NFL draft prospects rate themselves on Madden
USAT’s Chris Bumbaka asked several top NFL Draft prospects how they would rate themselves in Madden after their rookie year.
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Even so, Pavia’s non-selection is worth noting. He becomes the first Heisman Trophy finalist not to be selected in the NFL draft since Northern Illinois quarterback Jordan Lynch in 2014.
Many believed that despite being a physical outlier, these traits would make Pavia stand out as a late-round pick. In the end, he didn’t get that chance and is now looking for it as an undrafted free agent.
Diego Pavia’s landing site
baltimore ravens
The Ravens only have two quarterbacks on the roster: Lamar Jackson and Tyler Huntley. Pavia will get a chance to develop as a third-stringer, and his mobility will make him a solid fit behind the veteran duo.
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detroit lions
Pavia’s toughness and exacting style of play could be a perfect fit for the culture Dan Campbell has built in Detroit. The Lions will reportedly sign Illinois quarterback Luke Altmaier as an undrafted free agent, but will likely also bring in Pavia to compete for a third-string role behind Jared Goff and Teddy Bridgewater.
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QB selected in 2026 NFL Draft
A total of 10 quarterbacks were selected in the 2026 NFL Draft. Two of the players, Fernando Mendoza and Ty Simpson, were first-round picks, and the remaining eight were selected in the third round or later.
Below is the complete list of quarterbacks to be drafted in 2026.
- Round 1, Pick 1
- : Ty Simpson, Los Angeles Rams
- Round 3, pick 65
- Round 3, pick 76: Drew Aller, Pittsburgh Steelers
- Round 4, pick 110
- Round 5, pick 178
- Round 6, pick 182
- Round 7, pick 223: Ahsan Kaliakmanis, Washington Commander
- Round 7, pick 234: Behren Morton, Texas Tech University
- Round 7, pick 249: Garrett Nussmeyer, Kansas City Chiefs
