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2026 QB Class Looks ‘Way Worse Than We Expected,’ Palazzolo Says

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The Pittsburgh Steelers’ slow start to 2025 has already shifted some fan attention to 2026, where a deep quarterback class and 12 projected draft picks—including five in the top 100—offer hope for the next era. Unfortunately for teams in need of a quarterback, the ones who are draft eligible haven’t exactly wowed in the early portion of the college football season.

The 33rd Team’s Steve Palazzolo was asked if this college QB class has underwhelmed so far.

“Yes, absolutely,” he told 93.7 The Fan’s PM Team on Thursday. “You start with Arch Manning, who everybody just projected, and it’s way worse than we expected.