Class of 2026: My D3 Graded Quarterbacks

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here's a quick rundown of most of my D3 graded Quarterbacks! I've got 40+ QBs on my radar in the class of 2026, and honestly, most aren't great prospects. We have a select few I consider D1 or D2 prospects, and five solid D3 propsects.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Let me make something very clear: you need to be an EXCELLENT high school football player to earn Division 3 opportunities. Recruiting is so, so competitive, and there are few positions more competitive than the Quarterback position. Here are my evaluations and grades of my D3 graded QBs! </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["566978"],"_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-6769d0d4d2024"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Brady is my highest-graded D3 Quarterback and could very easily earn D2 offers this offseason. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>With a new coach, scheme, and many new weapons, Brady shined at many moments this season, but his season was still cut short due to injury. His best highlights showcase his ability to make quick, decisive throws in the pocket. I know that Brady can make just about any throw in any situation, but I do question his ability to scramble and make throws off schedule. Again, high D3 or Low D2 prospect- here's how I grade him. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Arm Talent: B-<br>Accuracy: B-<br>Processing: C+<br>Playmaking: C<br>Athleticism: C<br>Mechanics: B</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1298758"],"_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-6769d0d4d20b0"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">I feel pretty confident that Brady will receive some recruiting attention, even though he wasn't the starter this past season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This season further proved Brady's athleticism- he's a good receiver, a good route runner, and could even play college football as a WR. In the offseason, he proves to have a great arm &amp; above-average processing. I'm super confident that Brady will continue to perform well in the offseason, but the question is if his game will translate well on Friday Nights next season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Arm Talent: B<br>Accuracy: C-<br>Processing: B-<br>Playmaking: C<br>Athleticism: B-<br>Mechanics: B-</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1298803"],"_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-6769d0d4d20ff"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>(From my rankings spreadsheet)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>Strengths</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Great athlete</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Solid pocket presence, can and will evade pressure</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Good accuracy on the run</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Weaknesses</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Prone to interceptions against better defenses</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Extremely simple offense. Makes him stick onto one or two reads. Lots of quick game and play action rollout</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Arm Talent: C<br>Accuracy: C-<br>Processing: D+<br>Playmaking: B<br>Athleticism: B<br>Mechanics: D+</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1225836"],"_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-6769d0d4d2148"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Cooper is coming off of a GREAT season leading Northville. I came away impressed with his deep ball and running ability. Lots of very accurate deep shots- mostly still getting the ball out on time and hitting his receiver in stride. At other points, Cooper looked great on designed QB runs. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>I see D3 written all over Cooper. Not quite good enough for D2 in my opinion, but not out of the question either. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Arm Talent: C+<br>Accuracy: C+<br>Processing: C<br>Playmaking: C<br>Athleticism: B-<br>Mechanics: C+</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["566976"],"_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-6769d0d4d2197"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Soon, the jury will be out on [player_tooltip player_id='566976' first='Anthony' last='Bitonti']. Whether he's a QB, LB, or something else, I have a firm D3 grade on him.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Anthony did an excellent job stepping up for De La Salle this season. His passing still needs a lot of work, but man, his rushing ability was phenomenal. Defensively, he was pretty raw as a linebacker but still had a few excellent moments. Here's my grades for Anthony at QB.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Arm Talent: C+<br>Accuracy: C-<br>Processing: C-<br>Playmaking: B<br>Athleticism: B+<br>Mechanics: D+</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->