It’s also the beginning of a year-long chance for players to build their résumé ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft, which is set for April 23-25 in Pittsburgh. Of note, Texas redshirt sophomore quarterback Arch Manning is not included due to a lack of sample size and the belief that he’ll return to school for the 2026 season.

ESPN's Field Yates has released his 2026 Early NFL Mock Draft, and the Texas quarterback is in the prime spot.

The 2025-26 NFL Season is just around the corner and analysts are starting to release their mock drafts. ESPN’s Field Yates released his first mock draft, having the New England Patriots select a defensive player with the 8th overall pick in next year’s draft.

Which is why we decided to conduct an all-quarterback mock draft. Here's how the exercise worked: What on Earth is the purpose of such a far-fetched concept? Besides the fact it's just fun to imagine how certain teams might fare with elite quarterbacks,

Aug 31, 2024; Gainesville, Florida, USA; Miami Hurricanes tight end Cam McCormick (84) celebrate with offensive lineman Francis Mauigoa (61) after scoring a touchdown against the Florida Gators during the first half at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images / Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images

If Saints fans thought their quarterback situation was settled for the future, think again. The search for a franchise QB is set to continue in the 2026 NFL draft, and the team could be making history in the process.

The Vikings are coming off a draft with limited picks, but they're now heading into 2026 reloaded. General manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah has shown he can build a roster through free agency, but the draft remains a work in progress. He has improved significantly since his first class in 2022, but 2026 is expected to be a pivotal year.

The Carolina Panthers, barring a really stunning turn of events, won't need to look at quarterback in the 2026 NFL draft. They also won't, barring another stunn