PFF releases 2026 QB draft watchlist — can Steelers land their future franchise QB?

The 2026 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh is shaping up to be the perfect opportunity for the Steelers to select their franchise QB — and thanks to Pro Football Focus, it’s even easier for fans to learn which prospects they should watch.

PFF released a 2026 QB prospect watchlist — and it seems like the Steelers drafting any one of these 10 is a surefire guarantee:

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Sam Leavitt, Arizona State

Lanorris Sellers, South Carolina

Fernando Mendoza, Indiana

The 2026 NFL Draft QB class is shaping up to be one of the most stacked in recent memory, as all 10 of these prospects could be drafted within the top 100 picks — including six potential first-round locks.

Will the Steelers use their plethora of draft picks to trade up for Manning, Klubnik, or Allar? Or should Pittsburgh wait on 2025 sixth-round QB Will Howard’s potential development first?

This article originally appeared on Steelers Wire: Arch Manning leads PFF QB watchlist — will Steelers land top prospect?