2026 Quarterback to Watch in 2024
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The 2026 quarterback class in the Natural State is one of the most talented position groupings in the state. We are going to look at several signal callers throughout the state that are expected to have big 2024 football seasons.…
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Continue ReadingThe 2026 quarterback class in the Natural State is one of the most talented position groupings in the state. We are going to look at several signal callers throughout the state that are expected to have big 2024 football seasons. Several names are already familiar to many around the state and the rest will become that way over the next few months.
Kane Archer Kane Archer 6'1" | 205 lbs | QB Greenwood Bulldogs | 2026 State AR -Quarterback-Greenwood-6’1” 203-Pounds
The Greenwood signal caller had a strong 2023 football season. Archer throws the ball with tremendous accuracy. He is a quarterback that knows when to escape the pocket and use his legs to extend the drives. Archer has a knack for making difficult throws and finding the open wide receiver. He is a quarterback to watch out for over the next couple of seasons. Archer is a quarterback to watch out for with over 15 scholarship offers to his credit.
Drew Davis Drew Davis 6'1" | 175 lbs | QB Benton | 2026 State AR -Quarterback-Benton-6’1” 175-Pounds
The Benton quarterback opened plenty of eyes last season with his impressive play for the Panthers. Drew Davis Drew Davis 6'1" | 175 lbs | QB Benton | 2026 State AR is a quarterback that has no trouble testing the opposing secondary with the deep ball. Davis earned all-state honors during the 2023 football season. He has the accuracy and decision making to be a quarterback to watch out for over the next few seasons. Davis is a quarterback to watch out for this offseason. He has the potential to have a big 2024 season.
Talan Williams Talan Williams 5'9" | 165 lbs | QB Gentry | 2026 State AR -Quarterback-Gentry-5’9” 165-Pounds
Talan Williams Talan Williams 5'9" | 165 lbs | QB Gentry | 2026 State AR continues to open plenty of eyes. He is a quarterback that is only getting stronger at the position. At the Prep Redzone Stock Up Showcase, he displayed plenty of accuracy throwing the football and fitting the ball into some tight windows. Williams extends the play and does an impressive job of keeping his eyes down the field. He is a signal caller to keep an eye on over the next couple of years.
Dax McMellon-Quarterback-Mena-6’3” 190-Pounds
During the 2023 season. Dax McMellon had the chance to open plenty of eyes during the course of the season. McMellon does a great job of extending the play and moving around to make the throw down the field. He does an impressive job of being able to throw his receivers open. McMellon had a strong showing at the Prep Redzone Stock Up Showcase on Sunday. He is a prospect to watch out for this upcoming season.
Catavion Taylor Catavion Taylor 6'1" | 170 lbs | QB Fayetteville | 2026 State AR -Quarterback-Fayetteville-6’1” 170-Pounds
Catavion Taylor Catavion Taylor 6'1" | 170 lbs | QB Fayetteville | 2026 State AR is a quarterback that forces the opposing defense to account for him in both the run and passing attack. He does a great job of throwing the football with accuracy. Taylor can fit the ball into his receiver and does not have a problem fitting into tight windows. He reads the defense well and will put his foot in the ground and take off with the football. Taylor is a prospect to watch out for over the next couple of seasons.