{"id":240274,"date":"2026-04-25T13:30:44","date_gmt":"2026-04-25T13:30:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2026\/04\/25\/which-quarterbacks-are-left-in-the-2026-nfl-draft-full-list-of-available-qbs-feat-diego-pavia\/"},"modified":"2026-04-25T13:30:44","modified_gmt":"2026-04-25T13:30:44","slug":"which-quarterbacks-are-left-in-the-2026-nfl-draft-full-list-of-available-qbs-feat-diego-pavia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2026\/04\/25\/which-quarterbacks-are-left-in-the-2026-nfl-draft-full-list-of-available-qbs-feat-diego-pavia\/","title":{"rendered":"Which quarterbacks are left in the 2026 NFL draft: Full list of available QBs feat. Diego Pavia"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"article-content\" data-postid=\"5159022\" data-slug-id=\"2773155\">\n<div class=\"vidazoo-player-container\">\n<span class=\"vidazoo-close-btn  hidden \"><br \/>\n<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Only two quarterbacks come off the board in the first round of the 2026 NFL draft on Thursday night. The Las Vegas Raiders selected Fernando Mendoza at No. 1, and the LA Rams took Ty Simpson at No. 13.<\/p>\n<p>It wasn\u2019t until the third round that more quarterbacks started to come off the board. The Arizona Cardinals grabbed Carson Beck at No. 65, followed by the Pittsburgh Steelers selecting Drew Allar at No. 76.<\/p>\n<p><template id=\"template__newsletter-inline-banner-form-combo-widget\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"wrapper\">\n<p><img id=\"subscribe-img\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<p>\nThanks for the submission!\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/template><\/p>\n<p>With the top quarterbacks already off the board, attention now turns to the next group of passers. LSU&#8217;s Garrett Nussmeier and North Dakota&#8217;s Cole Payton headline the remaining options, both expected to hear their names called on Saturday. Meanwhile, Vanderbilt&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportskeeda.com\/college-football\/diego-pavia\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-is-sponsored=\"false\">Diego Pavia<\/a> could emerge as a late-round pick, although his draft status remains uncertain.<\/p>\n<p><template id=\"also-read-articles-template\"><\/p>\n<p><\/template><\/p>\n<p><template id=\"bets-today-poll\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"preview-card-holder bets-today-poll\">\n<p><span class=\"date\"\/> \u2022 <span class=\"time\"\/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"march-madness-logo\" src=\"https:\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/skm\/assets\/march-madness-logo.png\" height=\"42\" width=\"99\" alt=\"march madness logo\"\/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/template><\/p>\n<p>Let\u2019s take a look at the quarterbacks still available as the draft heads into its final day.<\/p>\n<div class=\"bottom-tagline top\" data-tab=\"top\">\n<p>Looking to predict NFL playoff Scenarios? Try our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportskeeda.com\/nfl\/nfl-playoff-predictor\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-is-sponsored=\"false\" class=\"bottom_tagline_link\" data-tab=\"top\">NFL Playoff Predictor<\/a> for real-time simulations and stay ahead of the game!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Best quarterbacks still available in the 2026 NFL draft<\/h2>\n<h3><strong>#1 \u2013 Garrett Nussmeier (LSU)<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Once projected as a potential first-round pick, Garrett Nussmeier is still waiting to hear his name called after three rounds.<\/p>\n<p>Nussmeier showed his upside in 2024, throwing for over 4,000 yards and 29 touchdowns as LSU\u2019s starting quarterback. But his form took a hit in 2025, when a nagging torso injury limited him to fewer than 2,000 yards and 12 touchdowns.<\/p>\n<p>That drop in production, along with durability concerns, appears to have pushed him down draft boards.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>#2 \u2013 Cade Klubnik (Clemson)<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Like Garrett Nussmeier, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportskeeda.com\/college-football\/cade-klubnik\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-is-sponsored=\"false\">Cade Klubnik<\/a> entered the 2025 college football season with first-round expectations. However, he was unable to live up to that billing.<\/p>\n<p>Klubnik&#8217;s inconsistency has caused his stock to fall into Day 3 territory. He\u2019s still expected to be drafted, but it may not come until the later rounds on Saturday.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>#3 \u2013 Luke Altmyer (Illinois)<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Few quarterbacks left in this class can match what Luke Altmyer accomplished at Illinois. He led the program through its most successful two-year stretch and built a strong reputation along the way.<\/p>\n<p>His performance in the 2025 Music City Bowl, where he was named MVP, also strengthened his case as a draftable prospect.<\/p>\n<p>Altmyer is expected to be a Day 3 pick, with a realistic range between the fourth and fifth rounds.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>#4 \u2013 Sawyer Robertson (Baylor)<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Across three seasons at Baylor, Sawyer Robertson threw for 7,616 yards and 61 touchdowns, establishing himself as one of the program\u2019s most prolific passers.