Most NFL fans recognize that the 2026 QB class is a weak one, and many scouts are hunting for QB prospects that could be flying under the radar in this year’s class. One name I think scouts might be interested in is Arkansas QB Taylen Green, a fifth-year senior who transferred to the Razorbacks after three years at Boise State. His name may not come up very often yet, but I think he will see some movement in his draft stock this offseason, especially during the Senior Bowl in Mobile.
Green is far and beyond the most athletically gifted quarterback in the 2026 draft, standing at a towering 6’6 and weighing in at ~225. His size is not the only intangible trait scouts are raving about; Green has also shown an innate ability to create plays with his legs, running for 2,400 yards and scoring 35 TDs in his career. This raw athletic talent makes Green one of the hardest players in college football to game-plan against, and coaches are excited about the player he could become.
Green’s talent extends beyond just his ability to create with his legs, and he clearly has the arm to be an NFL QB. His long, lanky frame gives him the ability to put some serious force behind the ball, both from in the pocket and when making throws on the run. But the issues with Green are accuracy and inconsistency, and those concerns have hindered him throughout his football career.
Green has thrown 35 interceptions in his career and has seen those numbers rise, which raises some concern about his development. His sack numbers have also been relatively high, and one of the biggest gripes among scouts about his game is his struggles to get the ball out on time. The Razorbacks’ offensive scheme can be somewhat unique, but at times, it’s clear that Green is holding on to the ball and taking unnecessary negative-yardage plays.
When he became the full-time starter at Arkansas, both the good and the bad in Green’s game increased exponentially, and his draft profile became that much more interesting. Green has become a victim of what I call “the Anthony Richardson treatment,” in which scouts are wary of adding a quarterback with raw athletic talent. This becomes even more apparent with Green, an older prospect who may not have as much time to develop.
In a draft where QB talent is thin, scouts will be looking for a guy in this year’s class that they are willing to take a shot on, and Green may just be that guy. He will benefit greatly from a clipboard year, learning on the bench and developing his feel for an NFL offense. This simply takes time, especially for a player like Green, who has yet to really show comfort in a complex offense. But if you are a team that is willing to wait and see what happens after a year on the bench, Green should be a guy to look for late on Day 2.
