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SEC QBs: Elite Talent Returns for 2026
26 May
Summary
- Six returning starting quarterbacks will compete in the 2026 SEC season.
- Arch Manning and LaNorris Sellers are projected top NFL Draft picks in 2027.
- Five first-year transfer quarterbacks are expected to start for SEC teams in 2026.
The 2026 SEC football season features a remarkable collection of quarterback talent, with six returning starters poised to lead their teams. Among them, four quarterbacks gained valuable experience in last season's College Football Playoff.
Texas' Arch Manning and South Carolina's LaNorris Sellers are already generating considerable buzz, with projections placing them as high picks in the 2027 NFL Draft. Their continued development is expected to be a major storyline.
Further intensifying the competition, five transfer quarterbacks are anticipated to claim starting roles across the conference. These new additions, including Sam Leavitt at LSU and Byrum Brown at Auburn, inject fresh talent and uncertainty into the league's quarterback landscape.
