2028 Rankings Risers: Quarterbacks

<!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1632745"],"_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-687f13a705713"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Cruz had just 14 completions as a freshman for Perris last season but four of those were touchdown passes and he didn't throw an interception. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>He has good pocket awareness and a smooth delivery. Cruz has nice touch on the deep throws and makes quick decisions with the ball. He's a smaller guy who will improve when his body develops, but the technique and football IQ seems to be there. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1621297"],"_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-687f13a7057b8"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Curren is a high-upside guy who had a strong showing at the Elite 11 Regional in LA in March. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>He has one of the best arms in the class and a quick release to match. Curren can throw off-platform and his arm strength shines when throwing on the run without losing any spin or velocity. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Curren has offers from Arkansas, Florida State, Washington, Virginia Tech and Purdue among others. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Thank you to <a href="https://twitter.com/Stumpf_Brian?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Stumpf_Brian</a> and the rest of the staff at the <a href="https://twitter.com/Elite11?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Elite11</a> Regional for another great camp, as well as to <a href="https://twitter.com/GregBiggins?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@GregBiggins</a> for the write-up. <a href="https://t.co/5mencji0B2">pic.twitter.com/5mencji0B2</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='1621297' first='Chase' last='Curren'] (@chasecurrenqb) <a href="https://twitter.com/chasecurrenqb/status/1901817925272764503?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 18, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1699698"],"_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-687f13a70583b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Harris was one of the top freshmen passers in the state last season with 1633 yards and 14 touchdowns.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>He is a good athlete who throws well outside the pocket and keeps his eyes on the secondary while under pressure. Harris makes quick decisions with the ball and has nice touch on the deeper throws. His release is a little low but it's quick and the ball always gets out on time. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">All city league honors 🏆 <br>117/192 (61% comp) <br>1633 yards, 15 TDs, <br>20 rushes for 170 yards, <br>3 TDs.<br>Freshman class of 2028<br><br>Season highlights <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachCoop54?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachCoop54</a> @CoachReedSDHS <a href="https://twitter.com/SDHSCaversFB?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SDHSCaversFB</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Daygofootball?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Daygofootball</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/SDFBRecruits?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SDFBRecruits</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/SDPrepInsider?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SDPrepInsider</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/M9ThaCoach?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@M9ThaCoach</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/pprthejamesgame?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@pprthejamesgame</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/KUSIPPR?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@KUSIPPR</a>… <a href="https://t.co/ReyQzlt6u2">pic.twitter.com/ReyQzlt6u2</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='1699698' first='Jayden' last='Harris'] 2028 (@JJHarrisCBA2028) <a href="https://twitter.com/JJHarrisCBA2028/status/1863419461564563590?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 2, 2024</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1621215"],"_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-687f13a705896"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Howard was one of the top freshmen passers in the state last year with 2006 yards with 15 touchdowns.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>He's a natural playmaker who evades pressure well in the pocket and is always a threat to tuck it and run. Howard has plus arm strength and can deliver a rocket from the pocket or on the run. Miami offered Howard before his freshman season and he recently was offered by Oregon. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Thank you <a href="https://twitter.com/uscfb?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@uscfb</a> for the amazing camp yesterday!! I will definitely be back. <a href="https://t.co/S5vEo8qDKc">pic.twitter.com/S5vEo8qDKc</a></p>&mdash; Jamar “JJ” Howard Jr. (@JamarHoward2028) <a href="https://twitter.com/JamarHoward2028/status/1935384423698166271?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 18, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1717673"],"_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-687f13a7058e9"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Isaia got meaningful playing time as a freshman on a good Murrieta Valley team last season and threw 11 touchdowns with just one interception. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>He is lengthy with a quick release and he releases the ball early in his throwing motion. Isaia is really accurate while throwing on the run and always makes the right decision with the ball. He does a good job putting air under the deeper throws and letting his receivers run under the ball while giving the defender no chance to make a play. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Purdue and Ole Miss have offered Isaia. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Working Balance, Elbow Extension, &amp; Placement. Season is almost here and I can tell <a href="https://twitter.com/Tylanisaia?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Tylanisaia</a> is prepared for a breakout season. <a href="https://t.co/2wRF7QAaTS">pic.twitter.com/2wRF7QAaTS</a></p>&mdash; DevelopwithCB (@DevelopwithCB) <a href="https://twitter.com/DevelopwithCB/status/1946603792038064212?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 19, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html -->