2026 QB Watch List Evaluations Pt. 2
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You all seemed to enjoy the first iteration of my 2026 elevations, so I’ll be making this into a series! This style of article takes my evaluations I do during rankings time, and publishes them for you all to see!…
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Continue ReadingYou all seemed to enjoy the first iteration of my 2026 elevations, so I’ll be making this into a series! This style of article takes my evaluations I do during rankings time, and publishes them for you all to see! These are typically general notes with a few strengths and weaknesses, and sometimes alongside criticisms or questions. So now, here’s part 2 of the Watch List Evaluations, this time featuring Nolan Klein Nolan Klein 6'0" | 160 lbs | ATH Saline | 2026 State MI , CJ Traylor CJ Traylor 6'1" | 175 lbs | QB Holland West Ottawa | 2026 MI Jr., Lleyton Hoard Lleyton Hoard 6'3" | 180 lbs | QB Frankenmuth | 2026 State MI , and Dylan Dreasky Dylan Dreasky 6'1" | 170 lbs | ATH Linden | 2026 State MI !
Nolan Klein Nolan Klein 6'0" | 160 lbs | ATH Saline | 2026 State MI | Saline
Another great Saline QB. Will be very difficult to win starting spot.
STRENGTHS
Playmaking (Great)
Touch (Great)
Arm Strength (Great)
WEAKNESSES
Average pocket presence
Won’t get Varsity time next season
Nolan is a great QB, and If he keeps improving at QB, he could develop into a truly great prospect. The problem is that two other QBs are better at this point, and the Carr name will likely give Tommy the starting job unless Nolan makes dramatic strides. Nolan will likely get a lot of JV play time next year, as Tommy will likely play backup to CJ.
Come Nolan’s Junior year; there are a few things that could happen
A. Starting QB for Saline
B. Starting QB somewhere else (won’t be difficult)
C. Hone in on Safety, which he’s very good at, while also playing backup QB
D. Change offensive position to WR
Overall, I love Nolan’s film. He plays like a Saline QB.
Trajectory: Too early
CJ Traylor CJ Traylor 6'1" | 175 lbs | QB Holland West Ottawa | 2026 MI Jr. | West Ottawa
Started Varsity at Safety midseason, but will have a chance to start at QB next season. He’ll be in a QB competition. Considering DB or ATH classification. He’s currently much more passionate about QB.
STRENGTHS
Athletic ability (Good)
In-pocket elusiveness (Good)
3-sport athlete
Physical traits
WEAKNESSES
General Accuracy (average)
IQ (average)
It’s all about potential for Traylor. Right now, I think he has more potential as a Safety, but he seems to want to play QB. Too early to make a trajectory because I think there’s a good chance he’ll end up focusing on DB more.
Trajectory: Too early
Lleyton Hoard Lleyton Hoard 6'3" | 180 lbs | QB Frankenmuth | 2026 State MI | Frankenmuth
Will maybe start his Sophomore season for 2022 D5 State Runners-Up. Will be replacing his older brother(?)
STRENGTHS:
Touch (Good)
IQ (Good)
Running Ability (Good)
Pocket awareness (Good)
WEAKNESSES
Not great in any areas
Poor competition
Overall a good QB with good skill across the board. No huge glaring weaknesses with the little film he has, but certainly nothing that jumps off the page. For D5 he’ll be a great QB who will have the chance to win a State Championship, but I can’t say there’s anything telling me this will be an amazing college prospect in a few years. Overall, there isn’t enough information for me to fully evaluate Hoard.
Trajectory: D3
Dylan Dreasky Dylan Dreasky 6'1" | 170 lbs | ATH Linden | 2026 State MI | Linden
Strong-Arm QB from Linden. Seems to be active during offseason attending Rising Stars and some baseball camps. Currently more of a Dual-threat on JV, but he’s a dual-threat like Kenny Pickett was a dual-threat at PITT. I’m not sure if his running will translate seamlessly to Varsity. I lean more toward Pro-Style with above-average mobility rather than a dual-threat classification.
STRENGTHS
Arm talent (great)
IQ (good)
WEAKNESSES
Slightly inconsistent accuracy
Highlight variety (needs more short game, quick release, showcase more ability)
Unproven in many areas
Trajectory: D3