PFF has Ty Simpson going #1 in 2026 mock draft

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1. New York Jets (0-6): QB Ty Simpson, Alabama

There isn’t a quarterback in the 2026 class who feels like a “safe” top-five talent – if there ever is such a thing. However, there are a handful of players who have shown promise in flashes or small sample sizes, and Simpson leads the way. In his first year as a full-time starter, he has the highest overall passing grade among the projected first-round quarterbacks (86.6) and the highest intermediate (11-19 yards downfield) passing grade (91.1).

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2. Cleveland Browns (1-5): QB Fernando Mendoza, Indiana

Mendoza had some fans coming into the season after showing some promise in 2024 at Cal – though he did produce more turnover-worthy plays than big-time throws. This season at Indiana, he’s taken his game to a more consistent level with five big-time throws, three turnover-worthy plays and an 81.0 passing grade. He also might have the best overall arm talent of the top quarterbacks right now, outside of South Carolina’s LaNorris Sellers.

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4. Miami Dolphins (1-5): QB Dante Moore, Oregon

Moore is a full-time starter for the first time in his career after backing up Dillon Gabriel last season. He’s been consistently accurate this season with a 72.0% adjusted completion rate. He has also been a much faster decision-maker than he was at UCLA, averaging 2.71 seconds before he throws. He played strongly on the road at Penn State, but struggled against Indiana, specifically against pressure. He’s just a true junior, so he might not even be in the 2026 class, but that all depends on how well he plays down the stretch. 

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