Eight Junior Quarterbacks Flying Under the Radar

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Looking for some sleeper quarterbacks in the 2026 class? Well, you came to the right place! Today, I'm looking at a strong group of junior quarterbacks in Texas who are flying under the radar right now. Each has put together quality film throughout the 2024 season and I believe have upside for the next level. This offseason will be crucial for their recruitment.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As always, If you have someone you think I need to see, please DM them to me on Twitter at @hsfbscout!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Jett Lopez, 6" 205, Amarillo</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Lopez has balanced footwork in the pocket, he uses his eyes to move safeties and will calmly work his way to his third and fourth read in a progression. He throws well on the move, climbs the pocket with edge pressure incoming, and layer throws at the second level.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>[player_tooltip player_id='1645151' first='Zach' last='Johnson'], 6'4" 220, Klein Cain</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Johnson is a quick processor, he reads the defense and can have the ball out of his hand in an instant. He can improvise against the rush, can throw off multiple different platforms, and is highly effective throwing outside the pocket.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Grant Smith, 6'4" 215, Grand Oak</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Grant's athletic for a big man, he climbs the pocket with his eyes searching for someone to throw to and shows plenty of arm to stretch the field vertically. He's got solid touch as a level-three thrower and has a quick setup against opposing pressure. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Jeremiah Daoud, 6'3" 195, McKinney</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A southpaw that IDs one-on-one matchups presnap and will take a shot downfield. He can extend plays with his legs, he'll pick apart zone coverage and can add zip at any moment for tight-window throws.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Luke Glass, 6'5" 195, Prestonwood Christian Academy</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Glass has plenty of arm to make fieldside throws, he throws with anticipation and drops the ball right over his target's shoulder on the nine route. He's dependable, knows when to take a little mustard off throws, and can place the football just about anywhere on his target.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>[player_tooltip player_id='1603326' first='Miles' last='Teodecki'], 6'3" 210, Vandegrift</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This young man is slippery in the pocket, he will backpedal up &amp; around to extend and can fire a laser to fit the ball to his receiver in tight man coverage. He's a physical runner on the ground who will lower his shoulder and lay the boom.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Champ Mayo, 6'3" 185, Temple</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Champ is extremely consistent as a thrower on passes of twenty yards plus, he's calm &amp; collected with the pocket and knows how to read a two-high shell. He can pick up yards on the ground if nothing presents itself and isn't afraid to stand tall in the pocket &amp; take a shot from an unblocked defender. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Tyson Price, 6'2" 185, Ponder</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Prince is flat-out dynamic when he chooses to tuck it and run &amp; can gash you for fifty yards plus in the blink of an eye. He puts enough air under his shot throws that his targets can run right underneath it, he forces defenses to lock on when he leaves the pocket and is a nightmare to bring down within the tackle box.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->