2027 Rankings Update: Quarterback Breakdown

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We have officially released another rankings update in Arkansas for the class of 2027. In this article, we will showcase the 2027 quarterbacks with analysis. Over the next month, I will break down these rankings by position in each class, including other segments. For the quarterbacks, I will provide you with evaluations of some of the top prospects and the players flying under the radar:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/position-ranking-table {"name":"acf/position-ranking-table","data":{"class":"2027","_class":"field_65cfb7374abb9","position":"2409","_position":"field_65cfbfcb19ad6","national_rankings":"0","_national_rankings":"field_660c1d73c0e49","state":"2456","_state":"field_65cfb88a603fe"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66ec5ea3778f0"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["594778"],"_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-66ec5ea378eab"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='594778' first='Slade' last='Norwood'] takes over at number one on our board, and for good reason. He displays very good footwork within the pocket with a strong and balanced base while stepping into his throws with good torque through the hips, generating velocity. Good arm strength and accuracy at all levels of the field, leading his receivers with good anticipation. Demonstrates consistent ball placement and ability to layer the football with good touch. Good processing of coverage's and blitzes pre-snap and post-snap, resulting in good decision-making within the pocket and impressive poise in the pocket. Overall, Norwood had an impressive performance last week, throwing 19/25 (76%), 324 yards (13 YPA), and 5 TDs with ZERO INTs. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Note - 4.0 GPA</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/SladeNorwood/status/1835055672943427678","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/SladeNorwood/status/1835055672943427678 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1192752"],"_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-66ec5ea378f0f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1192752' first='Bryston' last='McCoy'] lands at number six on our board. He is a strong-arm quarterback with good pocket mobility and awareness to evade pressure, as he has been impressive through the air and on the ground so far this season. McCoy displays solid footwork within the pocket with solid mechanics. He has good arm strength as he can attack all levels of the field with solid anticipation, touch, and ball placement, putting his receivers in potential YAC opportunities. Overall, he demonstrates a quick release with the velocity to fit it into tight windows. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Note – 3.1 GPA</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/Bryston8_McCoy/status/1832617481912873226","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/Bryston8_McCoy/status/1832617481912873226 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1189932"],"_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-66ec5ea378f6f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1189932' first='Kyler' last='Shelby'] is a young quarterback prospect who lands at number seven on our board. Shelby displays solid ball placement with good velocity to fit the ball into tight windows. He showcases good pocket mobility to evade pressure with pocket awareness, keeping his eyes downfield while delivering with solid accuracy and anticipation. Overall, he has sound mechanics with good decision making and will hurt you with his legs. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Note – 3.8 GPA</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://twitter.com/KDSHELBY08/status/1828290190001020991">https://twitter.com/KDSHELBY08/status/1828290190001020991</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1227660"],"_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-66ec5ea378fb9"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1227660' first='Cain' last='Price'] has been rising this season and is on my personal list. He lands at number 12 on our board for the position. Price displays solid footwork, mechanics, and progression ability. He displays good pocket mobility and awareness to evade pressure while keeping his eyes downfield. He demonstrates a quick release with solid accuracy across all field levels (Short, Intermediate, and Deep), with good ball placement and anticipation. Keep an eye on him throughout 2024. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Note – 4.0 GPA</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://twitter.com/CainPrice10/status/1836383717100519426">https://twitter.com/CainPrice10/status/1836383717100519426</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1187539"],"_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-66ec5ea379004"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1187539' first='Luke' last='Sampson'] lands at number 17 on our board. Sampson displays a quick release with good mechanics and a strong base. Good ball placement at all levels of the field showcasing impressive accuracy and poise within the pocket. He has solid pocket mobility and awareness post-snap to evade pressure and roll out if needed while keeping his eyes downfield. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Note - Multi Position Athlete</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/LukeSam90732180","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/LukeSam90732180 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">OTHER TOP 100 QUARTERBACKS:</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2. [player_tooltip player_id='227898' first='Jackson' last='Denton'] (Warren)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>3. [player_tooltip player_id='1119972' first='DJ' last='Jefferson'] (Nashville)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>4. [player_tooltip player_id='915712' first='Cole' last='Creighton'] (Shiloh Christian)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>5. [player_tooltip player_id='702500' first='Chase' last='Cobb'] (Benton)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>8. [player_tooltip player_id='884675' first='Levi' last='Warrior'] (Maumelle)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>9. [player_tooltip player_id='1196164' first='Montrell' last='Thompson'] (Little Rock Parkview)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>10. [player_tooltip player_id='1189935' first='Reece' last='Simpson'] (Joe T. Robinson)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>11. [player_tooltip player_id='1167839' first='Tristin' last='Coon'] (Pea Ridge)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>13. [player_tooltip player_id='1329047' first='Cruz' last='Coatney'] (Fayetteville)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>14. [player_tooltip player_id='1191985' first='Taylor' last='Hyneman'] (Jonesboro)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>15. [player_tooltip player_id='1226379' first='Sam' last='Hurtado'] (Pulaski Academy)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>16. [player_tooltip player_id='1223899' first='Haden' last='Hall'] (Little Rock Christian)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->