Emerging Freshmen & Sophomore Quarterbacks to Watch For

Jake Lemming

October 21, 2022 @ 11:57 AM

I'm back in Virginia today, looking at some of the top 2025 and 2026 quarterbacks the state has to offer. Some of the names you may know, while others are still flying under the radar at the moment. These young men have been crucial pieces to their teams early in their varsity careers and deserve some much-earned recognition. Look for them to only continue to develop and improve over the next few seasons.   <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide" />   [player_tooltip player_id='303045' first='Jack' last='Callaghan'], 6'3" 200, Collegiate School, SO   <ul><li>Throws are on time with authority.</li><li>Is extremely effective on quick game concepts.</li><li>An accurate thrower on all three levels.</li><li>Internal clock speeds up when the rush is on.</li></ul>   [player_tooltip player_id='185396' first='Taegan' last='Logan'], 6' 195, Trinity Episcopal School, SO   <ul><li>Speed buys extra time outside the pocket.</li><li>Decisive on RPOs.</li><li>Puts enough air under the go ball for his wideout to run and go get it.</li><li>Release is short and to the point, with some twitch.</li></ul>   [player_tooltip player_id='1232324' first='Carter' last='Creasy'], 6'1" 180, Tazewell, SO   <ul><li>Knows how to look off defenders.</li><li>Will take off and run if nothing is open downfield.</li><li>Can add value in the quarterback run game.</li><li>Intermediate throws are placed well within the holes of zone coverage. </li></ul>   [player_tooltip player_id='358209' first='Brady' last='Carmical'], 6'2" 200, Briar Woods, SO   <ul><li>A dual threat who is just as effective with his arm as his legs.</li><li>Shows great anticipation on throws of ten yards plus.</li><li>Takes advantage of 1 on 1 coverage on the outside.</li><li>Quite accurate, as he's completing over 64% of his passes.</li></ul>   Nashon Wilson, 6'2" 180, Saint Michael The Archangel, SO   <ul><li>Slippery with excellent change of direction.</li><li>Has an absolute cannon attached to his right arm. </li><li>Footwork is silky smooth.</li><li>Can drive the football on deep field-side throws.</li></ul>   [player_tooltip player_id='193649' first='Austin' last='Mawyer'], 6'1" 180, Liberty, SO   <ul><li>Elusive when things break down. </li><li>Plenty of arm talent to keep nosey safeties honest.</li><li>Balance and body control is uncommon for the quarterback position.</li><li>Throws wide receivers open downfield.</li></ul>   Micah Carlson, 5'11" 175, Sherando, SO   <ul><li>Hands and feet work in sync.</li><li>Squares his shoulders when throwing on the run.</li><li>Buys time with his legs while searching downfield for someone to throw to.</li><li>Vertical throws are well placed away from the defender.</li></ul>   [player_tooltip player_id='402776' first='Landen' last='Abernethy'], 5'11" 175, Manchester, FR   <ul><li>Timing and pocket presence are off the charts.</li><li>Stands tall in the pocket working through his progression.</li><li>Plays fearless against the rush.</li><li>Ball is out of his hand almost instantly on game quick game throws.</li></ul>   Nick Nassib, 5'10" 175, Independence, FR   <ul><li>Willing to work all the way to his third and fourth read in a progression. </li><li>Throws dimes on a rope on the move.</li><li>Takes what the defense gives him.</li><li>Awfully efficient throwing outside the pocket on called boots.</li></ul>

I'm back in Virginia today, looking at some of the top 2025 and 2026 quarterbacks the state has to offer. Some of the names you may know, while others are still flying under the radar at the moment. These young men have been crucial pieces to their teams early in their varsity careers and deserve some much-earned recognition. Look for them to only continue to develop and improve over the next few seasons.