It’s safe to say that just two years in, the record-setting 2024 quarterback draft class is already shaping the landscape of the NFL. Caleb Williams, Jayden Daniels, Drake Maye and Bo Nix have led their teams to the playoffs and earned at least one postseason win. Daniels, Maye and Nix have led their teams to a conference championship game, and Maye has already appeared in a Super Bowl. The other two top-10 picks from the class, Michael Penix Jr. and J.J. McCarthy, are currently embroiled in quarterback competitions for their teams’ starting jobs.
All six of these quarterbacks are set to play important roles in the 2026 NFL season. Not only could they be competing for wins, but awards, recognition and even new contracts—when they become extension eligible next spring. So as the run-up to the 2026 season begins, here’s a look at where all six quarterbacks stand entering Year 3, and what to expect from them.
