Taking a Deep Dive Into GA’s 2025 QB Class: Major CFB Tier
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I’ve been scouting football in Georgia since the 2022 class. From top to bottom, the 2025 QB class is the most stacked group I have seen in the state. There are numerous D1-level QB prospects in this class alone. If…
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Continue ReadingI’ve been scouting football in Georgia since the 2022 class. From top to bottom, the 2025 QB class is the most stacked group I have seen in the state. There are numerous D1-level QB prospects in this class alone. If you’re a college still looking for a QB, Georgia might have one for you. I have made notes on at least 30 2025’s in Georgia. Throughout the offseason, I will unpack everything I’ve gathered.
First, let’s dive into the group of gunslingers that could be on your TV screens not too far from now.
The Elite Class
JuJu Lewis has generated national level recruiting buzz since he was a youngster. He has proved himself every step of the way, and is among the elite QBs in the 2025 class. He has all the tools, flashing elite footwork, elite arm strength, and elite improv skills when the play breaks down. However, it’s his feel for the game that sets him apart. He is a whole field reader and can adapt to defensive alignments pre snap. Lewis, currently committed to USC, is a rare talent at QB and flashes a combination of a high floor and high ceiling.
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Antwann Hill Antwann Hill 6’4″ | 215 lbs | QB Houston County | 2025 State GA has produced on varsity since his freshman season. His production, experience, and elite athletic traits make him one of the premier QBs in the 2025 class. He is a tall, commanding force in the pocket at 6’5 215. He is a decent athlete who can roam the pocket nicely, stepping up to avoid pressure and flashing good enough wheels to stay ahead of the chains on 3rd down. His arm is a rocket, stepping up and bombing the ball behind safeties. Hill reminds me of Hendon Hooker and will benefit from playing in a shot-oriented, RPO offense.
Nickel has been one of my more frequent in-person evaluations over the last few years, and he has improved with seemingly every watch. He is a thick, sturdy 6’2 205 and exhibits some toughness in the pocket and when scrambling. He has a strong arm and keeps the ball high when he fires, which allows him to layer the ball over LBs and under safeties. He can also play off-platform, getting out on the move and rocketing the ball through the air while on the move. Nickel’s ability to perform when the lights are the brightest and bounce back from mistakes raises his floor a few notches. Nickel’s delivery reminds me of Bo Nix and is a QB that can get it done at the next level when it matters most, even if the numbers aren’t as great as others.
P4/FBS Grade Prospects
Gavin Owens Gavin Owens 6’4″ | 210 lbs | QB Rabun Gap | 2025 State GA doesn’t get the love that some of the other guys get, but he is an impressive prospect in his own right and is firmly generating P4 attention. Owens is a 6’4 210 smooth lefty with impressive improv skills for his size. He is mobile in the sense that he senses pressure well and can step into the pocket to slip out and avoid would-be tacklers. He has an elastic arm, flashing the ability to change his arm angles and fire while off-platform, which opens up the window of opportunity for his offense. Thanks to his physical traits and easy arm talent, he will get a crack at a high level of CFB.
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Jim Franklin
Jim Franklin
It’s hard to argue against the traits that Jim Franklin brings to the table. He comes in at 6’4 210 and exhibits toughness in and out of the pocket. For a bigger guy, he flashes excellent pocket awareness and escapability, stepping up to avoid pressure and keeping the field occupied with his eyes. He can make subtle arm angle changes and jump when he throws, allowing him to bend the ball around defenders. He beautifully layers the ball all over the field and has the arm strength needed to throw it across the field into the hole shots. Franklin has a D1 offer from Eastern Kentucky, but I have him slotted higher than everyone else.
Skyler Williams
Skyler Williams
Skyler Williams is a national QB sleeper and could fully pop onto the radar with a breakout senior season at Warner Robins. He comes in at 6’3 215 and offers elite mobility at the QB spot. He can explode through running lanes and pinball off tacklers thanks to his stout, athletic frame. His arm talent is off the charts. He is not only capable of making the big play, but he seeks it out, for better or for worse. If a college could harness his physical traits, he could be a dangerous player on any down. Williams can muscle the ball downfield with his arm and with his legs. He is also an elite athlete. With refinement around the edges, he could end up being a steal.
Marcus Romain
Marcus Romain
Romain quietly committed to Northwestern this offseason, solidifying himself as a P4 football recruit. He is a stocky, explosive runner with the straight line burst to completely separate himself from defenders. He can also drop his shoulder to tack on some extra yards at the end of runs. He has natural arm talent, possessing the ability to rocket the ball into tight windows and downfield. When on the move, he can fire the ball without setting his feet and can make subtle arm angle changes to bend the football.
Langford is likely the most toolsy signal caller in GA for the 2025 class. He is an extremely dangerous runner, offering plenty in the designed QB and option run game. He runs hard, quickly vacating empty spots of the field and stepping on toes of defenders when he opts to bounce the ball outside. In the open field, he can be electric. He is plenty equipped in the arm talent department, showcasing the ability to pierce through multiple areas of the field while on the move. At 6’2 200, he reminds me of a smaller Robby Ashford. Whether as a QB or as an ATH, Langford should get a crack at the FBS level.
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Landon Walker
Landon Walker
Landon Walker has been a buzzy QB prospect for the last few seasons. He has tacked on some FBS offers and attention, including from the P4 level. Walker is a dual-sport athlete and has produced on the diamond as well. He brings over some natural arm talent to the gridiron, showcasing the ability to tightrope the ball into tight windows. He is a master when the scramble drill ensues, flashing his athleticism and creativity. I watched him several times during the Woodward Academy playoff run, and he brought some toughness and grit to the table when the moments got bigger. Should he stick with football, Walker should get a crack at the FBS level.