Heading into the 2025 season, there was plenty of optimism from the NFL draft community about the 2026 quarterback class. Players like LSU's Garrett Nussmeier, Penn State's Drew Allar, Clemson's Cade Klubnik, and Arizona State's Sam Leavitt were just a few of the passers who had first-round potential. With the Pittsburgh Steelers hosting the draft in 2026, it seemed like the perfect time for them to take another swing at a franchise QB.
Fast forward to today, and none of those players are likely to even sniff Day 1 of the draft. Between injuries and poor play, the 2026 crop of QBs has fallen off considerably.