Inside Look: Notable 2029 Central Florida Quarterbacks To Know

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 2029 quarterback class is still in its early stages, but several rising sophomores have already begun separating themselves through varsity experience, offseason camps, and 7-on-7 competition.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Kingston Loydd | QB | 2029 | Lake Wales | @KingstonL408</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Few freshmen handled early varsity responsibility better than Loydd. He showed patience from the pocket, good touch on intermediate throws, and never appeared overwhelmed by the moment. Physical development and consistency remain the next steps, but his command already puts him ahead of many quarterbacks in his class.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Peyton Carroll | QB | 2029 | Jones | @PeytonCarrollQB</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>At <em>6-1, 185 pounds</em>, Carroll already has the physical profile college coaches like to see. He throws a clean football, moves well outside the pocket, and has enough athleticism to create when protection breaks down. Competing inside one of Florida's premier programs should only accelerate his development.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2098090' first='Zion' last='Benn'] | QB | 2029 | Dunnellon | @zionqb1</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Benn brings true dual-threat ability to the position. His athleticism allows him to create explosive plays both inside and outside the pocket, while his early production gives coaches plenty to build around. Continued refinement as a passer could make him one of the more dangerous quarterbacks in the class.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2228625' first='Trenton' last='Washington'] | QB | 2029 | Melbourne Central Catholic | @TrentonWQB</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Washington was one of my favorite young quarterbacks to evaluate this offseason. He already possesses a mature frame with plenty of room for continued growth, flashes athleticism extending plays, and plays with natural confidence. The physical tools and upside are evident, making him a quarterback worth following closely this fall.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Teo Edwards | QB | 2029 | Auburndale | @EdwardsTeo7</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Edwards is one of the younger quarterbacks who continues to quietly build momentum. He throws a clean football, moves well, and has shown good composure in competitive settings. For a player entering his sophomore season, his confidence and understanding of the position stand out. There's still plenty of development ahead, but the foundation is there for Edwards to become one of the better 2029 quarterbacks to watch over the next couple of years.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Nicholas Lora | QB | 2029 | Lake Nona | @nick_lora0</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Standing around <em>6-2</em>, Lora already possesses intriguing size along with a clean throwing motion. His confidence has grown with every camp appearance, and competing inside a strong program should only accelerate his development. The summer presents another opportunity to continue building recruiting momentum.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2045036' first='Joseph' last='Shannon'] | QB | 2029 | Mulberry | @J_ShannonQB1</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Shannon brings long-term upside with his <em>6-2</em> frame, arm strength, and athleticism. He's still refining his footwork and overall command, but the physical traits are there. As he continues gaining experience, expect noticeable growth.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1659488' first='Gianni' last='Rodriguez'] | QB | 2029 | Windermere | @GianniRod_QB</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Rodriguez already has valuable varsity experience, something few freshmen can claim. That exposure should continue paying dividends as he settles into a larger role. His comfort level and confidence continue growing each time he steps on the field.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Aydan Gillings | QB | 2029 | Trinity Catholic | @AydanGilli64406</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Gillings possesses an impressive <em>6-2, 200-pound</em> frame with intriguing upside. Spring and summer reps will be important as he looks to establish himself under center. The physical traits are already there, and consistency will determine how quickly he develops.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2206499' first='Jackson' last='Long'] | QB | 2029 | West Orange | @JacksonLong_3</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Long continues laying the foundation behind one of the state's top returning quarterbacks, and the future looks bright. He throws an impressive deep ball, works through the entire route tree with confidence, and has enough athleticism to escape pressure and create when plays break down. His commitment to development has been noticeable throughout the offseason, making him another quarterback to keep an eye on.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Ones to Watch</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><br>Jamaal Crittington | Viera</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1665201' first='Zayden' last='Brooks'] | Sebring</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2210474' first='Brennan' last='LoRicco'] | Leesburg<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->