'25 Position Breakdown: Quarterbacks Pt. 2

The offseason has already showcased some incredible quarterback talent, and we're here to take a closer look at these rising stars. In the second part of our series, we'll explore the remaining '25 quarterbacks who have earned their spots on the rankings. From pinpoint accuracy to game-changing athleticism, we'll highlight what sets these young athletes apart and why they're the ones to watch in 2024.    [player_tooltip player_id='820692' first='Aidan' last='Crawford'] is one of the most calm, cool, and collected quarterbacks that I've watched in a long time. Rarely ever getting too excited or upset, he stays very even-keeled seemingly at all times. It's not just in his emotions, he's that way in his play as well. A very smooth delivery that launches a very catchable ball for his receivers. At 6'0" tall, he does a nice job of playing even taller and making sure the defensive line's size doesn't become a factor. Averaging over 200 yards a game and throwing 22 touchdowns as a junior, Crawford is a player to watch closely through his final high school football season.      [player_tooltip player_id='1112316' first='Gage' last='Hopkinson'] averaged a whopping 278 total yards a game as just a junior last season for Boulder City. Even though he only stands at 5'10", being a very solid 180 lbs allows him to play much bigger than that. With his strength, he can unload and throw the ball completely over the top of the defense, or he can use that to zip a pass into a tight window when he needs to. When he decides to take off running, he has a burst that defenders just can't match and his strong base makes it nearly impossible for anyone to bring him down on their own. As he works his way through his final high school season, Hopkinson could see his completion percentage from last year (58.7%) take a big jump in 2024.      [player_tooltip player_id='1112324' first='Nishaan' last='Bajwa'] is a real difference-maker for Reed's offense. At 6'0" and 165 lbs, he has some top-tier straight-line speed and can win just about any footrace to the goal line once he gets the opening. What might be even more impressive, is his willingness not to use that weapon and instead, rely on his arm. (Which also happens to be very effective.) While it's not the smoothest throwing motion, Bajwa often releases a beautiful ball that's easy for receivers to catch. His accuracy and confidence in throwing the ball outside the numbers is impressive, while still being an adequate passer over the middle of the field. Putting both his legs and his arm on full display through his senior season, Bajwa is certainly a player to watch in 2024.      [player_tooltip player_id='1112327' first='Jace' last='Estabrook'] had himself an impressive junior campaign, finishing the year with a 5:1 TD:INT ratio. He was able to put up those numbers while still averaging over 15 yards an attempt which landed him a 133.5 quarterback rating on the year. As if that wasn't impressive enough, Estabrook is so athletic that he's Truckee's punt returner. Showing that athleticism from the quarterback spot, Estabrook can make defenders miss with ease. Although he is on the smaller side – listed at 5'8" 145 – his style of play doesn't need him to be a big-bodied player. This type of versatility makes him a unique weapon, and one of the top players to watch through the 2024 season.      [player_tooltip player_id='820679' first='Tommy' last='Williams'] is a natural athlete and it shows on just about every play. A three-sport athlete for Incline, he also averaged over 26 points per game on the hardwood as a junior. During football season, Williams could be seen throwing the rock all across the yard. He finished the season with more than six times as many touchdowns as interceptions and averaged more than 150 yards a game. He does an incredible job of working through progressions and will trust his legs before forcing a bad decision down the field with his arm. Williams has shown he has what it takes to play football at the next level, and it's likely not even his best sport.

The offseason has already showcased some incredible quarterback talent, and we're here to take a closer look at these rising stars. In the second part of our series, we'll explore the remaining '25 quarterbacks who have earned their spots on the rankings. From pinpoint accuracy to game-changing athleticism, we'll highlight what sets these young athletes apart and why they're the ones to watch in 2024.