Semifinals: A Look at the Large School (6A) QB/WR Combos

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We made it to the semifinal round with a trip to "The Benz" at stake this Friday. Prep Redzone takes a look at the 4 QB/WR combos that will be playing for a trip to the Title game in the States largest classicication. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Carrollton at Buford</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The States top 2 teams meet in the SF. Both have P4 talent up and down the roster and Friday will be a must watch game for high school football enthusiast. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Dayton Raiola","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2026","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"6'1u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"205","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"field_65b288425ecf6","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Buford","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-674b9c58727c6"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">With a recognizable last name and QBing the top team in the State, Raiola has still seemed to fly under the radar in the media. The recent Nebraska commit is a natural at the QB position. Great arm strength that can zip passes in the short to intermediate range and has good touch and accuracy on the long passes. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Through Week 12 Raiola had passed for over 1700 yards on 165 attempts with 18 TDs to just 3 interceptions against one of the most competitive schedules in the State. He passed for a season high 227 with 2 TDs in the Wolves 1st Rd win over East Coweta. Future P4 Star. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["321492"],"_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-674b9c587283c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The electric playmaker is still showing the Cardinal on his profile but he recently flipped to Georgia Tech and will be "In the Flatts" next Fall. Solid frame with a RB build, Allen is twitchy with ball in his hands and has elite top end speed. He had an outstanding game v North Gwinnett in the QF round earning game MVP and showing a multitude of skills. He took an end around for a TD, showed his ability to catch the ball in traffic and how he can stretch a defense vertically on any play. Great option for Riaola and a hard player to defend against </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["206164"],"_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-674b9c5872887"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">At press time it is not known the extent of Lewis's injury that had him sidelined during the 2nd Q of Fridays quarterfinal win over Hillgrove. The #1 ranked QB in the state is the most recognizable name in the country and recently flipped his commitment from USC to Coach Sanders at Colorado. He put up arcade type numbers this year throwing for over 3200 yards with 44 TDs with just 4 interceptions in 284 attempts and throwing to 15 different receivers. Highly touted since his middle schools days and will have a successful career in Boulder and possible beyond. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["418493"],"_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-674b9c58728ce"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The 3-Star WR transferred to Carrollton from Kell in the offseason and was the #1 option for Lewis this Fall. He caught 54 passes for 760 yards and scored 8 TDs through game 12. Twitchy runner that has elite speed, 4.4 40, and great hands. He has caught the attention of P4 recruiters with visits to App St, MTSU, and UGA recently. As good off the field as he is on with dedicated work in the community. The Top 10 WR prospect will have a good career at the next level.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Douglas County at Grayson</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["908934"],"_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-674b9c5872917"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The 6'3 190 Bordeaux is the #1 dual threat QB in the 2026 Class. The offseason Alpharetta transfer has been all as advertised in 2024. He has close to 3200 total yards with 25 TDs in leading the Tigers to the semifinal. Has elite pocket presence and high football IQ with touch and a cannon. Not one that is going to run 10-15 times a game but does have the speed to get positive yards when flushed from the pocket. He is averaging over 13 yards per carry on his 39 rushing attempts. Has got it done this year verse elite competition passing for a season high 342 against Carrollton. A National recruit with a ton of offers already including Auburn and Ole Miss. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["283774"],"_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-674b9c587295b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The #1 ranked WR prospect in the 2026 class has a good combination of size, speed, and route running ability. He hauled in 48 passes for 836 yards with 8 TDs this season for the # ranked Tigers. Posted a season high 3 catches for 143 yards against #2 Carrollton. Gregory, a Prep Redzone Next Combine Alumni, is committed to Texas AM and has all the tools to be a future impact WR in the SEC.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["283913"],"_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-674b9c587299e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The 6'5 195 dual threat QB maybe the most underrated prospect on this list. Great runner with intimidating size when he tucks and runs. He averaged over 13 yards per carry on 40 rushing attempts this Fall. Efficient passer that threw for close to 1700 yards with just 3 interceptions in 199 attempts. He has already drawn the attention of P4 programs with athleticism and size and has proven he can lead and compete against top level competition. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Aiden Taylor","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2025","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"5'9u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"160","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"field_65b288425ecf6","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"2410","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Grayson","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-674b9c5872a32"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Taylor has been the go to option for the Rams for 2 seasons now. He has caught 89 passes for 1400 yards and 16 TDs over the last 2 years. Outstanding route runner that has the ability to get open and make catches on the whole Route Tree. Fearless coming across the middle and has great acceleration with the ball in his hand. Has picked up a handful of offers including Austin Peay, Alabama AM, and East Tennessee. If you are a program looking for a reliable slot option, Taylor is a hidden gem that has produced against top level competition for 2 seasons.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->