2026 Film Room: West 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: West Suburbs Quarterbacks</strong>!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='212320' first='Owen' last='Lansu'] (Downers Grove North – 6'2” 175)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As a sophomore the Minnesota Gophers commit threw for 2,112 yards and 29 touchdowns.&nbsp; Super quick release with 3/4 arm slot.&nbsp; Gets the ball out his hands fast.&nbsp; Throws well on the move and I love how well he avoids the rush and can still get his throw off always keeping his eyes downfield.&nbsp; Excellent footwork hitting the back foot and letting it rip.&nbsp; Touch on the deep ball is evident dropping it in the bucket.&nbsp; Consistent ball placement to all three levels which is a very rare quality.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='527081' first='Justin' last='Miller'] (Wheaton Warrenville South – 6'1” 220)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Miller is a 6'1" 220 pound QB that brings a ton of physicality to the position with his thick body.&nbsp; The deep ball is what really stood out with his arm strength and touch downfield.&nbsp; Moves well within the pocket and out to let his receivers get open.&nbsp; Bit of a slow release, but the ball comes off his hand so smooth.&nbsp; Finds guys over the middle in the redzone and is a powerful runner when he does decide to tuck it getting upfield. Physical runner.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='801984' first='Frankie' last='Nichols'] (Nazareth Academy – 6'0” 170)<br></strong><br>The Nazareth Academy QB is a 6'0" signal caller that has sound footwork, an easy release, and makes quick decisions in the pocket.&nbsp; Always stays under composure and can play off schedule when the play breaks down.&nbsp; Good throwing on designed roll outs.&nbsp; Puts ball where his guys can do damage with the ball after catch.&nbsp; Good runner with breakway speed.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='401596' first='Brady' last='Palmer'] (Wheaton St. Francis – 6'2” 200)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Palmer has solid size at 6'2" 200 pounds.&nbsp; Massive arm with major velo on the deep ball.&nbsp; Can throw it extremely well on the run moving either way.&nbsp; Avoids the rush very well and is a solid scrambler tucking it when needed.&nbsp; Plays with grit and has good speed.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='283931' first='Riley' last='Contreras'] (Hinsdale Central – 5'11” 170)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Contreras is a smaller QB at 5'11" 170 pounds.&nbsp; Plays with a strong base.&nbsp; He has touch on his deep ball powering it downfield.&nbsp; Puts whole body into downfield throws.&nbsp; Touch on passes dropping it in the bucket deep.&nbsp; Creative runner and has toughness.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1001066' first='JT' last='Padron'] (St. Charles East – 6'4” 205)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Padron is a big bodied 6'4" 205 pound quarterback that likes to throw the deep ball.&nbsp; Has a decent arm, but it does hang up there a bit too long at times.&nbsp; Best in play action.&nbsp; Flashes on intermediate routes fitting passes in windows.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='801709' first='Colin' last='Ford'] (Waubonsie Valley - 6'4” 205)<br></strong><br>Ford brings good size at 6'4" with the ability to throw from the pocket and on the move equally well.&nbsp; Touch on short passes and puts zip on intermediate routes.&nbsp; Effective on designed runs.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->