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2027 Signal Callers to Follow This Off-Season

2027 Signal Callers to Follow This Off-Season
Colton Edwards
Colton Edwards December 26, 2025 @ 10:36 AM
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Dylan Dean
Dylan Dean 6'0" | 180 lbs | QB | 2027
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Cooper Buss
Cooper Buss 6'1" | 170 lbs | QB | 2027
AR
Reece Simpson
Reece Simpson 6'2" | 185 lbs | QB | 2027
AR
Slade Norwood
Slade Norwood 6'2" | 180 lbs | QB | 2027
AR
Jackson Denton
Jackson Denton 5'11" | 160 lbs | QB | 2027
AR
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>With our rankings coverage wrapped up, we are on to the 2026 year and seasonal coverage. In this report, we give you five quarterback prospects to watch over the off-season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["227898"],"_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-694eb97783e44"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='227898' first='Jackson' last='Denton'] bounced back in a significant way this year. Denton is a poised quarterback with toughness in the pocket. He showcases good velocity when throwing the football into tight windows and attacking the full field with solid ball placement.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Note - 4.0 GPA</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/JacksonDenton10/status/2003673440616915344?s=20","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/JacksonDenton10/status/2003673440616915344?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1352615"],"_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-694eb97783ed8"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1352615' first='Cooper' last='Buss'] broke out this season. He's decisive and showcased his ability to anticipate near the boundary. Buss displays solid velocity across the middle of the field as well. Keep an eye on him as we head into 2026. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Note - 4.0 GPA</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/CooperBuss5/status/1991990641195385269?s=20","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/CooperBuss5/status/1991990641195385269?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1189935"],"_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-694eb97783f53"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1189935' first='Reece' last='Simpson'] is a quarterback to add to the recruiting board. He will play at the next level. Simpson is a solid decision-maker post-snap, attacking the whole field. He possesses solid arm strength and works through the pocket. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Note - 3.9 GPA</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/Reece_Simpson18/status/1996754452741869649?s=20","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/Reece_Simpson18/status/1996754452741869649?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["594778"],"_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-694eb97783fcd"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='594778' first='Slade' last='Norwood'] is a proven winner, despite sitting behind Lester this season at Farmington. Norwood is likely to take Farmington to the next level. He demonstrates good processing skills for both coverage and blitzes—pre-snap and post-snap—resulting in good decision-making and poise while in the pocket.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Note - 4.0 GPA</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/SladeNorwood/status/2003920399508345089?s=20","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/SladeNorwood/status/2003920399508345089?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1723886"],"_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-694eb97784046"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1723886' first='Dylan' last='Dean'] is a breakout candidate for the 2026 season. Dean displays the ability to throw off platform and adjust his arm angle when releasing. He can step up under pressure and deliver with solid ball placement across the middle. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Note – 3.5 GPA</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/DylanDean2008/status/1991952013954105825?s=20","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/DylanDean2008/status/1991952013954105825?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

With our rankings coverage wrapped up, we are on to the 2026 year and seasonal coverage. In this report, we give you five quarterback prospects to watch over the off-season.

Jackson Denton

Jackson Denton

AR
QB
HEIGHT 5'11"
WEIGHT 160
POS QB
CLASS 2027
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Jackson
Denton QB
Class
2027
Height
5'11"
Weight
160
HS
Warren
|
AR
2027 Signal Callers to Follow This Off-Season
Jackson Denton bounced back in a significant way this year. Denton is a poised quarterback with toughness in...
Written by Colton Edwards
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Jackson Denton

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State: Arkansas
School: Warren
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Cooper Buss

Cooper Buss

AR
QB
HEIGHT 6'1"
WEIGHT 170
POS QB
CLASS 2027
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Cooper
Buss QB
Class
2027
Height
6'1"
Weight
170
HS
Fountain Lake
|
AR
2027 Signal Callers to Follow This Off-Season
Cooper Buss broke out this season. He’s decisive and showcased his ability to anticipate near the boundary. Buss...
Written by Colton Edwards
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Cooper Buss

State: Arkansas
School: Fountain Lake
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Reece Simpson

Reece Simpson

AR
QB
HEIGHT 6'2"
WEIGHT 185
POS QB
CLASS 2027
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Reece
Simpson QB
Class
2027
Height
6'2"
Weight
185
HS
Robinson
|
AR
2027 Signal Callers to Follow This Off-Season
Reece Simpson is a quarterback to add to the recruiting board. He will play at the next level....
Written by Colton Edwards
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Reece Simpson

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State: Arkansas
School: Robinson
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Slade Norwood

Slade Norwood

AR
QB
HEIGHT 6'2"
WEIGHT 180
POS QB
CLASS 2027
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Slade
Norwood QB
Class
2027
Height
6'2"
Weight
180
HS
Farmington
|
AR
2027 Signal Callers to Follow This Off-Season
Slade Norwood is a proven winner, despite sitting behind Lester this season at Farmington. Norwood is likely to...
Written by Colton Edwards
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Slade Norwood

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State: Arkansas
School: Farmington
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Dylan Dean

Dylan Dean

AR
QB
HEIGHT 6'0"
WEIGHT 180
POS QB
CLASS 2027
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Dylan
Dean QB
Class
2027
Height
6'0"
Weight
180
HS
Lonoke
|
AR
2027 Signal Callers to Follow This Off-Season
Dylan Dean is a breakout candidate for the 2026 season. Dean displays the ability to throw off platform...
Written by Colton Edwards
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Dylan Dean

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State: Arkansas
School: Lonoke
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