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2026 Top QB’s Looking To Make A Statement!

2026 Top QB’s Looking To Make A Statement!
Robert Davis
Robert Davis April 18, 2024 @ 10:28 AM
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Declan Macdonald
Declan Macdonald 6'6" | 185 lbs | QB | 2026
CO
Caeden Herrera
Caeden Herrera 6'1" | 172 lbs | QB | 2026
CO
Yianni Balafas
Yianni Balafas 6'0" | 175 lbs | QB | 2026
CO
Logan Duhachek
Logan Duhachek 6'4" | 215 lbs | QB | 2026
CO
Jacob Young
Jacob Young 5'10" | 165 lbs | QB | 2026
CO
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Yianni Balafas Yianni Balafas Yianni Balafas 6'0" | 175 lbs | QB Kent Denver | 2026 State CO

HEIGHT 5'11"
WEIGHT 170
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HEIGHT 6'6"
WEIGHT 180
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School: Denver East
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Logan Duhachek Logan Duhachek Logan Duhachek 6'4" | 215 lbs | QB Arvada West | 2026 State CO

HEIGHT 6'4"
WEIGHT 215
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Caeden Herrera Caeden Herrera Caeden Herrera 6'1" | 172 lbs | QB Pueblo South | 2026 State CO

HEIGHT 6'2"
WEIGHT 185
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Caeden Herrera Caeden Herrera Caeden Herrera 6'1" | 172 lbs | QB Pueblo South | 2026 State CO

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