Top 2026 Signal Callers: North Louisiana
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<p>Heading into the Summer evaluation season, the 2026 class has no shortage of talent at the QB position. From a traditional pocket passer to elite athletes that can make an impact through the air and on the ground, here are 5 names in North Louisiana to keep on your radar.</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1237615' first='Dezyrian' last='Ellis']</strong> (2026) | 6-3 185lb | QB | Franklin Parish HS<br>Ellis might project as a DB at the next level but his Dual-Threat QB ability is eye popping. Although he is often the best athlete on the field, he's not a run-first QB. The Franklin Parish gunslinger can hit receivers at any level on the field. His versatility as an ATH makes him one of the top prospects in the 2026 class.</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='401978' first='Luke' last='Delafield']</strong> (2026) | 6-3 185lb | QB | North Desoto HS<br>The long standing leader in the high power North Desoto offense, Delafield enters this Spring practice season as a 4 year starter. The Griffin QB shows all the tools that make a great prospect in today's game. He makes quick decisions and has elite touch on the deep ball.</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1596689' first='Luke' last='Vidrine']</strong> (2026) | 5-11 165lb | QB | Ouachita Christian School<br>Vidrine makes throws on time and has the ability to make plays with his legs. The OCS QB extends plays using his athletic ability to avoid the rush in the pocket and keep his eyes down field to deliver the ball.</p>
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<p><strong>Montrell Conner Jr</strong>. (2026) | 5-10 165lb | QB | Ouachita Parrish HS<br>Connor is dangerous player with the ball in his hands. A true dual-threat that is hard to contain in the pocket with a rocket of an arm that can stretch the field. Much like Eliis, his versatility as an athlete make Conner a high level prospect.</p>
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<p><strong>Owen Smith</strong> (2026) | 5-10 170lb | QB | Natchitoches Central HS<br>Keeping up with the theme of dual-threat QBs, Owens is another prospect that jumps out with his ability to make plays with his arm and legs. The 3rd year starter for the Chiefs has already thrown for over 4,700 yards in his career and added another 652 yards on the ground last season.</p>
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Heading into the Summer evaluation season, the 2026 class has no shortage of talent at the QB position. From a traditional pocket passer to elite athletes that can make an impact through the air and on the ground, here are 5 names in North Louisiana to keep on your radar.
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