On The Cusp: 2027 QB's Battling For The Top 10

<p></p>    <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='804578' first='Oliver' last='Noll'] put his full skill set on display this season, showing the ability to drop the ball in the bucket on vertical throws and consistently give his receivers chances to make plays downfield. His touch and ball placement stand out on film, particularly when pushing the ball beyond the intermediate level, where he delivers with confidence and timing.</p>   <p class="text-gray-700">Noll also added another dimension to his game with his legs. He flashed speed and quick acceleration when plays broke down, turning potential sacks into positive gains and stressing defenses outside the pocket. That added mobility makes him more than just a distributor, positioning Noll as a multidimensional offensive threat who can keep defenses honest both through the air and on the ground.</p>    <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/OliverNoll17/status/1996563486751826027 </div></figure>   <p></p>    <p class="text-gray-700">David Anderson showed command of the passing game this season, delivering touchdowns at every level of the field. Whether working the quick game or pushing the ball vertically, Anderson consistently put the football exactly where it needed to be for his receivers to make plays.</p>   <p class="text-gray-700">His ball placement stands out on film. Anderson does a good job of throwing receivers open, placing passes away from coverage and just out of reach of defenders in contested situations. That combination of touch, timing, and confidence allows his playmakers to win after the catch and makes him a reliable quarterback in both high-percentage throws and shot plays downfield.</p>    <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/_DavidAnderson8/status/1856394986167681205 </div></figure>   <p></p>    <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='933747' first='Drew' last='Marks'] put together a season that rewrote the record books and firmly established him as one of the most productive quarterbacks in the area. The signal-caller set new marks for all-time completions (485) and single-season completions (212), a testament to both his consistency and command of the offense.</p>   <p>Marks backed up those records with production, throwing for 2,700 yards and more than 30 total touchdowns. On film, his ability to fit the football into tight windows stands out, as he shows confidence and precision when throwing against coverage. He's not just a distributor from the pocket either. Marks has the mobility to extend plays when protection breaks down and the awareness to turn scrambles into meaningful yardage, keeping defenses honest at all times.</p>   <p class="text-gray-700">With his blend of accuracy, poise, and playmaking ability, Marks' record-breaking season wasn't just statistically impressive, it was a complete showcase of a quarterback who knows how to win from the pocket and beyond it.</p>    <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/drew_marksqb1/status/1993343270257414440 </div></figure>    <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1706737' first='DJ' last='Hitaffer'] put together a season that firmly established him as one of the top quarterbacks in the MIAA, earning First Team All-MIAA honors through efficiency, toughness, and poise. His game is built on quick decision-making and a compact, rapid release that consistently leaves defenders swiping at air and arriving a step too late.</p>   <p class="text-gray-700">On film, Hitaffer shows the ability to deliver accurate throws under pressure, standing tall in the pocket while keeping his eyes downfield. When lanes open, he's equally dangerous with his legs. </p>   <p>He capped the season with 1,270 total yards and 12 total touchdowns, numbers that reflect both his efficiency and his impact in critical moments. Hitaffer's blend of quick processing, accuracy, and physical competitiveness makes him a difficult matchup and a quarterback who consistently elevates the offense around him.</p>    <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/DJHitaffer/status/1998503719147811320 </div></figure>   <p></p>    <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1349626' first='Nate' last='Kropkowski']'s accuracy and ball placement consistently stand out on film. He does a strong job leading his receivers, allowing them to catch the ball in stride and maximize yards after the catch. Whether operating from the pocket or throwing on the move, Kropkowski delivers with confidence and precision, showing the ability to reset his platform and make clean, accurate throws under pressure.</p>   <p class="text-gray-700">On vertical shots, he is especially impressive, routinely placing the ball on his receivers' outside shoulder, away from coverage and into spots where only his playmakers can make a play. That consistent deep-ball accuracy, paired with his comfort throwing on the run, makes Kropkowski a reliable and dangerous passer capable of stretching defenses at every level.</p>    <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/NateKropkowski/status/1995698710714745055 </div></figure>