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NCISAA QBs To Know

NCISAA QBs To Know
Will Helms
Will Helms July 23, 2025 @ 02:41 PM
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Elijah Deifer
Elijah Deifer 6'2" | 180 lbs | QB | 2026
NC
Lucas Lopez
Lucas Lopez 6'0" | 180 lbs | QB | 2028
NC
Cameron Gandy
Cameron Gandy 6'3" | 195 lbs | QB | 2027
NC
Troy Logan
Troy Logan 6'0" | 170 lbs | QB | 2027
NC
Zaid Lott
Zaid Lott 6'4" | 200 lbs | QB | 2026
NC
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>I recently finished a series on some of the top players in the <a href="https://prepredzone.com/2025/07/3a-4a-dbs-to-know/">lower classifications</a>, but amidst that series and our NCHSAA conference previews, we haven't had much coverage of other associations, namely the North Carolina Independent School Athletic Association (NCISAA).</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In this new series, I'm going position-by-position to give readers an idea of which private school players to keep an eye out for this season. First up, the quarterbacks. Here are the top NCISAA QBs to know.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">NCISAA QBs</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["896157"],"_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-68813aeb70f93"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Lott has an easy throwing motion with simple mechanics, my favorite throwing motion in the state. But he also has a cannon for an arm, and when combined, the two work together to help him generate effortless functional velocity. That allows him not only to be more accurate on deep balls, but to hit balls over the middle than many can't dream of throwing.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1672787"],"_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-68813aeb70ff5"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A fearless player, Deifer is at his best when things break down. He's not afraid to trust his arm against tight coverage, or to push the ball down the field, especially when he has to escape the pocket. He has good functional arm strength and the willingness to take chances as a passer, something I love to see from young quarterbacks.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1321016"],"_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-68813aeb7103b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The Pine Lake Prep transfer is already getting some interest from major colleges and he'll look to put on a show for SouthLake Christian in 2025. A prototypical pocket passer. He has college arm strength, but his footwork tended to abandon him some last year, dropping his accuracy numbers from what he's really capable of. Expect him to put up bigger--and more efficient--numbers in 2025.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1308876"],"_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-68813aeb7107c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">I love Logan's throwing motion, a modern flick that looks like a lot of the new compact motions you see from guys who grew up playing baseball. It allows him to generate a ton of velocity with little effort for a guy on the smaller side. He's a strong decision maker who has some athleticism, but he prefers to stand and deliver from the pocket.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1616140"],"_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-68813aeb710bd"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Lopez only got four starts as a freshman, but he wasted no time whatsoever getting acclimated to the pressure. He threw for over 300 yards in three of his four starts. He sees the whole field and gets the ball out quickly, spreading the ball out to his playmakers. With a full offseason of preparation, Cannon has to feel good about its chances with him under center.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

I recently finished a series on some of the top players in the lower classifications, but amidst that series and our NCHSAA conference previews, we haven't had much coverage of other associations, namely the North Carolina Independent School Athletic Association (NCISAA).

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Zaid Lott

Zaid Lott

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QB
HEIGHT 6'4"
WEIGHT 200
POS QB
CLASS 2026
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Zaid
Lott QB
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2026
Height
6'4"
Weight
200
HS
Providence Day
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NCISAA QBs To Know
Lott has an easy throwing motion with simple mechanics, my favorite throwing motion in the state. But he...
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Elijah Deifer

Elijah Deifer

NC
QB
HEIGHT 6'2"
WEIGHT 180
POS QB
CLASS 2026
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Elijah
Deifer QB
Class
2026
Height
6'2"
Weight
180
HS
Ravenscroft
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NC
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A fearless player, Deifer is at his best when things break down. He’s not afraid to trust his...
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School: Ravenscroft
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Cameron Gandy

Cameron Gandy

NC
QB
HEIGHT 6'3"
WEIGHT 195
POS QB
CLASS 2027
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Cameron
Gandy QB
Class
2027
Height
6'3"
Weight
195
HS
South Lake Christian
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NC
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The Pine Lake Prep transfer is already getting some interest from major colleges and he’ll look to put...
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School: South Lake Christian
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Troy Logan

Troy Logan

NC
QB
HEIGHT 6'0"
WEIGHT 170
POS QB
CLASS 2027
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Troy
Logan QB
Class
2027
Height
6'0"
Weight
170
HS
Charlotte Latin
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NC
NCISAA QBs To Know
I love Logan’s throwing motion, a modern flick that looks like a lot of the new compact motions...
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School: Charlotte Latin
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Lucas Lopez

Lucas Lopez

NC
QB
HEIGHT 6'0"
WEIGHT 180
POS QB
CLASS 2028
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Lucas
Lopez QB
Class
2028
Height
6'0"
Weight
180
HS
Cannon School
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NC
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