A quarterback on a 2025 College Football Playoff has been connected with an NFL team ahead of the 2026 NFL draft.

The collegiate football season has concluded for most prospects eligible for the 2026 NFL Draft, meaning there are no more games left to be played. However, several key checkpoints remain between now and April, including the NFL Scouting Combine, medical evaluations, team interviews, all-star games, etc.

With the CFP underway, here's how FOX Sports Research currently sees the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft shaking out.

After Week 17, the New York Giantshold the second overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. Despite the move back in the order, the Giants still sit in a perfect position to swing a deal to trade back with a team looking for a quarterback.

Here we'll try to look at and discuss the Cardinals' 3-round mock draft according to the PFF mock draft simulator.

The 2026 draft class isn't as deep as expected, but we still might see a few QBs come off the board in the first round. Here are the nine best prospects currently.

The final week of the NFL regular season is here, and it should be a wild one. Heading into Week 18, there are only two playoff spots up for grabs, but there should still be plenty of drama. With just 16 games left on the schedule,

Let's update our NFL Power Rankings one more time ahead of Week 18. We also picked out lessons for all 32 teams in 2025.