C/O 2026 Quarterbacks Dominating Early
In a world where the quarterbacks are the most important part of an offense, it’s time to turn the spotlight to five sophomore quarterbacks who put together great seasons in their own respects. These Iowa High School Football QBs are…
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Continue ReadingIn a world where the quarterbacks are the most important part of an offense, it’s time to turn the spotlight to five sophomore quarterbacks who put together great seasons in their own respects. These Iowa High School Football QBs are destined to have outstanding careers and will be ones to keep an eye on as they continue their development. From pin-point accuracy to blazing speed and mobility, these quarterbacks have a ton of potential to take their game to the next level in 2024.
Let’s get into the five Class of 2026 Iowa High School Football QBs and what makes their game special.
At quarterback, Luett had one of the best seasons out of the class of sophomores. He threw for 2,547 yards, 32 touchdowns, and nine interceptions with a 65.6 completion percentage. The first thing that stands out in Luett’s film is his ability to throw on the run and be mobile in the pocket. He’s able to move his launch point, set his feet, or deliver a strong, accurate throw on the move. Luett has great footwork in the pocket, getting his feet properly set with strong rotation in his lower body. He keeps his feet apart and gets his body turned throughout his progressions. Luett can deliver throws with precise touch or with strong velocity to all areas of the field. He has a quick, snappy throwing motion and can get the ball out quickly when he sees his open target. With all that, Luett is committed to the University of Iowa to play baseball and is one of the best players in the state. A bright future is ahead for the current sophomore.
Burns had a phenomenal season last year, posting a 5:1 touchdown to interception ratio, throwing for 2,516 yards, completing 61.5% of his passes, and a total of 35 touchdowns and seven interceptions. He not only delivered with his arm but also made plays with his legs, carrying the ball 139 times for 1,456 yards and 21 touchdowns. Burns’ throwing motion is very smooth and his footwork is phenomenal. He’s a mentally tough player who knows how to improvise and extend plays, creating space and time for his receivers to get open; otherwise, he has the wheels to take off and run with the ball. Using his mobility, Burns can get out on the run and maintain his mechanics, accuracy, and velocity on his passes. As a runner, he was used a lot on designed run plays from all areas of the field. He’s a fast, tough runner who’s not afraid to put his head down and run over defenders. Once Burns gets the edge, he accelerates past defenders and uses his blazing speed to win the track race to the end zone.
Brock Badding Brock Badding 6'1" | QB Kuemper Catholic | 2026 IA
Brock Badding Brock Badding 6'1" | QB Kuemper Catholic | 2026 IA
Badding was dominant last season, posting 2,063 passing yards and 30 touchdowns, with only four interceptions and a 66.8 completion percentage. What really shines out in his film is the touch he puts on his passes to drop the ball over defenders and in a spot where only his receiver can get the ball. Badding can drop the ball between the linebacker and defensive back, right in his receiver’s breadbasket. On the other hand, he can also put some zip on his passes, fitting the ball into tight windows. Badding showed that he’s able to throw off-platform, maintaining accuracy and velocity on his passes. In his drop, he has proper footwork and good lower-body mechanics to generate power in his throws. One final standout attribute of Badding is his ability to stay poised in the pocket and deliver throws while under pressure. A pass rush rarely phases him, and he understands how to improvise to put himself in a good spot to make a throw.
Jepsen had a strong sophomore season, throwing for 2,330 yards with 19 touchdowns and eight interceptions. When starting his film, you immediately see his arm strength stand out. He consistently hits the deep ball, dropping the ball over the defender into his receiver’s hands. Not only that, but you see it when he’s hitting his receivers on intermediate routes. Jepsen will thread the ball through a needle with his velocity and accuracy. When he’s on the run, his arm strength and accuracy don’t diminish. He keeps his footwork and smooth throwing motion intact while delivering a good throw under pressure. When needed, Jepsen can add touch to his passes and put it in a spot for his receiver to make a play on it.
Kayne Boender
Kayne Boender
Boender is an exciting and electrifying quarterback capable of making big plays with his arm or with his legs. His ability to escape pressure and run out of trouble, get into space, and deliver a strike is remarkable. Boender has a quick, snappy motion to his throwing mechanics, quickly getting the ball out of his hands and delivering a strike to his receiver. When he gets into the open field, Boender can make defenders miss with his shiftiness in space or by simply outrunning them. He can fit passes into tight windows with his ball velocity and can add touch to his deep ball for his receivers to run under it. There are several positives to Boender’s game, and he’ll likely be an early riser once next season rolls around.