The 2025 NFL Draft is completed, allowing fans and analysts to shift focus to next year’s 2026 NFL Draft. Quarterbacks have been favored for the top pick for the last three drafts, and it appears this trend might continue.
While some speculate that the 2026 quarterback class may eclipse the 2025 class, unpredictability prevails with new challengers emerging each season. The current front-runner, Arch Manning (QB - Texas), is projected to be the top pick based on his notable college performance despite uncertainties surrounding his draft declaration.
Drew Allar, currently with Penn State, is seen as a strong contender following his successful 2025 season. The odds for the top contenders in the 2026 NFL Draft are shown below:
| Player | Odds |
|---|---|
| QB Arch Manning, Texas | +200 |
| QB Drew Allar, Penn State | +225 |
| QB Garrett Nussmeier, LSU | +450 |
| QB LaNorris Sellers, SC | +1600 |
| QB Cade Klubnik, Clemson | +1800 |
| EDGE T.J. Parker, Clemson | +2500 |
| EDGE Keldric Faulk, Auburn | +2500 |
| S Caleb Downs, Ohio State | +2500 |
| QB Carson Beck, Miami | +3000 |
| QB Jayden Maiava, USC | +3500 |
| QB Dante Moore, Oregon | +3500 |
| OT Spencer Fano, Utah | +4000 |
| QB Miller Moss, Louisville | +4000 |
| LB Harold Perkins Jr., LSU | +4000 |
Manning leads the 2026 draft odds as the favorite, but only time will tell how the college football landscape pans out in the upcoming season.
