2025 Rankings Risers: Quarterbacks

<!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["406658"],"_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-676dc1a6082cf"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Smith has been a high-level prospect for years now and he did what top quarterbacks do: perform well in the playoffs. His best games of the year came against the best teams.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>He was excellent in Lincoln's season-opening loss to Arbor View and he was unbelievable in the regional title game against Newbury Park and the state championship against Pittsburg. His accuracy has improved tremendously and he's much better as a runner than he was as a rising prospect. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">State Champion.<a href="https://twitter.com/THEHIVEFB?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@THEHIVEFB</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/missioncomplete?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#missioncomplete</a> <a href="https://t.co/2ebPS4j7vP">pic.twitter.com/2ebPS4j7vP</a></p>&mdash; Akili Smith Jr (@Akilismithjr) <a href="https://twitter.com/Akilismithjr/status/1868755613758701943?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 16, 2024</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1158482"],"_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-676dc1a608342"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Tia had a monster senior season as a dual threat guy with 268 yards per game with 32 touchdowns and just four interceptions with a 76 percent completion clip. He also ran for 871 yards and 18 touchdowns.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>He throws one of the tightest spirals in the class and can put some heat on the ball when he has to. Tia is a great athlete with good awareness in the pocket and can make some huge plays.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Thank you Lord! Beyond humbled and blessed to COMMIT to the, <a href="https://twitter.com/BeaverFootball?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@BeaverFootball</a>‼️ Much gratitude to all the other teams who've given me this opportunity as well! <br>Thank you <a href="https://twitter.com/Coach_Bray?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Coach_Bray</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/itsGundy?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@itsGundy</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Coach_JTGreenO?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Coach_JTGreenO</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/JRMoala?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@JRMoala</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/TheToddMcShane?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@TheToddMcShane</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/trevon_bradford?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@trevon_bradford</a> and the rest of the staff! <a href="https://t.co/rOWyE5eRnZ">pic.twitter.com/rOWyE5eRnZ</a></p>&mdash; Tristan Ti'a 2025 (@tristan_tia) <a href="https://twitter.com/tristan_tia/status/1848547519623496066?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 22, 2024</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["282754"],"_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-676dc1a608394"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">I saw Shigg once in person this season and he accounted for over 550 yards of offense with five touchdowns in a win over Capo Valley.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The play is never over with Shigg at quarterback because he evades pressure better than most quarterbacks and he has the arm strength to get the ball up the field when throwing off-platform. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">All glory to God and <a href="https://twitter.com/CulverCityFB?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CulverCityFB</a> let's keep climbing!! <a href="https://twitter.com/RivalsFriedman?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@RivalsFriedman</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/latsondheimer?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@latsondheimer</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/ChadSimmons_?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ChadSimmons_</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Tarek_Fattal?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Tarek_Fattal</a> <a href="https://t.co/TT9PkJv7CD">https://t.co/TT9PkJv7CD</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='282754' first='Seth' last='Shigg'] (@SethShigg) <a href="https://twitter.com/SethShigg/status/1855140657612177757?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 9, 2024</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["406655"],"_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-676dc1a6083e3"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Miller was efficient this season completing 73 percent of his passes for 2889 yards and 36 touchdowns with just five interceptions. He also ran for 714 yards with four touchdowns. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>He has a smooth delivery and he gets the ball out quickly with the right reads. Miller throws a nice deep ball and can extend plays with his legs.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">TOUCHDOWN! Clovis East. [player_tooltip player_id='406655' first='Tyus' last='Miller'] drops a bomb to Donyell Booker Jr. 7-0 Timberwolves over Tulare Union. 1Q, 9:07. <a href="https://t.co/I5HSIg1unc">pic.twitter.com/I5HSIg1unc</a></p>&mdash; VTD Sports (@VTD_Sports) <a href="https://twitter.com/VTD_Sports/status/1855086478457761911?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 9, 2024</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html -->