The NFL Draft has arrived. No more conjecture or hypothetical. Five months of preparations and the biggest job interview in the world will now become real. Viewers have become accustomed to certain similarities. The best quarterbacks, edge rushers, offensive linemen and cornerbacks are towards the top, while running backs, safeties and linebackers are less prioritized at the top. In 2026, they throw out almost all the positional tendencies and trends. The 2026 Draft has been called a one-quarterback draft. While that perception is accurate, it's not a literal representation. There is one prospect that should become a franchise quarterback.Every other player from QB2-QB26 had less than ideal evaluations. While there is only one expected day one starter at the position, there are plenty of prospects to consider, even if they might need some development. Best available QB in 2026 NFL Draft NamePosHTWTRangePick TeamFernando MendozaIndiana6'5225No. 11RaidersTy SimpsonAlabama6'2208Rd 113RamsGarrett NussmeierLSU6'1205Rd 3-4 Carson BeckMiami6'4220Rd 3-5 Cade KlubnikClemson6'2210Rd 4-6 Drew AllarPenn St6'5235Rd 4-6 Jalon DanielsKansas6'0220Rd 4-6 Taylen GreenArkansas6'6220Rd 4-6 Luke AltmyerIllinois6'2215Rd 4-6 Sawyer RobertsonBaylor6'4235Rd 4-6 Joe FagnanoUConn6'4225Rd 4-6 Haynes KingGT6'3215Rd 5-7 Joey AguilarTennessee6'3225Rd 5-7 Cole PaytonNDSU6'3233Rd 5-7 Tommy CastellanosFlorida St5'11200Rd 5-7 Miller MossLouisville6'2210Rd 5-7 Kyron DronesVirginia Tech6'2235Rd 5-7 Athan KaliakmanisRutgers6'3212Rd 5-7 Behren MortonTexas Tech6'2210Rd 5-7 Jake RetzlaffTulane6'1205Rd 6-UFA Grayson JamesBoston College6'3218Rd 6-UFA Mark GronowskiIowa6'2235Rd 6-UFA Marverick McIvorW. Kentucky6'2214Rd 6-UFA Blake ShapenMississippi St6'1210Rd 6-UFA Tyler Van DykeSMU6'4230Rd 6-UFA Diego PaviaVanderbilt 5'11207Rd 6-UFA Social media reactions to QB selections in 2026 NFL Draft.@AlabamaFTBL QB Ty Simpson is headed to the @RamsNFL!2026 NFL Draft starts on NFLN/ESPN/ABCStream on @NFLPlus pic.twitter.com/6fXeRjn08g— NFL (@NFL) April 24, 2026From The NFL Draft: The #Raiders loved Fernando Mendoza at No. 1, but expect him to watch early on. pic.twitter.com/JjfHvl8vXR— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) April 24, 20262026 NFL Draft How to WatchThe 2026 NFL draft kicks off at 8 p.m. ET on Thursday in Pittsburgh (ESPN, ABC and NFL Network-- available on Fubo), The Las Vegas Raiders will likely select Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza with the No. 1 overall pick. Stream 2026 NFL Draft liveWatch Live Sports and TV Without CableStart WatchingMore 2026 NFL Draft news:21 burning questions before the 2026 NFL Draft10 steals projected after top 50 picks in 2026 NFL DraftWhy NFL Draft trades will be less likely in 20262026 NFL Draft: Six pairs of players, same position, same team2026 NFL Draft stock reports: Who's trending up and down