Hotly Contested Kaliakmanis NFL Draft: Fans Talk About His Name Now
Kaliakmanis has met with at least three teams recently.
Athan Kaliakmanis is declared for the 2026 NFL Draft and has been busy in recent weeks. The Rutgers quarterback has met with at least three teams during this process. According to multiple reports, Kaliakmanis took “30 visits” to the Cincinnati Bengals and Washington Commanders.
He also had a formal visit with the Las Vegas Raiders. Kaliakmanis ended his collegiate career with his best season. He threw for 3,124 yards and 20 touchdowns while completing 62.
2% of his passes — all career highs. Kaliakmanis threw just seven interceptions and added four touchdowns on the ground. He ended his career with 8,604 passing yards.
Kaliakmanis began his career at Minnesota before transferring to Rutgers for the final two years. At 22 years old, Kaliakmanis has been pegged as a potential backup in the NFL and this has put him on draft radars in late rounds. The Raiders hold the top pick in the upcoming NFL Draft.