: 6.73/8

Physicals
SPD 6/8 ACC 6/8 AGI 6/8 COD 6/8 STR 6/8 FRA 7/8

Film Traits
ARM 6/8 MEC 3/8 QAC 4/8 IAC 5/8 DAC 4/8 OPA 4/8 BPL 3/8 PSP 5/8 PRS 5/8 ANT 5/8 PEX 6/8 DEC 6/8 PRA 7/8 PKF 7/8

Strengths

- Great frame and build, showing legitimate strength to shed and withstand hits in the pocket - Legitimately great speed and athleticism to extend plays and be an effective designed runner with legitimate wiggle and even a bit of power - Requires minimal space to get throws off, able to let it launch while falling over or in unstable footing - Combines his good pocket presence and athleticism to threaten lurking defenders with the scramble drill to open up options underneath - Good overall arm talent, able to alter slots and place sensational throws with zip and layering ability - Sensational pocket presence and feel, understanding the nuance behind small spaces and a collapsing pocket - Excellent feel of pressure and where it is coming from around him - Possesses good touch on his deep ball to provide a catchable, lofty pass - Flashes excellent intermediate accuracy and ball placement when attacking tight man coverage windows - Completes some ludicrous, arrogant throws while off platform, whether it's when climbing the pocket or rolling out - Transitions back into his throwing motion from climbing or navigating the pocket very well; always ready to throw - Great timing and anticipation on routes outside the numbers - Flashes of high level processing, pre and post snap, especially when diagnosing shallow routes early within progression; shows he is capable of making quick decisions when kept clean

Weaknesses

- Sprays throws to all three levels, especially in the quick game when his mechanics will often get de-synced - Will stagnate in his progression when pressure gets in and he has to scramble - Leaves deep throws short too often and forces receivers to have to work back or make acrobatic catches - Oftentimes a tick late to release a throw, even when he does make the correct read - Leaves meat on the bone too often for the choice to scramble - Struggles to diagnose the MOF and find open receivers at times, missing potential tight windows he is capable of attacking - Funky release gets passes knocked down far too often for someone of his frame - Reps where he fails to get to his check down and will opt to scramble instead - Fails to recognize blitz looks pre-snap and get to his hot routes on time to neutralize the blitz
2. Dante Moore QB2 2 Dante Moore QB2 Oregon Value: Rounds 1-2 Grade 6.48/8 Height 6'3" Weight 206 lbs Value: Rounds 1-2 Profile read player profile

Rundown

Dante Moore was expected to declare for the 2026 Draft, but he chose to return to Oregon for his Redshirt Junior season. His 2025 film is still impressive though, and he would've deservingly gone in the first round had he declared. He is a big, sturdy QB with a lot to like. His natural sense of touch and understanding of how to attack DB leverage is impressive, in addition to his innate pocket presence and ability to not take sacks. However, his actual ball placement consistency leaves a bit to be desired. His athleticism, while solid, won't blow you away, which also applies to his raw arm strength. With that being said, he is such a natural, comfortable, and fluid thrower of the football in a way that is hard to describe. He now faces much more competition for the top QB spot going into this critical 2026 season, but with what he showed in 2025, his potential growth is very intriguing and he has a chance to prove he can take major strides in becoming a well rounded, smart QB that can win in a variety of ways despite a lack of a trump card.

Grades

Overall: 6.48/8

Physicals
SPD 5/8 ACC 4/8 AGI 5/8 COD 5/8 STR 5/8 FRA 5/8

Film Traits
ARM 6/8 MEC 5/8 QAC 6/8 IAC 6/8 DAC 5/8 OPA 6/8 BPL 5/8 PSP 6/8 PRS 4/8 ANT 4/8 PEX 5/8 DEC 7/8 PRA 7/8 PKF 6/8

Strengths

- Great touch to all three levels, notably able to layer throws nicely intermediately between zone defenders - Incredibly comfortable working off platform, on the move, with mobile launch points - Impressive arm talent, with an intangible comfort and fluidity within his ability to flick the ball and alter arm slots - Excellent understanding of ball placement and touch, seeing the nuances behind where to best place the ball - Recognizes leverage in man coverage and how to attack tight coverage - Diagnoses blitzes pre-snap and attacks vacated space, taking advantage of his hot routes and quick dump offs - Safe decision maker, easily finding check down options and keeping ball out of danger - Great pressure awareness and innate sense / instincts to step-up while keeping eyes downfield - Consistently finds the right spacing to attack

Weaknesses

- Only average to above average arm strength, lacking great velocity when looking to drive the ball, oftentimes losing control and accuracy here - Can leave deep balls too long, putting receivers in tough spots - Actual ball placement leaves a bit to be desired with inconsistencies in setting up receivers for YAC - Too timid at times, failing to test tight zone windows or take aggressive decisions; too eager to dump it off to check down - Lacks anticipation or aggression over the MOF - Not a dynamic runner, lacking twitch in space - Only average processor right now, will need to speed up at the next level / 2026 - Poor, choppy footwork that gets him out of sync on play fakes at times - Too rigid within first read at times, staring down and being too committed to the structure

Rundown

Dante Moore was expected to declare for the 2026 Draft, but he chose to return to Oregon for his Redshirt Junior season. His 2025 film is still impressive though, and he would've deservingly gone in the first round had he declared. He is a big, sturdy QB with a lot to like. His natural sense of touch and understanding of how to attack DB leverage is impressive, in addition to his innate pocket presence and ability to not take sacks. However, his actual ball placement consistency leaves a bit to be desired. His athleticism, while solid, won't blow you away, which also applies to his raw arm strength. With that being said, he is such a natural, comfortable, and fluid thrower of the football in a way that is hard to describe. He now faces much more competition for the top QB spot going into this critical 2026 season, but with what he showed in 2025, his potential growth is very intriguing and he has a chance to prove he can take major strides in becoming a well rounded, smart QB that can win in a variety of ways despite a lack of a trump card.

Grades

Overall: 6.48/8

Physicals
SPD 5/8 ACC 4/8 AGI 5/8 COD 5/8 STR 5/8 FRA 5/8

Film Traits
ARM 6/8 MEC 5/8 QAC 6/8 IAC 6/8 DAC 5/8 OPA 6/8 BPL 5/8 PSP 6/8 PRS 4/8 ANT 4/8 PEX 5/8 DEC 7/8 PRA 7/8 PKF 6/8

Strengths

- Great touch to all three levels, notably able to layer throws nicely intermediately between zone defenders - Incredibly comfortable working off platform, on the move, with mobile launch points - Impressive arm talent, with an intangible comfort and fluidity within his ability to flick the ball and alter arm slots - Excellent understanding of ball placement and touch, seeing the nuances behind where to best place the ball - Recognizes leverage in man coverage and how to attack tight coverage - Diagnoses blitzes pre-snap and attacks vacated space, taking advantage of his hot routes and quick dump offs - Safe decision maker, easily finding check down options and keeping ball out of danger - Great pressure awareness and innate sense / instincts to step-up while keeping eyes downfield - Consistently finds the right spacing to attack

Weaknesses

- Only average to above average arm strength, lacking great velocity when looking to drive the ball, oftentimes losing control and accuracy here - Can leave deep balls too long, putting receivers in tough spots - Actual ball placement leaves a bit to be desired with inconsistencies in setting up receivers for YAC - Too timid at times, failing to test tight zone windows or take aggressive decisions; too eager to dump it off to check down - Lacks anticipation or aggression over the MOF - Not a dynamic runner, lacking twitch in space - Only average processor right now, will need to speed up at the next level / 2026 - Poor, choppy footwork that gets him out of sync on play fakes at times - Too rigid within first read at times, staring down and being too committed to the structure
3. Trinidad Chambliss QB3 3 Trinidad Chambliss QB3 Ole Miss Value: Rounds 1-2 Grade 6.35/8 Height 6'0" Weight 200 lbs Value: Rounds 1-2 Profile read player profile

Rundown

If Trinidad Chambliss was a few inches taller, he would likely be a top 1-2 quarterback in this class. He clearly honed his skills and understanding of the game as he bided his time in Division II football, with an electric breakout season in 2025, resulting in him turning a lot of heads in the CFP. Simply put, he just gets how to play quarterback. He looks comfortable in all phases, whether it's in structure going through progressions, or getting on the move to extend the play, where he has near elite instincts to evade pressure and find space for him to keep a play alive. He's truly a blast to watch, and aside from the frame, he doesn't necessarily lack any traits or film that would stop him from being a consensus early pick. There is still a world where he overcomes these size limitations and proves to be an outlier worth betting on early in the draft, following in the foot steps of other smaller early picks like Bryce Young and Kyler Murray.

Grades

Overall: 6.35/8

Physicals
SPD 6/8 ACC 7/8 AGI 7/8 COD 7/8 STR 1/8 FRA 1/8

Film Traits
ARM 5/8 MEC 4/8 QAC 6/8 IAC 5/8 DAC 6/8 OPA 7/8 BPL 4/8 PSP 6/8 PRS 6/8 ANT 5/8 PEX 7/8 DEC 6/8 PRA 6/8 PKF 4/8

Strengths

- Excellent athlete regarding his agility and speed with great twitch to evade rushers and blitzers - Great burst to scamper away from rushers or overhang defenders in pursuit - Combines good touch and placement on his deep ball to allow receivers to maintain momentum into RAC - Great passer off platform and with a mobile launch point, routinely completing highlight throws in scramble drill - Confident at the top of his drop to ensure proper timing within play design and maintain rhythm passing - Consistently opens spacing for his receivers by using his eyes within the course of his progression to displace defenders - Sensational timing and anticipation outside the numbers throwing against man coverage - Understands how to subtly drift away from pressure and complete the "fade away" throw off his back foot - Snappy and quick progressions with pristine route elimination and decision-making - Completely fearless downfield and over the MOF, taking caluclated risks without putting the ball in harms' way

Weaknesses

- Frame becomes an issue when trying to actively break tackles in the pocket or designed run game - Passes often get batted down, likely a result of height - Lacks elite precision and ball placement beyond the quick game - Moments of eagerness to escape and enter scramble drill when the rush collapses the pocket, failing to step up as he shows more comfort outside the pocket than sticking in it - Eyes will drop at times, leaving some to be desired within the progression - Likely maxed out already considering his current film and traits--theoretically has to take major strides as a processor to make notable improvements regarding his perception

Rundown

If Trinidad Chambliss was a few inches taller, he would likely be a top 1-2 quarterback in this class. He clearly honed his skills and understanding of the game as he bided his time in Division II football, with an electric breakout season in 2025, resulting in him turning a lot of heads in the CFP. Simply put, he just gets how to play quarterback. He looks comfortable in all phases, whether it's in structure going through progressions, or getting on the move to extend the play, where he has near elite instincts to evade pressure and find space for him to keep a play alive. He's truly a blast to watch, and aside from the frame, he doesn't necessarily lack any traits or film that would stop him from being a consensus early pick. There is still a world where he overcomes these size limitations and proves to be an outlier worth betting on early in the draft, following in the foot steps of other smaller early picks like Bryce Young and Kyler Murray.

