Forecasting the Positions: Offensive Line and Quarterbacks

Using Approximate Value and ESPN depth charts to project which position groups will be the best in the 2026 season.

This week we wrap up the specific position groups for each team. We finish with the most important position in football (the quarterback) and the people who defend him. Do note that I did not include special teams in this series, only offense and defense. Special teams is not real. It’s a psy-op perpetrated on the masses by Big Football.

As a reminder, here is how I calculated the AV for each player:
Rookies: Historical AV based on draft slot.
Second Year Players: Historical AV based on earned AV in rookie year, and on draft slot.
Third Year Players: Weighted average of first two years (75% second year, 25% rookie year)
Veterans: Weighted average of the player’s average AV over the past four seasons and their average AV over the past two seasons (70% past two years, 30% past four years)

Previous articles in this series include:
Linebackers
Defensive Backs
Defensive Line
Offensive Skill Positions

Without further ado, let’s jump right into it!