{"id":717002,"date":"2026-01-30T17:14:13","date_gmt":"2026-01-30T17:14:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/717002\/"},"modified":"2026-01-30T17:14:13","modified_gmt":"2026-01-30T17:14:13","slug":"cleveland-browns-draft-qbs-to-watch-at-the-2026-senior-bowl","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/717002\/","title":{"rendered":"Cleveland Browns draft: QBs to watch at the 2026 Senior Bowl"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"\">Fans of quarterback play were not entertained by the Cleveland Browns in 2025.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">Starting with veteran Kenny Pickett, thankfully traded away to the Las Vegas Raiders before the start of the season, and continuing through veteran Joe Flacco (four starts), rookie Dillon Gabriel (six starts), and rookie Shedeur Sanders (seven starts), the position produced results that were below even the franchise\u2019s usual low standards.<\/p>\n<p>Advertisement<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">The Browns are currently in the midst of a \u201ccritical 120 days\u201d to rebuild the franchise, which, according to general manager Andrew Berry, will include a \u201cheavy investment\u201d in the offensive side of the ball.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">That investment is expected to include addressing the quarterback position, either in free agency or the 2026 NFL Draft, which makes evaluating college prospects once again high on Berry\u2019s offseason to-do list.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">Saturday\u2019s annual <a href=\"https:\/\/www.seniorbowl.com\/roster-full\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Senior Bowl is the last opportunity to see some of the available players in action before the NFL Scouting Combine;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Senior Bowl is the last opportunity to see some of the available players in action before the NFL Scouting Combine<\/a>. And while some of the top prospects skip the game, the Browns will still be there checking things out.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">Here is a breakdown of the quarterbacks to watch during the game.<\/p>\n<p>Taylen Green, Arkansas<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">Height\/Weight: 6-foot-6, 229 pounds<\/p>\n<p>Advertisement<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">2025 Passing Stats: 12 games, 60.7 completion percentage, 2,714 passing yards, 19 passing touchdowns, 11 interceptions, 143.2 QB rating<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">2025 Rushing Stats:\u00a0777 rushing yards, 5.6 yards per rush, 8 rushing touchdowns<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">Career Passing Stats: 53 games, 60.1 completion percentage, 9,662 passing yards, 59 passing touchdowns, 35 interceptions, 138.8 QB rating<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">Career Rushing Stats: 2,405 rushing yards, 5.2 yards per rush, 35 rushing touchdowns<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">Projected Draft Position as of Publishing Date from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nflmockdraftdatabase.com\/players\/2026\/taylen-green\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Mock Draft Database;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Mock Draft Database<\/a>:\u00a0Fifth Round<\/p>\n<p class=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pff.com\/draft\/big-board?season=2026\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:PFF Ranking;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">PFF Ranking<\/a> as of Publishing Date: No. 213 (overall) and No. 12 among quarterbacks<\/p>\n<p>Sawyer Robertson, Baylor<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">Height\/Weight: 6-foot-3, 221 pounds<\/p>\n<p>Advertisement<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">2025 Passing Stats: 12 games, 60.3 completion percentage, 3,681 passing yards, 31 passing touchdowns, 12 interceptions, 137.2 QB rating<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">2025 Rushing Stats:\u00a017 rushing yards, 0.3 yards per rush, 3 rushing touchdowns<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">Career Passing Stats: 35 games, 60.5 completion percentage, 7,639 passing yards, 61 passing touchdowns, 25 interceptions, 139.8 QB rating<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">Career Rushing Stats: 316 rushing yards, 2.0 yards per rush, 8 rushing touchdowns<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">Projected Draft Position as of Publishing Date from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nflmockdraftdatabase.com\/players\/2026\/sawyer-robertson\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Mock Draft Database;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Mock Draft Database<\/a>:\u00a0Fifth Round<\/p>\n<p class=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pff.com\/draft\/big-board?season=2026\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:PFF Ranking;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">PFF Ranking<\/a> as of Publishing Date: No. 210 (overall) and No. 11 among quarterbacks<\/p>\n<p>Luke Altmyer, Illinois<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">Height\/Weight: 6-foot-1, 210 pounds<\/p>\n<p>Advertisement<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">2025 Passing Stats: 13 games, 67.4 completion percentage, 3,007 passing yards, 22 passing touchdowns, 5 interceptions, 153.8 QB rating<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">2025 Rushing Stats:\u00a0242 rushing yards, 2.4 yards per rush, 5 rushing touchdowns<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">Career Passing Stats: 44 games, 63.7 completion percentage, 7,924 passing yards, 60 passing touchdowns, 24 interceptions, 142.4 