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Ranking the Top 16 NFL Draft UFA Quarterbacks, Rookie Camp Updates

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.

Rookie Minicamp Update
- "Three-year starter at Illinois who transferred from Ole Miss and finished with 7,924 passing yards in his career. Lions assistant Marques Tuiasosopo coached Altmyer at the Senior Bowl." - Dave Birkett, Detroit Free Press
3) 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.

Rookie Minicamp Update
- "First of all, off the film, the thing I was most excited about is you just watch his offense move the chains. "Third and fourth down, two-minute drill, the ball goes down the field, they score points. And there's a bunch of different ways you can affect the game as a quarterback—with your mind, with your arm and with your legs. And he's got a way that he's able to find wins that way." - Panthers HC Dave Canales
4) 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.

Rookie Minicamp Update
- "The Raiders liked Clark enough to sign him over tryout Baylor QB Sawyer Robertson who had a draftable grade. With Kirk Cousins and Fernando Mendoza taking the top two QB spots, the third QB spot will be available." - Levi Damien, Raiders Wire
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.

Rookie Minicamp Update
- "The quarterback received his chance at entering the NFL after coming in contact with the Baltimore Ravens following the draft. Fagnano agreed to sign a three-year undrafted free agent contract with the franchise in an attempt to earn the No. 3 spot behind Lamar Jackson and Tyler Huntley." - Jarrett Guerrera, On3
6) Sawyer Robertson
College: Baylor

NFL Teams: Las Vegas Raiders (Invited to Minicamp), New York Giants

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.

Rookie Minicamp Update
- "...he’s still going to have to show the Raiders more if he’s going to earn a roster spot. It’s interesting that Clark would get a contract, but not Robertson. Clark played at Missouri State, which is a much smaller school than Baylor.
  Robertson has an NFL arm and some interesting traits, but his accuracy isn’t where it needs to be. At the end of the day, this is a competition for the No. 3 quarterback on the Raiders’ roster, so whether or not Robertson makes the team won’t impact this season." - Austin Boyd, Heavy
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.

Rookie Minicamp Update
- "I think he did a nice job of running the show, if you will. Handling, I mean, these weren't all just calling and running plays either. Like, we had cans and oscars in there, and I think he did a nice job operating. I thought he threw it better today, probably. I mean, he didn't throw to these guys ever. So, it's hard when you're asking them to be perfect and no balls on the ground within timing and rhythm. And I think it'll be fun to see them open it up a little bit with the guys next week." - Jaguars HC Liam Coen
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.

Rookie Minicamp Update
- "[They're] very bright, [They're] very athletic, love [their] attitude, both of them. They know where to go with the ball. As they get more comfortable, you'll start seeing them make more plays." - Bucs HC Todd Bowles on Daniels and Chandler Morris
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.

Rookie Minicamp Update
- "Robertson throws the ball with good touch and he showed solid accuracy to each level of the field. Receivers did have to wait a bit on his deep passes, but he looked like he has the traits to be a distribute the ball at the position." - John Shipley, Jaguars on SI
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.

Rookie Minicamp Update
- "The former Tulane QB will hope for a better outcome with the Jets, but it will be hard for him to get on the 90-man roster, given that they already have four QBs (Geno Smith, Klubnik, Brady Cook, and Bailey Zappe)." - Javon Alford, Jets on SI
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.

Rookie Minicamp Update
- "You just saw a poise. You see an experienced guy that played a lot of football,” Taylor said. “The way he operates in the huddle, the way he operates in the meeting room, it is all stuff that we heard from the coaches that have worked with him in the past in college.” - Bears OC Press Taylor
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.

Rookie Minicamp Update
- “I love the physical skillset … he definitely has the physical skills to play the position. A lot of it is just how fast can he pick up our stuff and, you know, the processing speed when he gets out on the field.” - Packers HC Matt LaFleur
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.

Rookie Minicamp Update
- "Strand is a unit. He's 6'5 and 240 pounds with a strong arm and a quick release. He has very interesting traits and did well at minicamp over the weekend." - Scott Kennedy, Falcons on SI
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.

Rookie Minicamp Update
- “Gronowski spent a lot of time with Dolphins executives over the past five weeks. Dolphins senior personnel executive Jon Robinson, the ex-Titans GM, met with him on the road. Then the team summoned him to their Miami Gardens headquarters to meet with executives and coaches.” - Miami Herald
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.

Rookie Minicamp Update
- "[They're] very bright, [They're] very athletic, love [their] attitude, both of them. They know where to go with the ball. As they get more comfortable, you'll start seeing them make more plays." - Bucs HC Todd Bowles on Jalon Daniels and Morris
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.

Rookie Minicamp Update
- “A former Nebraska quarterback is switching positions in an attempt to make an NFL roster. Jeff Sims played wide receiver this past weekend during the New York Giants rookie minicamp.” - Evan Bredeson, Cornhuskers Wire
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.