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Ty Simpson is a long-term dynasty prospect who was selected in the first round (13th overall) by the Los Angeles Rams in the 2026 NFL Draft. Because he is slated to sit behind Matthew Stafford, he holds zero redraft value this season but remains a high-upside stash in dynasty formats.
Carson Beck has a low fantasy ceiling, profiling best as a backup or late-round "break glass in case of emergency" option. Selected in the third round of the NFL Draft by the Arizona Cardinals, he lacks mobility and currently sits behind Jacoby Brissett and Gardner Minshew. Beck is entering a crowded quarterback room and will need to win a highly competitive battle to see the field as a starter. The Cardinals are widely projected to target a quarterback early in the 2027 NFL Draft. Because of this, he holds little Dynasty value as his starting window in Arizona could be brief.
Pavia finds himself in a developmental quarterback room in Baltimore, working behind superstar Lamar Jackson. Because of his size and a projected transition to the pro level, he currently lacks the draft capital and passing upside necessary to be drafted in standard or rookie dynasty formats. During his final collegiate season, Pavia established himself as a highly productive dual-threat play-maker, passing for 3,539 yards and 29 touchdowns while rushing for an additional 862 yards and 10 scores. At under 5-foot-10, his physical profile, arm strength, and reliance on his legs rather than pure progressions make him a polarizing prospect with a low floor for fantasy translating to the NFL. Pavia as an extreme long-shot or a "bottom of the barrel" prospect.
Taylen Green is an ultra-athletic, developmental quarterback for the Cleveland Browns who projects exclusively as a deep-stash, late-round rookie pick or taxi squad option in Dynasty formats. Why stash him in dynasty? Standing 6'6" and 227 lbs, Green possesses superhuman physical tools. He ran a blistering 4.36-second 40-yard dash and boasts a massive vertical leap, comparing favorably to the athletic profile of an Anthony Richardson. His sheer size and speed give him elite fantasy upside if he ever assumes starting duties. Over his last four college seasons split between Boise State and Arkansas, he averaged nearly 600 rushing yards and multiple goal-line touchdowns per year. Sitting in Cleveland allows him to learn under offensive coordinator Todd Monken. Monken has a history of scheming successfully around elite dual-threat players, previously working with Lamar Jackson.
Selected in the seventh round of the 2026 NFL Draft by the Kansas City Chiefs, Nussmeier is blocked by Patrick Mahomes and veteran Justin Fields. Nussmeier will be competing with Chris Oladokun for the third-string quarterback role. He is completely off the radar in standard 1QB and Superflex redraft leagues. While buried on the depth chart, Nussmeier landed with an elite offensive mind in head coach Andy Reid. He is an ideal "taxi squad" stash in deep formats, sitting behind Mahomes while recovering from college injuries.
In standard 1-QB leagues, Klubnik is strictly waiver-wire fodder unless a catastrophic injury forces him into the starting lineup. Even then, his modest arm strength and rookie learning curve cap his ceiling. Klubnik's value only registers in deep Superflex formats, where he serves as a late-round or taxi-squad lottery ticket. He will compete for the backup job and will need to rely on his processing and mobility to earn playing time if an injury occurs. Because he was a Day 3 NFL Draft pick, the Jets could easily draft a higher-profile quarterback next year.
Cole Payton has zero immediate redraft value for 2026, as he is buried on the Philadelphia Eagles depth chart as a developmental prospect behind Jalen Hurts, Tanner McKee, and Andy Dalton. However, his elite dual-threat profile makes him a premier "taxi squad" stash in dynasty formats. Selected in the 5th round of the 2026 NFL Draft, Payton is a left-handed dual-threat quarterback with impressive size (6'3", 232 lbs) and 4.56 speed. His physical traits and running ability mirror Philadelphia Eagles starter Jalen Hurts, slotting him perfectly into the Eagles' offensive scheme. Both McKee and Dalton are unrestricted free agents following the 2026 season. This sets a clear path for Payton to ascend to the primary backup role by 2027. Dynasty managers should be optimistic about his traits; consider him an excellent late-round flier or a player to monitor in Superflex leagues as the eventual successor to Hurts.
Fernando Mendoza, the No. 1 overall pick by the Las Vegas Raiders, profiles as a long-term franchise quarterback but offers limited immediate redraft value. The Indiana product and Heisman Trophy winner boasts excellent processing ability and accuracy. He is expected to develop into a reliable, franchise-level fringe QB1 in the mold of a traditional, high-IQ passer. For 2026, however, veteran Kirk Cousins is expected to be the Week 1 starter under head coach Klint Kubiak, though Mendoza's on-field debut will likely come by the mid-season point. His ceiling will be heavily propped up by elite pass-catchers like Brock Bowers and Ashton Jeanty, but the overall Raiders receiving corps lacks true, top-tier outside talent. Mendoza lacks high-end rushing upside, capping his overall weekly ceiling. We see Mendoza as a late-round flier or waiver wire add in 1-QB leagues. In Superflex formats, he is a mid-round pick. Still, he is a top-three selection in Superflex rookie-only drafts and a consensus first-rounder. His long-term fantasy output heavily depends on the Raiders surrounding him with more dynamic wide receiver talent in future off-seasons.
Drew Allar is a developmental prospect with zero redraft value for 2026. Selected in the third round by the Pittsburgh Steelers, he is expected to serve as the emergency third-string quarterback behind Aaron Rodgers and backups like Will Howard or Mason Rudolph. Barring a catastrophic injury to Rodgers, he will not see regular-season snaps as a rookie and will frequently be on the gameday inactive list. Allar was drafted with the intent to sit and learn under head coach Mike McCarthy and Aaron Rodgers. His long-term value centers on his physical traits but depends on patience: Allar possesses prototypical size (6'5", 228 lbs) and arguably the strongest arm in his draft class. He profiles as an ideal "stash" with high upside if the Steelers can refine his mechanics and processing under pressure. He could legitimately compete to be the starting quarterback as soon as 2027, making him a long-term "wait and see" asset rather than an immediate contributor. He is highly unlikely to produce this year, but we like him as a solid mid-to-late second-round target in Superflex rookie drafts or a late third-round dart throw in standard dynasty leagues.
Selected in the seventh round of the NFL Draft by the Washington Commanders, the developmental quarterback is expected to serve as a backup to franchise starter Jayden Daniels. Coming out of Rutgers, he is known for having a compact throwing motion and above-average arm strength. However, inconsistency in his ball placement and decision-making under pressure currently limits his ceiling. Kaliakmanis is competing with Marcus Mariota and Sam Hartman for the primary backup or third-string job. Because Daniels is cemented as the starter, Kaliakmanis will likely only see the field if a severe injury occurs, making him a non-factor in standard leagues. Fantasy OutlookStandard/Redraft Leagues: Undraftable. Kaliakmanis is strictly an emergency depth piece and should be left on the waiver wire. That said, he is worth a late-round flyer or practice squad stash in very deep dynasty formats (e.g., 2-QB or Superflex leagues) to see how he develops behind the scenes in Washington.
Selected by the New England Patriots in the seventh round (No. 234 overall), he is buried on the depth chart behind established starter Drake Maye and backup Tommy DeVito. He is primarily a developmental prospect. While he was a productive and accurate three-year starter at Texas Tech, he lacks standout physical upside or top-tier arm velocity. He also rarely runs, which limits his potential fantasy ceiling even if he were to ever secure a starting job. He is currently competing for a QB3 or practice squad role, leaving him completely off the fantasy radar.