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National Preps Showcase: Quarterback Standouts

National Preps Showcase: Quarterback Standouts
Michael Huntley
Michael Huntley May 23, 2024 @ 11:50 PM
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Jeffrey Patino
Jeffrey Patino 6'1" | 205 lbs | QB/LB | 2027
CA
Koa Smith-Mayall
Koa Smith-Mayall 5'11" | 180 lbs | QB | 2027
CA
Ryan Hopkins
Ryan Hopkins 6'6" | 185 lbs | QB | 2026
CA
Tyler Lewis
Tyler Lewis 6'1" | 205 lbs | QB | 2025
CA
Chance Thomas
Chance Thomas 6'2" | 180 lbs | QB | 2027
CA
Jaylen Patterson
Jaylen Patterson 6'3" | 180 lbs | QB | 2025
CA
Zachary Benitez
Zachary Benitez 6'2" | 205 lbs | QB | 2027
CA
Xzavior Guess
Xzavior Guess 6'0" | 170 lbs | QB | 2025
CA
Matai Fuiava
Matai Fuiava 6'3" | 190 lbs | QB | 2026
CA
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UC-Davis
Xzavior Guess

Xzavior Guess

CA
QB
HEIGHT 6'0"
WEIGHT 170
POS QB
CLASS 2025
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Xzavior
Guess QB
Class
2025
Height
6'0"
Weight
170
HS
El Modena
|
CA
National Preps Showcase: Quarterback Standouts
Guess ran a 40-yard dash in the 4.6 range and was making excellent throws consistently during the event.His...
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UC-Davis
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Xzavior Guess

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State: California
School: El Modena
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Chance Thomas

Chance Thomas

CA
QB
HEIGHT 6'2"
WEIGHT 180
POS QB
CLASS 2027
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Chance
Thomas QB
Class
2027
Height
6'2"
Weight
180
HS
Western
|
CA
National Preps Showcase: Quarterback Standouts
Thomas has a smooth throwing motion and the ball jumps out of his hand.His footwork looked smooth in...
Written by Michael Huntley
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Chance Thomas

Instagram
State: California
School: Western
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Wisconsin
Ryan Hopkins

Ryan Hopkins

CA
QB
HEIGHT 6'6"
WEIGHT 185
POS QB
CLASS 2026
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Ryan
Hopkins QB
Class
2026
Height
6'6"
Weight
185
HS
Mater Dei
|
CA
National Preps Showcase: Quarterback Standouts
JSerra had two quarterbacks compete at the event and both looked very good in moments.Hopkins showed good arm...
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Wisconsin
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Ryan Hopkins

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State: California
School: Mater Dei
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Koa Smith-Mayall

Koa Smith-Mayall

CA
QB
HEIGHT 5'11"
WEIGHT 180
POS QB
CLASS 2027
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Koa
Smith-Mayall QB
Class
2027
Height
5'11"
Weight
180
HS
Santa Margarita
|
CA
National Preps Showcase: Quarterback Standouts
Smith-Mayall is smaller than Hopkins and a year younger but he also showed plus arm strength and a...
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Koa Smith-Mayall

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State: California
School: Santa Margarita
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New Mexico State
Jaylen Patterson

Jaylen Patterson

CA
QB
HEIGHT 6'3"
WEIGHT 180
POS QB
CLASS 2025
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Jaylen
Patterson QB
Class
2025
Height
6'3"
Weight
180
HS
San Jacinto
|
CA
National Preps Showcase: Quarterback Standouts
I’ve seen Jaylen Patterson three or four times this offseason and Sunday was the best I’ve seen him.He...
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New Mexico State
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Jaylen Patterson

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State: California
School: San Jacinto
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Matai Fuiava

Matai Fuiava

HEIGHT 6'3"
WEIGHT 190
POS QB
CLASS 2026
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Matai
Fuiava QB
Class
2026
Height
6'3"
Weight
190
HS
St. John Bosco
|
CA
National Preps Showcase: Quarterback Standouts
Fuiava was one of the biggest quarterbacks in attendance and delivered during one-on-ones.His accuracy is sharp on deep...
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Matai Fuiava

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State: California
School: St. John Bosco
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Jeffrey Patino

Jeffrey Patino

CA
QB/LB
HEIGHT 6'1"
WEIGHT 205
POS QB/LB
CLASS 2027
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Jeffrey
Patino QB/LB
Class
2027
Height
6'1"
Weight
205
HS
Paraclete
|
CA
National Preps Showcase: Quarterback Standouts
One of the coaches mentioned Patino as a top performer in the 2027 class and I could see...
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Jeffrey Patino

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State: California
School: Paraclete
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Zachary Benitez

Zachary Benitez

CA
QB
HEIGHT 6'2"
WEIGHT 205
POS QB
CLASS 2027
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Zachary
Benitez QB
Class
2027
Height
6'2"
Weight
205
HS
Granite Hills
|
CA
National Preps Showcase: Quarterback Standouts
Benitez was the MVP of the Prep Redzone Combine Series last month and followed it with a good...
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Zachary Benitez

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School: Granite Hills
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Colorado State
Tyler Lewis

Tyler Lewis

CA
QB
HEIGHT 6'1"
WEIGHT 205
POS QB
CLASS 2025
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Tyler
Lewis QB
Class
2025
Height
6'1"
Weight
205
HS
Nogales
|
CA
National Preps Showcase: Quarterback Standouts
Lewis threw some of the best balls of the day and his spiral was always tight on every...
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Colorado State
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Tyler Lewis

State: California
School: Nogales
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