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Ranking the Top 16 Undrafted Free Agent Quarterbacks From the 2026 NFL Draft

Joe Cervenka

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You Tell Us! Which QB Tops the Undrafted Field?
Who Is the Next UDFA Legend?

The draft is a science, but the UDFA market is an art. Every year, a player nobody wanted in April becomes the guy nobody can stop in August.

Join the Debate: Who Sticks?
- The Pavia Fit: Can Diego Pavia defy the odds in Baltimore and become the ultimate change-of-pace backup?
- The Steal: Which undrafted quarterback is most likely to leapfrog a late-round pick on the depth chart?
- The System: Which team did the best job of identifying value in the post-draft frenzy?
Drop your take in the comments: Which UDFA is the most likely to be starting an NFL game by 2028?
2026 Undrafted Free Agent QB Tracker
Scouting the 2026 Undrafted Quarterback Class

If you think a franchise can only find its next leader on a televised stage, you aren’t paying attention to the high-stakes flurry of the 2026 UDFA market. The minutes following the final pick in Pittsburgh functioned as a total talent reset, with front offices pivoting instantly to secure the arms that the draft ignored.

This year's pool is particularly deep, headlined by a historic Heisman run and veteran college stars who are walking into camp with massive chips on their shoulders. We are conducting an audit of every major undrafted quarterback signing to determine who has the competitive grit to survive the cut and stick on a 53-man roster this fall.
1) Luke Altmyer
College: Illinois

NFL Team: Detroit Lions

Luke Altmyer's Combine Measurements
- Height: 6'2"
- Weight: 210 lbs.
- Hand: 9"
- Arm: 29 7/8"
Detroit adds a high-IQ floor general who spent his 2025 season navigating the Big Ten to the tune of 3,007 yards and 27 total touchdowns. Altmyer’s resilience and tenacious competitive edge align perfectly with the Lions' gritty culture, making him a strong candidate to survive roster cuts.
2) Diego Pavia
College: Vanderbilt

NFL Team: Baltimore Ravens

Diego Pavia's Combine Measurements
- Height: 5'10"
- Weight: 207 lbs.
- Hand: 9 5/8"
- Arm: 28 5/8"
The Giant Killer officially finds his home in Baltimore after a historic Heisman finalist run at Vanderbilt. His 2025 stats, including 3,539 passing yards, over 800 yards on the ground, and 39 total scores, prove he is built for the Ravens' hybrid system. Pavia’s ability and competitive nature make him the ultimate UDFA wildcard.
3) Sawyer Robertson
College: Baylor

NFL Team: Las Vegas Raiders (Invited to Minicamp)

Sawyer Robertson's Combine Measurements
- Height: 6'4"
- Weight: 216 lbs.
- Hand: 9 3/8"
- Arm: 32 1/8"
The Baylor signal-caller remains one of the most intriguing QBs on the open market. Following a 2025 campaign in which he threw for 3,681 yards and 31 touchdowns, his ability to navigate an offense and his resilience under pressure make him a target for a team looking to add to its developmental room.
4) Haynes King
College: Georgia Tech

NFL Team: Carolina Panthers

Haynes King's Combine Measurements
- Height: 6'2 3/8"
- Weight: 212 lbs.
- Hand: 9"
- Arm: 31 7/8"
The Panthers add an elite dual-threat engine in Haynes King, who dominated the ACC in 2025 with 2,951 passing yards, 953 rushing yards and 15 scores on the ground. His diverse skill set and high-ceiling gravity make him a dangerous addition to a Carolina camp, offering a toughness that few UDFA prospects can match.
5) Joe Fagnano
College: UConn

NFL Team: Baltimore Ravens

Joe Fagnano's Combine Measurements
- Height: 6'3"
- Weight: 226 lbs.
- Hand: 9 1/4"
- Arm: 31 3/8"
Joining Pavia in Baltimore, Fagnano brings a steady hand and veteran composure after a 2025 season where he threw for a career-best 3,448 yards. His underrated mobility provides the Ravens with deep insurance at the quarterback position as they look toward life after Lamar Jackson.
6) Jacob Clark
College: Missouri State

NFL Team: Las Vegas Raiders

Jacob Clark's Measurements
- Height: 6'5"
- Weight: 230 lbs.
- Hand: n/a
- Arm: n/a
The Raiders land a big quarterback in Jacob Clark, who torched defenses in 2025 for over 3,200 yards and 28 touchdowns. His prototypical frame at 6' 5" and 230 lbs makes him an intriguing developmental prospect behind Fernando Mendoza
7) Joey Aguilar
College: Tennessee

NFL Team: Jacksonville Jaguars

Joey Aguilar's Combine Measurements
- Height: 6'3 1/4"
- Weight: 229 lbs.
- Hand: 9 5/8"
- Arm: 31 3/4"
Jacksonville secures a signal caller who spent his 2025 season putting up a career year in the SEC with 3,565 passing yards and 24 touchdowns. Aguilar’s ability to dictate the pace from the pocket provides the Jaguars with a zero-risk flyer who has the statistical profile of a Day 3 pick.
8) Jalon Daniels
College: Kansas

NFL Team: Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Jalon Daniels's Combine Measurements
- Height: 6’0 5/8"
- Weight: 219 lbs.
- Hand: 9 5/8"
- Arm: 30 3/8"
Tampa Bay secures a playmaker who, when healthy, can be a game-breaker. Daniels finished 2025 with 2,531 passing yards and 404 rushing yards, proving his multiple skills can be a factor. If his resilience holds up, he is a high-ceiling project who could challenge for a backup role.
9) Derek Robertson
College: Monmouth