Grades

Overall: 6.35/8

Physicals
SPD 6/8 ACC 7/8 AGI 7/8 COD 7/8 STR 1/8 FRA 1/8

Film Traits
ARM 5/8 MEC 4/8 QAC 6/8 IAC 5/8 DAC 6/8 OPA 7/8 BPL 4/8 PSP 6/8 PRS 6/8 ANT 5/8 PEX 7/8 DEC 6/8 PRA 6/8 PKF 4/8

Strengths

- Excellent athlete regarding his agility and speed with great twitch to evade rushers and blitzers - Great burst to scamper away from rushers or overhang defenders in pursuit - Combines good touch and placement on his deep ball to allow receivers to maintain momentum into RAC - Great passer off platform and with a mobile launch point, routinely completing highlight throws in scramble drill - Confident at the top of his drop to ensure proper timing within play design and maintain rhythm passing - Consistently opens spacing for his receivers by using his eyes within the course of his progression to displace defenders - Sensational timing and anticipation outside the numbers throwing against man coverage - Understands how to subtly drift away from pressure and complete the "fade away" throw off his back foot - Snappy and quick progressions with pristine route elimination and decision-making - Completely fearless downfield and over the MOF, taking caluclated risks without putting the ball in harms' way

Weaknesses

- Frame becomes an issue when trying to actively break tackles in the pocket or designed run game - Passes often get batted down, likely a result of height - Lacks elite precision and ball placement beyond the quick game - Moments of eagerness to escape and enter scramble drill when the rush collapses the pocket, failing to step up as he shows more comfort outside the pocket than sticking in it - Eyes will drop at times, leaving some to be desired within the progression - Likely maxed out already considering his current film and traits--theoretically has to take major strides as a processor to make notable improvements regarding his perception
4. Drew Mestemaker QB4 4 Drew Mestemaker QB4 Oklahoma State Value: Round 2 Grade 5.97/8 Height 6'3" Weight 211 lbs Value: Round 2 Profile read player profile

Rundown

Drew Mestemaker is far from the best QB in this class right now, but he may just be my favorite one for summer scouting purposes. At one point or another, Mestemaker will show everything you want in a legit first round QB prospect. He has enough size, a good arm, and the consistent flashes of mental processing and pocket presence to get excited about, with unconcerning accuracy, though he still needs to prove a true deep ball is in there. He has the requisite play-making instincts and ability for the modern NFL, with a knack for scrambling and playing light on his feet to extend the play. The surrounding cast did him no favors, with far too many throws bouncing off receivers' hands or linemen getting immediately bulldozed before he even had the chance to see the field. When the structure would hold up, there was a quarterback that understands how to step up in the pocket, go through full field reads, and deliver with nuanced ball placement that countered defender coverage, despite his receivers often being blanketed with little to no space to complete a throw. Now, at a stronger program in Oklahoma State, I cannot wait to see hopeful improvements and a real possibility to shatter this ranking and prove himself as a possible top 10 prospect worth betting your franchise on.

Grades

Overall: 5.97/8

Physicals
SPD 5/8 ACC 5/8 AGI 5/8 COD 5/8 STR 5/8 FRA 5/8

Film Traits
ARM 6/8 MEC 2/8 QAC 5/8 IAC 6/8 DAC 3/8 OPA 6/8 BPL 5/8 PSP 3/8 PRS 5/8 ANT 2/8 PEX 6/8 DEC 4/8 PRA 5/8 PKF 5/8

Strengths

- Loves to showcase his good arm talent when he is unafraid to test tight spaces along the sideline or over the MOF - Generates unbelievable zip when throwing off-platform and in unbalanced body positioning or footwork - Has legit change-up and variety between touch and drive in the intermediate passing game - Demonstrates a deep understanding of defender spacing and positioning relatve to receivers, informing mindful passing and timing - Plus play-making and natural twitch to get out of structure when necessary - Routinely manuevers the pocket to reset his feet and provide better throwing lanes, making subtle, but effective adjustments - Able to maintain stability and active footwork in face of contact and while his lower body is under attack - Handles the natural deterioration of the pocket well, navigating space to stay upright and scanning the field - Surprisingly nimble on his feet, enabling quick sack evasion and ability to side-step collapsing linemen - Works through progressions when time allows, typically finding the open man and effectively pivots off the first-read - Confident passer beyond his first read when he spots 'NFL-open' windows, using his ball placement and zip to thread the needle between lurking defenders

Weaknesses

- Commits to his decision too late after working through reads and arriving to the open man, allowing defenders to get back into the play or force tighter spacing than necessary - Can stare down his first read prior to letting it go, letting defenders easily disrupt the play - Shows a certain level of hesitance within his body language, lacking confidence and trust in the structure at times - Often can be slow to work through his reads and will fail to reach a checkdown - Takes too many low percentage deep shots when panicking, playing overaggressive and missing clearer, safer options - Deep ball is shotty and hard to evaluate, with little success in studied games - Seems to simply be looking for the open man right now vs. truly dissecting and diagnosing the defense - Occasionally drifts in the wrong direction in the pocket, falling into the laps or backsides of losing OL - Struggles to manage quick pressure from games upfront in a muddy pocket - Fails to diagnose and adjust to blitzes pre-snap and post-snap, looking unprepared and falling victim to unblocked rushers without getting to his hot routes - Release is simply unusual

Rundown

Drew Mestemaker is far from the best QB in this class right now, but he may just be my favorite one for summer scouting purposes. At one point or another, Mestemaker will show everything you want in a legit first round QB prospect. He has enough size, a good arm, and the consistent flashes of mental processing and pocket presence to get excited about, with unconcerning accuracy, though he still needs to prove a true deep ball is in there. He has the requisite play-making instincts and ability for the modern NFL, with a knack for scrambling and playing light on his feet to extend the play. The surrounding cast did him no favors, with far too many throws bouncing off receivers' hands or linemen getting immediately bulldozed before he even had the chance to see the field. When the structure would hold up, there was a quarterback that understands how to step up in the pocket, go through full field reads, and deliver with nuanced ball placement that countered defender coverage, despite his receivers often being blanketed with little to no space to complete a throw. Now, at a stronger program in Oklahoma State, I cannot wait to see hopeful improvements and a real possibility to shatter this ranking and prove himself as a possible top 10 prospect worth betting your franchise on.

Grades

Overall: 5.97/8

Physicals
SPD 5/8 ACC 5/8 AGI 5/8 COD 5/8 STR 5/8 FRA 5/8

Film Traits
ARM 6/8 MEC 2/8 QAC 5/8 IAC 6/8 DAC 3/8 OPA 6/8 BPL 5/8 PSP 3/8 PRS 5/8 ANT 2/8 PEX 6/8 DEC 4/8 PRA 5/8 PKF 5/8

Strengths

- Loves to showcase his good arm talent when he is unafraid to test tight spaces along the sideline or over the MOF - Generates unbelievable zip when throwing off-platform and in unbalanced body positioning or footwork - Has legit change-up and variety between touch and drive in the intermediate passing game - Demonstrates a deep understanding of defender spacing and positioning relatve to receivers, informing mindful passing and timing - Plus play-making and natural twitch to get out of structure when necessary - Routinely manuevers the pocket to reset his feet and provide better throwing lanes, making subtle, but effective adjustments - Able to maintain stability and active footwork in face of contact and while his lower body is under attack - Handles the natural deterioration of the pocket well, navigating space to stay upright and scanning the field - Surprisingly nimble on his feet, enabling quick sack evasion and ability to side-step collapsing linemen - Works through progressions when time allows, typically finding the open man and effectively pivots off the first-read - Confident passer beyond his first read when he spots 'NFL-open' windows, using his ball placement and zip to thread the needle between lurking defenders

Weaknesses

- Commits to his decision too late after working through reads and arriving to the open man, allowing defenders to get back into the play or force tighter spacing than necessary - Can stare down his first read prior to letting it go, letting defenders easily disrupt the play - Shows a certain level of hesitance within his body language, lacking confidence and trust in the structure at times - Often can be slow to work through his reads and will fail to reach a checkdown - Takes too many low percentage deep shots when panicking, playing overaggressive and missing clearer, safer options - Deep ball is shotty and hard to evaluate, with little success in studied games - Seems to simply be looking for the open man right now vs. truly dissecting and diagnosing the defense - Occasionally drifts in the wrong direction in the pocket, falling into the laps or backsides of losing OL - Struggles to manage quick pressure from games upfront in a muddy pocket - Fails to diagnose and adjust to blitzes pre-snap and post-snap, looking unprepared and falling victim to unblocked rushers without getting to his hot routes - Release is simply unusual
5. LaNorris Sellers QB5 5 LaNorris Sellers QB5 South Carolina Value: Round 2 Grade 5.96/8 Height 6'3" Weight 240 lbs Value: Round 2 Profile read player profile

Rundown

Just by taking one look at LaNorris Sellers, it's clear he was born gifted. Listed at 6 foot 3 and 240 pounds is laughably unfair for a quarterback, with a combination of speed and absurd arm talent. His film still comes with serious question marks and a lot to clean up heading into 2026, in which he chose to stay at South Carolina despite speculation of a potential transfer. If he wants to be a legit first round prospect, he needs to show any semblance of consistency in his accuracy and mental side of things. He will need to clean up some ugly accuracy issues and prove he understands the nuances behind the quarterback position, such as ball placement and pre-snap diagnostics. The intrigue arises when you see some of his savvy post-snap work, using his eyes to look off defenders and identify intermediate defenders vulnerabilities. The actual coverage diagnostics have a long way to go, but with another year of development at South Carolina with hopefully better offensive line play, Sellers could tap into his traits to shatter expectations and climb draft boards.

Grades

Overall: 5.96/8

Physicals
SPD 6/8 ACC 7/8 AGI 6/8 COD 7/8 STR 7/8 FRA 7/8

Film Traits
ARM 8/8 MEC 2/8 QAC 3/8 IAC 3/8 DAC 4/8 OPA 4/8 BPL 2/8 PSP 2/8 PRS 3/8 ANT 2/8 PEX 7/8 DEC 3/8 PRA 4/8 PKF 3/8

Strengths

- Elite arm strength with effortless ability to push the ball downfield, with the varying both touch and drive on his deep ball - Generates real velocity on his intermediate throws, the ball flies out of his hand - Easy ability to vary arm slot - Elusive runner with the ball in his hands, using his rare combination of frame, strength, and speed - Outstanding contact balance in the pocket and as a runner - Savvy moments as a processor post-snap where he will look off defenders and lure them out of position, opening up passing windows - Moments of real processing, showing the ability to make full field reads and diagnose intermediate defenders zone drops - Flashes real touch and accuracy downfield - Generally good awareness and sense of pressure coming off the edge when the pocket begins to shrivel behind him - Routinely extends the play using his mobility and athleticism - Best throws come on the run when scrambling outside the pocket, delivering with excellent drive and flashes of great placement - Can navigate the pocket and manuever pressure when step-up lanes clearly present themselves

Weaknesses

- Poor, spotty ball placement across the board, lacking the understanding of how to set up his receivers for YAC - Uncomfortable at the top of his drop, failing to deliver to his first read at times - Tunnel visions onto first read or stares down one side of the field - Takes too long to arrive to the right read and fails to eliminate or identify coverages pre-snap - Poor pocket feel in clean pockets, occasionally stumbling into pressure or opting to quickly bail - Generally inaccurate to all levels, struggling to find much consistency or rhythm - Poor situational awareness, such as in the redzone or in long down and distances, where he takes ugly sacks or will drop the ball off short of the sticks - Does not lead the ball into open space or create windows for his receivers, struggling to make anticipatory throws with good timing - Headhunting mindset has him taking blind deep shots without going through progressions, leaving short or intermediate throws on the table - Eyes drop when he starts to climb and enter scramble drill - Struggles with his natural accuracy in odd-footing or when unsettled

Rundown

Just by taking one look at LaNorris Sellers, it's clear he was born gifted. Listed at 6 foot 3 and 240 pounds is laughably unfair for a quarterback, with a combination of speed and absurd arm talent. His film still comes with serious question marks and a lot to clean up heading into 2026, in which he chose to stay at South Carolina despite speculation of a potential transfer. If he wants to be a legit first round prospect, he needs to show any semblance of consistency in his accuracy and mental side of things. He will need to clean up some ugly accuracy issues and prove he understands the nuances behind the quarterback position, such as ball placement and pre-snap diagnostics. The intrigue arises when you see some of his savvy post-snap work, using his eyes to look off defenders and identify intermediate defenders vulnerabilities. The actual coverage diagnostics have a long way to go, but with another year of development at South Carolina with hopefully better offensive line play, Sellers could tap into his traits to shatter expectations and climb draft boards.

