2026 Rankings Newcomers: Quarterbacks

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Prep Redzone North Carolina recently updated their Class of 2026 Rankings, and several players were added to the rankings after strong junior seasons! This article will focus on selected Quarterbacks added to this ranking update.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1600380"],"_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-678ebf56ccc0a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">I recently wrote about Noah for our 704 Junior Bowl series, but Noah has a quick, compact delivery, getting the football out fast, accurately, and consistently to keep their offense on the move. I like how Noah spreads the ball around to his targets, and how he can be accurate to all areas of the football field. Noah throws the deep ball with great touch, and he can be elusive within the pocket. He was named his conference's offensive player of the year, and I'm excited to see what he does in his senior season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1600196"],"_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-678ebf56ccc81"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">JaQuez was a part of a highly productive quarterback duo this past season, and he was more of the pocket player between the two. Dudley in general put up some highly impressive numbers offensively, and JaQuez was a big part of that production. JaQuez threw for 2247 yards and 27 touchdowns to only 2 interceptions on the season. In watching him live, JaQuez does a good job of hanging in the pocket to make throws down the field. JaQuez can move around the pocket a bit, but I would not put him in a dual-threat category. JaQuez has a 4.2 GPA and is also in the National Honor Society - that speaks a lot as to why he's the quarterback he is. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1600197"],"_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-678ebf56cccc9"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Tydreke was named an All-Conference player last season, and had a good season of production as a pro-style quarterback. Tydreke threw for 2066 yards and 11 touchdowns, along with running for another touchdown as well. Looking at his film, Tydreke can make throws to all three levels of the field with good accuracy. Tydreke has a strong arm and makes smart decisions with the football consistently. This off-season is big for him in order to jump on the radar from a recruiting standpoint. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1449673"],"_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-678ebf56ccd0f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">I have seen Christian live, and I think, fundamentally, he is one of the better quarterbacks I have seen this past season. I like how he keeps his feet balanced in his drops, his smooth delivery in his throwing motion, and how he stays calm in the pocket among chaos going on around him. He had an injury that hurt his production last season, but the potential is there for him to have a strong year this season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1600193"],"_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-678ebf56ccd53"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">With Logan, his size is the first thing that makes you pause and take a second look - he has some high level physical talents. There are some things you like when you turn on the tape - mainly Logan's arm strength and his presence on the field. Logan looks like he belongs and he definitely flashes. All Logan needs is more time to develop into the high-ceiling player his traits project on film. I am excited to see his development this off-season translate into a highly productive senior year on the field. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Other quarterbacks added to our rankings include:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1600470' first='TJ' last='Armstrong'] - Kings Mountain</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1453983' first='Geronimo' last='Sanchez'] - Cape Fear</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1453997' first='Brady' last='Swett'] - Bandys</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1149048' first='Jack' last='Bick'] - Charlotte Catholic</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1574942' first='Landon' last='Stewart'] - Cox Mill</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->