2 Round 2026 Nfl Mock Draft Quarterbacks Suffer Unexpected Fall Msn

Bonisiwe Shabane

-Nov 16, 2025, 3:32 PM

2 round 2026 nfl mock draft quarterbacks suffer unexpected fall msn

NFL Week 10 action featured plenty of surprising results that shook up the projected order of the 2026 NFL Draft. The New Orleans Saints entered the weekend in place for the No. 1 pick but thoroughly beat NFC South foe Carolina to drop from the top spot. The New York Jets got win No. 2 of the Aaron Glenn era over the Cleveland Browns, dropping down the order as well. Their neighbors, the New York Giants, squandered a lead and lost to the Chicago Bears to overtake them in the top three of the draft order.

The Giants fired Brian Daboll following the loss - making it more likely they'll stay near the top of the draft order. Those results leave Tennessee at the No. 1 pick after 10 weeks of NFL games. Tennessee already has a quarterback of the future and could be the first team to draft No. 1 overall in consecutive years since fellow AFC South franchise Jacksonville did so in 2021 and 2022. They'll likely take their top non-quarterback prospect in the class.

Who that player is is up for debate but most likely a defensive player. We're still five months away from the 2026 NFL Draft, but it's already clear how many teams will be hoping they can find a new franchise quarterback in this class. Thankfully for those teams, it looks like we'll have a handful of worthy candidates at the top of the board. Indiana's Fernando Mendoza looks like potential No. 1 overall pick material, while Alabama's Ty Simpson continues to rise up the board. Oregon's Dante Moore continues to put together a strong 2025 campaign, and South Carolina's LaNorris Sellers still has the most upside of any of them.

Where could they land on draft day? How could an early run at the position impact the other teams with needs elsewhere? Here's an updated look at how the first two rounds of next year's draft could turn out, using the latest updated NFL Draft order following Week 10 results: The Titans already have their franchise quarterback in 2025 No. 1 overall pick Cam Ward, but they need to improve his supporting cast if they want him to live up to the expectations of that slot. They need tons of help on both sides of the ball, but they should start in the trenches at a premium position.

Bain has been one of the most dominant defenders in the nation this season, and would give them a much-needed game-wrecker off the edge. There's a misconception floating around about the 2026 NFL Draft. Before this college season kicked off, Texas' Arch Manning, South Carolina's LaNorris Sellers and LSU's Garrett Nussmeier were widely viewed as the top eligible quarterback prospects. Those three haven't quite met the early expectations, which has some people jumping to the conclusion that this is a "weak" QB class. In reality, the rise of Indiana's Fernando Mendoza (my QB1 back in May), Alabama's Ty Simpson and Oregon's Dante Moore has reshaped the board. All three still have remaining eligibility and could theoretically return to school in 2026, but in today's thought exercise, they come off the board quickly -- just not at No.

1 overall. Four teams enter the first round with multiple picks, while just as many have none. The Browns and Rams dealt away theirs in separate draft-day moves a year ago, and the Jets and Cowboys moved on from Quinnen Williams and Micah Parsons, respectively. To set the stage, here are the current odds to be the No. 1 overall pick (via FanDuel Sportsbook). Reminder: This is the current NFL draft order after Week 10 (via Tankathon).

The Titans could use more blocking protection for Cam Ward. The 6-foot-6, 310-pound Fano has a lot of talent and has played well at tackle for the Utes. He has been a versatile tackle with 11 starts at left tackle and 13 at right tackle heading into the 2025 season. For the most part, Fano played on the left side in 2023 and on the right side in 2024. Fano is fast, athletic, and plays with a mean streak. He is a force as a run blocker and shows a lot of athleticism to take away speed rushers.

A lot of teams could fall in love with his tape. Unless Tyler Shough impresses over the final two months of the season, New Orleans will be looking for a true franchise quarterback. Simpson has been phenomenal in 2025, leading the Crimson Tide to some big wins against tough opponents. In 2025, Simpson has completed 67 percent of his passes for 2,461 yards with 21 touchdowns, an interception, and two rushing touchdowns. Simpson has shown some serious arm talent, making some beautiful throws downfield with superb ball placement to beat tight coverage. In tight games, Simpson made some great passes to lead his team to wins over Georgia and Missouri.

Simpson is accurate, smart, has a strong arm, and throws with timing and anticipation. Simpson has shown superb ball security this season as well, with excellent decision-making. The Giants grab a right tackle to help protect Jaxson Dart. The 6-foot-8, 309-pounder World dominated at Nevada, and if he plays as well at Oregon, he could skyrocket for the 2025 NFL Draft. As a pass blocker, World has a natural build with good size, strength, and length to play on the edge. He does a nice job of sinking his weight to stop bull rushes, and he shows an impressive ability to kill speed to power attempts.

World does an excellent job of sustaining his blocks with the upper body strength to tie up defenders. In the ground game, World uses his strong upper body to knock defenders back and push them around. He has real power at the point of attack and blocks with a mean streak. With overwhelming mass, he can knock defenders flat on their backs and will bury them with a violent pancake block. The Browns take their next hope for a franchise quarterback. Mendoza has completed 71 percent of his passes for 2,342 yards with 26 touchdowns and five interceptions.

He has two rushing touchdowns as well. The 6-foot-5, 225-pounder has a quality arm, reads the field well, makes good decisions, and has dangerous pocket passing ability. Mendoza played well for Cal in 2024. He completed 69 percent of his passes for 3,004 yards with 16 touchdowns and six interceptions. Mendoza has good size, and it will be interesting to see how he develops at Indiana. The Jets grab a franchise quarterback to build around.

Moore has been a dynamic point-producer for the Ducks in 2025, making plays with his arm and legs. In 2025, Moore has completed 71 percent of his passes for 1,884 yards with 19 touchdowns and five interceptions. Moore (6-3, 203) is a dangerous quarterback who is tough to defend. He has shown impressive arm talent and feel as a passer. Moore throws some beautiful deep balls and shows impressive composure and poise for a young player. The 2025 college football season is entering the halfway point, and a quarter of NFL teams have one or fewer wins.

The ingredients for NFL draft season are firmly in place. Preseason polls have changed dramatically—three of the top four teams are unranked after six weeks—and so have summer big boards. Several highly-ranked quarterbacks have played their way out of the first round, while others have turned summer skepticism into validated belief. And there’s still over a month and a half remaining in the regular season. Amid the chaotic fluctuations and blend of conference and nonconference games, here’s Sports Illustrated’s first in-season 2026 mock draft. The order was set by current records, with tiebreakers settled by strength of schedule.

2 Round 2026 Nfl Mock Draft Quarterbacks Suffer Unexpected Fall Msn

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