Grades

Overall: 5.96/8

Physicals
SPD 6/8 ACC 7/8 AGI 6/8 COD 7/8 STR 7/8 FRA 7/8

Film Traits
ARM 8/8 MEC 2/8 QAC 3/8 IAC 3/8 DAC 4/8 OPA 4/8 BPL 2/8 PSP 2/8 PRS 3/8 ANT 2/8 PEX 7/8 DEC 3/8 PRA 4/8 PKF 3/8

Strengths

- Elite arm strength with effortless ability to push the ball downfield, with the varying both touch and drive on his deep ball - Generates real velocity on his intermediate throws, the ball flies out of his hand - Easy ability to vary arm slot - Elusive runner with the ball in his hands, using his rare combination of frame, strength, and speed - Outstanding contact balance in the pocket and as a runner - Savvy moments as a processor post-snap where he will look off defenders and lure them out of position, opening up passing windows - Moments of real processing, showing the ability to make full field reads and diagnose intermediate defenders zone drops - Flashes real touch and accuracy downfield - Generally good awareness and sense of pressure coming off the edge when the pocket begins to shrivel behind him - Routinely extends the play using his mobility and athleticism - Best throws come on the run when scrambling outside the pocket, delivering with excellent drive and flashes of great placement - Can navigate the pocket and manuever pressure when step-up lanes clearly present themselves

Weaknesses

- Poor, spotty ball placement across the board, lacking the understanding of how to set up his receivers for YAC - Uncomfortable at the top of his drop, failing to deliver to his first read at times - Tunnel visions onto first read or stares down one side of the field - Takes too long to arrive to the right read and fails to eliminate or identify coverages pre-snap - Poor pocket feel in clean pockets, occasionally stumbling into pressure or opting to quickly bail - Generally inaccurate to all levels, struggling to find much consistency or rhythm - Poor situational awareness, such as in the redzone or in long down and distances, where he takes ugly sacks or will drop the ball off short of the sticks - Does not lead the ball into open space or create windows for his receivers, struggling to make anticipatory throws with good timing - Headhunting mindset has him taking blind deep shots without going through progressions, leaving short or intermediate throws on the table - Eyes drop when he starts to climb and enter scramble drill - Struggles with his natural accuracy in odd-footing or when unsettled
6. Darian Mensah QB6 6 Darian Mensah QB6 Miami Value: Round 3 Grade 5.63/8 Height 6'3" Weight 205 lbs Value: Round 3 Profile read player profile

Rundown

Darian Mensah finds himself next in line of intriguing QB transfers to Miami. While not the imposing athlete, Mensah quietly flashed a lot of excellent quarterbackin, enough that he finds himself as an exciting player to follow going into 2026 considering Miami's recent success. The arm strength won't blow you away, but the highlights of legitimate arm talent are in there. Accuracy is generally not a concern with him, especially with the hopes of him cleaning up his mechanics and footwork going forward, where he hopefully reigns in the misfires and times where the ball gets away from him. His overall processing had excellent moments in 2025, working defenders with his eyes to open up passing windows, and flashing real anticipation and timing with his receivers, which allowed him to mitigate the arm strength issues. The pocket presence is a bit inconsistent right now, but the ability to step-up, scan, and let it rip was obvious in flashes. Despite not taking off and running too often in the games I studied, I wonder if he has more athleticism waiting to be tapped into. I look forward to following him this season, where he could play his way into the first round conversation if he can become an elite commander of the offense, balanced out by unlocking more playmaking instincts to prove he is more than just a pocket passer.

Grades

Overall: 5.63/8

Physicals
SPD 4/8 ACC 4/8 AGI 5/8 COD 5/8 STR 3/8 FRA 3/8

Film Traits
ARM 4/8 MEC 2/8 QAC 5/8 IAC 5/8 DAC 4/8 OPA 6/8 BPL 5/8 PSP 4/8 PRS 6/8 ANT 5/8 PEX 5/8 DEC 6/8 PRA 4/8 PKF 6/8

Strengths

- Mindful and intentional passer with his ball placement; routinely attacks the opposite shoulder from defender leverage - Does not sacrifice much velocity or strength when varying his arm slot - Works intermediate defenders with his eyes to create passing windows, especially over the MOF - Good anticipation and ability to lead passes into open space for receivers, paired with the ball placement to keep away from defenders - Attacks deep sideline shots outside the numbers and has easy down field touch - Calculated aggression down field with his deep shots, testing the right match-ups and vulnerable single-high shells - Snappy post-snap progressions to efficiently eliminate route concepts and find open man, utilizing checkdowns well - Routinely shows the comfort and confidence to rip tight window throws over the MOF with anticipation and the accuracy to fit passes between zone defenders - Comfortably extends the play and gets on the move for scramble drill with sound, safe decision-making out of structure - Maintains accuracy on the run and will easily layer passes over lurking defenders when working off script - Mitigates number of sacks he takes by extending the play and living to see another down - Great sense of edge pressure and collapsing space behind him or to his peripherals, finding step-up lanes and consistently keeping his eyes up to scan the field while navigating the pocket - Requires little space or footing to get throws off, getting the ball out quickly to neutralize pressure

Weaknesses

- Arm strength is merely passable for the NFL level - Requires excellent timing and chemistry with his receivers on many throws due to arm limitations - Occasionally tests windows he doesn't have the raw arm strength to complete when not in perfect rhythm - Strains himself and overcompensates on certain difficult throws, leading to a loss of control over his accuracy and ball placement - Often leaves his feet and lifts his back foot when releasing the ball, losing some stability and letting passes get away from him - Poor awareness and management of interior pressure, stumbling into interior rushers and being oblivious to the rush and how to find lateral space within the pocket - Lacks plus creativity and dynamism on the run and extending the play - Fails to bring any "elite" traits to the table, reducing margin for error - Shows hesitance at the top of his drop at times where he will get stuck on first read and commit too hard - Tappy and paranoid footwork in the pocket, where he will get flustered and throw with unsettled feet - Quick to bail or extend when pressure gets in immediately, opposed to stepping up and continuing progression as he normally does within the natural development of a play - Struggles to diagnose or handle the blitz consistently, missing pre-snap tells and adjusting or attacking vulnerabilities

Rundown

Darian Mensah finds himself next in line of intriguing QB transfers to Miami. While not the imposing athlete, Mensah quietly flashed a lot of excellent quarterbackin, enough that he finds himself as an exciting player to follow going into 2026 considering Miami's recent success. The arm strength won't blow you away, but the highlights of legitimate arm talent are in there. Accuracy is generally not a concern with him, especially with the hopes of him cleaning up his mechanics and footwork going forward, where he hopefully reigns in the misfires and times where the ball gets away from him. His overall processing had excellent moments in 2025, working defenders with his eyes to open up passing windows, and flashing real anticipation and timing with his receivers, which allowed him to mitigate the arm strength issues. The pocket presence is a bit inconsistent right now, but the ability to step-up, scan, and let it rip was obvious in flashes. Despite not taking off and running too often in the games I studied, I wonder if he has more athleticism waiting to be tapped into. I look forward to following him this season, where he could play his way into the first round conversation if he can become an elite commander of the offense, balanced out by unlocking more playmaking instincts to prove he is more than just a pocket passer.

Grades

Overall: 5.63/8

Physicals
SPD 4/8 ACC 4/8 AGI 5/8 COD 5/8 STR 3/8 FRA 3/8

Film Traits
ARM 4/8 MEC 2/8 QAC 5/8 IAC 5/8 DAC 4/8 OPA 6/8 BPL 5/8 PSP 4/8 PRS 6/8 ANT 5/8 PEX 5/8 DEC 6/8 PRA 4/8 PKF 6/8

Strengths

- Mindful and intentional passer with his ball placement; routinely attacks the opposite shoulder from defender leverage - Does not sacrifice much velocity or strength when varying his arm slot - Works intermediate defenders with his eyes to create passing windows, especially over the MOF - Good anticipation and ability to lead passes into open space for receivers, paired with the ball placement to keep away from defenders - Attacks deep sideline shots outside the numbers and has easy down field touch - Calculated aggression down field with his deep shots, testing the right match-ups and vulnerable single-high shells - Snappy post-snap progressions to efficiently eliminate route concepts and find open man, utilizing checkdowns well - Routinely shows the comfort and confidence to rip tight window throws over the MOF with anticipation and the accuracy to fit passes between zone defenders - Comfortably extends the play and gets on the move for scramble drill with sound, safe decision-making out of structure - Maintains accuracy on the run and will easily layer passes over lurking defenders when working off script - Mitigates number of sacks he takes by extending the play and living to see another down - Great sense of edge pressure and collapsing space behind him or to his peripherals, finding step-up lanes and consistently keeping his eyes up to scan the field while navigating the pocket - Requires little space or footing to get throws off, getting the ball out quickly to neutralize pressure

Weaknesses

- Arm strength is merely passable for the NFL level - Requires excellent timing and chemistry with his receivers on many throws due to arm limitations - Occasionally tests windows he doesn't have the raw arm strength to complete when not in perfect rhythm - Strains himself and overcompensates on certain difficult throws, leading to a loss of control over his accuracy and ball placement - Often leaves his feet and lifts his back foot when releasing the ball, losing some stability and letting passes get away from him - Poor awareness and management of interior pressure, stumbling into interior rushers and being oblivious to the rush and how to find lateral space within the pocket - Lacks plus creativity and dynamism on the run and extending the play - Fails to bring any "elite" traits to the table, reducing margin for error - Shows hesitance at the top of his drop at times where he will get stuck on first read and commit too hard - Tappy and paranoid footwork in the pocket, where he will get flustered and throw with unsettled feet - Quick to bail or extend when pressure gets in immediately, opposed to stepping up and continuing progression as he normally does within the natural development of a play - Struggles to diagnose or handle the blitz consistently, missing pre-snap tells and adjusting or attacking vulnerabilities
7. CJ Carr QB7 7 CJ Carr QB7 Notre Dame Value: Rounds 3-4 Grade 5.12/8 Height 6'3" Weight 210 lbs Value: Rounds 3-4 Profile read player profile

Rundown

CJ Carr joins the list of QBs with a long way to go heading into 2026 if he wants to find himself getting drafted in the first round. As a baseline, he simply lacks the traits necessary to be a potential elite NFL QB, with underwhelming arm talent and being a below average athlete that offers little to nothing as a runner or when he's working off script. He must become an elite processor and precision passer from the pocket if he wants to drastically boost his stock and chances at succeeding in the NFL. Fortunately for him, he showed incredibly encouraging flashes of this in 2025. His tape is legitimately littered with high level reads, pre and post-snap, with him breaking down coverage shells and throwing with anticipation over the MOF and outside the hashes. There is still far too much to clean up, especially with his decision making, where you find him making erratic decisions and getting easily flustered out of structure and under pressure. The pocket presence is frankly a disaster right now, which is obviously a crucial skill for him to develop if he wants to win from the pocket. He needs significantly more reps and opportunity in Notre Dame's fairly simple offense before he can be anywhere near a first round prospect, but there is a world where he takes a major leap and becomes a surgical field general worth a top pick.

