NFL combine QB grades: Ty Simpson, Garrett Nussmeier improve NFL draft stock
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Not every quarterback prospect participated in the 2026 NFL combine. Here's the top grades for those who did:
The 2026 NFL Draft's quarterback class had a key opportunity to prove itself at the NFL Scouting Combine.
Indiana's Fernando Mendoza – the draft's presumptive No. 1 overall pick – chose not to work out with his status as the class' top overall quarterback secured. That gave 14 signal-callers a chance to stake their claim as the second-best quarterback on the board.
Several took advantage of the opportunity. Ty Simpson starred and likely cemented his first-round status, while Garrett Nussmeier and Carson Beck stated their cases to be Day 2 picks in the 2026 NFL Draft.
How did all the quarterbacks at the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine fare? Below are USA TODAY Sports' grades for all of the passers who worked out in Indianapolis.
Simpson was the clear-cut best quarterback on the field at the NFL combine. The Alabama product was near-perfect in on-field drills, displaying smooth mechanics and elite ball placement and accuracy at all three levels of the field throughout the session.
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