Mock draft season never truly ends—it just keeps rolling. After the wild ride of the 2025 NFL Draft, where QBs predicted for Day 1 slid to Day 3 and vice versa, the focus is already shifting to 2026. Penn State quarterback Drew Allar is right in the middle of all that early buzz. Allar is back with the Nittany Lions and already making some serious noise. Scouts are dialing in, analysts are singing his praises, and the hype train is picking up steam. Greg McElroy, a former national champ, already has Allar pegged as the nation’s fourth-best QB. But a recent mock draft went even bolder, launching Allar way into the stratosphere! He’s not just patiently waiting his turn; he’s flat-out breaking through.

Well, here the fun begins. On May 12, 2025, Rivals hit Instagram, sharing their way-too-early draft prediction, saying, “Drew Allar will be the first QB taken in the 2026 NFL draft.” Last season, the QB threw for 3,327 yards with 24 TDs and 8 interceptions with a completion rate of 66.5%. But this prediction might not sit well with LSU’s rising QB Garrett Nussmeier. Why? Look, it’s not just Allar who’s making a first overall buzz; even Nussmeier is at the top.

ESPN’s analyst Rece Davis made it pretty evident on the College GameDay Podcast that Garrett’s odds of going No. 1 in 2026 are pretty high. “I think [the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft] might end up being Nussmeier,” Davis said. “It comes out hot and nice with that cat. It just pops off his hand.” Now, with Drew Allar’s recent admission, the narrative might shift from him pretty quickly. And Davis had more to say, adding, “Nussmeier might be one of those super gifted guys.”

Sure, Garette Nussmeier had his big moments last season, and the one that stands out the most is against the Baylor Bears, where he completed 24 out of 34 passes for 313 yards and three TDs. And that’s exactly what caught Davis’s eye as he said, “But I also think that probably both LSU this year and whatever NFL team gets him are going to have some ‘Why did he throw that?’ moments because of the supreme confidence he has in his ability to make those throws, and I actually love that kind of guy. I think he’s terrific. He’s fun to watch.” 

But let’s not forget Drew Allar was among the QBs that some teams “actively encouraged” to declare for the NFL drafts. Even Sports Illustrated brought it to light last month, and he might even be a top 10 pick in this year’s draft. Scouts were going crazy over his big arms and his ability to throw passes to all points of the field. However, not everyone believes that. Yahoo Sports’ Nate Tice released his top 25 Big Board for the 2026 draft, and he didn’t even have Drew Allar on that list, and the worst part is that Garrett Nussmeier made it.

Now, it might be because of the crossfield interception that Drew Allar threw in their game against Notre Dame last season. Look, Allar’s potential is evident, but for now, not everyone’s buying him as first overall. Dane Brugler projects Drew Allar will go fifth overall to his hometown team, the Cleveland Browns. Brugler thinks Allar will contend for a top-five spot next April if his upward trajectory continues, and so do his fans.

Fans are going crazy over Rivals Drew Allar’s prediction

Even though doubts are looming over Drew Allar’s No.1 overall draft position, fans are totally buying the idea of it. This fan’s sold on Allar, and not just for this year. “Drew’s QB1”—no question. Add that rocket arm, and you have a number one pick in the making. This isn’t just a guess—this fan sees Allar dominating at the next level. His size, arm strength, and, let’s face it, those amazing Penn State receivers? That’s pure NFL gold.

But the hype didn’t just stop there. “Penn State winning the national championship”—this fan’s already celebrating. With Allar leading the charge, Penn State’s a serious playoff contender, and maybe even more. The optimism is infectious. A national championship isn’t a maybe; it’s a certainty for this fan. And why not? You’ve got a top quarterback lighting it up on offense, plus a seriously strong defense dialed in by Jim Knowles, featuring playmakers like Dani Dennis-Sutton, who racked up 8.5 sacks last year. Last year, ND crushed their championship hopes, but this year, that might not be the case.

Allar’s the top prospect, and fans are already predicting it. “Allar will be first QB taken aka he will be no.1 pick.” No sugarcoating it. He’s the next great quarterback, and this fan believes he’ll go number one overall. The confidence here is impressive. They don’t just see Allar as a first-round pick; they see him leading an NFL franchise.

But with hype comes the doubts. This fan’s prediction is bold: “Penn State won’t make it to the playoffs.” Well, the Big Ten is competitive, late-season games are unpredictable, and college football is full of surprises. Allar’s definitely got the talent, no doubt about it. But things did get a little rough for him against Notre Dame last season, and honestly, the team’s 1-15 record against top-5 opponents under James Franklin has been a real challenge historically for the program.

Then here’s a fan who isn’t letting Drew Allar’s hype fade despite all the doubts. “Allar is 6’5 230 with a huge arm. He prolly will go 1. That arm will translate to the nfl. he will have the receivers too.” That’s a straight fact. James Franklin got top WR in the spring portal, Trebor Pena, into his team, and then there are Devonte Ross and Kyron Hudson, who will sure make things better for Allar. Scouts love his physique; it’s what makes him stand out. Allar’s potential isn’t just hype; he possesses real skills. Now, let’s wait and see if all this hype leads to something.