The Rundown: 2027 QB Film Breakdown

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1604864' first='Sebastian' last='Galeano'] | QB | Oviedo | @SebastianGal18</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>1,623 passing yards | 23 TD | 2 INT</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Galeano continues to make strides every week. He's a natural thrower with clean mechanics and the confidence to attack every level of the field. You can see the growth in how he reads defenses and stays calm in the pocket. Quietly becoming a name college coaches should be circling heading into the offseason.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Kelin Hendrix | QB | Lakeland | @HendrixKelin</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>941 passing yards | 9 TD | 1 INT | 266 rushing yards | 10 rushing TDs</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Forget the numbers — Hendrix has been the most dynamic offensive player in Polk County since taking over the Dreadnaughts' offense. His arm talent is legit, capable of dropping deep balls in stride, and his mobility keeps defenses on edge. He just set a Lakeland program record with 311 passing yards in a single game — the future is bright for this one.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='735139' first='Champ' last='Smith'] | QB | Cocoa | @champsmithqb</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>976 passing yards | 4 TD | 10 INT</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Stats don't tell the full story here. Smith has battled through adversity all season, continuing to compete and earn respect. When you turn on the film, his accuracy, touch, and anticipation jump out. He throws with great timing, extends plays with his athleticism, and shows maturity beyond his numbers. Don't count him out — the tools are real.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='205736' first='Jack' last='Spaeder'] | QB | Western | @JTheqb</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>1,000+ passing yards (MaxPreps not updated)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Spaeder has quietly been one of South Florida's sharper young quarterbacks. He's got size, good footwork, and delivers the ball with zip. His pocket mechanics are smooth and his anticipation throws show real polish. Expect his name to start surfacing more as recruiting attention catches up with his film.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>King Boylston | QB | Ed White | @KingBoylston</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>1,366 passing yards | 19 TD | 4 INT | 519 rushing yards | 7 rushing TDs</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>One of North Florida's top playmakers. Boylston has guided Ed White to a 6-2 start and looks sharp doing it. He's efficient, composed, and can take over games with both his arm and legs. The combination of mechanics, leadership, and production gives him the look of a next-level quarterback.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Jayden McCutchen | QB | Fort Meade | @jaydenmccut5</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>917 passing yards | 9 TD | 1 INT | 300 rushing yards</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>McCutchen has been a steady force for Fort Meade. He's calm in the pocket, accurate under pressure, and mobile enough to make plays when things break down. His command of the offense has helped the Miners stay balanced and explosive.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1685405' first='Dorian' last='Fauntleroy'] | QB | Jupiter Christian</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>1,312 passing yards | 13 TD | 4 INT | 340 rushing yards | 5 rushing TDs</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Fauntleroy has quietly built one of the more complete QB resumes in South Florida this season. He's athletic, plays with confidence, and can throw with zip or touch when needed. His feel for the game is natural, and he's showing signs of being one of the better under-the-radar quarterbacks in the class.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1258721' first='Tre' last='Kelly'] | QB | South Lake</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>1,400 passing yards | 12 TD | 2 INT | 290 rushing yards | 9 rushing TDs (21 total TDs)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Kelly has been electric for a 7-1 South Lake team. A true dual-threat who can hurt you through the air or on the ground, he's finding his rhythm as a complete quarterback. The poise, arm strength, and mobility make him a legitimate breakout name in Central Florida.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->