NFL Team: Jacksonville Jaguars and Tennessee Titans (Rookie Camp Tryouts)

Derek Robertson's Combine Measurements
- Height: 6’3 7/8"
- Weight: 255 lbs.
- Hand: 9 5/8"
- Arm: 34”
Robertson was a force at the FCS level in 2025 with 27 touchdowns and a 178,5 rating. His ability to navigate the pocket makes him a reliable option for a Jaguars or Titans team looking to bolster their preseason rotation.
10) Jake Retzlaff
College: Tulane

NFL Team: New York Jets (Invited to Minicamp)

Jake Retzlaff's Combine Measurements
- Height: 6’1"
- Weight: 205 lbs.
- Hand: n/a
- Arm: n/a
Jets adds a scrappy playmaker who led Tulane through a gritty 2025 campaign with 3,168 yards, 634 rushing yards and 16 scores on the ground. Retzlaff’s resilience and off-platform throwing ability make him a high-ceiling flyer in a Seahawks system that has always valued unorthodox quarterback play. He was previously released by Seattle.
11) Miller Moss
College: Louisville

NFL Team: Chicago Bears

Miller Moss's Combine Measurements
- Height: 6’2"
- Weight: 211 lbs.
- Hand: 9 38”
- Arm: 31”
The Bears land a pure technician in Miller Moss, who spent his 2025 season operating to the tune of 2,679 yards and 25 total touchdowns. Moss has big program experience, spending four years at USC before a second straight stellar season as a starter in his final collegiate campaign as a Cardinal. He will give Chicago a viable option as their backup signal-caller behind Caleb Williams, a role he's familiar with from his time at USC.
12) Kyron Drones
College: Virginia Tech

NFL Team: Green Bay Packers

Kyron Drones's Combine Measurements
- Height: 6’1"
- Weight: 226 lbs.
- Hand: 9 6/8”
- Arm: 32 6/8”
The Packers land a total physical powerhouse in Kyron Drones, who finished 2025 with 644 rushing yards and nine scores on the ground. His massive frame makes him a tough player to bring down, giving Green Bay a high-ceiling physical prospect to develop behind their starters.
13) Jack Strand
College: Minnesota-Moorhead

NFL Team: Atlanta Falcons

Jack Strand’s Combine Measurements
- Height: 6’4"
- Weight: 245 lbs.
- Hand: 10”
- Arm: 32 3/4"
Atlanta reaches into the DII ranks for a player who put up video-game numbers in 2025 with 3,546 yards and 47 total touchdowns. Strand’s pure production makes him the ultimate UDFA sleeper to watch as he makes the massive jump to the NFL speed. At 6'5", 240 lbs, Strand has pro size and will be an interesting prospect to watch in a crowded QB room in ATL.
14) Mark Gronowski
College: Iowa

NFL Team: Miami Dolphins

Mark Gronowski’s Combine Measurements
- Height: 6’2"
- Weight: 235 lbs.
- Hand: 10 1/2"
- Arm: 32 1/3”
Miami takes a chance on a player who posted a less-than-stellar 2025 with just 1,741 passing yards, 10 TD passes, and seven picks. Gronowski’s game was built at South Dakota State, where he started for the better part of four seasons before ending his college career at Iowa. He'll get a look from a Dolphins team in full rebuild mode.
15) Chandler Morris
College: Virginia

NFL Team: Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Chandler Morris’s Combine Measurements
- Height: 6’0"
- Weight: 191 lbs.
- Hand: n/a
- Arm: n/a
The Buccaneers double down on depth, adding a passer who threw for 3,000 yards on the nose and 21 total scores in 2025. Morris is dangerous when he's in rhythm, providing Tampa with a veteran-style pivot who can execute a pro-style playbook with minimal adjustment time.
16) Jeff Sims
College: Arizona State

NFL Team: New York Giants (Invited to Minicamp)

Jeff Sims’s Combine Measurements
- Height: 6’3"
- Weight: 222 lbs.
- Hand: 9 1/3"
- Arm: 33”
One of the most athletically gifted pivots on the open market, Sims posted 1,261 passing yards and 536 rushing yards in just six 2025 starts. While he remains a UDFA project, his size and speed at the position make him an intriguing prospect for a team willing to invest in his development.
You Tell Us! Which QB Tops the Undrafted Field?
Who Is the Next UDFA Legend?

The draft is a science, but the UDFA market is an art. Every year, a player nobody wanted in April becomes the guy nobody can stop in August.

Join the Debate: Who Sticks?
- The Pavia Fit: Can Diego Pavia defy the odds in Baltimore and become the ultimate change-of-pace backup?
- The Steal: Which undrafted quarterback is most likely to leapfrog a late-round pick on the depth chart?
- The System: Which team did the best job of identifying value in the post-draft frenzy?
Drop your take in the comments: Which UDFA is the most likely to be starting an NFL game by 2028?
2026 Undrafted Free Agent QB Tracker
Scouting the 2026 Undrafted Quarterback Class

If you think a franchise can only find its next leader on a televised stage, you aren’t paying attention to the high-stakes flurry of the 2026 UDFA market. The minutes following the final pick in Pittsburgh functioned as a total talent reset, with front offices pivoting instantly to secure the arms that the draft ignored.

This year's pool is particularly deep, headlined by a historic Heisman run and veteran college stars who are walking into camp with massive chips on their shoulders. We are conducting an audit of every major undrafted quarterback signing to determine who has the competitive grit to survive the cut and stick on a 53-man roster this fall.