3 Round 2026 Nfl Mock Draft Arch Manning Is Browns New Qb1 Fernando

Bonisiwe Shabane

-Nov 15, 2025, 6:19 AM

3 round 2026 nfl mock draft arch manning is browns new qb1 fernando

We are inching closer to the start of the NFL season. Teams have reported to training camp, and the first preseason game is almost upon us. While we can’t wait for the start of the NFL season, draft die-hards are also excited for the beginning of the college football season, so we can get more film to scout the future... Below is my latest edition of a 2026 three-round mock draft, with this exercise focused on introducing fans to names that could play a big part in the NFL Draft next April. There hasn’t been a more hyped quarterback prospect entering the college football season since Trevor Lawrence’s last year at Clemson. Arch Manning has been discussed as a future No.

1 overall pick for years, and while he has yet to play a ton of football at Texas, his traits are clear to see. Manning has a prototypical build, a strong arm, and is an excellent athlete. His instincts as a passer and natural accuracy are evident when you watch him play. He would give the Browns a true franchise signal-caller for the future. The Jets have a lot to like on their roster and have done well by signing Garrett Wilson and Sauce Gardner to long-term deals. With their nucleus intact, adding a quarterback of the future makes a ton of sense.

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). We are inching closer to the start of the NFL season.

Teams have reported to training camp, and the first preseason game is almost upon us. While we can’t wait for the start of the NFL season, draft die-hards are also excited for the beginning of the college football season, so we can get more film to scout the future... Below is my latest edition of a 2026 three-round mock draft, with this exercise focused on introducing fans to names that could play a big part in the NFL Draft next April. There hasn’t been a more hyped quarterback prospect entering the college football season since Trevor Lawrence’s last year at Clemson. Arch Manning has been discussed as a future No. 1 overall pick for years, and while he has yet to play a ton of football at Texas, his traits are clear to see.

Manning has a prototypical build, a strong arm, and is an excellent athlete. His instincts as a passer and natural accuracy are evident when you watch him play. He would give the Browns a true franchise signal-caller for the future. The Jets have a lot to like on their roster and have done well by signing Garrett Wilson and Sauce Gardner to long-term deals. With their nucleus intact, adding a quarterback of the future makes a ton of sense. 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). We certainly believe and know that 2026 NFL mock drafts are pointless, so here is 3 of them, sort of The dust is settling on the 2025 NFL draft with undrafted free agents reportedly signing with teams throughout Saturday evening.

The Cleveland Browns have a seven-player draft class this year, but also added a first-round pick in 2026 and a fifth-round pick in 2027 through trades during this weekend’s event. While most are still buzzing (good or bad) about the selection of QB Shedeur Sanders and others are locked into scouting reports on the Browns undrafted free agents, the annual march of “way too... For years, ESPN’s biggest pageview article was always the year-ahead mock draft that came out right after a draft was completed. We 100% know that there is a level of pointlessness to these, but also know that many fans really enjoy thinking ahead to what could be. It is one of the biggest reasons we love the NFL draft. We certainly believe and know that 2026 NFL mock drafts are pointless, so here is 3 of them, sort of

The dust is settling on the 2025 NFL draft with undrafted free agents reportedly signing with teams throughout Saturday evening. The Cleveland Browns have a seven-player draft class this year, but also added a first-round pick in 2026 and a fifth-round pick in 2027 through trades during this weekend’s event. While most are still buzzing (good or bad) about the selection of QB Shedeur Sanders and others are locked into scouting reports on the Browns undrafted free agents, the annual march of “way too... For years, ESPN’s biggest pageview article was always the year-ahead mock draft that came out right after a draft was completed. We 100% know that there is a level of pointlessness to these, but also know that many fans really enjoy thinking ahead to what could be. It is one of the biggest reasons we love the NFL draft.

Cleveland having the extra first-round pick in ‘26 will also make mock drafts, and watching the results for the Jacksonville Jaguars next year, even more exciting. FanDuel currently has the Browns in the group with the lowest expected win totals in 2025, 5.5, while the Jaguars are sitting at 7.5. Despite a strong draft, Cleveland’s win total expectation is appropriate given the struggles last year and questions at the quarterback position. The college football season is a month old, and from an NFL Draft perspective, the biggest story has been what’s happening at the quarterback position. Or rather, what isn’t happening. Several quarterbacks highly rated by scouts and analysts over the summer have stumbled out of the blocks — Texas junior Arch Manning, Clemson senior Cade Klubnik and, to a degree, Penn State senior Drew...

We’ve also seen others emerge, though, including players like Indiana’s Fernando Mendoza, Oregon’s Dante Moore, Oklahoma’s John Mateer and Alabama’s Ty Simpson. Now that we have a month’s worth of data and film, let’s run through a first-round mock. We’re using win projection totals from The Athletic’s Austin Mock to determine the order. Clemson’s Peter Woods and Auburn’s Keldric Faulk have an argument for this slot, and no one should rule out Ohio State safety Caleb Downs (my top-ranked prospect). However, I’m going with Bain, Miami’s uber-powerful and explosive junior edge who has responded to a ho-hum 2024 with a blazing start to 2025. Bain had dominant stretches against the run while picking up four pressures in Miami’s opener versus Notre Dame and has a combined 14 pressures in the Hurricanes’ last two games (USF and Florida).

A defender who can line up anywhere in the box, Bain has a 28.9 percent win rate, 19 pressures, three sacks and 15 run stops this season. Week 4 of the 2025 NFL season saw teams like the New Orleans Saints, New York Jets and Tennessee Titans remain winless. The top needs of those teams will shape the 2026 NFL Draft. With college football approaching Week 6, attention is starting to turn towards top prospects, especially at the quarterback position where a couple of QBs projected near the top of the draft board are starting... It’s getting interesting for sure, and more interesting depending on a decision by one of those QBs who just happen to be part of a legacy family. Arch Manning’s decision will drive this draft.

The last two NFL Mock Drafts we explored the impact of the draft if Manning returns to Texas for another season. But with quarterbacks like Fernando Mendoza, Dante Moore and John Mateer emerging, how will the draft be impacting if Manning does declare? With so many talented quarterbacks available, there is a big possibility some of the top quarterbacks get squeezed out of the first round. It does happen every year, but the storyline of the 2026 NFL Draft, certainly this Week 5 NFL Mock Draft is the number of quarterbacks who don’t go in the first round. It really will depend on how these NFL teams have quarterbacks graded when they select. In a draft order determined by current record, the New Orleans Saints are on the clock:

The Cleveland Browns are thinking long-term. As they prepare to open their 2025 season against the Cincinnati Bengals, rumors are already swirling around their 2026 draft strategy. Per Bleacher Report’s latest mock (via ESPN’s Tony Grossi on September 6, 2025), the Browns will likely skip on quarterback and instead “target defense and O-line with two first-round picks” in 2026. .@TonyGrossi says he's willing to trade the Browns two 2026 1st round picks and a 2027 1st round pick to move up for a rookie QB in the 2026 NFL Draft 😯 Do you agree? pic.twitter.com/xgEV9zR9Tp

— ESPN Cleveland (@ESPNCleveland) September 3, 2025 The Browns enter 2026 armed with not one, but two first-round picks, their own and the Jacksonville Jaguars’, a powerful combination. Expectations are mounting that the front office will avoid trading them away to chase a quarterback. 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.

3 Round 2026 Nfl Mock Draft Arch Manning Is Browns New Qb1 Fernando

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