Six Underrated South Florida Quarterbacks bound to rise rankings

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The South Florida (Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach County) quarterback received plenty of cache after Fernando Mendoza, a Christopher Columbus High School (FL) alum, won the Heisman Trophy and led the Indiana Hoosiers to win their first-ever national championship.&nbsp; </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Mendoza is expected to be selected first overall in the upcoming 2026 NFL Draft later this month.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>NC State quarterback CJ Bailey is another signal-caller from South Florida with the potential to build a strong NFL Draft resume, continuing the area's success at the position.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Texas freshman QB [player_tooltip player_id='1247423' first='Dia' last='Bell'], the top Florida quarterback of the 2026 class, looks impressive thus far in spring with the Longhorns and could be the expected starter in the 2027 season.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Currently, in South Florida, there are two quarterbacks rated three stars by Rivals Industry: USF commit [player_tooltip player_id='487777' first='James' last='Perrone'] and FIU commit [player_tooltip player_id='377390' first='Zac' last='Katz'], but several unrated players could rise in the future.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here are five 2027 unrated prospects that should gain significant notoriety in the upcoming months.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["895745"],"_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-69dd5630e36b3"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The 6-foot-1, 190-pounder places the ball with consistent accuracy to his receivers and does a great job of delivering the football under pressure.&nbsp; He has underrated mobility and strikes the football to his target when needed.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The left-handed QB had limited opportunities at St. Thomas last season, with senior [player_tooltip player_id='212270' first='Mason' last='Mallory'] winning the job.&nbsp; Now that Perrone is in the mix, it will be interesting to see whether Conness wins the job or transfers elsewhere for more opportunities to showcase his talent.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1433217"],"_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-69dd5630e372c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The 6-foot-1, 195-pounder is capable of managing a game to victories and is decisive with the football, whether he decides to run or pass.&nbsp; The former Royal Palm Beach QB consistently throws his receivers open and can generate significant power in his throws without the best footwork.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Griner was one of the standouts at the Elite 11 Regionals in Miami in January and has an opportunity to significantly raise his stock in 2026 with a Santaluces team capable of making a strong playoff run.</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":"[player_tooltip player_id='2127315' first='Jordan' last='Johnson']","_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":"6'3u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"220","_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":"Palm Beach Gardens","_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-69dd5630e380d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Johnson is certainly an underrated gem that can help a college football team win games as soon as the 2027 season.&nbsp; He has a cannon for an arm and displays high-level footwork in the pocket.&nbsp; </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The 6-foot-3 football launcher can also break away from defenders with his speed connects on off-balance throws, and constantly surveys his reads before delivering the football.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The two-sport athlete (basketball) who could become a college football superstar down the line.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1258790"],"_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-69dd5630e3865"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The former Norland Viking delivers the football under pressure on most snaps and displays nice balance in the pocket.&nbsp; The 6-foot-1, 193-pounder thrives mainly in the pocket and gets the ball out in most cases to avoid negative plays.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Moore has a nice feel for pressure while still keeping his eyes downfield.&nbsp; has a strong arm but also has the ability to put touch on the football for deep shots.&nbsp; Moore will have plenty of opportunities to improve his stock playing for state title contender Columbus this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2130523"],"_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-69dd5630e38af"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Stroud will also be on a new team this season, transferring from Calvary Christian (Fort Lauderdale) to McArthur (Hollywood).&nbsp; The change should raise eyebrows for plenty, seeing the 6-foot-5, 195-pounder for the first time.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">His mechanics seem similar to Bailey's as they both have similar frames.&nbsp; Whether under center or from the shotgun, Stroud has above-average footwork and is an accurate passer.&nbsp; He does have some escapability, but he is a true pocket passer with a high ceiling.</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":"Jack Williams","_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":"6'1u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"190","_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":"Saint Andrews","_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-69dd5630e3951"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Williams is an impressive passer who shows signs of reading a defense at a high level.&nbsp; His mechanics could use some improvement, but the dual-threat has the potential to be a serviceable signal-caller at the next level.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The 6-foot-1 quarterback has above-average athleticism and is perhaps most dangerous creating plays off-script.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->