2025 Quarterback Breakdowns

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The player rankings were updated last week. The review covers five of the quarterbacks in a talent-rich group of signal-callers that are preparing for the upcoming season. The quarterbacks had impressive performances throughout last season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='620296' first='Bryce' last='Baker'] - 6'3" 185 (No. 1 QB, No. 7 Overall), East Forsyth HS.</strong> Bryce displayed good arm strength on short and medium range throws. He displayed good ball velocity and accuracy on throws that were on target to the receivers. He remained calm in the pocket while under pressure to complete throws. Bryce tucked it and ran to gain yardage when needed to avoid being sacked. He completed 118 passes for 1,823 yards and 20 TDs during last season. The UNC commit completed 58 percent of his passes along with 5 interceptions for a QB rating of 111.6.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='351827' first='Zach' last='Lawrence'] - 6'2" 205 (No. 2 QB, No. 29 Overall), Butler HS. </strong> Zach displayed good arm strength on short and medium range throws. He remained calm in the pocket while under pressure to complete throws on target to the receivers. He displayed good ball velocity and accuracy on his throws. Zach completed 165 passes for 2,557 yards and 32 TDs during last season. He completed 63 percent of his passes along with 9 interceptions for a QB rating of 120.8. Zach has received Power5 and D1 offers, more are expected to come in during his high school career.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='190657' first='Jared' last='Lockhart'] - 6'4" 175 (No. 4 QB, No. 31 Overall), Porter Ridge HS. </strong> Jared displayed calmness in the pocket while under pressure to complete throws. He displayed good arm strength on short and medium range throws. He displayed good ball velocity and accuracy on throws that were on target to the receivers. Jared completed 43 passes for 646 yards and 8 TDs during last season. He completed 63 percent of his passes along with 1 interception for a QB rating of 129.5. Jared has received D1 offers, more are expected to come in during his high school career.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='828612' first='Justin' last='Little'] - 5'11" 175 (No. 5 QB, No. 32 Overall), Independence HS.</strong> Justin displayed good arm strength on medium and long-range throws. He remained calm in the pocket while under pressure to complete throws. He displayed good ball velocity and accuracy on throws that were on target to the receivers. Justin completed 189 passes for 3,028 yards and 27 TDs during last season. He completed 72 percent of his passes along with 8 interceptions for a QB rating of 133.0. Justin was a dual threat when he decided to tuck it and run to gain yardage. He had 75 carries for 614 yards and 12 TDs during last season. Justin has received a D1 offer, more are expected to come in during his high school career.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='371947' first='Braden' last='Atkinson'] - 6'1" 190 (No. 6 QB, No. 33 Overall), Rolesville HS.</strong> Braden displayed good arm strength on short and medium range throws. He displayed calmness in the pocket while under pressure to complete throws. He displayed good ball velocity and accuracy on throws on target to the receivers. Braden completed 122 passes for 1,846 yards and 22 TDs during last season. He completed 58 percent of his passes along with 5 interceptions for a QB rating of 112.6. Braden has received D1 offers, more are expected to come in during his high school career.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->