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Film Room: 2026 Chicago Quarterbacks

Film Room: 2026 Chicago Quarterbacks
Scott Burgess
Scott Burgess February 18, 2025 @ 09:00 AM
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CJ Gray
CJ Gray 6'0" | 190 lbs | QB | 2026
IL
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Jamen Williams 5'9" | 195 lbs | QB | 2026
IL
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>During the offseason we will be breaking down the film of all the top prospects from across the state ahead of our massive 2026 rankings update in the upcoming months!  Here is a look at some of the quarterbacks in the 2026 class in <strong>Film Room: 2026 Chicago Quarterbacks</strong>!</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":"Steven Armbruster","_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":"6'0u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"180","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"field_65b288425ecf6","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"2409","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"St. Rita","_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-67abd96520128"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Armbruster put together a very nice junior season.  The 6'0" 180 pound passer is very effective with play action pass game.  Can push the ball down the field when he hits his back foot.  What we also liked was his mobility being able to let it rip when on the move.  Solid scrambler.  In the pocket he has balanced footwork and good weight distribution. Excellent pocket presence and hits passes from all three levels.  Processes things well as they are happening live.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["801994"],"_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-67abd96520196"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Gray is a 6'0" 190 pound signal caller that plays with homerun speed.  He is a high level athlete that has the speed and acceleration to go the distance.  As a passer he throws well on the move.  Puts his full body into throws out of the pocket.  Touch and accuracy on the deep ball dropping it in the bucket.  Good arm strength, can throw on the run, and layers it well.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["401610"],"_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-67abd965201dd"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Williams is an undersized signal caller at 5'9".  In 7 games as a junior he threw for 1,218 yards, 14 scores, and 3 picks at a 71% completion rate earning 1st team all-conference honors.  Downfield arm strength putting his shoulder and lower body into throw.  Zip on intermediate routes.  Like how he throws out of the pocket with timing and rhythm.  Hits wide outs in stride.  Plus athlete.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

During the offseason we will be breaking down the film of all the top prospects from across the state ahead of our massive 2026 rankings update in the upcoming months!  Here is a look at some of the quarterbacks in the 2026 class in Film Room: 2026 Chicago Quarterbacks!

Steven Armbruster

Steven Armbruster

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WEIGHT 180
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CLASS 2026

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CJ Gray

CJ Gray

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HEIGHT 6'0"
WEIGHT 190
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Film Room: 2026 Chicago Quarterbacks
Gray is a 6’0″ 190 pound signal caller that plays with homerun speed.  He is a high level...
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Jamen Williams

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HEIGHT 5'9"
WEIGHT 195
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Williams QB
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Height
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Weight
195
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Fenwick
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Film Room: 2026 Chicago Quarterbacks
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