<\/p>\n<p>In 2025, he led the nation in passing yards per game for much of the year and finished fifth in touchdown passes. Robertson is projected as a late-round pick, with most evaluators seeing him as a sixth- or seventh-round option.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>#5 \u2013 Taylen Green (Arkansas)<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Taylen Green may not be the most polished passer in this class, but his athletic upside makes him an intriguing late-round option. He\u2019s currently projected to go in the seventh round.<\/p>\n<p>What sets him apart is his ability as a runner. In 2025, he finished second among SEC quarterbacks in rushing yards, behind Diego Pavia.<\/p>\n<p>Green put together a well-rounded stat line with 2,714 passing yards, 19 passing touchdowns, 777 rushing yards and eight rushing scores. He also turned heads at the scouting combine with a blazing 4.36-second 40-yard dash.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>#6 \u2013 Diego Pavia (Vanderbilt)<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Despite finishing second in Heisman Trophy voting in 2025 behind Fernando Mendoza, Diego Pavia is currently projected as a seventh-round pick or even an undrafted free agent. The main concern is his size. At 5-foot-9, he doesn\u2019t fit the typical NFL quarterback mold.<\/p>\n<p>However, his production is enticing. In two seasons at Vanderbilt, Pavia threw for 5,832 yards and 49 touchdowns while adding 1,663 rushing yards and 18 scores on the ground, making him one of the most dynamic dual-threat quarterbacks in this class.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>#7 \u2013 Cole Payton (North Dakota)<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Cole Payton gained more fans during the pre-draft process with impressive showings at the Senior Bowl and the NFL combine, but he remains on the board heading into Day 3.<\/p>\n<p>In 2025, he led North Dakota to a 12-1 season, showing efficiency with 2,719 passing yards, 16 touchdowns and only four interceptions on a 72% completion rate.<\/p>\n<p>Payton is also a legitimate dual-threat option, adding 777 rushing yards and 13 touchdowns.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>#8 \u2013 Haynes King (Georgia Tech)<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Haynes King leaves Georgia Tech with plenty of accolades, including ACC Player of the Year and Offensive Player of the Year honors, and a reputation as a fierce competitor.<\/p>\n<p>His toughness and leadership will stand out in the NFL, but his ceiling at quarterback appears limited, with most teams likely viewing him as a depth option at best.<\/p>\n<div class=\"article-post-rating-widget\">\n<p><template id=\"post-rating-feedback-modal-template\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"post-rating-feedback-feedback-box\">\n<div class=\"post-rating-feedback-content\">\n<div class=\"post-rating-feedback-data\">\n<p>Why did you not like this content?<\/p>\n<p><textarea id=\"dislike-feedback-text\" rows=\"4\" placeholder=\"Please type your feedback...\"\/>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>\n<button class=\"close\">Cancel<\/button><br \/>\n<button class=\"submit\">Submit<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/template><\/p>\n<div class=\"post-rating-widget-parent hidden\">\n<div class=\"rating-parent-container\">\n<div class=\"rating-content-holder\">\n<p>Was this article helpful?<\/p>\n<div class=\"post-rating-action-container\">\n<div class=\"like-container\">\n<button class=\"post-rating-like-button post-rating-button\" data-action=\"like\" title=\"like article\"><br \/>\n<img class=\"post-like-image post-rating-image\" data-lazy=\"\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/like-articles\/upvote-icon-grey.svg\" height=\"20\" width=\"20\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"like selected\"\/><br \/>\n<\/button>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"dislike-container\">\n<button class=\"post-rating-dislike-button post-rating-button\" data-action=\"dislike\" title=\"dislike article\"><br \/>\n<img class=\"post-dis-like-image post-rating-image\" data-lazy=\"\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/like-articles\/upvote-icon-grey.svg\" height=\"20\" width=\"20\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"avatar selected\"\/><br \/>\n<\/button>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>\nThank You for feedback\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"tag-cloud\">\n<div class=\"tags-text\">\n<div class=\"scrollable-content-holder  article-padding\">\n<p class=\"article-p  \">Quick Links<\/p>\n<p><button id=\"pnAdvancerLeft\" class=\"pn-Advancer pn-Advancer_Left \" type=\"button\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" style=\"background: none;\" src=\"https:\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/skm\/assets\/article\/article-scroll-left.svg\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><br \/>\n<\/button><\/p>\n<nav id=\"pnProductNav\" class=\"pn-ProductNav\">\n<\/nav>\n<p><button id=\"pnAdvancerRight\" class=\"pn-Advancer pn-Advancer_Right \" type=\"button\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" style=\"background: none;\" src=\"https:\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/skm\/assets\/article\/article-scroll-right.svg\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><br \/>\n<\/button>\n<\/div>\n<p>More from Sportskeeda<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>\n<span class=\"publisher-name\">Edited by R. 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