5 2026 QBs Who Will Generate Buzz This Offseason

The 2026 class is set to take center stage on the recruiting trail with the 2025 class once this offseason rolls around. As is typical in Georgia, the state doesn't lack any future CFB talent at the QB spot. Here are a few who I think will pick up some attention this offseason.   [player_tooltip player_id='283913' first='Travis' last='Burgess'] - Grayson   [player_tooltip player_id='283913' first='Travis' last='Burgess'] has already picked up major P5 buzz before even taking the reigns on varsity at QB. This offseason, I am expecting that P5 buzz to continue to grow. Burgess is about as projectable of a QB that you can draw up. He comes in at a proportional 6'4 185 with plenty of room to grow. For such a big youngster, he does not lack any athleticism, showcasing the speed to beat angles, and is capable of being more than a chain mover when he tucks the ball to run. He has a smooth, twitchy release with noticeable arm strength. He has an interesting drop, walking back and leading with his left leg, then flipping his hips before he throws. While it is certainly unique, he is fluid in the hips and appears to work through his throwing motion with good timing. All the measurable and athletic traits are there. Once he gets those varsity reps, his game will grow even more. There is major P5 upside here, which may be an understatement.   [player_tooltip player_id='1609453' first='Ethan' last='Daughtery'] - Lambert   Daughtery is a smooth operator who produced sparingly on varsity this fall. Even with an uptick in competition, he was efficient and looks on film to have played with a solid grasp of the offense. He has good size, coming in at 6'2 180 with thin limbs. He should be considered more of a pocket passer, but he is not a statue, possessing the suddenness to sneak out of the backfield and improvise. When needed, he can also pick up some yards when given a lane to run in. He has easy arm strength, lofting the ball with good spin and trajectory. He does a good job of getting on top of the ball when he throws it, which allows him to have more control over each ball. Daughtery will develop more arm strength, which should elevate his stock as he just looks easy when tossing the ball. Once he fully adjusts to the varsity game, which could be this next fall or the one after, watch out.   Trey Ross - Coffee   Ross should step into a bigger role next fall for Coffee. As a result, he should be someone to watch closely this offseason. Ross is a shorter, stockier prospect with an athletic build. He is a good runner, picking up the yards available and relying on his more muscular frame to drive through some arm tackles to keep the pile moving. Ross will need experience making some throws that allow him to get past his first read, but he is a smooth operator at the QB spot with a clean delivery. His arm strength should continue to develop, but the ball does pop out of his hand and his quick release gets it out quickly. He is super calm and composed in and outside the pocket, standing tall in the pocket and improvising while taking care of the ball. Ross is a good athlete with some arm talent, but he looks the part of a gamer with a good feel for the game.   [player_tooltip player_id='1089005' first='Jaylen' last='Johnson'] - Thomas County Central   Johnson had a breakout sophomore campaign that ended with a state championship victory. As a prospect, he certainly looks the part, coming in at a proportional 6'3 205. He is a bit raw athletically, but he is dangerous as a ball carrier in the open field. Once he opens up his stride, he can hit another gear and run away from the defense. He also has excellent vision in the QB run game, squeezing running lanes nicely for his larger frame. As a passer, he is a bit raw when it comes to throwing mechanics, but he has a long release and delivers a catchable ball in stride to his receivers. As he continues to grow into his frame and develop as a QB, there is a chance he could pop onto the FBS recruiting radar. He has the frame and athletic traits to do so.   Cam Hill - Thomasville   Hill is another highly athletic QB prospect with some high upside. He is a long, lanky 6'2 175 with some physical development left in the tank. In the pocket, he is extremely sudden and twitchy, quickly jumping away from pressure and does a good job of recalibrating his feet and base before he throws. He has a long, winding throwing motion, but he rips through the ball and can put it on a rope, quickly pressing the ball through throwing windows and flying by defenders and into the hands of his receiver. He is a gifted runner once he hits the open field, hitting another gear when he opens up his stride and showcasing the fluidity as a runner to dodge defenders and sneak out to other running lanes. Hill has big play potential with his arm and with his legs. He also has plenty of physical upside. For those reasons, he is someone who coaches may be impressed with once they get eyes on him.

The 2026 class is set to take center stage on the recruiting trail with the 2025 class once this offseason rolls around. As is typical in Georgia, the state doesn't lack any future CFB talent at the QB spot. Here are a few who I think will pick up some attention this offseason.