QB Round-by-Round Outlook for the 2026 NFL Draft

Sports Illustrated maps the 2026 QB class, with Mendoza projected to go No. 1, and the rest slotted from Day 1 to UDFA: Simpson 1–2; Beck and Nussmeier 3–5; Green 3–6; Allar 4–6; Robertson 4–7; Klubnik 5–7; and several others (Haynes King, Altmyer, Morton, Aguilar, Payton, Fagano, Pavia) in rounds 6–7 or undrafted, highlighting injury histories, arm strength, and pro-style versatility as the main decision factors.