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Trigger Men: QBS Delivering with Velocity and Confidence

Trigger Men: QBS Delivering with Velocity and Confidence
Josh White
Josh White March 23, 2026 @ 08:00 AM
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Cross Land
Cross Land 6'1" | 200 lbs | QB | 2027
AL
Max Fowler
Max Fowler 6'0" | 195 lbs | QB | 2027
AL
Jamarcus Jackson
Jamarcus Jackson 6'1" | 200 lbs | QB | 2028
AL
Cohen Thomas
Cohen Thomas 6'0" | 180 lbs | QB/ATH | 2027
AL
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>These quarterbacks don't just run the offense—they dictate it. Whether it's quick-trigger releases, velocity into tight windows, or extending plays under pressure, this group consistently puts stress on defenses. The ball comes out on time, on target, and with intent.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["444734"],"_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-69bf7d70df819"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Thomas operates with poise and control, never rushing himself even when the pocket starts to tighten. He's at his best working the intermediate area, where his touch and ball placement allow him to drop throws between zones with consistency. He doesn't force the issue—he lets the coverage declare and responds accordingly.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>What stands out is how comfortable he is throwing on the move. He keeps his base intact, delivers a catchable ball, and stays accurate outside of structure. The play action element is clean and convincing, and he does a good job of keeping defenders in conflict. He's a rhythm passer who keeps drives alive by making the right throw at the right time.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/Cohen_QB1/status/2024586843296014430?s=20","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/Cohen_QB1/status/2024586843296014430?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1883954"],"_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-69bf7d70df8d6"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Fowler's arm jumps off the tape immediately. The ball comes out with a quick flick and carries real velocity, allowing him to attack tight windows before defenders can react. He doesn't need a perfect platform to generate power—the release is compact and efficient, which helps him neutralize pressure.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">He's aggressive in how he pushes the ball downfield, consistently placing deep throws on the outside shoulder where only his receiver can get it. Even when receivers aren't fully separated, he trusts his arm to create the window. On the move, he maintains that same confidence, showing the ability to deliver with pace and accuracy without needing to reset.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/maxfowler_2/status/1979012176250630360?s=46","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/maxfowler_2/status/1979012176250630360?s=46 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Cross Land","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2028","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"6'1u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"205","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"field_65b288425ecf6","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"2409","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Jacksonville ","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-69bf7d70dfabb"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Crossland is smooth and efficient with how he delivers the football. The release is quick, the spiral is tight, and the ball consistently gets where it needs to go on time. There's a natural rhythm to his game that allows the offense to stay on schedule.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">He doesn't overcomplicate things—he trusts his mechanics and executes within structure. When the read is there, the ball is out. That timing shows up across multiple levels of the field, especially when he's working quick game and intermediate concepts. He plays with control and lets the game come to him.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/cross_land_5/status/2030341432163057749?s=46","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/cross_land_5/status/2030341432163057749?s=46 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1732347"],"_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-69bf7d70dfbac"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Jamarcus plays with a live arm and the ability to get the ball out fast, especially when pressure is coming downhill. His release allows him to beat blitz looks and keep the offense on schedule without panic. He's comfortable driving throws into tight windows and doesn't hesitate when he sees leverage.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">What separates him is the added layer of mobility. He can escape, extend, and still deliver accurately outside the pocket. Defenses have to account for him as a runner, which naturally opens throwing lanes. He's at his best when the play breaks down and he's forced to create—there's confidence in how he operates in those moments.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Joshua Naylon","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2027","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"5'10u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"167","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"field_65b288425ecf6","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"2409","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Sparkman ","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-69bf7d70dfd66"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Naylon is a dynamic dual threat who could easily find himself in the rankings this upcoming season. His rapid fire release is one of the quickest in the state- allowing him to get the ball out before pressure can be fully applied. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Down the field, the arm talent shows up. He throws a tight spiral and consistently drops the ball in the bucket with touch and placement. Whether he's driving it or layering it over coverage, the deep ball is accurate and intentional. He also shows a knack for hitting the seams and flashes intermediate accuracy He pairs that with real mobility, showing track-level speed that allows him to extend plays and stress defenses outside of structure. He's comfortable throwing on the run, maintaining accuracy without needing to fully reset. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/joshua_naylon/status/1992402663523393956?s=20","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/joshua_naylon/status/1992402663523393956?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed -->

These quarterbacks don't just run the offense—they dictate it. Whether it's quick-trigger releases, velocity into tight windows, or extending plays under pressure, this group consistently puts stress on defenses. The ball comes out on time, on target, and with intent.

Cohen Thomas

Cohen Thomas

AL
QB/ATH
HEIGHT 6'0"
WEIGHT 180
POS QB/ATH
CLASS 2027
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Cohen
Thomas QB/ATH
Class
2027
Height
6'0"
Weight
180
HS
Smiths Station
|
AL
Trigger Men: QBS Delivering with Velocity and Confidence
Thomas operates with poise and control, never rushing himself even when the pocket starts to tighten. He’s at...
Written by Josh White
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Cohen Thomas

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State: Alabama
School: Smiths Station
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Max Fowler

Max Fowler

AL
QB
HEIGHT 6'0"
WEIGHT 195
POS QB
CLASS 2027
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Max
Fowler QB
Class
2027
Height
6'0"
Weight
195
HS
UMS-Wright
|
AL
Trigger Men: QBS Delivering with Velocity and Confidence
Fowler’s arm jumps off the tape immediately. The ball comes out with a quick flick and carries real...
Written by Josh White
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Max Fowler

State: Alabama
School: UMS-Wright
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Cross Land

Cross Land

HEIGHT 6'1"
WEIGHT 205
POS QB
CLASS 2028

Cross Land

School: Jacksonville
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Jamarcus Jackson

Jamarcus Jackson

HEIGHT 6'1"
WEIGHT 200
POS QB
CLASS 2028
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Jamarcus
Jackson QB
Class
2028
Height
6'1"
Weight
200
HS
Brookwood
|
AL
Trigger Men: QBS Delivering with Velocity and Confidence
Jamarcus plays with a live arm and the ability to get the ball out fast, especially when pressure...
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Jamarcus Jackson

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State: Alabama
School: Brookwood
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Joshua Naylon

Joshua Naylon

HEIGHT 5'10"
WEIGHT 167
POS QB
CLASS 2027

Joshua Naylon

School: Sparkman
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