<p>QB1 is clear in the 2026 NFL Draft.</p><p>Everything else? That’s where it gets messy.</p><p>How does Fernando Mendoza stack up against recent top quarterback prospects — and are teams going to talk themselves into Ty Simpson in Round 1?</p><p>In this episode, we break down our Top 5 quarterback rankings for the 2026 NFL Draft and dig into one of the most uncertain QB classes in recent years.</p><p>Mendoza has separated himself at the top — but the bigger question is how he compares to quarterbacks taken in the last five drafts.</p><p>And further down the board, there’s a real debate around Ty Simpson’s projection and whether he should be anywhere near Round 1.</p><p>We discuss:</p><p>• Why Mendoza is the clear QB1</p><p>• How he compares to recent classes</p><p>• The Ty Simpson debate — and why teams might overthink it</p><p>• The lack of depth across the class</p><p>• Where these quarterbacks could realistically be drafted</p><p><br></p><p>If you’re building your 2026 draft board, this episode gives you a clear view of the quarterback landscape — and the key decisions teams will have to make.</p><p><br></p><p>Chapters</p><p><br></p><p>00:00 - Intro</p><p>02:22 - Drew Allar</p><p>10:09 - Garrett Nussmeier</p><p>15:00 - Carson Beck</p><p>21:04 - Ty Simpson</p><p>29:28 - Fernando Mendoza</p>