ANSWERS: Evaluating the 2026 Quarterback Class | What’s Available AFTER Fernando Mendoza?

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4.6 • 966 Ratings

🗓️ 23 March 2026

⏱️ 34 minutes

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Summary

Las Vegas Raiders secure a potential franchise quarterback with Fernando Mendoza, but will his skill set spark an NFL resurgence? As the 2026 NFL Draft looms, Mendoza stands out as the consensus first-round talent—boasting size, accuracy, and processing ability—while the rest of the quarterback class prompts tough choices for teams like the Arizona Cardinals and New York Jets. Joe Marino and Kyle Crabbs break down day 2 and day 3 targets, including Alabama’s Ty Simpson—praised for his quick decision-making and Shanahan-style fit—and high-upside, athletic options like Cole Payton from North Dakota State and Garrett Nussmeier from LSU. The hosts debate developmental prospects such as Drew Aller and Luke Altmeier, discuss system fits, and spotlight which signal-callers could outplay their draft position. Which teams will roll the dice on traits vs. proven experience in a thin but intriguing quarterback class?

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0:00.0	Need a quarterback?
0:02.0	We're going to tell you what the 2026 quarterback class has to offer.
0:11.2	You are a locked on NFL scouting with the draft dudes,
0:16.3	your daily podcast for NFL and college football scouting.
0:20.0	Part of the Locked on podcast Network, your team every day.
0:25.8	What's better than this?
0:27.4	It's guys being dudes.
0:30.1	I'm Joe Marino.
0:31.0	That's Kyle Crabs.
0:32.6	Today's episode is brought to you by Fandul during the tournament.
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0:40.5	Fandul.com to get started.
0:43.4	On today's show, we're diving into the 2026 quarterback class.
0:47.6	We're going to get into our favorite day three options if there are any guys that can sneak
0:52.4	into the top 100, but we will start at the top
0:55.7	of the board and solidify our thoughts on Mr. Fernando Mendoza.
1:00.3	And if there's anyone else in his company, Kyle, welcome in.
1:04.5	Hello, Joe, and welcome everybody to Monday.
1:08.1	We are in draft mode today, excited for that.
1:11.3	And this quarterback class, yeah, is lean.
1:15.6	If you're looking for bona fide answers.
1:18.4	Now, there's some compelling options.
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