2026 Quarterback Breakdowns
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The player rankings were updated this week. The review covers four of the quarterbacks in a group of talented young signal-callers that are preparing for the upcoming season. The quarterbacks had impressive performances throughout last season. Faizon Brandon Faizon Brandon…
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Continue ReadingThe player rankings were updated this week. The review covers four of the quarterbacks in a group of talented young signal-callers that are preparing for the upcoming season. The quarterbacks had impressive performances throughout last season.
Faizon Brandon Faizon Brandon 6'4" | 185 lbs | QB Grimsley | 2026 State NC – 6’4″ 185 (No. 1 QB, No. 1 Overall), Grimsley HS. Faizon displayed good arm strength on short and medium range throws. He displayed good ball velocity and accuracy on target to receivers on corner routes. He is a threat to gain big yardage or score when he tucks it and runs. Faizon was impressive in limited action last season when he completed 32 passes for 534 yards and 8 TDs. He completed 72 percent of his passes along with 4 interceptions for a QB rating of 115.0. Faizon has received Power5 and D1 offers, more are expected to come in during his high school career.
Jackson Debe Jackson Debe 6'3" | 185 lbs | QB Providence | 2026 State NC – 6’3″ 175 (No. 2 QB, No. 2 Overall), Providence HS. Jackson displayed good arm strength on short and medium range throws. He displayed good ball velocity and accuracy on target to receivers on corner routes. He is a threat to gain big yardage when he tucks it and runs. Jackson was impressive on film in the games that he played last season. He has received Power5 and D1 offers, more are expected to come in during his high school career.
Jysen Shepherd Jysen Shepherd 5'11" | 160 lbs | QB Martin County | 2026 State NC – 5’10” 160 (No. 3 QB, No. 5 Overall), JH Rose HS. Jysen displayed good arm strength on short and medium range throws. He displayed good ball velocity and accuracy on target to receivers. He gains big yardage when he tucks it and runs. Jysen completed 178 passes for 2,818 yards and 34 TDs during last season. He completed 64.5 percent of his passes along with 7 interceptions for a QB rating of 127.4. He transferred from Riverside-Martin HS to JH Rose HS. Jysen has received a D1 offer, more are expected to come in during his high school career.
Zaid Lott Zaid Lott 6'4" | 190 lbs | QB Providence Day | 2026 State NC – 6’2″ 165 (No. 4 QB, No. 21 Overall), Providence Day HS. Zaid displayed good arm strength on his short to long-range throws. He displayed good ball velocity and accuracy on target to receivers. He has one of the strongest arms in the class. Zaid has a bright upside and is waiting for his time to direct the offense on a full time basis.