2026 Quarterback Tiers

MVP: Jordan Spriggs, Patrick Mahomes.

The two most recent MVPs are the clear-cut tier above the rest.

#1 Contenders: Declan Delaney, Darius Mackey, Dee Williams, Morgan Hendrix.

All of them have cemented their place near the top of the game with multiple seasons of putting up Pro Bowl and MVP numbers. Guys that can win and carry a roster that is not elite as well. 

Champions: Jamari Greenwood, Mac Jones.

Doubters have been silenced by the jewelry.

Franchise QBs: Lamar Jackson, Aizak Lopez.

Incredible bounce-back years for both of them a season ago, in leading each of their teams to playoff victories. 

Culture Guys: Trey Lance, Tito Ramos, Niaz Williams.

These three have plenty of critics in the outside world, but inside their own locker rooms they are adored by their teammates.

Prove It Year: Josh Allen, Joe Burrow, Max Howser, Daniel Lederman, Marquise Norton.

Allen: has fallen from the list of elites at the top of this list. 

Burrow & Howser: Brett Holloway and Derek Randlett breathing down their necks trying to usurp the starting position.

Norton: Year 3 will be a critical year in his development.

New Beginning: Gavin DuPlessis, Justice Jackson, Justin Fields, Trevor Lawrence.

DuPlessis: As of right now, the only rookie on track to start in Week 1 (for a ready-made winning team). 

Jackson: Fresh start in a new city. 

Fields: #FreeJustinFields, man. New ownership appears to have Chicago heading in a right direction, even if it doesn't translate to immediate wins.

Lawrence: Once again, used as a trade asset. We have yet to see a real buy-in to Trevor's talent in six seasons from any of the three organizations that he has played for.

Replaceable: Kyler Murray, O.J. Woodward, Deshaun Watson, Zach Wilson, Russell Wilson, Baker Mayfield, Dak Prescott, Justin Herbert, Jameis Winston, Tua Tagovailoa. 

All of the above are replaceable sooner rather than later, as they have varying floors and relatively low ceilings.