2026 Rankings: Quarterback Stock Risers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Prep Redzone has released the latest edition of the 2026 Rankings!&nbsp; After breaking down tape for months we have unveiled the new Class of 2026 Top 175!&nbsp; Here are the <strong>Quarterback Stock Risers</strong>!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='801994' first='CJ' last='Gray'] (Brother Rice)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Previous Ranking: WL<br>Current Ranking: #42</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Super impressive tape from Gray.&nbsp; He is a dual threat QB with a ton of intriguing physical tools and skills.&nbsp; Ball comes off hand with ease. Accurate on the deep ball dropping in bucket. Strong arm that can power it through the teeth of the defense.&nbsp; Well above average athlete that has fluid movements in and out of the pocket.&nbsp; Can make plays when the pocket breaks down.&nbsp; Sound footwork.&nbsp; Plus runner on designed plays along with scrambles.&nbsp; Wizard in run/pass option ball handling.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='527081' first='Justin' last='Miller'] (Wheaton Warrenville South)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Previous Ranking: WL<br>Current Ranking: #60</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 up field. Physical runner.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='801984' first='Frankie' last='Nichols'] (Nazareth)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Previous Ranking: WL<br>Current Ranking: #61</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>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 breakaway speed.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='401613' first='Karter' last='Krutsinger'] (Bishop McNamara)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Previous Ranking: WL<br>Current Ranking: #63</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 -->