2026 Film Room: South Suburbs Quarterbacks

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Next up in our evaluation of the prospects in the junior class are the signal callers!&nbsp; There are a lot of quality quarterbacks in the 2026 class with three headliners.&nbsp; Here we dive into them in <strong>2026 Film Room: South Suburbs Quarterbacks</strong>!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='800191' first='Jonas' last='Williams'] (Lincoln Way East – 6'3” 195)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Insanely impressive tape for the top quarterback prospect in the 2026 class.&nbsp; He has size at 6'3" and 195 pounds.&nbsp; Reminds me alot of CJ Stroud.&nbsp; Very mobile being able to throw on the run with accuracy.&nbsp; The arms strength and velo on an array of throws jumps off the tape.&nbsp; Quick release and is accurate going over the middle fitting the ball in tight windows.&nbsp;&nbsp; Sound footwork and consistent ball placement.&nbsp; Touch on passes on fades and other throws that it is needed.&nbsp; Big time threat as a runner on both designed runs as well as tucking it when the throw down the field is not there.&nbsp; Explosive speed to break away from defenders for massive gains.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='401613' first='Karter' last='Krutsinger'] (Bishop McNamara – 6'3” 185)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Really like the size at 6'3" for Krutsinger.&nbsp; Ball comes out of his hand well and is best right now on intermediate routes.&nbsp; Touch on short passes when needed and zip on others.&nbsp; Throws it well on the move and has projectable developmental upside.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Jack Beetham (Yorkville – 6'1” 175)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Beetham is coming off a sophomore season where he threw for 1,210 yards on 67% completion percentage. Strong armed QB that puts zip on intermediate routes and can drive it downfield.&nbsp; Throws well on the move, but will also stand in against pressure letting it rip.&nbsp; Accurate over the middle and can run when needed.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='401620' first='Leo' last='Slepski'] (Providence Catholic – 6'1” 165)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Slepski is a wiry 6'1" QB that will need to continue to add strength going forward.&nbsp; Solid accuracy and throws well on designed roll outs.&nbsp; Touch on the deep ball.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='287947' first='Ellis' last='Johnson'] (Bradley Bourbonnais – 5'11” 185)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Johnson is a 5'11" 185 pound QB with a solid arm and touch on the deep ball.&nbsp; Throws well on the move and is a magician with ball fakes.&nbsp; Good ball placement and is an overall solid athlete.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='537266' first='Shane' last='Coyle'] (Sandburg – 6'3” 175)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Coyle is a triple option QB that is best as an athlete that can run the ball with quality speed and manipulation with his fake handoffs.&nbsp; Ok arm strength and is accurate over the middle.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->