2026 Watchlist Breakdown: Potential Breakout QBs

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We pride ourselves on covering players all across the state, ranked or unranked. So, as we approach the season, we want to check in with some of our watchlist players. These are guys who are on our radar, but haven't yet quite cracked our rankings. Sometimes they're awaiting opportunities, while other times we miss them or they just need to show us a bit more. But, they still have talent. Here are five 2026 watchlist QBs to know.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">2026 Watchlist QBs</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["851148"],"_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-6866f005ec80e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A crafty lefty, Myers hasn't started much for Cox Mill, but he has performed well in a pinch. When called upon, he's played well and displayed nice accuracy and pocket movement. He's at his best throwing on the run and he should be ready as a senior. Let's see if he gets the chance.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1304463"],"_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-6866f005ec884"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A tough, dual-threat quarterback, Curtis played as a change-of-pace guy last season--someone who could come in and put the defense on its heels with his toughness and rushing ability. But, he has some real arm talent, and if he can get more opportunities, he's going to jump several quarterbacks in the rankings.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1703166"],"_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-6866f005ec8f6"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Locklear has gotten some run at quarterback after playing some receiver as a sophomore, but didn't really get the opportunity to showcase his athleticism. He's a guy who could thrive with more reps and someone who physically looks the part of a talented quarterback.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1692403"],"_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-6866f005ec96a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Gillis is a guy who could probably have made our rankings by now as he's right on the cutoff. He started in a slump in the non-conference last season before turning it on during the conference slate with nine touchdowns and just two interceptions in his last six games. When he takes care of the ball he has the ability to lead his team to victory with a strong arm and improving accuracy.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->