NFL’s Emerging Quarterbacks Set Stage for 2026 Season and 2027 Draft

The league now boasts a deep pool of quarterbacks under 25, with ten players projected to start the 2026 season. The list features Drake Maye, Caleb Williams, Jayden Daniels, Bo Nix, C.J. Stroud, Fernando Mendoza, Anthony Richardson, Jaxson Dart, and others, each at varying stages of development and with differing team contexts.

Looking ahead to the 2027 NFL Draft, analysts expect a quarterback‑centric class. Teams such as the Miami Dolphins, New York Jets, Cleveland Browns and Arizona Cardinals appear poised to tank for top QBs. Prospects highlighted include Arch Manning and Dante Moore, while the draft order predicts early‑round focus on quarterback talent across the league.