LA City Section QB Gold Rush

<p>The LA City Section is in the middle of a full-blown QB Gold Rush — and the next wave of college-ready arms is striking it rich right under everyone's nose.</p>   <p>While national eyes chase the usual Southern California blue-blood programs, a loaded group of City Section signal-callers is stacking highlight reels, earning All-City honors, and already popping up on college radars. I dove deep into the tape, stats, camp performances, and social-media recruiting trails of some of the top names (other than <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2065934' first='Thaddeus' last='Breaux']) </strong>to deliver full scout breakdowns.</p>    <p class="text-gray-700">True dual-threat with proven big-game production and leadership. Listed at 6'1”, 200 lbs with good functional strength. Nearly 1,000 rushing yards as a junior plus Open Division MVP, All-State Junior Team, and Daily Breeze Offensive Player of the Year honors. Three FCS offers already on the table. The explosive play-making ability and poise in the pocket translate with clean mechanics, quick release, and the ability to extend plays with his legs while keeping eyes downfield. Projection: High-major dual-threat with immediate starter potential at the Group of 5 level and Power 4 upside if he continues to refine accuracy under pressure. The complete package for a modern spread or RPO offense.<br></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/OC_Recruits/status/2023514188166164628?s=20 </div></figure>     <p class="text-gray-700">Big arm, big production D1-level talent. 204/324 (63%) for 3,842 yards and 42 TDs through the air; added 431 rush yards and 8 TDs on 103 carries for a total of 4,273 yards. That's program-changing efficiency and volume. Strong pocket presence and the ability to push the ball vertically. Projection: Solid Group of 5 starter with Power 4 developmental traits. Needs to clean up some decision-making on the move, but the arm talent and production are already college-ready. D1 programs should have him on the radar.</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/CoachP1311/status/2010889599430934635?s=20 </div></figure>     <p class="text-gray-700">School-record machine and Elite 11 Regional invitee. As a junior he set eight school records, threw for 2,655 yards and 30 TDs (pre-playoffs), and put up a five-TD passing game in one outing. Homegrown kid with a “franchise mindset” per his head coach. He has clean footwork, quick release, and the ability to make every throw on the field. Projection: Classic pocket passer with high-major upside. Accuracy and pocket awareness already stand out; continued refinement and adding strength will push him into P4 conversations. City Section's most polished pure passer.</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/CDublins14/status/2026724198476034080?s=20 </div></figure>     <p class="text-gray-700">Athletic playmaker who tested elite at the Nike Opening LA Regional (4th in 10-5 shuttle). He makes big-time throws and extends plays with his legs. Quick-twitch athlete who can stress defenses horizontally and vertically. Projection: High-upside dual-threat with Group of 5 starter floor. Needs to improve consistency in the pocket and post-snap processing, but the athletic testing say the tools are there. One more big year and he'll be on more radars.</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/LACitySection/status/2026810838389239811?s=20 </div></figure>     <p class="text-gray-700">Balanced dual-threat with solid junior production: 1,383 passing yards and 18 TDs plus 216 rushing yards and 6 TDs. He's a confident leader who can make plays with his arm and legs. Projection: Reliable Group of 5 or strong FCS prospect. Good enough athlete to keep defenses honest and accurate enough to move the chains. One more year of growth in the pocket and he could push for higher-level offers. Solid mid-tier starter potential.</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/Nate_Cadet/status/2021062593415360886?s=20 </div></figure>     <p class="text-gray-700">Big-bodied pro-style quarterback with the size, arm talent, and football IQ that evaluators love. At a verified 6'3”, 210 lbs with a 4.28 GPA, Shirley put up 1,748 passing yards and 17 TDs on 65% completion as a junior after transferring, earning 1st-Team Del Rey League and All-City Section honors. He has clean mechanics, quick release, easy velocity on deep throws, and natural pocket presence—exactly the kind of processor who thrives in spread or pro-style schemes. Projection: Day 1 Group of 5 starter with clear Power 4 upside and the academics/intangibles to become a multi-year contributor. High-floor riser who should keep climbing boards fast.</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/dshirl08/status/2015902108072214768?s=20 </div></figure>

The LA City Section is in the middle of a full-blown QB Gold Rush — and the next wave of college-ready arms is striking it rich right under everyone's nose.