QB Spotlight: Signal Callers Needing More Attention

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Kevin Verpaele – Merritt Island | 2027</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>897 yards, 9 TDs, 2 INTs</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Verpaele has been one of Brevard County's top performers since the offseason and is now carrying that momentum into the regular season. He's shown the ability to stretch the field vertically and stay poised in big moments, giving Merritt Island a reliable leader under center.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Hudson West – Sarasota | 2028</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>498 yards, 5 TDs, 0 INTs</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>West may not have the gaudiest stat line of the group, but his efficiency and ability to take care of the football stands out. He's been steady in every outing, and with Sarasota's talent around him, expect his production to grow as the season rolls on.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Jeremiah Lattier – St. Cloud | 2028</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>838 yards, 10 TDs, 1 INT</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Just a sophomore, Lattier is flashing serious upside with his poise and production. He distributes the ball well and makes smart decisions, which has St. Cloud off to a hot start. If he continues at this pace, he'll be one of the names college coaches lock in on early.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Brenton James – [player_tooltip player_id='1640270' first='St.' last='Augustine'] | 2027</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>741 yards, 10 TDs, 0 INTs</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>James is building a strong case for statewide recognition. He's been efficient and mistake-free, highlighted by strong play against a talented defense last week. His combination of accuracy and composure is giving the Yellow Jackets consistent production.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Richard Roundtree Jr – Hawthorne | 2028</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>733 yards, 11 TDs, 0 INTs</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Roundtree has the underdog mentality but is producing like a proven veteran. He's been nearly flawless through the air while guiding Hawthorne to an impressive start. With a big matchup on deck this Friday, his stock could rise even higher.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Aiden Phifer – Nease | 2028</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>725 yards, 7 TDs, 1 INT</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Phifer is one of North Florida's more polished young quarterbacks. He's efficient, smart with the ball, and controls the game with his decision-making. Playing at a respected program like Nease, he's proving to be a steady presence and a rising name in the 2028 class.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Deagan McCoy – Niceville | 2028</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>663 yards, 10 TDs, 2 INTs</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>McCoy is carrying on the tradition of strong QB play at Niceville. He's shown he can push the ball downfield while still limiting mistakes, making him a reliable option for this offense. His production to start the season signals even bigger things ahead.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Jack Griffin – Northside Christian | 2030</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>659 yards, 8 TDs, 2 INTs</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The younger brother of Florida QB commit [player_tooltip player_id='1206219' first='Will' last='Griffin'], Jack is already carving out his own identity. Despite being just an 8th grader, his production speaks volumes—he's confident, accurate, and fearless against older competition. The foundation is clearly there for a special career.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Josiah Carter – ZCA | 2029</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>634 yards, 6 TDs, 1 INT</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Carter has already shown uncommon maturity for a freshman. Whether under pressure or in rhythm, he remains calm and collected, delivering the ball with confidence. The fact that he's putting up these numbers on Friday nights as a 2029 prospect says plenty about his upside.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->