QB rating<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">Career Rushing Stats: 744 rushing yards, 2.3 yards per rush, 13 rushing touchdowns<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">Projected Draft Position as of Publishing Date from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nflmockdraftdatabase.com\/players\/2026\/luke-altmyer\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Mock Draft Database;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Mock Draft Database<\/a>: Undrafted Free Agent<\/p>\n<p class=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pff.com\/draft\/big-board?season=2026\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:PFF Ranking;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">PFF Ranking<\/a> as of Publishing Date: No. 208 (overall) and No. 10 among quarterbacks<\/p>\n<p>Garrett Nussmeier, LSU<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">Height\/Weight: 6-foot-1, 202 pounds<\/p>\n<p>Advertisement<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">2025 Passing Stats: 9 games, 67.4 completion percentage, 1,927 passing yards, 12 passing touchdowns, 5 interceptions, 133.8 QB rating<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">2025 Rushing Stats:\u00a0-57 rushing yards, -2.0 yards per rush, 1 rushing touchdown<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">Career Passing Stats: 40 games, 64.0 completion percentage, 7,699 passing yards, 52 passing touchdowns, 24 interceptions, 138.6 QB rating<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">Career Rushing Stats: -151 rushing yards, -2.2 yards per rush, 5 rushing touchdowns<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">Projected Draft Position as of Publishing Date from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nflmockdraftdatabase.com\/players\/2026\/garrett-nussmeier\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Mock Draft Database;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Mock Draft Database<\/a>:\u00a0Third Round<\/p>\n<p class=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pff.com\/draft\/big-board?season=2026\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:PFF Ranking;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">PFF Ranking<\/a> as of Publishing Date: No. 81 (overall) and No. 4 among quarterbacks<\/p>\n<p>Diego Pavia, Vanderbilt<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">Height\/Weight: 5-foot-9, 198 pounds<\/p>\n<p>Advertisement<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">2025 Passing Stats: 13 games, 70.6 completion percentage, 3,539 passing yards, 29 passing touchdowns, 8 interceptions, 170.4 QB rating<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">2025 Rushing Stats:\u00a0862 rushing yards, 5.2 yards per rush, 10 rushing touchdowns<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">Career Passing Stats: 53 games, 62.2 completion percentage, 10,255 passing yards, 88 passing touchdowns, 27 interceptions, 151.3 QB rating<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">Career Rushing Stats: 3,094 rushing yards, 4.9 yards per rush, 31 rushing touchdowns<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">Projected Draft Position as of Publishing Date from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nflmockdraftdatabase.com\/players\/2026\/diego-pavia\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Mock Draft Database;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Mock Draft Database<\/a>:\u00a0Seventh Round<\/p>\n<p class=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pff.com\/draft\/big-board?season=2026\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:PFF Ranking;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">PFF Ranking<\/a> as of Publishing Date: No. 178 (overall) and No. 9 among quarterbacks<\/p>\n<p>Cole Payton, North Dakota State<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">Height\/Weight: 6-foot-2, 229 pounds<\/p>\n<p>Advertisement<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">2025 Passing Stats: 13 games, 72.0 completion percentage, 2,719 passing yards, 16 passing touchdowns, 4 interceptions, 193.4 QB rating<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">2025 Rushing Stats:\u00a0777 rushing yards, 5.7 yards per rush, 13 rushing touchdowns<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">Career Passing Stats: 52 games, 70.3 completion percentage, 3,190 passing yards, 21 passing touchdowns, 6 interceptions, 185.3 QB rating<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">Career Rushing Stats: 2,312 rushing yards, 4.5 yards per rush, 53 rushing touchdowns<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">Projected Draft Position as of Publishing Date from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nflmockdraftdatabase.com\/players\/2026\/cole-payton\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Mock Draft Database;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Mock Draft Database<\/a>:\u00a0Sixth Round<\/p>\n<p class=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pff.com\/draft\/big-board?season=2026\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:PFF Ranking;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">PFF Ranking<\/a> as of Publishing Date: No. 217 (overall) and No. 13 among quarterbacks<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">The Senior Bowl is the \u201cpremier college football all-star game and the official first step in the NFL Draft process.\u201d The game will take place on January 31 at 2:30 p.m. at Hancock Whitney Stadium at the University of South Alabama. The NFL Network will televise the game.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Fans of quarterback play were not entertained by the Cleveland Browns in 2025. 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