Nate Tice is joined by Derek Classen to break down the 2026 NFL Draft quarterback class. They start with Fernando Mendoza’s rise to QB1 and why he looks like the clear top option in this class, then get into Garrett Nussmeier and Ty Simpson as intriguing Day 2 bets. From there, they hit Carson Beck, Tailing Green, and the late-round dart throws worth knowing before draft season ramps up. In this episode: 0:00 - Welcome Derek Classon to Football 301 1:45 - Fernando Mendoza QB1 breakdown 26:40 - Ty Simpson vs. Garrett Nussmeier 55:00 - Garrett Nussmeier deep dive 1:02:40 - Drew Allar discussion 1:08:10 - Tailing Green upside swing 1:17:15 - Carson Beck and the Day 2 convo 1:23:40 - Late-round dart throws - Why Fernando Mendoza feels like the safest QB in the class - Garrett Nussmeier’s strengths, flaws, and NFL path - Ty Simpson’s upside vs. first-round concerns - Carson Beck, Tailing Green, and more sleeper QB names - Which late-round darts could get teams in trouble... or pay off --...