The Five: TN2027 Top Dual Threat QB’s 

<!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Continuing our deep dive into our rising senior quarterback class, here we look at the best dual threat signal callers that can spin it but also cause damage with their legs. These quarterbacks below are legit talented, sporting college upside and the ability to beat defenses in a variety of ways. </h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>1. [player_tooltip player_id='378901' first='Andre' last='Adams'] - Antioch</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- Adams is not only one of the top quarterbacks from our in-state senior class but he could be the top dual threat guy as well. Getting the ball out and down field with his arm is the first option for Adams but when nothing is there, the Bears signal caller will tuck it and run. Once he gets going, Adams is hard to bring down due to his athleticism and speed. On occasions, the Antioch coaching staff will call for Adams to run and more times than not, he is successful. His ability to maneuver the pocket to keep the play alive then eventually run it, makes Adams a dangerous threat with the ball in his hands. Whoever lands this guy will be getting not only an outstanding passer but a top level runner as well.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- - - - -&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2. </strong>&nbsp;<strong>[player_tooltip player_id='905003' first='Brayden' last='Santibanez'] - Collierville</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- If Santibanez wasn't such a strong prospect at quarterback, the Dragons senior could play other positions and that's due to his natural athletic abilities and his speed. This Memphis area signal caller also brings great size to the field, which combined with his speed makes Santibanez a hard guy to deal with in the open field. Once he gets a head of steam behind him, defenders have a tough time bringing him down to his force and breakaway speed. Santibanez is still learning how to spin it from the pocket and the upside is real in that department but when it comes to running the ball, the Dragons quarterback is already there as an immediate threat to score when he touches the field.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2128326,"width":"305px","height":"auto","aspectRatio":"1.5272420104181332","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepredzone.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2026/01/bsantibanez-crop-1152x757-1771091395.jpg?w=800" alt="" class="wp-image-2128326" style="aspect-ratio:1.5272420104181332;width:305px;height:auto" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- - - - -&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>3. [player_tooltip player_id='693877' first='Cameron' last='Kruse'] - Page</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- One of the first things you see about Kruse when you turn on the film is his speed and ability to break away from opponents. The Patriots rising senior may be the fastest quarterback we have coming out of the TN2027 class. On several occasions last year in his debut season with Page, Kruse was impressive, showing the ability to make college throws but also create positive gains with his legs, especially when the play breaks down. The Pats coaching staff will call the occasional run for Kruse but most of his damage comes from eluding the rush and finding the rushing lanes. The RPO offense fits Kruse very well, so I'm interested to see where he ends up on the collegiate playing stage.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- - - - -&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>4. [player_tooltip player_id='1422904' first='Kason' last='Young'] - East Robertson</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- A multi-year starter and proven winner, Young is an interesting prospect for the next level that brings an excellent mix of dual threat abilities to the playing field that translate well to the college game. The Indians quarterback has evolved over the past few years with his passing game and developed nicely in that area but it's his legs that can be a difference maker on the gridiron. Young has enough speed to get past defenders but it's his elusive movements in the pocket that helps him get into open space. Once he does that, the Indians signal caller tends to create big plays and positive gains with his running abilities. While Young runs well, I can see another level to his speed on film with continued enhancement and development.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- - - - -&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>5. [player_tooltip player_id='1590252' first='Austin' last='Jones'] - Red Bank</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- If any collegiate staff is looking for a long term, big payoff prospect under center, it could be this Chattanooga area quarterback. Jones might be the most athletic and fastest quarterback we have coming out of the TN2027 class and he is still developing, so the future could be bright for the Lions rising senior. If the passing tools were further along, Jones would be considered among the top quarterbacks in this class and that's due to his athleticism and speed. Once the Lions quarterback gets past the first tackler, he is almost difficult to catch up with. The passing upside is in place, so if Jones could get into the lab and develop his skill set further, I wouldn't be surprised to see bigger schools start sniffing around,&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2103453,"width":"219px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepredzone.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2026/01/ausjones.jpg?w=400" alt="" class="wp-image-2103453" style="width:219px;height:auto" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- - - -&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Five More to Follow ….</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>(QB) [player_tooltip player_id='1150069' first='Matthew' last='Horner'] </strong>- Independence: Standing 6'6 210 pounds, Horner is a big dude to deal with in open space and someone with deceptive speed that defenders get surprised with when watching him run. Horner is more of a pocket passer but does have the athleticism and speed to make a difference with legs, especially when the play breaks down.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>(QB) [player_tooltip player_id='1104268' first='Kaden' last='Long'] </strong>- Knox. Central: Long should really be placed above within the top five as he is the leading rusher from the quarterback position returning for the 2026 season. The Bobcats signal caller had a breakout junior year that saw him produce at a high level while leading his team to a 10 win season, which happened due to his dual threat abilities.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>(QB) [player_tooltip player_id='1588080' first='Kason' last='Woodson'] </strong>- Springfield: Sporting a running back style body and frame, Woodson is a physical presence with the ball in his hands that presents upside in college with both his arm and his legs. The Yellow Jackets quarterback took a strong step last year with his arm talent while showing dynamic running skills that caused opposing defenses a lot of problems.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>(QB) [player_tooltip player_id='1535793' first='Colton' last='Overbey'] </strong>- Station Camp: Overbey isn't the most athletic or the fastest but he makes this list due to his crafty game play and elusive running style. The Bisons senior quarterback has a unique feel for the pass rush then either making the pass or running the ball. Overbey has enough speed to be a threat with his legs and the ability to create positive gains.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>(QB) [player_tooltip player_id='1732910' first='Jaxton' last='Schmitt'] </strong>- Rhea Co.: If you want a hidden gem that could become a breakout player this Fall, it's this East Tennessee quarterback. Schmidtt is an athletic guy behind center that might be one of the fastest signal callers we have from the TN2027 class. He runs very well and shows an extra gear while having arm talent that shows potential for the next level.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2126026,"width":"218px","height":"auto","aspectRatio":"0.8359456635318704","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepredzone.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2026/02/109-Jaxton-Schmitt-e1770852360105.jpg?w=856" alt="" class="wp-image-2126026" style="aspect-ratio:0.8359456635318704;width:218px;height:auto" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image -->