863 Showcase: Quarterbacks Who Made a Statement

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Brody Brenneman | QB | 2027 | LCS | @brody_brenneman</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Brenneman continues to separate himself as one of the cleanest pure passers in Polk County. His arm talent and consistency have shown up all year, and recent performances on the national circuit only confirmed it. With Division I offers now in hand from Liberty and FAU, the rest of the region is starting to catch up to what's been evident on film.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Amire Hall | QB | 2027 | Bartow | @Neweramire</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hall looked the sharpest quarterback at the event. His footwork was controlled, his base stayed balanced, and his upper body worked in sync throughout the night. The ball came out on time with good accuracy. His dual-threat skill set gives Bartow flexibility offensively, and how they deploy him will be worth tracking this fall.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Kelin Hendrix | QB | 2027 | Lakeland | @HendrixKelin</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Stats don't fully capture Hendrix's impact. Since stepping into the Lakeland offense, he's been one of the most dynamic playmakers in the county. He throws a strong, catchable deep ball and forces defenses to account for his legs. His ability to extend plays continues to stress coverage structures.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Jeremiah Lattier | QB | 2028 | St. Cloud | @QbJLattier</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>For a rising sophomore, Lattier plays with impressive composure. He distributes the football efficiently and makes sound decisions, showing a feel for managing the offense. If his development continues on this trajectory, he'll be a quarterback college monitor through the offseason.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Teo Edwards | QB | 2029 | Auburndale | @EdwardsTeo7</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>One of the youngest quarterbacks in attendance, Edwards never looked overwhelmed. He showed good awareness, delivered several high-level throws, and stayed calm when pressured. Still early in his development, but the confidence and athletic traits give him a strong foundation moving forward.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1715880' first='Cru' last='Slocum'] | QB | 2027 | Victory Christian | @CruSlocum</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Slocum's two-sport background shows up in his arm talent and quick release. The left-hander throws with confidence and has been a steady contributor within Victory Christian's offense. As his mechanics and timing continue to sharpen, his overall game has room to climb another level.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Kingston Loydd | QB | 2029 | Lake Wales | @KingstonL50761</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Loydd has handled early varsity responsibility with maturity beyond his years. He throws with touch, shows comfort in the pocket, and demonstrates command of the offense. For a freshman starter, his developmental curve is well ahead of schedule.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1655446' first='Brayden' last='Padgett'] | QB | 2027 | Lake Gibson | @brayden_p9</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Padgett has opened the offseason with noticeable confidence. He threw with good touch, communicated well with receivers, and showed growth in controlling tempo. His feel for the position continues to trend upward.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Collin Henderson | QB | 2027 | Plant City | @collin_cj12</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Henderson came out and displayed natural mechanics, arm strength, and calm decision-making. His ball placement stood out, particularly on intermediate throws. Still progressing, but the baseline traits suggest long-term upside at the position.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Tykeem Paseler | QB | 2027 | Moore Haven | @Qb1money9</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Paseler plays with a gunslinger mentality and made his presence felt following a solid junior season. Continued reps and exposure will be key, but the arm talent and confidence are evident.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->