Grades

Overall: 5.12/8

Physicals
SPD 3/8 ACC 3/8 AGI 4/8 COD 4/8 STR 3/8 FRA 4/8

Film Traits
ARM 4/8 MEC 4/8 QAC 5/8 IAC 5/8 DAC 4/8 OPA 4/8 BPL 3/8 PSP 6/8 PRS 6/8 ANT 6/8 PEX 2/8 DEC 3/8 PRA 3/8 PKF 2/8

Strengths

- Efficient within structure, consistently hitting the top of his drop and attacking his first read with good timing and anticipation where he can hit tight windows with precision and timing - Good field vision to assess spacing and where to lead the ball to receivers - Knows where to go with the football pre-snap and understands how to get the ball out quickly to neutralize pressure - Diagnoses safety rotations and movement post-snap to allow him to quickly snap through progressions and find the open man - Throws with anticipation often over the MOF and will layer the ball through intermediate defenders - Great timing on outside throws to receivers in the process of making their breaks, showing a real understanding of ball placement away from the defender - Routinely attacks weaknesses in the coverage shell and DB leverage, such as throwing outside with anticipation or ripping seam shots - Works to his checkdown and gets to it in a hurry when necessary - Generally accurate in the quick and intermediate game, extending to his ability on the run when the launch point is moved - Mechanics are generally consistent and mitigate egregious errors - Puts good touch on his deep ball and can push it down the sideline

Weaknesses

- Below average traits across the board, lacking any plus natural abilities - Average arm that could hamstring him at the NFL level, struggling to consistently put much zip on the ball - Lackluster overall arm talent that leaves many of his passes just floating in space, or left flat as he musters up strength to get a pass outside the hashes at times - Natural arm talent limits his overall ability off platform, as he loses control on passes when he has to work off script and out of structure or when he has to drive the ball - Requires good timing and accuracy to complete certain passes, reducing his margin for error - Easily bothered by pressure, showing a tendency to bail clean pockets and get paranoid - Accuracy severely affected by oncoming pressure and imminent contact - Poor sense of space within the pocket, struggling to navigate into better footing for himself and find step-up lanes - Often stumbles into pressure with obvliousness to wrapping edge pressure - Lack of plus mobility, natural play extension instincts, and poor pocket presence culminates in offering little to no creativity as a runner or scrambler when off script - Out of structure decision making tends to be erratic and unnecessarily aggressive, where he will panic and make costly decisions - Ball will occasionally spray when he's on the move, leaving throws wide and out of reach

Rundown

CJ Carr joins the list of QBs with a long way to go heading into 2026 if he wants to find himself getting drafted in the first round. As a baseline, he simply lacks the traits necessary to be a potential elite NFL QB, with underwhelming arm talent and being a below average athlete that offers little to nothing as a runner or when he's working off script. He must become an elite processor and precision passer from the pocket if he wants to drastically boost his stock and chances at succeeding in the NFL. Fortunately for him, he showed incredibly encouraging flashes of this in 2025. His tape is legitimately littered with high level reads, pre and post-snap, with him breaking down coverage shells and throwing with anticipation over the MOF and outside the hashes. There is still far too much to clean up, especially with his decision making, where you find him making erratic decisions and getting easily flustered out of structure and under pressure. The pocket presence is frankly a disaster right now, which is obviously a crucial skill for him to develop if he wants to win from the pocket. He needs significantly more reps and opportunity in Notre Dame's fairly simple offense before he can be anywhere near a first round prospect, but there is a world where he takes a major leap and becomes a surgical field general worth a top pick.

Grades

Overall: 5.12/8

Physicals
SPD 3/8 ACC 3/8 AGI 4/8 COD 4/8 STR 3/8 FRA 4/8

Film Traits
ARM 4/8 MEC 4/8 QAC 5/8 IAC 5/8 DAC 4/8 OPA 4/8 BPL 3/8 PSP 6/8 PRS 6/8 ANT 6/8 PEX 2/8 DEC 3/8 PRA 3/8 PKF 2/8

Strengths

- Efficient within structure, consistently hitting the top of his drop and attacking his first read with good timing and anticipation where he can hit tight windows with precision and timing - Good field vision to assess spacing and where to lead the ball to receivers - Knows where to go with the football pre-snap and understands how to get the ball out quickly to neutralize pressure - Diagnoses safety rotations and movement post-snap to allow him to quickly snap through progressions and find the open man - Throws with anticipation often over the MOF and will layer the ball through intermediate defenders - Great timing on outside throws to receivers in the process of making their breaks, showing a real understanding of ball placement away from the defender - Routinely attacks weaknesses in the coverage shell and DB leverage, such as throwing outside with anticipation or ripping seam shots - Works to his checkdown and gets to it in a hurry when necessary - Generally accurate in the quick and intermediate game, extending to his ability on the run when the launch point is moved - Mechanics are generally consistent and mitigate egregious errors - Puts good touch on his deep ball and can push it down the sideline

Weaknesses

- Below average traits across the board, lacking any plus natural abilities - Average arm that could hamstring him at the NFL level, struggling to consistently put much zip on the ball - Lackluster overall arm talent that leaves many of his passes just floating in space, or left flat as he musters up strength to get a pass outside the hashes at times - Natural arm talent limits his overall ability off platform, as he loses control on passes when he has to work off script and out of structure or when he has to drive the ball - Requires good timing and accuracy to complete certain passes, reducing his margin for error - Easily bothered by pressure, showing a tendency to bail clean pockets and get paranoid - Accuracy severely affected by oncoming pressure and imminent contact - Poor sense of space within the pocket, struggling to navigate into better footing for himself and find step-up lanes - Often stumbles into pressure with obvliousness to wrapping edge pressure - Lack of plus mobility, natural play extension instincts, and poor pocket presence culminates in offering little to no creativity as a runner or scrambler when off script - Out of structure decision making tends to be erratic and unnecessarily aggressive, where he will panic and make costly decisions - Ball will occasionally spray when he's on the move, leaving throws wide and out of reach
8. Matayo Uiagalelei EDGE1 8 Matayo Uiagalelei EDGE1 Oregon Value: Round 4 Grade 5.05/8 Height 6'5" Weight 272 lbs Value: Round 4 Profile read player profile

Grades

Overall: 5.05/8

Physicals
SPD 4/8 ACC 4/8 AGI 4/8 COD 4/8 STR 5/8 FRA 6/8

Film Traits
GET 4/8 BND 3/8 POW 3/8 FIN 4/8 PRP 3/8 SHD 4/8 PDL 4/8 ANC 4/8 DD 4/8 TKL 5/8 PUR 6/8 COV NA

Grades

Overall: 5.05/8

Physicals
SPD 4/8 ACC 4/8 AGI 4/8 COD 4/8 STR 5/8 FRA 6/8

Film Traits
GET 4/8 BND 3/8 POW 3/8 FIN 4/8 PRP 3/8 SHD 4/8 PDL 4/8 ANC 4/8 DD 4/8 TKL 5/8 PUR 6/8 COV NA
9. Jayden Maiava QB8 9 Jayden Maiava QB8 USC Value: Rounds 4-5 Grade 4.77/8 Height 6'4" Weight 225 lbs Value: Rounds 4-5 Profile read player profile

Grades

Overall: 4.77/8

Physicals
SPD 3/8 ACC 3/8 AGI 2/8 COD 2/8 STR 6/8 FRA 7/8

Film Traits
ARM 4/8 MEC 2/8 QAC 5/8 IAC 4/8 DAC 4/8 OPA 3/8 BPL 5/8 PSP 4/8 PRS 4/8 ANT 5/8 PEX 2/8 DEC 2/8 PRA 2/8 PKF 2/8

Grades

Overall: 4.77/8

Physicals
SPD 3/8 ACC 3/8 AGI 2/8 COD 2/8 STR 6/8 FRA 7/8

Film Traits
ARM 4/8 MEC 2/8 QAC 5/8 IAC 4/8 DAC 4/8 OPA 3/8 BPL 5/8 PSP 4/8 PRS 4/8 ANT 5/8 PEX 2/8 DEC 2/8 PRA 2/8 PKF 2/8

1. Arch Manning QB1 1 Arch Manning Value: Top 10 QB1 Texas 6.73/8 6'4" 219 lbs Grade 6.73/8 Height 6'4" Weight 219 lbs Value: Top 10

Rundown

Watching Arch Manning is like opening a mystery box every play. He's streaky and inconsistent, but will wow you with some jawdropping highlights to get you excited about his potential to grow going into 2026. The down-to-down consistency is frustrating, especially within his accuracy and general processing. However, his traits are impressive, with a great frame and the ability to shed tackles, sacks, and the mobility to be an effective designed rusher and improvisor when necessary. He flashes excellent touch down field and ability to layer intermediate passes with precision, but the ball placement just isn't there yet. His pocket work is incredibly encouraging though, with notable improvement from one game to the next in how he handled pressure and manuevered difficult pockets to counter the rush and remain calm to attack the defense. He has intriguing arm talent in how well he can let throws rip even when fall over or being in odd footing, with the natural ability to be always ready to throw the ball. There is certainly not a shortage of moments where Arch looks like a clear #1 overall pick. The hope is that he can reign this play in and more consistently look like the quarterback worthy of this selection with a big leap in 2026.

