Best of the Best at Quarterback in 2027 Class

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a><em>***Use Code “ScottyB30” for 30% off your annual subscription***</em></a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Who are the best quarterbacks in a very strong 2027 class in the state of Illinois?&nbsp; These are the best of the best!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='611846' first='Israel' last='Abrams'] (Montini)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Abrams is coming off a huge season with Montini!&nbsp; He still has not lost a game as the QB of Montini and picked up his second state championship trophy.&nbsp; The junior racked up 4,072 yards while throwing for 40 touchdowns on a 69% completion percentage.&nbsp; Also had 82 carries for 227 yards and 10 touchdowns.&nbsp; Fluid thrower of the ball that can make all the throws from different platforms.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='426566' first='Trae' last='Taylor'] (Carmel)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Taylor is a Nebraska commit who has star written all over him at the next level!&nbsp; This past season he had an incredible 82% completion clip while racking up 3,571 yards and 38 passing touchdowns.&nbsp; He ran for 633 yards and 12 touchdowns.&nbsp; Real student of the game dissecting defenses on film and taking it out to the field.&nbsp; He has elite mechanics and arm talent to be an impact player in the Big 10!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='342339' first='Jameson' last='Purcell'] (Maine South)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Indiana is on quite a run and they hope to continue that into the future with Purcell.&nbsp; During his junior year he threw for 2,871 yards on 62% for 28 touchdowns.&nbsp; Scored 10 times on the ground while rushing for 253 yards.&nbsp; Lefty is a pocket passer that has solid athleticism.&nbsp; He gets it out of his hands quick and can drive it down the field when needed.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1335265' first='Jake' last='Nawrot'] (Hersey)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Nawrot was the biggest stock riser at the position jumping into the #4 QB spot while also the top 20 overall.&nbsp; He is a pure passer with dual threat ability.&nbsp; The natural talent jumps off the film.&nbsp; Threw for 3,078 yards on 71% passing for 41 touchdowns and just 2 interceptions while running for 8 touchdowns as well.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1598818' first='Michael' last='Vander Luitgaren'] (Batavia)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This kid is just a winner!&nbsp; We love the competitiveness and how he manages a game.&nbsp; Makes good reads as a passer and gets it out of his hands quickly.&nbsp; During his junior campaign he threw for 2,708 yards on 65% completion rate and 31 touchdowns in the air.&nbsp; Also ran for 3 more touchdowns along with 204 yards rushing.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1598810' first='Reece' last='Shanklin'] (East St. Louis)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Shanklin is the top QB prospect in the metro east.&nbsp; Big and strong QB with plus athleticism as he showed running for 300+ yards and 3 touchdowns via the ground.&nbsp; As a passer he racked up 2,602 yards and 29 touchdowns in 12 games at a 71% completion rate.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->