Dan Orlovsky Drops Surprising Truths About the 2026 QB Class That Could Change Everything

So, here’s the kicker — the 2026 NFL Draft class was being hailed as the next big thing, the “golden ticket” for desperate franchises craving a franchise quarterback. Scouts and analysts had dreams as big as stadium lights, and teams even passed on signal-callers in the shaky 2025 class hoping this one would deliver. But, after a few weeks of watching these young guns play, Dan Orlovsky, former NFL QB and seasoned analyst, threw a curveball: it’s been… underwhelming. Yep, that’s his word. Makes you wonder, were the pre-draft hype trains just full of hot air? Or are we looking at a class that needs a little more seasoning — or maybe a whole lot of patience? Either way, the optimistic glow seems to be flickering, and many teams might just find themselves chasing veterans or saving their chips for 2027. Let’s dive into Orlovsky’s candid take and what this means for the future of NFL quarterback Utopia.

BALTIMORE, MARYLAND - SEPTEMBER 22: ESPN Broadcaster Dan Orlovsky speaks before the game between the Baltimore Ravens and the Detroit Lions at M&T Bank Stadium on September 22, 2025 in Baltimore, Maryland. — (Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images)

The 2026 NFL Draft class was supposed to be a special one. For years, scouts and analysts raved about the potential in this class.

In fact, some teams even seemed to be okay with not taking a quarterback in the first round of the underwhelming 2025 NFL Draft class, knowing that things could be better next year. Now, that may not be the case.

At least, that’s how Dan Orlovsky feels. Following yet another week of unimpressive football, the former NFL quarterback had a big admission to make:

“Been very underwhelming,” Orlovsky posted on X.

Expectations were really high for this class in spring

Been very underwhelming https://t.co/XgQobzzohk

— Dan Orlovsky (@danorlovsky7) November 9, 2025

‘Underwhelming’ doesn’t even tell half of the story. Some called Arch Manning a ‘generational player,’ yet he’s looked at least one year away from being ready for the league. The same goes for Drew Allar, who was projected to be the best quarterback in his class but has struggled with injuries.

According to most scouts, Fernando Mendoza and Dante Moore are the closest things to potential franchise quarterbacks in this class, while LaNorris Sellers might benefit from another year in college or a year on the sidelines. Still, given all that had been said of this class, this is fairly disappointing.

Once again, multiple struggling NFL teams will be in the hunt for a franchise quarterback in the offseason. But after watching these young men play this season, some of them might be better off either trying to pursue a veteran or just piling up more assets to try their luck again in the 2027 NFL Draft.

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