Quarterbacks continue to define the competitive meta in College Football 26, and with the latest wave of releases, upgrades, and token-based improvements, the entire hierarchy at the position has shifted. As always, the goal is simple: find the players who can consistently deliver elite velocity, accuracy, release speed, and ability value at the highest levels of competitive play.
Before diving into the new cards, the first thing that must be addressed is the full-tier recalibration. The previous S Tier is now functioning as the new B Tier, meaning nearly every quarterback has dropped two full tiers to reflect the massive power creep introduced in recent drops. Some cards may fall further based on updated ability buckets or lack of meaningful upgrades.
Below is the complete breakdown of every major quarterback currently shaping the meta—including strengths, weaknesses, release quality, ability value, and overall tier placement.
B Tier (Former S Tier) and Below: The New Baseline
Tim Tebow (Potential Upgrade Version) – B Tier
Tebow remains a strong, stable option, but no longer elite after the tier reshuffle.
• 6'3, 87 SPD (upgradable to 93+)
• Strong throw power and accuracy thresholds
• The issue remains his release, which limits deep-ball consistency
• Very solid, but no longer meta-defining
He is arguably the best B-Tier quarterback and still a dependable option.
Alex Orgy – D Tier
A functional budget quarterback with 90 speed and solid throw power.
• Limited access significantly limits the ceiling
• High three-quarters release is serviceable
• Without meaningful abilities, he cannot compete with higher-tier options
Taylen Green – C Tier
Strong physical profile with solid power, accuracy, and a decent release.
• Hard to acquire without tokens
• Silver off-platform is the only notable ability
• Better than Orgy, but still not competitive at higher tiers
Walker – D Tier
Good throwing ratings, but his Over the Top 1 release is a liability.
• Minimal useful abilities
• The plays below ratings suggest
JKS (Cal) – C Tier
One of the best low-overall quarterbacks in the game.
• 6'3, 87 SPD, 93 THP, strong accuracy
• Excellent release and access to Gold Dot
• You could argue B tier, but he sits at the top of C as the premier budget option
Alberto Mendoza (Low Overall) – D Tier
Good throw power and medium accuracy, but held back by a poor release and lack of useful abilities.
Jake Retzlaff – C Tier
Strong underlying ratings (90 SPD, 92 THP).
• Release is decent
• Abilities are the issue—no off-platform or Dot
• If he had one elite ability, he would be B-tier
C.J. Bailey – B Tier
One of the most underrated quarterbacks in the entire game.
• 88 SPD, 93 THP
• Strong low-three-quarters release
• Gold Dot and Gold Off-Platform make him an outstanding budget option
• Plays well above his rating
Danny Wuerffel – C Tier
Accurate but uninspiring card with a mediocre release and limited special traits.
• Discounts help, but performance remains mid-tier at best
Rich Gannon – C Tier
Strong core ratings, but one of the worst releases in the game.
• No Dot or Off-Platform
• Strictly mid
The B-to-A Borderline Quarterbacks
Gunner Stockton – B Tier
A clean upgrade over his earlier version.
• 90 SPD, 94 THP
• Strong accuracy, good release, and Gold Dot
• Not quite A tier, but firmly above the mid-range QBs
Alonza Barnett – B Tier
Balanced and productive.
• 92 SPD, 92 THP
• Solid release
• Limited ability value keeps him from the A tier
Behren Morton – B Tier
Performs well on paper but underwhelms in practice.
• Has Gold Dot
• Good release, average mobility
• Solid but not great
94 Overall Mendoza – B Tier
Strong release and good throw power, but not special enough to reach A tier.
Top of the Meta: The A and S Tier Quarterbacks
These are the quarterbacks who define competitive play. They separate themselves through release quality, mobility, throw power, and discounted abilities that directly influence win conditions.
A Tier: Elite, Meta-Viable, and Consistent
Arch Manning – High B / Low A
A fantastic all-around card, but it sits just below the true elite.
• 94 THP, 90+ accuracy across the board
• Great release
• Gold Dot for 8 AP
• Not quite powerful enough to break into the new A tier
Michael Vick (Both 94 OVR Versions) – A Tier
Vick remains one of the fastest and most electric quarterbacks available.
• 94–95 speed, elite acceleration
• Fastest release in the game (but not necessarily “best”)
• Excellent abilities at low AP
• Misses more throws than expected, which keeps him out of the S tier
But he is still one of the scariest quarterbacks to defend.
Jaden Daniels – A Tier
A high-end A-tier option.
• 93 SPD, 94 THP
• Meets all key accuracy thresholds
• Great release
• Lacks special discounts, but plays extremely well
Troy Aikman – A Tier
One of the most reliable pure passers.
• High accuracy, strong release
• Discounted Dot + On Time combo
• Lower mobility keeps him from S tier
But as a passer, he outperformed even Vick in testing.
Dari Mensah – A Tier
A community favorite.
• 96 THP, great accuracy, solid mobility
• Gold Dot + Gold Off-Platform
• A strong and well-rounded A-tier quarterback
Len’Norris Sellers – A Tier
A highly complete quarterback.
• 93 SPD, 95 THP, 90+ accuracy
• Great team chemistry and flexibility
• Premium ability access, including Extender
• Doesn’t quite have the game-breaking feel of S-tier options
95 Andrew Luck (non-UC version) – A Tier
Surprisingly excellent card.
• 93 SPD, 95 THP
• Excellent release
• Gold Dot + Gold Off-Platform
• Plays extremely cleanly and avoids misses
S Tier: The Best Quarterbacks in College Football 26
These are the quarterbacks who combine elite releases, elite throw power, mobility, and top-tier discounted abilities. They provide a competitive edge unavailable to other cards.
Malik Washington – S Tier
Arguably the best quarterback in the game.
• 91 SPD, 95 THP, 6'5
• One of the best releases in the entire game
• Access to Gold Off-Platform, which plays better than Dot
• Exceptional consistency
Washington is the new QB1 for many top players.
95 Mendoza – S Tier (With Caveats)
A polarizing option.
• 96 THP, strong accuracy, good mobility
• One of the better releases in the game
• Access to Platinum Dot, but Platinum Dot has underperformed for some players
He plays like an S-tier QB on paper, but practical testing shows more missed throws than expected. Still, his tools force him into this tier, even if he is not the most reliable S-tier passer.
Final Thoughts
The quarterback landscape in College Football 26 has drastically evolved. What was elite two months ago is now mid-tier, and players who previously flew under the radar—like C.J. Bailey and Malik Washington—have risen to the top of the competitive scene.
The current S Tier is headlined by:
• Malik Washington (clear QB1 candidate)
• 95 Mendoza (high ceiling, inconsistent execution)
Meanwhile, the A Tier remains exceptionally competitive and features some of the most balanced cards in the game, including:
• Michael Vick
• Jaden Daniels
• Troy Aikman
• Len’Norris Sellers
• Dari Mensah
• Andrew Luck
As always, abilities and release animation quality continue to define the meta more than raw ratings, and future updates could again reshape the landscape.
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