Evaluating Three C/O 2026 Watch List QBs
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I made a point to dive deep into the Quarterbacks of the 2026 class. In fact, I have detailed notes on every player in the 2026 database. In this article, I’d like to share my evaluations from three of the…
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Continue ReadingI made a point to dive deep into the Quarterbacks of the 2026 class. In fact, I have detailed notes on every player in the 2026 database. In this article, I’d like to share my evaluations from three of the most intriguing Watch List QBs!
Anthony Bitonti Anthony Bitonti 6'3" | 200 lbs | QB De La Salle | 2026 State MI | De La Salle
Strengths:
PA Rollout (Great)
Throw on the run (Good)
Proven runner (Great)
IQ (Great)
Competition and coaching staff (Elite)
Weaknesses:
Janky form (Poor)
Throw Power (Poor)
Few tough throws
Top speed (average)
An interesting Freshman prospect that has a LOT of competition at DLS, but the best coaching staff in Michigan. He was a good QB as a freshman on the freshman team. Great in option situations and play action. Some runs are great but will need to become more athletic to match runs on the Varsity level.
His Trajectory is elite because of what I know about De La Salle, his measurables, his performance this season, and his DB ability. Proven team, proven coaches, with an easy P5 2023 QB.
Could change the offensive position if QB doesn’t work out. He is a good DB.
Trajectory: Too early
Brady Thomas Brady Thomas 6'0" | 180 lbs | QB Brother Rice | 2026 State MI | Brother Rice
Strengths
Strong arm (Excellent)
Throw power (Good)
Elusiveness (Good)
IQ (Good)
Weaknesses
General fundamentals (Average)
Speed (Poor)
Athletic ability (Average)
Even though his athletic ability isn’t the best, Brady makes the most of it. He did what he could to run the ball and took advantage of laughable run defense on the JV level. As a passer, he has a rocket arm. Can be seen throwing 50 yards downfield with good accuracy. Could turn into one of the best passers in this class. Overall, I am very optimistic for Brady’s trajectory but I’d say it’s too early to predict where he’ll end up.
Trajectory: Too early
Ryland Watters Ryland Watters 6'2" | 205 lbs | ATH Rochester Adams | 2026 State MI | Rochester Adams
I think Watters will be an elite Veer QB like Parker Picot Parker Picot 6'2" | 185 lbs | QB Rochester Adams | 2023 State MI was, but that doesn’t come with great college outlook.
Strengths
Veer IQ (Elite)
Downhill running (Great)
Speed (Good)
Motor (Great)
Weaknesses
Will probably always be an unproven passer
Offensive Veer Scheme
Watters will be an excellent Veer quarterback and is on his way to continuing Adams’s great success. Though Veer QBs do not and typically should not receive a ton of college attention at the pro-style Qb position. Running the ball (quite literally) 95% of the time does not look great for colleges.
Although
Parker Picot
Parker
Picot
6'2" | 185 lbs | QB
Rochester Adams | 2023
State
MI
received a Central Michigan offer for Football, I have a hard time thinking he could start at QB. Picot is an elite Veer QB but I’ve seen him throw bad balls in must-pass situations. Same will be assumed about Watters until PROVEN otherwise.
In addition, Watters is a left-handed thrower. From what I am aware, many colleges strongly prefer right-handed QBs. I don’t doubt that Ryland is an incredible athlete and has the potential to play college football, but he’ll need to prove his throwing ability in the offseason to get college QB offers. I am delighted to see that Watters seems to be an elite baseball prospect.