2026 NFL Draft Quarterback Rankings: QB1 Is Locked… But Is Ty Simpson Overrated?

QB1 is clear in the 2026 NFL Draft. Everything else? That’s where it gets messy. How does Fernando Mendoza stack up against recent top quarterback prospects — and are teams going to talk themselves into Ty Simpson in Round 1? 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. Mendoza has separated himself at the top — but the bigger question is how he compares to quarterbacks taken in the last five drafts. And further down the board, there’s a real debate around Ty Simpson’s projection and whether he should be anywhere near Round 1. We discuss: • Why Mendoza is the clear QB1 • How he compares to recent classes • The Ty Simpson debate — and why teams might overthink it • The lack of depth across the class • Where these quarterbacks could realistically be drafted 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. Chapters 00:00 - Intro 02:22 - Drew Allar 10:09 - Garrett Nussmeier 15:00 - Carson Beck 21:04 - Ty Simpson 29:28 - Fernando Mendoza