Durham/Orange County QB Deep Dive

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>It's March, which means our Deep Dive series is back, and we have more counties than ever. I'm handling counties in the Raleigh-Durham area, and we're looking at two counties to the north. Who are the best quarterbacks in Durham and Orange Counties? Find out our thoughts below.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Top 5 QBs in Durham/Orange County</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Editor's Note: The ranked quarterbacks are listed in order from first to fifth. Other names are in no particular order. Rankings reflect predicted 2026 impact.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2141136"],"_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-69a26b7b305e7"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">When I set out to rank these guys, I thought I'd have Johnson a bit lower on this list, but as I dug into his film, I'm so impressed with the breadth of what he's able to do. When asked, he can play in phase, hitting guys in rhythm and marching down the field. But under pressure, he has the athleticism to bail out to either side and cause problems for defenses. If he can stay healthy this season, he can do some serious damage.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1616112"],"_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-69a26b7b3052c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">El-Amin split time as a starter at Enloe two seasons ago, then transferred to Jordan, where he waited patiently behind a top senior. Now it's his turn, and the rising junior has a chance to be the best passer in the area. He's most comfortable as a pocket passer, but in limited action last season, he showed he has the athleticism to move the chains with his legs.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2141130"],"_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-69a26b7b3058a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A true two-way player, George is athletic enough to thrive as a safety on the defensive side of the ball, and though he was a low-volume passer in 2025, the arm talent is there. The flashes are evident, and he has a great highlight tape full of impressive throws and the occasional athletic scramble. The keys will be consistency and confidence. As he starts to trust his arm (and legs) more often, I wouldn't be surprised to see him elevate the entire East Chapel Hill offense.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1656584"],"_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-69a26b7b3047f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Stevenson continues to grow as a passer after first hitting the scene as a raw athlete. He cut down on the interceptions last season, but at times, seemed a bit timid to use his legs. I expect him to be more decisive when it comes to tucking and running, and that should give him the chance to put up bigger numbers on a promising Hillside squad.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2141132"],"_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-69a26b7b30641"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Moody doesn't have a ton of volume in Orange's run-heavy offense, but he's had some big moments for the Panthers. Just a rising junior, Moody doesn't make many mistakes, and he makes excellent decisions in the option game. He has the arm talent to push the ball down the field when asked, and that puts Orange in a good position in a gettable conference.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Other Names To Know</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1656591' first='Tre' last='Belcher'] </strong>| Hillside</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Amir Liles</strong> | Northern Durham</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Matthew Asay</strong> | Cedar Ridge</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Make sure we don't miss anyone. Let me know on Twitter/X (@whelms21) which players need to make our deep dive rankings. Don't miss out on everything Prep Redzone has to offer. 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