2026 Rankings Update: Norcal New Additions (QB’s)

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Want 30% off of your subscription? Use promo code <strong>PaulG30 </strong>at checkout!</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1182944"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"Laird checks into our rankings as a top 25 signal caller in his class within California, and is one of the better '26 passers that we have seen. He was recently offered by UNLV earlier this Winter, and is a no brainer next level kid that should continue drawing college interest. On tape, he shows he is an accurate passer downfield with a short release, and can fit the ball into tight windows while putting nice zip on it. In the pocket, he moves through his progressions and does a nice job at moving defenders with his eyes before delivering, and flashes pocket mobility and movement while doing a good job at feeling pressure and working the pocket.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-65e0e6e585712"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1183014"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"Jackson enters into out 2026 rankings just outside the top 200, and is one of the top 2026 signal callers across the region and has next level potential down the line. Playing for one of the better programs in the region year in and year out, he is poised for a solid 2024 campaign, and should be one of his leagues top weapons. Jackson has a big time arm downfield and throws a nice deep ball with touch and air under it, while throwing his receivers open and able to put the ball in tight windows in both in-breaking and out-breaking routes. He is a big and strong kid that can work around the pocket and is tough to bring down with plenty of room for growth mechanically as he continues to develop.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-65e0e6e585778"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1149013"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"Perez enters into our WL rankings in this update, and could crack into our rankings sooner rather than later. He is a very mobile quarterback that can move the pocket and throw on the run across his body, while knowing when to tuck it and take off into the open field and turn into a runner. Under pressure, he can make quick decisions and is not afraid to take a shot in order to deliver it downfield, and also shows quick processing abilities and knows how to beat and throw zone coverage beaters. One of the more experienced and tough 2026 signal callers in the Merced/Central Valley region, he should have a big time '24 season.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-65e0e6e5857cb"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/brendan-jackson/"></a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->