2026 Rankings Update: Norcal Watch List Quarterbacks
In this article:
The 2026 class of signal callers around the state is extremely talented, with many more ’26 prospects being added to our rankings monthly. Below we will breakdown three northern/central California quarterbacks that entered into our WL rankings, and who are…
Access all of Prep Redzone
Continue reading this article and more.
Continue ReadingThe 2026 class of signal callers around the state is extremely talented, with many more ’26 prospects being added to our rankings monthly. Below we will breakdown three northern/central California quarterbacks that entered into our WL rankings, and who are coming off big time Sophomore campaigns.
Want 30% off of your subscription? Use promo code PaulG30 at checkout!
Sargent had to miss 4 games to start his 2023 campaign due to transfer rules from San Marin, but still managed to put up some big time numbers and was an all WCAL selection. He threw for over 1,500+ yards and 11 TD’s in only six games played, and should be one of the better signal callers in the WCAL this Fall. On tape, he shows he is a on schedule thrower with good arm talent and really steps into his throws while able to put good zip on the ball and throws a tight spiral into tight windows with ease. He also shows tremendous escapability when breaking tackles in the backfield and moves the pocket well while keeping his eyes downfield and is not afraid to lay it out there for his receivers to make plays. Look for Sargent to make a big leap into year two at SHC and be a name to note across the vaunted WCAL.
Knight comes into our WL rankings, after getting significant playing time for one of the top teams in the state, and was a bit of an unknown heading into last Fall, but put up some good film in the games that he was able to see some action in. He is not afraid to stay in the pocket to deliver the ball downfield and take a hit, and plays the position with good toughness and a high IQ. He throws a good deep ball with tons of air underneath it while throwing his receivers open vertically and across the field. Knight also shows quick processing of zone coverages and is able to throw on the run when rolling outside the pocket and is a very on schedule thrower that really steps into his throws and uses his lower body/hips to push the ball quickly into tight windows. Look for Knight to take an even bigger leap into year three of his prep career for the Spartans, and should see an increase of opportunities come his way through out the Fall.
Highlights
Perez is a very athletic pocket passer that goes through his progressions quickly, while showing that he can deliver the ball accurately downfield in the intermediate game, and has good pocket awareness and escapability. He is seemingly comfortable throwing outbreaking routes across his body, and can also deliver on the run and across the field with some good zip on the ball while able to fit it into tight windows. On his deep ball, he does a nice job at putting some air under it and fitting it in over the top, and does a good job at buying time with his feet and keeping his eyes downfield when being chased from behind. Reyes is one of the top small school signal callers across the SJS, and should have a huge Junior season for Stone Ridge Christian.