ESPN draft analyst Mel Kiper Jr. just updated his quarterback board for the 2026 NFL draft, and there are a few notable risers and fallers in a shaky QB class. Fernando Mendoza remains Kiper's top QB (and No. 1 overall player), while Alabama's Ty Simpson climbs into the top tier of the latest rankings.
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Mel Kiper's Top 10 QB Prospects For 2026 NFL Draft | UPDATED NFL Draft Prospects Rankings
Kiper's updated top 10 also features Carson Beck, Drew Allar and Garrett Nussmeier among the names to know as the pre-draft process heats up. Keep an eye on the rest of the list - including players like Cade Klubnik and Luke Altmyer - plus Vanderbilt's Diego Pavia as a notable just-missed candidate.
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