Grades

Overall: 6.73/8

Physicals
SPD 6/8 ACC 6/8 AGI 6/8 COD 6/8 STR 6/8 FRA 7/8

Film Traits
ARM 6/8 MEC 3/8 QAC 4/8 IAC 5/8 DAC 4/8 OPA 4/8 BPL 3/8 PSP 5/8 PRS 5/8 ANT 5/8 PEX 6/8 DEC 6/8 PRA 7/8 PKF 7/8

Strengths

- Great frame and build, showing legitimate strength to shed and withstand hits in the pocket - Legitimately great speed and athleticism to extend plays and be an effective designed runner with legitimate wiggle and even a bit of power - Requires minimal space to get throws off, able to let it launch while falling over or in unstable footing - Combines his good pocket presence and athleticism to threaten lurking defenders with the scramble drill to open up options underneath - Good overall arm talent, able to alter slots and place sensational throws with zip and layering ability - Sensational pocket presence and feel, understanding the nuance behind small spaces and a collapsing pocket - Excellent feel of pressure and where it is coming from around him - Possesses good touch on his deep ball to provide a catchable, lofty pass - Flashes excellent intermediate accuracy and ball placement when attacking tight man coverage windows - Completes some ludicrous, arrogant throws while off platform, whether it's when climbing the pocket or rolling out - Transitions back into his throwing motion from climbing or navigating the pocket very well; always ready to throw - Great timing and anticipation on routes outside the numbers - Flashes of high level processing, pre and post snap, especially when diagnosing shallow routes early within progression; shows he is capable of making quick decisions when kept clean

Weaknesses

- Sprays throws to all three levels, especially in the quick game when his mechanics will often get de-synced - Will stagnate in his progression when pressure gets in and he has to scramble - Leaves deep throws short too often and forces receivers to have to work back or make acrobatic catches - Oftentimes a tick late to release a throw, even when he does make the correct read - Leaves meat on the bone too often for the choice to scramble - Struggles to diagnose the MOF and find open receivers at times, missing potential tight windows he is capable of attacking - Funky release gets passes knocked down far too often for someone of his frame - Reps where he fails to get to his check down and will opt to scramble instead - Fails to recognize blitz looks pre-snap and get to his hot routes on time to neutralize the blitz

Rundown

Watching Arch Manning is like opening a mystery box every play. He's streaky and inconsistent, but will wow you with some jawdropping highlights to get you excited about his potential to grow going into 2026. The down-to-down consistency is frustrating, especially within his accuracy and general processing. However, his traits are impressive, with a great frame and the ability to shed tackles, sacks, and the mobility to be an effective designed rusher and improvisor when necessary. He flashes excellent touch down field and ability to layer intermediate passes with precision, but the ball placement just isn't there yet. His pocket work is incredibly encouraging though, with notable improvement from one game to the next in how he handled pressure and manuevered difficult pockets to counter the rush and remain calm to attack the defense. He has intriguing arm talent in how well he can let throws rip even when fall over or being in odd footing, with the natural ability to be always ready to throw the ball. There is certainly not a shortage of moments where Arch looks like a clear #1 overall pick. The hope is that he can reign this play in and more consistently look like the quarterback worthy of this selection with a big leap in 2026.

Grades

Overall: 6.73/8

Physicals
SPD 6/8 ACC 6/8 AGI 6/8 COD 6/8 STR 6/8 FRA 7/8

Film Traits
ARM 6/8 MEC 3/8 QAC 4/8 IAC 5/8 DAC 4/8 OPA 4/8 BPL 3/8 PSP 5/8 PRS 5/8 ANT 5/8 PEX 6/8 DEC 6/8 PRA 7/8 PKF 7/8

Strengths

- Great frame and build, showing legitimate strength to shed and withstand hits in the pocket - Legitimately great speed and athleticism to extend plays and be an effective designed runner with legitimate wiggle and even a bit of power - Requires minimal space to get throws off, able to let it launch while falling over or in unstable footing - Combines his good pocket presence and athleticism to threaten lurking defenders with the scramble drill to open up options underneath - Good overall arm talent, able to alter slots and place sensational throws with zip and layering ability - Sensational pocket presence and feel, understanding the nuance behind small spaces and a collapsing pocket - Excellent feel of pressure and where it is coming from around him - Possesses good touch on his deep ball to provide a catchable, lofty pass - Flashes excellent intermediate accuracy and ball placement when attacking tight man coverage windows - Completes some ludicrous, arrogant throws while off platform, whether it's when climbing the pocket or rolling out - Transitions back into his throwing motion from climbing or navigating the pocket very well; always ready to throw - Great timing and anticipation on routes outside the numbers - Flashes of high level processing, pre and post snap, especially when diagnosing shallow routes early within progression; shows he is capable of making quick decisions when kept clean

Weaknesses

- Sprays throws to all three levels, especially in the quick game when his mechanics will often get de-synced - Will stagnate in his progression when pressure gets in and he has to scramble - Leaves deep throws short too often and forces receivers to have to work back or make acrobatic catches - Oftentimes a tick late to release a throw, even when he does make the correct read - Leaves meat on the bone too often for the choice to scramble - Struggles to diagnose the MOF and find open receivers at times, missing potential tight windows he is capable of attacking - Funky release gets passes knocked down far too often for someone of his frame - Reps where he fails to get to his check down and will opt to scramble instead - Fails to recognize blitz looks pre-snap and get to his hot routes on time to neutralize the blitz
2. Dante Moore QB2 2 Dante Moore Value: Rounds 1-2 QB2 Oregon 6.48/8 6'3" 206 lbs Grade 6.48/8 Height 6'3" Weight 206 lbs Value: Rounds 1-2

Rundown

Dante Moore was expected to declare for the 2026 Draft, but he chose to return to Oregon for his Redshirt Junior season. His 2025 film is still impressive though, and he would've deservingly gone in the first round had he declared. He is a big, sturdy QB with a lot to like. His natural sense of touch and understanding of how to attack DB leverage is impressive, in addition to his innate pocket presence and ability to not take sacks. However, his actual ball placement consistency leaves a bit to be desired. His athleticism, while solid, won't blow you away, which also applies to his raw arm strength. With that being said, he is such a natural, comfortable, and fluid thrower of the football in a way that is hard to describe. He now faces much more competition for the top QB spot going into this critical 2026 season, but with what he showed in 2025, his potential growth is very intriguing and he has a chance to prove he can take major strides in becoming a well rounded, smart QB that can win in a variety of ways despite a lack of a trump card.

Grades

Overall: 6.48/8

Physicals
SPD 5/8 ACC 4/8 AGI 5/8 COD 5/8 STR 5/8 FRA 5/8

Film Traits
ARM 6/8 MEC 5/8 QAC 6/8 IAC 6/8 DAC 5/8 OPA 6/8 BPL 5/8 PSP 6/8 PRS 4/8 ANT 4/8 PEX 5/8 DEC 7/8 PRA 7/8 PKF 6/8

Strengths

- Great touch to all three levels, notably able to layer throws nicely intermediately between zone defenders - Incredibly comfortable working off platform, on the move, with mobile launch points - Impressive arm talent, with an intangible comfort and fluidity within his ability to flick the ball and alter arm slots - Excellent understanding of ball placement and touch, seeing the nuances behind where to best place the ball - Recognizes leverage in man coverage and how to attack tight coverage - Diagnoses blitzes pre-snap and attacks vacated space, taking advantage of his hot routes and quick dump offs - Safe decision maker, easily finding check down options and keeping ball out of danger - Great pressure awareness and innate sense / instincts to step-up while keeping eyes downfield - Consistently finds the right spacing to attack

Weaknesses

- Only average to above average arm strength, lacking great velocity when looking to drive the ball, oftentimes losing control and accuracy here - Can leave deep balls too long, putting receivers in tough spots - Actual ball placement leaves a bit to be desired with inconsistencies in setting up receivers for YAC - Too timid at times, failing to test tight zone windows or take aggressive decisions; too eager to dump it off to check down - Lacks anticipation or aggression over the MOF - Not a dynamic runner, lacking twitch in space - Only average processor right now, will need to speed up at the next level / 2026 - Poor, choppy footwork that gets him out of sync on play fakes at times - Too rigid within first read at times, staring down and being too committed to the structure

Rundown

Dante Moore was expected to declare for the 2026 Draft, but he chose to return to Oregon for his Redshirt Junior season. His 2025 film is still impressive though, and he would've deservingly gone in the first round had he declared. He is a big, sturdy QB with a lot to like. His natural sense of touch and understanding of how to attack DB leverage is impressive, in addition to his innate pocket presence and ability to not take sacks. However, his actual ball placement consistency leaves a bit to be desired. His athleticism, while solid, won't blow you away, which also applies to his raw arm strength. With that being said, he is such a natural, comfortable, and fluid thrower of the football in a way that is hard to describe. He now faces much more competition for the top QB spot going into this critical 2026 season, but with what he showed in 2025, his potential growth is very intriguing and he has a chance to prove he can take major strides in becoming a well rounded, smart QB that can win in a variety of ways despite a lack of a trump card.

Grades

Overall: 6.48/8

Physicals
SPD 5/8 ACC 4/8 AGI 5/8 COD 5/8 STR 5/8 FRA 5/8

Film Traits
ARM 6/8 MEC 5/8 QAC 6/8 IAC 6/8 DAC 5/8 OPA 6/8 BPL 5/8 PSP 6/8 PRS 4/8 ANT 4/8 PEX 5/8 DEC 7/8 PRA 7/8 PKF 6/8

Strengths

- Great touch to all three levels, notably able to layer throws nicely intermediately between zone defenders - Incredibly comfortable working off platform, on the move, with mobile launch points - Impressive arm talent, with an intangible comfort and fluidity within his ability to flick the ball and alter arm slots - Excellent understanding of ball placement and touch, seeing the nuances behind where to best place the ball - Recognizes leverage in man coverage and how to attack tight coverage - Diagnoses blitzes pre-snap and attacks vacated space, taking advantage of his hot routes and quick dump offs - Safe decision maker, easily finding check down options and keeping ball out of danger - Great pressure awareness and innate sense / instincts to step-up while keeping eyes downfield - Consistently finds the right spacing to attack

Weaknesses

- Only average to above average arm strength, lacking great velocity when looking to drive the ball, oftentimes losing control and accuracy here - Can leave deep balls too long, putting receivers in tough spots - Actual ball placement leaves a bit to be desired with inconsistencies in setting up receivers for YAC - Too timid at times, failing to test tight zone windows or take aggressive decisions; too eager to dump it off to check down - Lacks anticipation or aggression over the MOF - Not a dynamic runner, lacking twitch in space - Only average processor right now, will need to speed up at the next level / 2026 - Poor, choppy footwork that gets him out of sync on play fakes at times - Too rigid within first read at times, staring down and being too committed to the structure
3. Trinidad Chambliss QB3 3 Trinidad Chambliss Value: Rounds 1-2 QB3 Ole Miss 6.35/8 6'0" 200 lbs Grade 6.35/8 Height 6'0" Weight 200 lbs Value: Rounds 1-2

Rundown

If Trinidad Chambliss was a few inches taller, he would likely be a top 1-2 quarterback in this class. He clearly honed his skills and understanding of the game as he bided his time in Division II football, with an electric breakout season in 2025, resulting in him turning a lot of heads in the CFP. Simply put, he just gets how to play quarterback. He looks comfortable in all phases, whether it's in structure going through progressions, or getting on the move to extend the play, where he has near elite instincts to evade pressure and find space for him to keep a play alive. He's truly a blast to watch, and aside from the frame, he doesn't necessarily lack any traits or film that would stop him from being a consensus early pick. There is still a world where he overcomes these size limitations and proves to be an outlier worth betting on early in the draft, following in the foot steps of other smaller early picks like Bryce Young and Kyler Murray.

