Wake County QB Deep Dive

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Welcome back to my favorite series of the entire year. It's the offseason, so we're going in-depth with positional rankings for over 15 different counties (and potentially more). Which signal-callers will rule the roost in Wake County next season? Let's do a deep dive to find the top quarterbacks in the RDU area.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Top 5 QBs in Wake 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":["1328747"],"_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-699e175b45eea"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">During <a href="https://prepredzone.com/2025/04/deep-dive-wake-county-qbs/">last year's Deep Dive</a>, I had to go out on a limb to rank Sevilla third, despite having almost no varsity experience. This year, I don't think it's particularly shocking to rank him first in the county. As a junior, Sevilla put up over 3,000 total yards, playing at an elite level during Middle Creek's dream playoff run to the 6A State Championship Final.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1625015"],"_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-699e175b45f8e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Ormandy's growth as a passer has been something to behold, as he's gone from an athletic guy with an arm to a true quarterback. After a deep 7A playoff run, Garner isn't sneaking up on anyone, and there's a ton of pressure on Ormandy to continue to elevate both his own play and the talent of those around him. We think he can do it, though, and another step up in production wouldn't surprise anyone.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["485965"],"_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-699e175b45feb"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">After splitting time as a sophomore, Gray won the job as a junior and led Millbrook to an 8A State Championship berth while throwing for over 2,500 yards. He commands the offense well, and after another offseason, I think we'll see him a bit more aggressive to push the ball down the field. He's grown in confidence over the last two seasons, and that has elevated his game, from how quickly he can read defenses to the accuracy he's shown.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1954080"],"_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-699e175b46085"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Perry had a magnificent year as a junior and quietly led the county in passing yards, despite playing just 10 games. An improved defense and some better luck (Knightdale was 1-4 in one-score games) would bring Perry to the forefront of the conversation, as the dual-threat is an electric playmaker who doesn't get enough recognition.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["651090"],"_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-699e175b46108"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">If you want to know where it all went south for South Garner last season, look no further than how the Titans played once Shoulars went down with an injury in late September. After averaging over 215 passing yards and 30 rushing yards per game, Shoulars went down, and the passing game went dormant for the Titans. He's added some weight, which should help him as a runner and with his durability, and he's poised for a big senior season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">Other Names To Know</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1078753' first='Ethan' last='McGarrigan']</strong> | Apex Friendship</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2112654' first='Chase' last='Bowie']</strong> | Sanderson</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2135309' first='Mason' last='Karras']</strong> | Cardinal Gibbons</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1703243' first='Ethan' last='Carpenter']</strong> | Panther Creek</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1646740' first='Leo' last='Gorga']</strong> | Enloe</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2099368' first='Landen' last='Perry']</strong> | Wake Forest</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Make sure we don't miss anyone. 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