In just under two weeks, the NFL draft will commence in Pittsburgh, with 32 teams working to bolster their rosters ahead of the 2026 campaign.
Each draft season brings a few familiar debates, from drafting for need vs. selecting the best player available to questions about positional value. That’s especially true at the game’s most important position, quarterback. As recently as 2024, a whopping six signal-callers were selected within the first 12 picks, tying the 1983 draft for the most in the first round in history. While said number is unlikely—if not impossible—to be matched in 2026, it’s fair to say that almost a third of the league is in search of a long-term answer under center.
