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QB Reign Showdown Top Quarterback Performers Pt.1

QB Reign Showdown Top Quarterback Performers Pt.1
Tyler Stevens
Tyler Stevens May 28, 2025 @ 07:00 PM
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William Shoptaw
William Shoptaw 6'3" | 185 lbs | QB | 2028
KY
CJ Carpenter
CJ Carpenter 5'11" | 155 lbs | QB | 2027
KY
Jaxson Mason
Jaxson Mason 6'5" | 208 lbs | QB | 2026
KY
Gunner Holbrook
Gunner Holbrook 6'0" | 180 lbs | QB/DB | 2027
KY
Zane Johnson
Zane Johnson 6'1" | 205 lbs | QB | 2027
KY
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Walker Wood and QB Reign put together a great event in Lexington, Kentucky, to showcase some of the best talent in the area. It was a competitive yet fun environment that had college coaches on site to work with the prospects all day. This article will feature some of the best quarterbacks from the event, and I will post another article later today to feature more quarterbacks who impressed. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1200569"],"_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-68369ed0a5852"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">CJ took home the MVP award for the event. He has good athleticism and can make impressive throws while on the run. In the final showdown to determine who would receive the MVP award, he showcased excellent decision-making and great arm talent that got him the nod.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1176961"],"_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-68369ed0a5638"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Jaxson was the MVP runner-up behind Carpenter. He has a great frame and can move well for his size. He has a big arm that can explode over the top and can zip quickly with straight-line velocity. He showed great confidence throughout the event and will be someone to look out for this season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1604542"],"_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-68369ed0a59a7"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Shoptaw has a great frame and looked impressive. He is smooth and has great rhythm with his release. He's efficient and was on time with the weapons he worked with in the event.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["374785"],"_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-68369ed0a5936"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Johnson is the PRZ Kentucky top 2027 quarterback for a reason. He was one of the most polished prospects throughout the day. He was smooth mechanically and had great timing and consistency.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["378836"],"_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-68369ed0a58c5"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Holbrook was smooth as silk. His timing was good with his weapons and he showcased great accuracy both inside and outside the pocket. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- 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":"Corbin Felts","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2029","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"5'10u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"145","_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":"Elder","_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-68369ed0a5b00"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Felts impressed me all day long. The southpaw made several plays and I feel he was a coach favorite to see develop throughout the day. He's accurate and works with good footwork and a great release.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

Walker Wood and QB Reign put together a great event in Lexington, Kentucky, to showcase some of the best talent in the area. It was a competitive yet fun environment that had college coaches on site to work with the prospects all day. This article will feature some of the best quarterbacks from the event, and I will post another article later today to feature more quarterbacks who impressed.

CJ Carpenter

CJ Carpenter

KY
QB
HEIGHT 5'11"
WEIGHT 155
POS QB
CLASS 2027
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CJ
Carpenter QB
Class
2027
Height
5'11"
Weight
155
HS
Bryan Station
|
KY
QB Reign Showdown Top Quarterback Performers Pt.1
CJ took home the MVP award for the event. He has good athleticism and can make impressive throws...
Written by Tyler Stevens
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CJ Carpenter

State: Kentucky
School: Bryan Station
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Jaxson Mason

Jaxson Mason

KY
QB
HEIGHT 6'5"
WEIGHT 208
POS QB
CLASS 2026
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Jaxson
Mason QB
Class
2026
Height
6'5"
Weight
208
HS
Clinton County
|
KY
QB Reign Showdown Top Quarterback Performers Pt.1
Jaxson was the MVP runner-up behind Carpenter. He has a great frame and can move well for his...
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Jaxson Mason

State: Kentucky
School: Clinton County
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William Shoptaw

William Shoptaw

KY
QB
HEIGHT 6'3"
WEIGHT 185
POS QB
CLASS 2028
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William
Shoptaw QB
Class
2028
Height
6'3"
Weight
185
HS
Hazard
|
KY
QB Reign Showdown Top Quarterback Performers Pt.1
Shoptaw has a great frame and looked impressive. He is smooth and has great rhythm with his release....
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William Shoptaw

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State: Kentucky
School: Hazard
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Zane Johnson

Zane Johnson

KY
QB
HEIGHT 6'1"
WEIGHT 205
POS QB
CLASS 2027
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Zane
Johnson QB
Class
2027
Height
6'1"
Weight
205
HS
Trinity
|
KY
QB Reign Showdown Top Quarterback Performers Pt.1
Johnson is the PRZ Kentucky top 2027 quarterback for a reason. He was one of the most polished...
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Zane Johnson

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State: Kentucky
School: Trinity
Club: WEB Dubois Academy
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Gunner Holbrook

Gunner Holbrook

KY
QB/DB
HEIGHT 6'0"
WEIGHT 180
POS QB/DB
CLASS 2027
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Gunner
Holbrook QB/DB
Class
2027
Height
6'0"
Weight
180
HS
Letcher County Central
|
KY
QB Reign Showdown Top Quarterback Performers Pt.1
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Gunner Holbrook

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State: Kentucky
School: Letcher County Central
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Corbin Felts

Corbin Felts

HEIGHT 5'10"
WEIGHT 145
POS QB
CLASS 2029

Corbin Felts

School: Elder
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