Speed kills in football, even at the quarterback position. Traditionally speaking, QBs have always been primarily responsible for throwing the ball and essentially running the offense. And while that’s still mostly true, the dual-threat quarterback — one that can impact a game with his arm and legs — has rapidly become more of a priority for scouts and GMs everywhere. This is no different in Madden 26.
Whether you’re breaking off long scrambles, escaping a collapsing pocket, or running option plays, a fast QB can completely change the way an offense operates. Let’s take a look at who Madden 26 considers to be the top 10 fastest quarterbacks in the NFL right now.
Lamar Jackson (Baltimore Ravens) – 96 Speed
No surprises here — Lamar Jackson remains the undisputed king of speed at the quarterback position. His 96 Speed rating means he’s a threat to house it from anywhere on the field, making him nearly impossible to contain in open space. Combine that with elite acceleration and jukes, and he’s pretty much a Bo Jackson-level cheat code in Madden.
Jalen Milroe (Seattle Seahawks) – 93 Speed
The rookie out of Alabama enters Madden 26 as one of the fastest players in the game, and the second-fastest among QBs. His 93 Speed gives him a massive edge on read options and rollouts, allowing him to pull away from linebackers with ease. Developing Milroe into a more well-rounded threat will be a hard task, but with elite athleticism to fall back on, he’s a worthy project.
Justin Fields (New York Jets) – 92 Speed
The New York Jets may be a perpetual dumpster fire. But should they be able to get something out of Justin Fields at QB, then they might have something. Fields’ 92 Speed, combined with his size, makes him incredibly dangerous when he’s out of the pocket. So long as his arm is competent, he’s a weapon.
Kyler Murray (Arizona Cardinals) – 92 Speed
Kyler Murray is coming off a down year with the Cardinals. But on his day, he is still one of the most dynamic and dangerous QBs under center due to his athleticism. Whether it’s breaking off a run on an option or extending broken plays, Murray’s 92 Speed is more than good enough to get the job done.
Anthony Richardson Sr. (Indianapolis Colts) – 91 Speed
While Anthony Richardson’s NFL career hasn’t exactly panned out the way the Colts had hoped it would through his first two seasons in the league, one thing is for sure: He’s damn fast! Richardson’s 91 Speed is perfectly suited to run an option-heavy offense or create some separation when the pocket collapses.
Jayden Daniels (Washington Commanders) – 90 Speed
Jayden Daniels had about as good a rookie year as one could hope to have with the Commanders last year. And he owes a ton of that success not just to his arm, but to his excellent wheels as well. With a base Speed rating of 90, Daniels is one of the most dynamic QBs in the NFL and can do whatever it is you need him to do.
Malik Willis (Green Bay Packers) – 90 Speed
Malik Willis might not be much of a viable starting option under center. But with 90 Speed and other elite athletic attributes, he can certainly be used in some RPO or short-yardage packages to add some unpredictability to your offensive scheme in Green Bay.
Drake Maye (New England Patriots) – 89 Speed
Drake Maye has an incredibly high ceiling, and so long as the Patriots organization sticks it out with him, I expect him to be a great player in the league. Having elite athleticism, including 89 Speed, certainly helps in that regard, too. Is he as dynamic or incendiary as a Lamar Jackson? No. But Maye certainly has good enough wheels to be able to effectively break off runs or extend plays.
Jalen Hurts (Philadelphia Eagles) – 89 Speed
Hurts’ combination of speed — which is rated at an 89 — and strength makes him one of the most effective short-yardage and goal-line QBs in all of Madden 26. He’s the centerpiece of the high-octane Eagles offense for a reason.
Bo Nix (Denver Broncos) – 88 Speed
The second-year QB for the Broncos has 88 Speed in Madden 26, which is good enough for the final spot on our top-10 list. His speed will certainly make him effective in the open field, and because he’s so well-rounded as a QB, he could become one of the most complete QBs in the entire league should he develop as anticipated.
