CBS Sports has released its early predictions for the 2026 NFL Draft, delving into potential top quarterback selections. This analysis, generated from the ‘With the First Pick’ podcast, features experts like Tom Fornelli and Chip Patterson discussing team strategies and picks for the first round.

Key Selections

• 1st Pick: Garrett Nussmeier (QB, LSU) anticipated at the Saints.
• 2nd Pick: Kadyn Proctor (OL, Alabama) projected for the Giants.
• 3rd Pick: Rueben Bain Jr. (DL, Miami) to the Browns.
• 4th Pick: Arch Manning (QB, Texas) expected at the Jets, following a family tradition.
• 5th Pick: Peter Woods (DL, Clemson) for the Titans.

The draft is set against the backdrop of fluctuating Super Bowl odds, which inform the overall selection order, and aims to forecast the landscape of college football’s top prospects heading into 2026. For more detailed insights, listen to the podcast linked above.