2026 Quarterback Breakdowns

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The quarterbacks in this review stepped up to the varsity level and accepted the challenge. They displayed their talents throughout the season and are off to great starts in their high school careers. The review covers five of the top quarterbacks in the class.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='620328' first='Jackson' last='Debe'] - 6'3" 175 (No. 1 QB, No. 3 Overall), Providence HS</strong>. Jackson displayed good arm strength and ball velocity on medium and short-range throws. He displayed a smooth throwing motion with a follow-through on passes that were on target to the receivers. He displayed calmness in the pocket while under pressure. Jackson is a threat to gain big yardage when he tucks it and runs. He has some impressive film as a young, talented quarterback. He will continue to improve his skillset during offseason training and participation in Summer Prospect Camps. Jackson has received Power5 and D1 Offers, more are expected to come in throughout his high school career.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='284090' first='Faizon' last='Brandon'] - 6'4" 185 (No. 2 QB, No. 5 Overall), Grimsley HS</strong>. Faizon displayed good arm strength and ball velocity on medium and short-range throws. He is a threat to gain big yardage as a runner. He delivered accurate passes on target to the receivers. Faizon completed 32 passes for 534 yards and 8 TDs during the season. He had 20 carries for 108 yards and 3 TDs during the season. He finished the season with 642 All-Purpose yards and 11 TDs. He will continue to improve his skillset during offseason training and participation in Summer Prospect Camps. Faizon has received Power5 and D1 offers, more are expected to come in throughout his high school career.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='473849' first='Jysen' last='Shepherd'] - 5'10" 160 (No. 3 QB, No. 6 Overall), Riverside Martin HS</strong>. Jysen displayed a quick release on his throws and will tuck it and run to gain yards. He displayed the ability to throw on the run with accuracy and good ball velocity. He displayed accuracy on his throws to receivers. Jysen completed 178 passes for 2,818 yards and 34 TDs during the season. He completed 64 percent of his passes along with 7 interceptions during the season. He had 63 carries for 275 yards and 2 TDs during the season. Jysen finished the season with 3,093 All-Purpose yards and 36 TDs. He will continue to improve his skillset during offseason training and participation in Summer Prospect Camps. Jysen has received a D1 offer, more are expected to come in throughout his high school career.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Demetrius Slydell - 5'11" 160 (No. 4 QB, No. 7 Overall), Asheville HS</strong>. Demetrius displayed good accuracy on short-range throws. He delivered medium range throws on target to receivers. He completed 112 passes for 1,614 yards and 20 TDs during the season. Demetrius completed 60 percent of his passes along with 8 interceptions during the season. He will continue to improve his skillset during offseason training and participation in Summer Prospect Camps.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='771299' first='Kaleb' last='Williams'] - 6'0" 185 (No. 5 QB, No. 8 Overall), Holly Springs HS</strong>. Kaleb displayed good arm strength on short and medium-range throws. He displayed good ball velocity and accuracy on his throws to receivers. He compiled some impressive stats while starting on Junior Varsity (2500 yards and 17 TDs). Kaleb is expected to compete for a starting position on varsity during the upcoming season. Kaleb will continue to improve his skillset during offseason training and participation in Summer Prospect Camps.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->