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Potential Hidden QB Gems In The 2027 Class Rankings

Potential Hidden QB Gems In The 2027 Class Rankings
Photo: Jaylen Maners
Sam Erman
Sam Erman January 21, 2026 @ 02:30 PM
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Jackson Schoch
Jackson Schoch 6'2" | 180 lbs | QB | 2027
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Thomas Stargell
Thomas Stargell 6'0" | 175 lbs | QB | 2027
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Axton Beste
Axton Beste 6'2" | 200 lbs | QB | 2027
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Tyce Custy
Tyce Custy 6'1" | 185 lbs | QB | 2027
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Jaylen Maners
Jaylen Maners 6'3" | 180 lbs | QB | 2027
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<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As we wrap up the deep dive of the 2027 class, we're highlighting a group of talented QBs who had fantastic junior years and flew up the board with their play.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1252871"],"_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-696fd902b52b2"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Custy moved to Crown Point this year and got the nod on Varsity. He had his ups and downs to start the season, but got rolling as the year went on. He's confident in the pocket and can get through his reads. He's got fantastic touch to his deep ball and can drop the ball in over the shoulder into a bucket. He helped lead Crown Point to a 9-0 record as a starter. He's accurate, doesn't turn the ball over, and doesn't make boneheaded mistakes. 71% completion in year 1 as a starter showcases how accurate he is.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1195421"],"_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-696fd902b531f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Maners is a poised dual-threat QB who can do a lot of good things on the field. He's good with quick decisions and gets the ball out quick. He's accurate with a smooth release. He can fire the ball on a line and he can put some touch on the ball downfield. He sees the field well and can get through his reads adn won't panic. He'll stand in there and take a hit when a defender is coming down the barrel. He'll gash the defense with his legs if he sees a lane. His long strides chew up chunks of yards in a hurry and forces the defenses hand.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1798785"],"_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-696fd902b536c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Beste is a multi-sport athlete with potential in both sports. His baseball traits pop all over the football field. He's well-built and can withstand the shots you take at QB. He's accurate, can throw with a purpose, and has a very quick release. He's willing to be aggressive with the ball at times, but doesn't turn the ball over. He finished his junior year with 1751 passing yards at 74.2% completion and 23 TDs to just 5 INT. He added another 556 yards and 9 TDs on the ground with his legs. He's tough, he's physical, and he checks all the boxes.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2109458"],"_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-696fd902b53b4"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Schoch is a talented QB who is a very good athlete who can turn something into nothing when things break down. There are times he's the best athlete on the field and can get himself out of danger. He's got the speed to get the corner. He's a true dual-threat QB who doesn't look to take off, unless he has to. He's quick to react and can make quick read throws. He's got a quick release and can make throws on the move. He threw for 2035 yards and 14 passing TDs as a junior.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2078217"],"_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-696fd902b5416"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Stargell's a multi-sport athlete for Richmond who does just as much on the basketball court as he does on the football field. He got the nod to start for Richmond and had moments where he showed his flash and potential. He's a good athlete who can run and get away from defenders. He's capable on the run and will keep his eyes down the field. If he's able to develop in the passing game to be a full-pocket passer, he can become a longtime starter. His 1136 passing yards with 12 TDs, and 350 passing yards with 6 TDs on the year, showed what he's capable of.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

As we wrap up the deep dive of the 2027 class, we're highlighting a group of talented QBs who had fantastic junior years and flew up the board with their play.

Tyce Custy

Tyce Custy

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QB
HEIGHT 6'1"
WEIGHT 185
POS QB
CLASS 2027
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Tyce
Custy QB
Class
2027
Height
6'1"
Weight
185
HS
Crown Point
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Potential Hidden QB Gems In The 2027 Class Rankings
Custy moved to Crown Point this year and got the nod on Varsity. He had his ups and...
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State: Indiana
School: Crown Point
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Jaylen Maners

Jaylen Maners

IN
QB
HEIGHT 6'3"
WEIGHT 180
POS QB
CLASS 2027
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Jaylen
Maners QB
Class
2027
Height
6'3"
Weight
180
HS
Fairfield
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IN
Potential Hidden QB Gems In The 2027 Class Rankings
Maners is a poised dual-threat QB who can do a lot of good things on the field. He’s...
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State: Indiana
School: Fairfield
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Axton Beste

Axton Beste

IN
QB
HEIGHT 6'2"
WEIGHT 200
POS QB
CLASS 2027
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Axton
Beste QB
Class
2027
Height
6'2"
Weight
200
HS
Bluffton
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IN
Potential Hidden QB Gems In The 2027 Class Rankings
Beste is a multi-sport athlete with potential in both sports. His baseball traits pop all over the football...
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Axton Beste

State: Indiana
School: Bluffton
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Jackson Schoch

Jackson Schoch

IN
QB
HEIGHT 6'2"
WEIGHT 180
POS QB
CLASS 2027
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Jackson
Schoch QB
Class
2027
Height
6'2"
Weight
180
HS
Perry Meridian
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IN
Potential Hidden QB Gems In The 2027 Class Rankings
Schoch is a talented QB who is a very good athlete who can turn something into nothing when...
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Jackson Schoch

State: Indiana
School: Perry Meridian
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Thomas Stargell

Thomas Stargell

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QB
HEIGHT 6'0"
WEIGHT 175
POS QB
CLASS 2027
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Thomas
Stargell QB
Class
2027
Height
6'0"
Weight
175
HS
Richmond
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IN
Potential Hidden QB Gems In The 2027 Class Rankings
Stargell’s a multi-sport athlete for Richmond who does just as much on the basketball court as he does...
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School: Richmond
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