College football quarterback tiers 2026: Ranking every projected starter from 1 to 138
The Athletic has released a comprehensive ranking of 138 projected college football quarterbacks for the 2026 season, sparking debate over player tiers.
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Projected starters across college football have been ranked from 1 to 138. Notable placements include Ohio State's Julian Sayin, who is ranked as the fifth-best quarterback in the country.
Coverage from The Athletic, The New York Times, and 247Sports emphasizes the specific tiers assigned to players. ClutchPoints and Yardbarker highlight that Texas star Arch Manning was placed behind six other superstar quarterbacks.
Reports from Bleacher Report focus on identifying which quarterbacks have the most to prove as the 2026 season approaches.
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Quick answers
How many quarterbacks were ranked in the tiers?
A total of 138 projected starters were ranked.
Where does Julian Sayin rank in the projections?
According to 247Sports, Ohio State's Julian Sayin is ranked as the 5th-best QB in the country.
What is the reported status of Arch Manning's ranking?
Coverage indicates Arch Manning is ranked behind six superstar quarterbacks.
Coverage (7)
- Texas star Arch Manning behind 6 superstar QBs in The Athletic’s tier rankings Yahoo Sports · 14h ago
- Where every Big Ten QB ranks in The Athletic's 2026 rankings On3 · 14h ago
- Texas star Arch Manning behind 6 superstar QBs in The Athletic’s tier rankings ClutchPoints · 14h ago
- College Football Quarterbacks with the Most to Prove in 2026 Season Bleacher Report · 14h ago
- Arch Manning hit with brutal spot in The Athletic's QB rankings Yardbarker · 14h ago
- Ohio State's Julian Sayin ranked as 5th-best QB in country 247Sports · 14h ago
- College football quarterback tiers 2026: Ranking every projected starter from 1 to 138 The New York Times · 14h ago
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