Grades

Overall: 6.35/8

Physicals
SPD 6/8 ACC 7/8 AGI 7/8 COD 7/8 STR 1/8 FRA 1/8

Film Traits
ARM 5/8 MEC 4/8 QAC 6/8 IAC 5/8 DAC 6/8 OPA 7/8 BPL 4/8 PSP 6/8 PRS 6/8 ANT 5/8 PEX 7/8 DEC 6/8 PRA 6/8 PKF 4/8

Strengths

- Excellent athlete regarding his agility and speed with great twitch to evade rushers and blitzers - Great burst to scamper away from rushers or overhang defenders in pursuit - Combines good touch and placement on his deep ball to allow receivers to maintain momentum into RAC - Great passer off platform and with a mobile launch point, routinely completing highlight throws in scramble drill - Confident at the top of his drop to ensure proper timing within play design and maintain rhythm passing - Consistently opens spacing for his receivers by using his eyes within the course of his progression to displace defenders - Sensational timing and anticipation outside the numbers throwing against man coverage - Understands how to subtly drift away from pressure and complete the "fade away" throw off his back foot - Snappy and quick progressions with pristine route elimination and decision-making - Completely fearless downfield and over the MOF, taking caluclated risks without putting the ball in harms' way

Weaknesses

- Frame becomes an issue when trying to actively break tackles in the pocket or designed run game - Passes often get batted down, likely a result of height - Lacks elite precision and ball placement beyond the quick game - Moments of eagerness to escape and enter scramble drill when the rush collapses the pocket, failing to step up as he shows more comfort outside the pocket than sticking in it - Eyes will drop at times, leaving some to be desired within the progression - Likely maxed out already considering his current film and traits--theoretically has to take major strides as a processor to make notable improvements regarding his perception

Rundown

If Trinidad Chambliss was a few inches taller, he would likely be a top 1-2 quarterback in this class. He clearly honed his skills and understanding of the game as he bided his time in Division II football, with an electric breakout season in 2025, resulting in him turning a lot of heads in the CFP. Simply put, he just gets how to play quarterback. He looks comfortable in all phases, whether it's in structure going through progressions, or getting on the move to extend the play, where he has near elite instincts to evade pressure and find space for him to keep a play alive. He's truly a blast to watch, and aside from the frame, he doesn't necessarily lack any traits or film that would stop him from being a consensus early pick. There is still a world where he overcomes these size limitations and proves to be an outlier worth betting on early in the draft, following in the foot steps of other smaller early picks like Bryce Young and Kyler Murray.

Grades

Overall: 6.35/8

Physicals
SPD 6/8 ACC 7/8 AGI 7/8 COD 7/8 STR 1/8 FRA 1/8

Film Traits
ARM 5/8 MEC 4/8 QAC 6/8 IAC 5/8 DAC 6/8 OPA 7/8 BPL 4/8 PSP 6/8 PRS 6/8 ANT 5/8 PEX 7/8 DEC 6/8 PRA 6/8 PKF 4/8

Strengths

- Excellent athlete regarding his agility and speed with great twitch to evade rushers and blitzers - Great burst to scamper away from rushers or overhang defenders in pursuit - Combines good touch and placement on his deep ball to allow receivers to maintain momentum into RAC - Great passer off platform and with a mobile launch point, routinely completing highlight throws in scramble drill - Confident at the top of his drop to ensure proper timing within play design and maintain rhythm passing - Consistently opens spacing for his receivers by using his eyes within the course of his progression to displace defenders - Sensational timing and anticipation outside the numbers throwing against man coverage - Understands how to subtly drift away from pressure and complete the "fade away" throw off his back foot - Snappy and quick progressions with pristine route elimination and decision-making - Completely fearless downfield and over the MOF, taking caluclated risks without putting the ball in harms' way

Weaknesses

- Frame becomes an issue when trying to actively break tackles in the pocket or designed run game - Passes often get batted down, likely a result of height - Lacks elite precision and ball placement beyond the quick game - Moments of eagerness to escape and enter scramble drill when the rush collapses the pocket, failing to step up as he shows more comfort outside the pocket than sticking in it - Eyes will drop at times, leaving some to be desired within the progression - Likely maxed out already considering his current film and traits--theoretically has to take major strides as a processor to make notable improvements regarding his perception
4. Drew Mestemaker QB4 4 Drew Mestemaker Value: Round 2 QB4 Oklahoma State 5.97/8 6'3" 211 lbs Grade 5.97/8 Height 6'3" Weight 211 lbs Value: Round 2

Rundown

Drew Mestemaker is far from the best QB in this class right now, but he may just be my favorite one for summer scouting purposes. At one point or another, Mestemaker will show everything you want in a legit first round QB prospect. He has enough size, a good arm, and the consistent flashes of mental processing and pocket presence to get excited about, with unconcerning accuracy, though he still needs to prove a true deep ball is in there. He has the requisite play-making instincts and ability for the modern NFL, with a knack for scrambling and playing light on his feet to extend the play. The surrounding cast did him no favors, with far too many throws bouncing off receivers' hands or linemen getting immediately bulldozed before he even had the chance to see the field. When the structure would hold up, there was a quarterback that understands how to step up in the pocket, go through full field reads, and deliver with nuanced ball placement that countered defender coverage, despite his receivers often being blanketed with little to no space to complete a throw. Now, at a stronger program in Oklahoma State, I cannot wait to see hopeful improvements and a real possibility to shatter this ranking and prove himself as a possible top 10 prospect worth betting your franchise on.

Grades

Overall: 5.97/8

Physicals
SPD 5/8 ACC 5/8 AGI 5/8 COD 5/8 STR 5/8 FRA 5/8

Film Traits
ARM 6/8 MEC 2/8 QAC 5/8 IAC 6/8 DAC 3/8 OPA 6/8 BPL 5/8 PSP 3/8 PRS 5/8 ANT 2/8 PEX 6/8 DEC 4/8 PRA 5/8 PKF 5/8

Strengths

- Loves to showcase his good arm talent when he is unafraid to test tight spaces along the sideline or over the MOF - Generates unbelievable zip when throwing off-platform and in unbalanced body positioning or footwork - Has legit change-up and variety between touch and drive in the intermediate passing game - Demonstrates a deep understanding of defender spacing and positioning relatve to receivers, informing mindful passing and timing - Plus play-making and natural twitch to get out of structure when necessary - Routinely manuevers the pocket to reset his feet and provide better throwing lanes, making subtle, but effective adjustments - Able to maintain stability and active footwork in face of contact and while his lower body is under attack - Handles the natural deterioration of the pocket well, navigating space to stay upright and scanning the field - Surprisingly nimble on his feet, enabling quick sack evasion and ability to side-step collapsing linemen - Works through progressions when time allows, typically finding the open man and effectively pivots off the first-read - Confident passer beyond his first read when he spots 'NFL-open' windows, using his ball placement and zip to thread the needle between lurking defenders

Weaknesses

- Commits to his decision too late after working through reads and arriving to the open man, allowing defenders to get back into the play or force tighter spacing than necessary - Can stare down his first read prior to letting it go, letting defenders easily disrupt the play - Shows a certain level of hesitance within his body language, lacking confidence and trust in the structure at times - Often can be slow to work through his reads and will fail to reach a checkdown - Takes too many low percentage deep shots when panicking, playing overaggressive and missing clearer, safer options - Deep ball is shotty and hard to evaluate, with little success in studied games - Seems to simply be looking for the open man right now vs. truly dissecting and diagnosing the defense - Occasionally drifts in the wrong direction in the pocket, falling into the laps or backsides of losing OL - Struggles to manage quick pressure from games upfront in a muddy pocket - Fails to diagnose and adjust to blitzes pre-snap and post-snap, looking unprepared and falling victim to unblocked rushers without getting to his hot routes - Release is simply unusual

Rundown

Drew Mestemaker is far from the best QB in this class right now, but he may just be my favorite one for summer scouting purposes. At one point or another, Mestemaker will show everything you want in a legit first round QB prospect. He has enough size, a good arm, and the consistent flashes of mental processing and pocket presence to get excited about, with unconcerning accuracy, though he still needs to prove a true deep ball is in there. He has the requisite play-making instincts and ability for the modern NFL, with a knack for scrambling and playing light on his feet to extend the play. The surrounding cast did him no favors, with far too many throws bouncing off receivers' hands or linemen getting immediately bulldozed before he even had the chance to see the field. When the structure would hold up, there was a quarterback that understands how to step up in the pocket, go through full field reads, and deliver with nuanced ball placement that countered defender coverage, despite his receivers often being blanketed with little to no space to complete a throw. Now, at a stronger program in Oklahoma State, I cannot wait to see hopeful improvements and a real possibility to shatter this ranking and prove himself as a possible top 10 prospect worth betting your franchise on.

Grades

Overall: 5.97/8

Physicals
SPD 5/8 ACC 5/8 AGI 5/8 COD 5/8 STR 5/8 FRA 5/8

Film Traits
ARM 6/8 MEC 2/8 QAC 5/8 IAC 6/8 DAC 3/8 OPA 6/8 BPL 5/8 PSP 3/8 PRS 5/8 ANT 2/8 PEX 6/8 DEC 4/8 PRA 5/8 PKF 5/8

Strengths

- Loves to showcase his good arm talent when he is unafraid to test tight spaces along the sideline or over the MOF - Generates unbelievable zip when throwing off-platform and in unbalanced body positioning or footwork - Has legit change-up and variety between touch and drive in the intermediate passing game - Demonstrates a deep understanding of defender spacing and positioning relatve to receivers, informing mindful passing and timing - Plus play-making and natural twitch to get out of structure when necessary - Routinely manuevers the pocket to reset his feet and provide better throwing lanes, making subtle, but effective adjustments - Able to maintain stability and active footwork in face of contact and while his lower body is under attack - Handles the natural deterioration of the pocket well, navigating space to stay upright and scanning the field - Surprisingly nimble on his feet, enabling quick sack evasion and ability to side-step collapsing linemen - Works through progressions when time allows, typically finding the open man and effectively pivots off the first-read - Confident passer beyond his first read when he spots 'NFL-open' windows, using his ball placement and zip to thread the needle between lurking defenders

Weaknesses

- Commits to his decision too late after working through reads and arriving to the open man, allowing defenders to get back into the play or force tighter spacing than necessary - Can stare down his first read prior to letting it go, letting defenders easily disrupt the play - Shows a certain level of hesitance within his body language, lacking confidence and trust in the structure at times - Often can be slow to work through his reads and will fail to reach a checkdown - Takes too many low percentage deep shots when panicking, playing overaggressive and missing clearer, safer options - Deep ball is shotty and hard to evaluate, with little success in studied games - Seems to simply be looking for the open man right now vs. truly dissecting and diagnosing the defense - Occasionally drifts in the wrong direction in the pocket, falling into the laps or backsides of losing OL - Struggles to manage quick pressure from games upfront in a muddy pocket - Fails to diagnose and adjust to blitzes pre-snap and post-snap, looking unprepared and falling victim to unblocked rushers without getting to his hot routes - Release is simply unusual
5. LaNorris Sellers QB5 5 LaNorris Sellers Value: Round 2 QB5 South Carolina 5.96/8 6'3" 240 lbs Grade 5.96/8 Height 6'3" Weight 240 lbs Value: Round 2

Rundown

Just by taking one look at LaNorris Sellers, it's clear he was born gifted. Listed at 6 foot 3 and 240 pounds is laughably unfair for a quarterback, with a combination of speed and absurd arm talent. His film still comes with serious question marks and a lot to clean up heading into 2026, in which he chose to stay at South Carolina despite speculation of a potential transfer. If he wants to be a legit first round prospect, he needs to show any semblance of consistency in his accuracy and mental side of things. He will need to clean up some ugly accuracy issues and prove he understands the nuances behind the quarterback position, such as ball placement and pre-snap diagnostics. The intrigue arises when you see some of his savvy post-snap work, using his eyes to look off defenders and identify intermediate defenders vulnerabilities. The actual coverage diagnostics have a long way to go, but with another year of development at South Carolina with hopefully better offensive line play, Sellers could tap into his traits to shatter expectations and climb draft boards.

