WPIAL 2028 QBs: In-Depth Position Breakdown (Part 2)

<!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1369381"],"_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-69ba9ab9eacb8"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1369381' first='Zahir' last='Ismaeli'] is a legit playmaker in the 2028 class as a quarterback. He is equally as good inside and outside the pocket. Inside the pocket, he shows a good ability to throw an accurate pass. He has a strong arm, and he knows how to throw into tight windows. He also knows how to put a good touch on the ball when he throws deep balls. Then, outside the pocket, he can run the ball at a high rate. He is electric running the ball with his speed and athleticism to make defenders miss in space. Ismarli is a talented quarterback who has a bright future ahead of him. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1369501"],"_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-69ba9ab9ead03"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1369501' first='Jackson' last='Williams'] played well last season. He has good mechanics and footwork in the pocket. He does a good job of processing in the pocket and then throwing the ball on time. He also shows good athleticism. He is excellent at throwing on the run. He was especially good at throwing on the run on designed pass plays. Williams' ability to tuck it down and run the ball is also excellent. He has a bright future ahead of him as a quarterback.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1650035"],"_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-69ba9ab9ead48"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1650035' first='Kaden' last='Allen'] played both varsity and junior varsity last year for Elizabeth Forward. He is a classic dual-threat quarterback who can run and throw. As a runner, he is excellent at designed run plays. He reads his keys well. He has quickness and burst that allow him to run at a high level. In the pocket, he is like a machine. He has excellent mechanics and footwork. He throws an accurate ball on time. He is especially accurate at throwing the ball on in breaking routes. Allen has a chance to start and be a future star for Elizabeth-Forward. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Please take a moment to check out my Varsity/Jv offensive Highlights for my Sophomore szn. <br><br>Started Varsity at Corner<br>Top 5 in Rushing <br>Top 5 in Rushing Tds <a href="https://twitter.com/Coach__Saint?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Coach__Saint</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/jordan_demarco?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@jordan_demarco</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/ABrinson_70?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ABrinson_70</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/WPIAL_Insider?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@WPIAL_Insider</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/PA_TodaySports?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PA_TodaySports</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/PrepRedzone?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PrepRedzone</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/QBHitList?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@QBHitList</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/footballcoach79?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@footballcoach79</a> <a href="https://t.co/uBMqPPhE74">pic.twitter.com/uBMqPPhE74</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='1650035' first='Kaden' last='Allen'] (@kkdaqb) <a href="https://twitter.com/kkdaqb/status/2012937559442133245?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 18, 2026</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1365267"],"_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-69ba9ab9ead8e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1365267' first='Cooper' last='Stiscak'] has limited film from last year, but you see the talent in him as a quarterback. He has good mechanics and footwork. He throws a good catchable ball. He is also a talented athlete who can run at a high level. He showed good ability to run the ball on zone-read run calls. His ability to read the play and make the right call is excellent. He is stuck behind 2027 star quarterback Aaron Strader. Stiscak could find the field next year as a defensive back or as a wide receiver. He is a good athlete who could start eventually for Pine-Richland. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Pine-Richland keeps the momentum going with another touchdown for the Rams! <a href="https://t.co/hF7WZqmld9">pic.twitter.com/hF7WZqmld9</a></p>&mdash; JRM_Sports (@JRMxSports) <a href="https://twitter.com/JRMxSports/status/1979360870019862571?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 18, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1369507"],"_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-69bb4f5749b99"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1369507' first='Jayshon' last='Taylor'] is a good athlete who played as a quarterback and wide receiver for Penn Hills last season. As a quarterback, he shows good mechanics and footwork in the pocket. He throws with good accuracy. He also throws with good anticipation into tight windows. He also shows good athleticism to move around in the pocket. He can also tuck it and run when it is needed. Then, as a wide receiver, he shows a good ability to get open and catch the ball. Taylor is a good athlete who can play all over the field. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->