2027 Watchlist QBs Ready to Rise

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The underclassmen are heating up and are putting themselves in a position to start gaining national attention heading into the 2024 season. While there are a host of quarterbacks that are already on major program's radars, others are still looking to emerge from the watchlist and make their mark on the state, all the while climbing up the rankings. Here are some of the 2027 QBs I expect to climb into the rankings during the 2024 season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["910875"],"_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":"A master improviser, [player_tooltip player_id='910875' first='Jalen' last='Parker'] led one of the most explosive offenses in the state in 2023. Throwing for 1500 yards and 21 touchdowns, the Winslow QB may be the most experienced freshman in the state. An absolute rocket launcher for an arm, Jalen is able to get his whole body into the throw and deliver it with power and precision. If you are looking for a QB that can make some magic when the play breaks down, Jalen in your man. He can make a play out of nothing as he dodges rushers in the backfield. A quarterback that can make the tricky arm angles look easy, Jalen can then proceed to hit his man in stride regardless of the positioning of his feet.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-65411b575a0be"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/19515923/655cec5b15f75f04401191e3' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-656d2413bc470"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["510788"],"_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":"Great size for a freshman, [player_tooltip player_id='510788' first='Cannon' last='Benzio'] has the potential to climb in the rankings and be a top 5 QB in the state very quickly. A gunslinger with high intelligence and great pocket awareness, Cannon stands tall in the backfield as he tosses dimes deep downfield. 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So far, I a very impressed with what I am seeing from an arm strength and footwork perspective. Zachary is a fluid mover within the pocket as he also does an exceptional job maintaining his eyes downfield. On the move, Zachary gets his shoulders squared up and delivers ontime balls while on the run. Putting in a ton of work this offseason, Zachary is ready to shine once the season arrives.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-65411b575a1de"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["212049"],"_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":"The only other freshman in the class that had as much game experience as [player_tooltip player_id='910875' first='Jalen' last='Parker'] in 2023 is [player_tooltip player_id='212049' first='Anthony' last='Tirico']. Leading Seneca to a deep playoff push, the 10 win QB lit up the field with 1841 yards and 17 touchdowns last fall. A prospect I view as one of the top talents at his position, Anthony's skillset may help get his team a state title over these next three seasons.rnrnBreaking down his tape, it was truly impressive to see how composed a freshman could be with pass rushers closing in on him quickly. Never fleeing or making unnecessary errors, Anthony would stand confident in the pocket and toss a dart down the field to split the coverage. Keep a close eye on Anthony and Seneca in 2024.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-65411b575a24e"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/19150348/6596ff8332dcaf0208a258d7' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-65411b575a26c"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["910914"],"_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":"The third and final freshman that got the chance to start for his team in 2023, Newark Central's [player_tooltip player_id='910914' first='Andrew' last='Wright'] led his team to a 5-4 record with 1103 yards through the air. 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