Grades

Overall: 5.96/8

Physicals
SPD 6/8 ACC 7/8 AGI 6/8 COD 7/8 STR 7/8 FRA 7/8

Film Traits
ARM 8/8 MEC 2/8 QAC 3/8 IAC 3/8 DAC 4/8 OPA 4/8 BPL 2/8 PSP 2/8 PRS 3/8 ANT 2/8 PEX 7/8 DEC 3/8 PRA 4/8 PKF 3/8

Strengths

- Elite arm strength with effortless ability to push the ball downfield, with the varying both touch and drive on his deep ball - Generates real velocity on his intermediate throws, the ball flies out of his hand - Easy ability to vary arm slot - Elusive runner with the ball in his hands, using his rare combination of frame, strength, and speed - Outstanding contact balance in the pocket and as a runner - Savvy moments as a processor post-snap where he will look off defenders and lure them out of position, opening up passing windows - Moments of real processing, showing the ability to make full field reads and diagnose intermediate defenders zone drops - Flashes real touch and accuracy downfield - Generally good awareness and sense of pressure coming off the edge when the pocket begins to shrivel behind him - Routinely extends the play using his mobility and athleticism - Best throws come on the run when scrambling outside the pocket, delivering with excellent drive and flashes of great placement - Can navigate the pocket and manuever pressure when step-up lanes clearly present themselves

Weaknesses

- Poor, spotty ball placement across the board, lacking the understanding of how to set up his receivers for YAC - Uncomfortable at the top of his drop, failing to deliver to his first read at times - Tunnel visions onto first read or stares down one side of the field - Takes too long to arrive to the right read and fails to eliminate or identify coverages pre-snap - Poor pocket feel in clean pockets, occasionally stumbling into pressure or opting to quickly bail - Generally inaccurate to all levels, struggling to find much consistency or rhythm - Poor situational awareness, such as in the redzone or in long down and distances, where he takes ugly sacks or will drop the ball off short of the sticks - Does not lead the ball into open space or create windows for his receivers, struggling to make anticipatory throws with good timing - Headhunting mindset has him taking blind deep shots without going through progressions, leaving short or intermediate throws on the table - Eyes drop when he starts to climb and enter scramble drill - Struggles with his natural accuracy in odd-footing or when unsettled

Rundown

Just by taking one look at LaNorris Sellers, it's clear he was born gifted. Listed at 6 foot 3 and 240 pounds is laughably unfair for a quarterback, with a combination of speed and absurd arm talent. His film still comes with serious question marks and a lot to clean up heading into 2026, in which he chose to stay at South Carolina despite speculation of a potential transfer. If he wants to be a legit first round prospect, he needs to show any semblance of consistency in his accuracy and mental side of things. He will need to clean up some ugly accuracy issues and prove he understands the nuances behind the quarterback position, such as ball placement and pre-snap diagnostics. The intrigue arises when you see some of his savvy post-snap work, using his eyes to look off defenders and identify intermediate defenders vulnerabilities. The actual coverage diagnostics have a long way to go, but with another year of development at South Carolina with hopefully better offensive line play, Sellers could tap into his traits to shatter expectations and climb draft boards.

Grades

Overall: 5.96/8

Physicals
SPD 6/8 ACC 7/8 AGI 6/8 COD 7/8 STR 7/8 FRA 7/8

Film Traits
ARM 8/8 MEC 2/8 QAC 3/8 IAC 3/8 DAC 4/8 OPA 4/8 BPL 2/8 PSP 2/8 PRS 3/8 ANT 2/8 PEX 7/8 DEC 3/8 PRA 4/8 PKF 3/8

Strengths

- Elite arm strength with effortless ability to push the ball downfield, with the varying both touch and drive on his deep ball - Generates real velocity on his intermediate throws, the ball flies out of his hand - Easy ability to vary arm slot - Elusive runner with the ball in his hands, using his rare combination of frame, strength, and speed - Outstanding contact balance in the pocket and as a runner - Savvy moments as a processor post-snap where he will look off defenders and lure them out of position, opening up passing windows - Moments of real processing, showing the ability to make full field reads and diagnose intermediate defenders zone drops - Flashes real touch and accuracy downfield - Generally good awareness and sense of pressure coming off the edge when the pocket begins to shrivel behind him - Routinely extends the play using his mobility and athleticism - Best throws come on the run when scrambling outside the pocket, delivering with excellent drive and flashes of great placement - Can navigate the pocket and manuever pressure when step-up lanes clearly present themselves

Weaknesses

- Poor, spotty ball placement across the board, lacking the understanding of how to set up his receivers for YAC - Uncomfortable at the top of his drop, failing to deliver to his first read at times - Tunnel visions onto first read or stares down one side of the field - Takes too long to arrive to the right read and fails to eliminate or identify coverages pre-snap - Poor pocket feel in clean pockets, occasionally stumbling into pressure or opting to quickly bail - Generally inaccurate to all levels, struggling to find much consistency or rhythm - Poor situational awareness, such as in the redzone or in long down and distances, where he takes ugly sacks or will drop the ball off short of the sticks - Does not lead the ball into open space or create windows for his receivers, struggling to make anticipatory throws with good timing - Headhunting mindset has him taking blind deep shots without going through progressions, leaving short or intermediate throws on the table - Eyes drop when he starts to climb and enter scramble drill - Struggles with his natural accuracy in odd-footing or when unsettled
6. Darian Mensah QB6 6 Darian Mensah Value: Round 3 QB6 Miami 5.63/8 6'3" 205 lbs Grade 5.63/8 Height 6'3" Weight 205 lbs Value: Round 3

Rundown

Darian Mensah finds himself next in line of intriguing QB transfers to Miami. While not the imposing athlete, Mensah quietly flashed a lot of excellent quarterbackin, enough that he finds himself as an exciting player to follow going into 2026 considering Miami's recent success. The arm strength won't blow you away, but the highlights of legitimate arm talent are in there. Accuracy is generally not a concern with him, especially with the hopes of him cleaning up his mechanics and footwork going forward, where he hopefully reigns in the misfires and times where the ball gets away from him. His overall processing had excellent moments in 2025, working defenders with his eyes to open up passing windows, and flashing real anticipation and timing with his receivers, which allowed him to mitigate the arm strength issues. The pocket presence is a bit inconsistent right now, but the ability to step-up, scan, and let it rip was obvious in flashes. Despite not taking off and running too often in the games I studied, I wonder if he has more athleticism waiting to be tapped into. I look forward to following him this season, where he could play his way into the first round conversation if he can become an elite commander of the offense, balanced out by unlocking more playmaking instincts to prove he is more than just a pocket passer.

Grades

Overall: 5.63/8

Physicals
SPD 4/8 ACC 4/8 AGI 5/8 COD 5/8 STR 3/8 FRA 3/8

Film Traits
ARM 4/8 MEC 2/8 QAC 5/8 IAC 5/8 DAC 4/8 OPA 6/8 BPL 5/8 PSP 4/8 PRS 6/8 ANT 5/8 PEX 5/8 DEC 6/8 PRA 4/8 PKF 6/8

Strengths

- Mindful and intentional passer with his ball placement; routinely attacks the opposite shoulder from defender leverage - Does not sacrifice much velocity or strength when varying his arm slot - Works intermediate defenders with his eyes to create passing windows, especially over the MOF - Good anticipation and ability to lead passes into open space for receivers, paired with the ball placement to keep away from defenders - Attacks deep sideline shots outside the numbers and has easy down field touch - Calculated aggression down field with his deep shots, testing the right match-ups and vulnerable single-high shells - Snappy post-snap progressions to efficiently eliminate route concepts and find open man, utilizing checkdowns well - Routinely shows the comfort and confidence to rip tight window throws over the MOF with anticipation and the accuracy to fit passes between zone defenders - Comfortably extends the play and gets on the move for scramble drill with sound, safe decision-making out of structure - Maintains accuracy on the run and will easily layer passes over lurking defenders when working off script - Mitigates number of sacks he takes by extending the play and living to see another down - Great sense of edge pressure and collapsing space behind him or to his peripherals, finding step-up lanes and consistently keeping his eyes up to scan the field while navigating the pocket - Requires little space or footing to get throws off, getting the ball out quickly to neutralize pressure

Weaknesses

- Arm strength is merely passable for the NFL level - Requires excellent timing and chemistry with his receivers on many throws due to arm limitations - Occasionally tests windows he doesn't have the raw arm strength to complete when not in perfect rhythm - Strains himself and overcompensates on certain difficult throws, leading to a loss of control over his accuracy and ball placement - Often leaves his feet and lifts his back foot when releasing the ball, losing some stability and letting passes get away from him - Poor awareness and management of interior pressure, stumbling into interior rushers and being oblivious to the rush and how to find lateral space within the pocket - Lacks plus creativity and dynamism on the run and extending the play - Fails to bring any "elite" traits to the table, reducing margin for error - Shows hesitance at the top of his drop at times where he will get stuck on first read and commit too hard - Tappy and paranoid footwork in the pocket, where he will get flustered and throw with unsettled feet - Quick to bail or extend when pressure gets in immediately, opposed to stepping up and continuing progression as he normally does within the natural development of a play - Struggles to diagnose or handle the blitz consistently, missing pre-snap tells and adjusting or attacking vulnerabilities

Rundown

Darian Mensah finds himself next in line of intriguing QB transfers to Miami. While not the imposing athlete, Mensah quietly flashed a lot of excellent quarterbackin, enough that he finds himself as an exciting player to follow going into 2026 considering Miami's recent success. The arm strength won't blow you away, but the highlights of legitimate arm talent are in there. Accuracy is generally not a concern with him, especially with the hopes of him cleaning up his mechanics and footwork going forward, where he hopefully reigns in the misfires and times where the ball gets away from him. His overall processing had excellent moments in 2025, working defenders with his eyes to open up passing windows, and flashing real anticipation and timing with his receivers, which allowed him to mitigate the arm strength issues. The pocket presence is a bit inconsistent right now, but the ability to step-up, scan, and let it rip was obvious in flashes. Despite not taking off and running too often in the games I studied, I wonder if he has more athleticism waiting to be tapped into. I look forward to following him this season, where he could play his way into the first round conversation if he can become an elite commander of the offense, balanced out by unlocking more playmaking instincts to prove he is more than just a pocket passer.

