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Film First: Underrated 2027 Quarterbacks

Film First: Underrated 2027 Quarterbacks
Josh White
Josh White January 26, 2026 @ 08:00 AM
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Tate Graham
Tate Graham 6'5" | 225 lbs | QB | 2027
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Jordan Shambley
Jordan Shambley 6'3" | 185 lbs | QB | 2027
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Gage Davis
Gage Davis 5'10" | 160 lbs | QB | 2027
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<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 2027 quarterback class in the state runs deeper than public rankings suggest. While some names dominate early conversations, a group of passers continues to separate on film with arm talent, processing speed, and composure under pressure.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1645043"],"_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-69771e441e5b2"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Shambley's twitchy rapid-fire release is one of the quickest in the state, limiting defensive reaction time and neutralizing pass rushers. The ball comes out clean and fast, and his compact motion allows him to throw accurately from multiple platforms.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">As a creator, Shambley is dangerous. He has certified arm strength to stretch the field and elite body control when throwing off balance or on the move. Add in his dual-threat mobility and long speed, and you get a quarterback who can punish defenses both schematically and athletically. He's one of the more electrifying playmakers in the 2027 class — period.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/ShambleyJordan/status/1984040715362467927?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/ShambleyJordan/status/1984040715362467927?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1584638"],"_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-69771e441e61c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Davis checks every box you look for when evaluating high-upside arm talent. He throws with easy velocity both in the pocket and on the move, and his deep ball is one of the most consistent in the state — clean trajectory, proper touch, and excellent ball placement outside the frame of defenders. He forces coverage to extend vertically, making safeties play honest and opening space underneath.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">What separates Davis on film is his decisiveness. He doesn't shy away from tight windows and consistently shows the confidence to let it rip between defenders. His off-platform throws maintain zip and accuracy, and he shows command of the offense with quick, efficient delivery. The tools, mindset, and ball placement all point toward a quarterback trending upward quickly.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/DexPreps/status/1985098602696659377?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/DexPreps/status/1985098602696659377?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Blaze Neely","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2027","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"6'4u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"190","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"field_65b288425ecf6","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"2409","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Mortimer Jordan ","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-69771e441e6dc"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Neely is a multi demsional QB with athleticism to survive chaos. He shows an advanced feel for edge pressure, sliding and stepping up while keeping his eyes downfield. His pocket mobility is top tier — rarely drifting, always moving with purpose — and he has the elusiveness to extend plays without abandoning structure.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">He's comfortable throwing off platform and can dial up velocity when needed, especially in the intermediate game where his accuracy shows up repeatedly. Neely doesn't panic, processes efficiently, and consistently moves the chains. On film, he looks like a quarterback who understands timing, spacing, and situational football.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/NeelyBlaze/status/1867731512436908510?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/NeelyBlaze/status/1867731512436908510?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1801733"],"_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-69771e441e733"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Graham brings a prototypical frame and a polished passing profile that shows up snap after snap. He throws with anticipation and velocity between the hashes and displays a mature understanding of route concepts. His ability to layer throws — especially on digs, seams, and intermediate crossers — stands out on film.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Production backs up the evaluation. Breaking his school's single-season passing record with 2,896 yards, Graham distributes the ball like a point guard, consistently putting his receivers in position to create after the catch. He's a rhythm passer who thrives when operating within structure but has enough arm talent to punish defenses when they're late- making him one of the more college ready QBs in his class. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/Tate_Graham27/status/1997363326855098713?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/Tate_Graham27/status/1997363326855098713?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Nic Catlett ","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2027","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"6'1u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"175","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"field_65b288425ecf6","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"2409","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Lincoln","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-69771e441e7d2"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Catlett is a tough, confident quarterback with functional arm strength that makes plays across the field. He shows a quick release, the ability to hit opposite-hash throws, and enough velocity to drive the ball in the intermediate window. He's especially effective when throwing with touch, giving his receivers a chance to win downfield.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">One of Catlett's strongest traits is his willingness to stand in and take contact to deliver the football. He doesn't flinch under pressure and consistently competes through hits. That toughness, paired with his arm talent, makes him a reliable presence late in downs and in high-leverage situations.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/niccatlett33/status/1853641308125982870?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/niccatlett33/status/1853641308125982870?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed -->

The 2027 quarterback class in the state runs deeper than public rankings suggest. While some names dominate early conversations, a group of passers continues to separate on film with arm talent, processing speed, and composure under pressure.

Jordan Shambley

Jordan Shambley

AL
QB
HEIGHT 6'3"
WEIGHT 185
POS QB
CLASS 2027
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Jordan
Shambley QB
Class
2027
Height
6'3"
Weight
185
HS
Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa
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AL
Film First: Underrated 2027 Quarterbacks
Shambley’s twitchy rapid-fire release is one of the quickest in the state, limiting defensive reaction time and neutralizing...
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State: Alabama
School: Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa
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Gage Davis

Gage Davis

AL
QB
HEIGHT 5'10"
WEIGHT 160
POS QB
CLASS 2027
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Gage
Davis QB
Class
2027
Height
5'10"
Weight
160
HS
Florala
|
AL
Film First: Underrated 2027 Quarterbacks
Davis checks every box you look for when evaluating high-upside arm talent. He throws with easy velocity both...
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Gage Davis

State: Alabama
School: Florala
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Blaze Neely

Blaze Neely

HEIGHT 6'4"
WEIGHT 190
POS QB
CLASS 2027

Blaze Neely

School: Mortimer Jordan
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Tate Graham

Tate Graham

AL
QB
HEIGHT 6'5"
WEIGHT 225
POS QB
CLASS 2027
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Tate
Graham QB
Class
2027
Height
6'5"
Weight
225
HS
Baker
|
AL
Film First: Underrated 2027 Quarterbacks
Graham brings a prototypical frame and a polished passing profile that shows up snap after snap. He throws...
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Tate Graham

State: Alabama
School: Baker
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Nic Catlett

Nic Catlett

HEIGHT 6'1"
WEIGHT 175
POS QB
CLASS 2027

Nic Catlett

School: Lincoln
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