Quarterbacks in the Houston Area Primed for Productive Seasons

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>There is some top tier talent returning in the area for next season, especially at the quarterback position. Below we will take a look at a few guys who will be key names to follow throughout the offseason as well as next season. They have shown flashes of their potential and are players who can be some of the best in the area. Make sure to follow these standout guys!</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Koen Herrmann | Fort Bend Austin | 2026</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The lefty showed the ability to extend plays and create outside of the pocket. Herrmann made some tough throws in small windows and trusted his guys to come down with 50/50 balls. Herrmann showed anticipation and got the ball out in a hurry when needed. For his junior campaign, Herrmann threw for over 1,800 yards and 13 touchdowns, and ran for 300 yards and 5 touchdowns. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/17994488/672fe725c32d5a463c73baa2' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6770a8e7c3413"} /--> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Brandon Derbigny | Cy Falls | 2026</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Derbigny showed some flashes last season using both his arm and legs. His athleticism popped on the field, pulling the ball from his running back and picking up chunk yards for the offense. Derbigny made big throws when the team needed it and used his dual-threat abilities to generate positive plays for the Eagles. He passed for 982 yards and 7 touchdowns while adding 300 rushing yards and 2 touchdowns to his total. He will be a guy to watch this offseason to see his progression and growth at the position, with the potential to help lead the Eagles to success.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/17921736/67361c0141236bed10ea1986' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6770c8d56620f"} /--> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Will Hazen | Bellaire | 2026</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hazen showed much growth in his game this past season, developing as both a passer and runner. Hazen shows confidence and a calm presence in the pocket, finding his targets and delivering darts in tight windows. He navigates through the pocket well and can turn on the jets when needed. Hazen is a strong, physical runner who will not go down easily. He keeps his legs churning and will lower his shoulder when given the opportunity. He elevates the Cardinal offense and will be a key returning player next season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/17922441/673f9c906500a4d26099e982' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6770c8d566252"} /--> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Madden Harvey | Alief Hastings | 2026</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Harvey does his best work when moving out of the pocket. He extends plays with his athleticism and delivers some strikes when on the move. Harvey has shown good quickness and awareness when breaking the pocket, feeling the pressure and eluding it before it gets to him. He throws a solid deep ball, hitting his guys in stride and looking for the big play downfield. Harvey can be a player at the position who can climb the ranks with a strong offseason working on his craft.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/18062344/673ec796c677ed6156b9fa2e' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-677da6aaf0adb"} /--> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Timothy Potts | C.E. King | 2026</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Potts throws with anticipation, delivering darts to his targets before they can get their heads turned around. He gets the ball out in a hurry with good accuracy, hitting his receivers early to maximize the yards after catch. Potts is a good athlete who can keep plays alive using his legs, but plays very comfortably within the pocket as well. Potts had a strong season this past year and will be looking to capitalize and build off of it for his senior campaign. Keep eyes out for him this offseason heading into next year.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->