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2026 NFL Draft QB Stock Report Week 4: Sellers Back with a Bang
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With the Pittsburgh Steelers in the market for a quarterback in the 2026 NFL Draft , Steelers Now will be taking stock of the draft class every week of the 2025 college football season. Week four saw top prospects be tested, others bounce back.
STOCK UP: LaNorris Sellers, South Carolina
After a good week one, Sellers has been subject to a struggling offensive line. It got to the point he was knocked out of week three with a concussion. Week four, however, Sellers made big plays against a ranked opponent.
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Despite the loss, Sellers looked every bit of what the 2024 Sellers looked like. Erratic at some moments, but the arm and ability to make plays with his legs were on full display. He very nearly converted a 3rd and 37 in the third quarter.
Sellers overall wasn't having a great season thus far, but week four showed why he is one of the top prospects in the 2026 NFL Draft. Perhaps the Steelers could find themselves making moves in April to be in position to select him.
MDDB Ranking
: Week 4, No. 2, QB2
Season Stats: 47-of-73 (64.3% comp. rate), 733 yards (10.0 yards/attempt), 4 TD, INT
STOCK UP: Fernando Mendoza, Indiana
One of analyst Derrick Bell's favorite prospects, Mendoza passed his first true test in the Big Ten. His Hoosiers competed against ranked Illinois in week four and he blew away the Fighting Illini defense.
Mendoza was surgical. In the first half he led Indiana to a 35-10 halftime lead. The Hoosiers didn't look back as he threw more touchdowns (five) than incompletions (two.) Needless to say, Mendoza made a statement Saturday night against the 9th ranked team in the nation.
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Steelers Now has reported on Mendoza's rising stock previously. However, after this week Mendoza might have positioned himself much higher on multiple draft boards–including the Steelers.
MDDB Ranking
: Week 4, No. 13, QB5
Season Stats: 76-of-99 (76.8% comp. rate), 975 yards (9.9 yards/attempt) 14 TD
STOCK DOWN: Devon Dampier, Utah
While Dampier isn't a hot name going into this season, he was having a good season going into week four. Utah was ranked going against Texas Tech. The afternoon proved to not belong to the Utes.
Dampier threw two interceptions after not throwing one through the first three weeks. He did not record a touchdown pass either. Finally, he averaged only 4.3 yards per passing attempt and did not eclipse 200 yards.
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While he wasn't a contender for a day one or two pick, he could be in contention for day three or a rookie camp invite.
MDDB Ranking: Week 4, No. N/A, QB N/ASeason Stats: 90-of-127 (70.9% comp. rate), 790 yards (6.22 yards/attempt), 7 TD, 2 INT
STOCK UP: Garrett Nussmeier , Louisiana State
Nussmeier hasn't necessarily blown the state sheet out of the water, but he has made plays throughout the season. However, the Tigers signal caller got things on track and showed why he is one of the most intriguing prospects in 2026.
Nussmeier diced up South East Louisiana and even got scoring done with his legs. Add three scores through the air and it was an efficient evening for Nussmeier.
There's no doubt what his potential was going into the season, but fans got a bigger glimpse of it. Earlier in the year, smaller glimpses against some tougher competition were there–Saturday night showed the firepower rifle he has.
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The fifth-year senior could very well have sparked his rhythm moving forward. With five consecutive ranked conference opponents up next, the Steelers and fans will see how far he can take the Tigers. Can he take them to the college football playoffs?
MDDB Ranking
: Week 4, No. 1, QB1
Season Stats: 94-of-137 (68.6% comp. rate), 962 yards (7.0 yards/attempt), 6 TD, 2 INT
STOCK UP: Dante Moore , Oregon
Moore has quietly climbed the draft board after a 4-0 start for the Ducks. Each week, he has taken a bigger step in his game. Perhaps he has placed himself in that first conversation after a strong week four.
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The Oregon signal caller was excellent against their in-state rival. He tossed four touchdown passes, nearly 10 yards per attempt, and 67% of his passes. So far he has thrown 11 touchdowns to just one interception.
Next week Moore will lead his top-10 team to a battle in-conference against Penn State who is also highly ranked. It will be a big test not just for the Ducks, but for Moore. Could he join the list of highly drafted Oregon quarterbacks from the past two seasons? Expect the Steelers to potentially attend this matchup.
MDDB Ranking
: Week 4, No. 109, QB10
Season Stats: 71-of-95 (74.7% comp. rate), (10.13 yards/attempt) 11 TD, INT
STOCK DOWN: Jackson Arnold , Auburn
Arnold transferred to Auburn after spending two seasons with Oklahoma. On Saturday, Arnold returned to the Boomer Sooners–this time to compete against them. It wasn't a pleasant day for the NFL Draft hopeful.
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Not only was he outdueled by his replacement, and potential first-round prospect, John Mateer, he was sacked 10 times. Most of these were due to his own inability to simply get rid of the ball. He missed a crucial wide open throw in the third quarter that would have given Auburn their first lead of the day.
With an opportunity to potentially win the game, Arnold was sacked for a game-ending safety. The loss hurt his draft stock and his teams' perfect season. He could bounce back, but he didn't do himself any favors on the Steelers' draft board positioning.
MDDB Ranking
: Week 4, No. 355, QB23
Season Stats: 69-of-101 (68.3% comp. rate), 721 yards (7.14 yards/attempt), 5 TD
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