Canada 2026 Rankings: Quarterbacks

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Check out the updated 2026 Canada Rankings <a href="https://prepredzone.com/canada/rankings/2026-rankings-2/">HERE</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This article overviews some of the top QB prospects in the 2026 rankings some analysis on the top overall QB prospect and an additional five more prospects from the rankings below. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Just a note about these rankings if players list themselves on twitter or HUDL as a 2026 in Canada and 2027 for the USA I tend to put them in the 2026 rankings because these only include players playing in Canada. If a player only lists 1 grad year they are put into that year's rankings.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>If a player has already announced a transfer to a USA prep school he is not included in these rankings as they just include players who have played and are continuing to play in Canada - however there will be content on plenty of the quality Canadian players who currently play or plan to play in the States. </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">#1 Overall Quarterback</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1219650"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6675b047d01de"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Based on my evaluations Royer has separated himself a little bit from the other 2026 quarterbacks in this class based on film and recent performances. Royer not only has the desired measurables for the position at 6'3 and shows the athleticism to move and escape defenders in the pocket. Royer has the arm talent at the next level showcasing on film the ability to push the ball down the field with velocity. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Royer had an exceptional performance in the <a href="https://x.com/chatfootball/status/1798089991568138711">CFC prospect game</a> where he was one of the top offensive performers and the most consistent quarterback throughout the entire game. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Rest of the Rankings</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/position-ranking-table {"name":"acf/position-ranking-table","data":{"class":"2026","_class":"field_65cfb7374abb9","position":"2409","_position":"field_65cfbfcb19ad6","national_rankings":"0","_national_rankings":"field_660c1d73c0e49","state":"3466","_state":"field_65cfb88a603fe"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6675b047d0a2e"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1299825' first='Miguel' last='Umana'] - The Vanier QB may have a smaller frame at 5'10 but he is extremely athletic and elusive in the pocket. He can escape and extend plays consistently and showcases the ability to make throws on the run and adjust his body or arm angle to deliver catchable balls. Umana has some of the best natural arm talent in this class where the ball has some zip out of his hands on film. Umana is one of the more natural runners at the position and showcases the ability to make guys miss in space. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1218537' first='Connor' last='O'Connell'] - O'Connell was one of the first 2026 prospects from Quebec I <a href="https://prepredzone.com/2024/03/under-the-radar-2026-prospects-from-quebec/">featured on the Canada site</a>. When going through the film again to do rankings it's clear he has one of the stronger arms in all of Canada. He is confident pushing the ball down the field and not afraid to throw open his WRs. O'Connell shows solid athleticism and can make plays outside of the pocket but his best ability is stretching the field from the pocket. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1210604' first='Griffin' last='Brennan'] - Brennen is a smooth operator from the pocket, he makes decisions in rhythm and is consistent in getting the ball out to the first open receiver in his reads. Brennan can continue to develop his arm strength but the accuracy and touch are there. Brennen also is really poised in the pocket, perhaps his best overall trait. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1299914' first='Khaleel' last='Hosein'] - Hosein out of Dakota Collegiate was one of the most efficient passers this past high school season and throws the ball with really solid accuracy and touch. Hosein can make throws with anticipation and overall shows the ability to make good quick decisions. Continuing to develop his arm strength and velocity would round out his game as he continues to develop his game and get bigger. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1102705' first='Carter' last='Cook'] - Cook out of Rutland in British Columbia is one of the best overall players in the British Columbia area. Cook has a sidearm-like release that is quick and snappy. Cook has a big frame and the ability to his size and strength to break tackles and extend plays. You see a lot of on-the-fly playmaking from Cook on film and does a good job of not getting tunnel vision when having to extend plays seeing the field really well. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->