2026 NFL draft quarterback class: Top prospects to know

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After only two first-round picks at quarterback in the 2025 NFL draft, the 2026 NFL draft is expected to have a lot more exciting options. Several already stand out -- Cade Klubnik (Clemson), LaNorris Sellers (South Carolina), Drew Allar (Penn State) and Garrett Nussmeier (LSU) jump to mind -- and that doesn't even include ballyhooed Texas sophomore Arch Manning, who has started just two college games.

While Manning might stay in college until 2027, I'm going to group him in with the top 22 draft-eligible passers below. I'll also answer a couple of questions about NFL teams that might be taking a long look at these signal-callers. Players in each section are listed in…