Grades

Overall: 5.63/8

Physicals
SPD 4/8 ACC 4/8 AGI 5/8 COD 5/8 STR 3/8 FRA 3/8

Film Traits
ARM 4/8 MEC 2/8 QAC 5/8 IAC 5/8 DAC 4/8 OPA 6/8 BPL 5/8 PSP 4/8 PRS 6/8 ANT 5/8 PEX 5/8 DEC 6/8 PRA 4/8 PKF 6/8

Strengths

- Mindful and intentional passer with his ball placement; routinely attacks the opposite shoulder from defender leverage - Does not sacrifice much velocity or strength when varying his arm slot - Works intermediate defenders with his eyes to create passing windows, especially over the MOF - Good anticipation and ability to lead passes into open space for receivers, paired with the ball placement to keep away from defenders - Attacks deep sideline shots outside the numbers and has easy down field touch - Calculated aggression down field with his deep shots, testing the right match-ups and vulnerable single-high shells - Snappy post-snap progressions to efficiently eliminate route concepts and find open man, utilizing checkdowns well - Routinely shows the comfort and confidence to rip tight window throws over the MOF with anticipation and the accuracy to fit passes between zone defenders - Comfortably extends the play and gets on the move for scramble drill with sound, safe decision-making out of structure - Maintains accuracy on the run and will easily layer passes over lurking defenders when working off script - Mitigates number of sacks he takes by extending the play and living to see another down - Great sense of edge pressure and collapsing space behind him or to his peripherals, finding step-up lanes and consistently keeping his eyes up to scan the field while navigating the pocket - Requires little space or footing to get throws off, getting the ball out quickly to neutralize pressure

Weaknesses

- Arm strength is merely passable for the NFL level - Requires excellent timing and chemistry with his receivers on many throws due to arm limitations - Occasionally tests windows he doesn't have the raw arm strength to complete when not in perfect rhythm - Strains himself and overcompensates on certain difficult throws, leading to a loss of control over his accuracy and ball placement - Often leaves his feet and lifts his back foot when releasing the ball, losing some stability and letting passes get away from him - Poor awareness and management of interior pressure, stumbling into interior rushers and being oblivious to the rush and how to find lateral space within the pocket - Lacks plus creativity and dynamism on the run and extending the play - Fails to bring any "elite" traits to the table, reducing margin for error - Shows hesitance at the top of his drop at times where he will get stuck on first read and commit too hard - Tappy and paranoid footwork in the pocket, where he will get flustered and throw with unsettled feet - Quick to bail or extend when pressure gets in immediately, opposed to stepping up and continuing progression as he normally does within the natural development of a play - Struggles to diagnose or handle the blitz consistently, missing pre-snap tells and adjusting or attacking vulnerabilities
7. CJ Carr QB7 7 CJ Carr Value: Rounds 3-4 QB7 Notre Dame 5.12/8 6'3" 210 lbs Grade 5.12/8 Height 6'3" Weight 210 lbs Value: Rounds 3-4

Rundown

CJ Carr joins the list of QBs with a long way to go heading into 2026 if he wants to find himself getting drafted in the first round. As a baseline, he simply lacks the traits necessary to be a potential elite NFL QB, with underwhelming arm talent and being a below average athlete that offers little to nothing as a runner or when he's working off script. He must become an elite processor and precision passer from the pocket if he wants to drastically boost his stock and chances at succeeding in the NFL. Fortunately for him, he showed incredibly encouraging flashes of this in 2025. His tape is legitimately littered with high level reads, pre and post-snap, with him breaking down coverage shells and throwing with anticipation over the MOF and outside the hashes. There is still far too much to clean up, especially with his decision making, where you find him making erratic decisions and getting easily flustered out of structure and under pressure. The pocket presence is frankly a disaster right now, which is obviously a crucial skill for him to develop if he wants to win from the pocket. He needs significantly more reps and opportunity in Notre Dame's fairly simple offense before he can be anywhere near a first round prospect, but there is a world where he takes a major leap and becomes a surgical field general worth a top pick.

Grades

Overall: 5.12/8

Physicals
SPD 3/8 ACC 3/8 AGI 4/8 COD 4/8 STR 3/8 FRA 4/8

Film Traits
ARM 4/8 MEC 4/8 QAC 5/8 IAC 5/8 DAC 4/8 OPA 4/8 BPL 3/8 PSP 6/8 PRS 6/8 ANT 6/8 PEX 2/8 DEC 3/8 PRA 3/8 PKF 2/8

Strengths

- Efficient within structure, consistently hitting the top of his drop and attacking his first read with good timing and anticipation where he can hit tight windows with precision and timing - Good field vision to assess spacing and where to lead the ball to receivers - Knows where to go with the football pre-snap and understands how to get the ball out quickly to neutralize pressure - Diagnoses safety rotations and movement post-snap to allow him to quickly snap through progressions and find the open man - Throws with anticipation often over the MOF and will layer the ball through intermediate defenders - Great timing on outside throws to receivers in the process of making their breaks, showing a real understanding of ball placement away from the defender - Routinely attacks weaknesses in the coverage shell and DB leverage, such as throwing outside with anticipation or ripping seam shots - Works to his checkdown and gets to it in a hurry when necessary - Generally accurate in the quick and intermediate game, extending to his ability on the run when the launch point is moved - Mechanics are generally consistent and mitigate egregious errors - Puts good touch on his deep ball and can push it down the sideline

Weaknesses

- Below average traits across the board, lacking any plus natural abilities - Average arm that could hamstring him at the NFL level, struggling to consistently put much zip on the ball - Lackluster overall arm talent that leaves many of his passes just floating in space, or left flat as he musters up strength to get a pass outside the hashes at times - Natural arm talent limits his overall ability off platform, as he loses control on passes when he has to work off script and out of structure or when he has to drive the ball - Requires good timing and accuracy to complete certain passes, reducing his margin for error - Easily bothered by pressure, showing a tendency to bail clean pockets and get paranoid - Accuracy severely affected by oncoming pressure and imminent contact - Poor sense of space within the pocket, struggling to navigate into better footing for himself and find step-up lanes - Often stumbles into pressure with obvliousness to wrapping edge pressure - Lack of plus mobility, natural play extension instincts, and poor pocket presence culminates in offering little to no creativity as a runner or scrambler when off script - Out of structure decision making tends to be erratic and unnecessarily aggressive, where he will panic and make costly decisions - Ball will occasionally spray when he's on the move, leaving throws wide and out of reach

Rundown

CJ Carr joins the list of QBs with a long way to go heading into 2026 if he wants to find himself getting drafted in the first round. As a baseline, he simply lacks the traits necessary to be a potential elite NFL QB, with underwhelming arm talent and being a below average athlete that offers little to nothing as a runner or when he's working off script. He must become an elite processor and precision passer from the pocket if he wants to drastically boost his stock and chances at succeeding in the NFL. Fortunately for him, he showed incredibly encouraging flashes of this in 2025. His tape is legitimately littered with high level reads, pre and post-snap, with him breaking down coverage shells and throwing with anticipation over the MOF and outside the hashes. There is still far too much to clean up, especially with his decision making, where you find him making erratic decisions and getting easily flustered out of structure and under pressure. The pocket presence is frankly a disaster right now, which is obviously a crucial skill for him to develop if he wants to win from the pocket. He needs significantly more reps and opportunity in Notre Dame's fairly simple offense before he can be anywhere near a first round prospect, but there is a world where he takes a major leap and becomes a surgical field general worth a top pick.

Grades

Overall: 5.12/8

Physicals
SPD 3/8 ACC 3/8 AGI 4/8 COD 4/8 STR 3/8 FRA 4/8

Film Traits
ARM 4/8 MEC 4/8 QAC 5/8 IAC 5/8 DAC 4/8 OPA 4/8 BPL 3/8 PSP 6/8 PRS 6/8 ANT 6/8 PEX 2/8 DEC 3/8 PRA 3/8 PKF 2/8

Strengths

- Efficient within structure, consistently hitting the top of his drop and attacking his first read with good timing and anticipation where he can hit tight windows with precision and timing - Good field vision to assess spacing and where to lead the ball to receivers - Knows where to go with the football pre-snap and understands how to get the ball out quickly to neutralize pressure - Diagnoses safety rotations and movement post-snap to allow him to quickly snap through progressions and find the open man - Throws with anticipation often over the MOF and will layer the ball through intermediate defenders - Great timing on outside throws to receivers in the process of making their breaks, showing a real understanding of ball placement away from the defender - Routinely attacks weaknesses in the coverage shell and DB leverage, such as throwing outside with anticipation or ripping seam shots - Works to his checkdown and gets to it in a hurry when necessary - Generally accurate in the quick and intermediate game, extending to his ability on the run when the launch point is moved - Mechanics are generally consistent and mitigate egregious errors - Puts good touch on his deep ball and can push it down the sideline

Weaknesses

- Below average traits across the board, lacking any plus natural abilities - Average arm that could hamstring him at the NFL level, struggling to consistently put much zip on the ball - Lackluster overall arm talent that leaves many of his passes just floating in space, or left flat as he musters up strength to get a pass outside the hashes at times - Natural arm talent limits his overall ability off platform, as he loses control on passes when he has to work off script and out of structure or when he has to drive the ball - Requires good timing and accuracy to complete certain passes, reducing his margin for error - Easily bothered by pressure, showing a tendency to bail clean pockets and get paranoid - Accuracy severely affected by oncoming pressure and imminent contact - Poor sense of space within the pocket, struggling to navigate into better footing for himself and find step-up lanes - Often stumbles into pressure with obvliousness to wrapping edge pressure - Lack of plus mobility, natural play extension instincts, and poor pocket presence culminates in offering little to no creativity as a runner or scrambler when off script - Out of structure decision making tends to be erratic and unnecessarily aggressive, where he will panic and make costly decisions - Ball will occasionally spray when he's on the move, leaving throws wide and out of reach
8. Matayo Uiagalelei EDGE1 8 Matayo Uiagalelei Value: Round 4 EDGE1 Oregon 5.05/8 6'5" 272 lbs Grade 5.05/8 Height 6'5" Weight 272 lbs Value: Round 4

Grades

Overall: 5.05/8

Physicals
SPD 4/8 ACC 4/8 AGI 4/8 COD 4/8 STR 5/8 FRA 6/8

Film Traits
GET 4/8 BND 3/8 POW 3/8 FIN 4/8 PRP 3/8 SHD 4/8 PDL 4/8 ANC 4/8 DD 4/8 TKL 5/8 PUR 6/8 COV NA

Grades

Overall: 5.05/8

Physicals
SPD 4/8 ACC 4/8 AGI 4/8 COD 4/8 STR 5/8 FRA 6/8

Film Traits
GET 4/8 BND 3/8 POW 3/8 FIN 4/8 PRP 3/8 SHD 4/8 PDL 4/8 ANC 4/8 DD 4/8 TKL 5/8 PUR 6/8 COV NA
9. Jayden Maiava QB8 9 Jayden Maiava Value: Rounds 4-5 QB8 USC 4.77/8 6'4" 225 lbs Grade 4.77/8 Height 6'4" Weight 225 lbs Value: Rounds 4-5

Grades

Overall: 4.77/8

Physicals
SPD 3/8 ACC 3/8 AGI 2/8 COD 2/8 STR 6/8 FRA 7/8

Film Traits
ARM 4/8 MEC 2/8 QAC 5/8 IAC 4/8 DAC 4/8 OPA 3/8 BPL 5/8 PSP 4/8 PRS 4/8 ANT 5/8 PEX 2/8 DEC 2/8 PRA 2/8 PKF 2/8

Grades

Overall: 4.77/8

Physicals
SPD 3/8 ACC 3/8 AGI 2/8 COD 2/8 STR 6/8 FRA 7/8

Film Traits
ARM 4/8 MEC 2/8 QAC 5/8 IAC 4/8 DAC 4/8 OPA 3/8 BPL 5/8 PSP 4/8 PRS 4/8 ANT 5/8 PEX 2/8 DEC 2/8 PRA 2/8 PKF 2/8

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