Senior QBs in KY Who Can Sling it on Saturday

Senior quarterbacks are looking to make a big-time statement throughout the Bluegrass this fall. Let's take a look at a few who certainly have the potential to play at the next level, but aren't quite committed to their programs yet.    [player_tooltip player_id='865432' first='Mason' last='Salmons'] is a strong-armed, athletic quarterback who is in store for a big-time senior season this fall. Salmons finished the 2025 season with nearly 3,000 yards of total offense as a dual-threat quarterback. He ended the year with 38 combined touchdowns, including 30 through the air compared to just two interceptions. On the field, he's a good decision-maker who gets the ball out quickly, has good footwork, and fits balls into tight windows. Salmons' arm strength is on full display, with an impressive deep ball that demonstrates his accuracy down the field.     [player_tooltip player_id='1610705' first='Deairus' last='Smith']'s footwork and fundamentals stand out immediately when evaluating his film. His feet are quick in his drop back, and he steps into and follows through on his throws. Smith has a strong arm as a result, which features an accurate deep ball. He has a quick release and throws hard in quick schemes. Smith isn't deterred by pressure or a collapsing pocket. More than once last season, he demonstrated his ability to stand tall in the pocket, step up, and get the ball out. He's also very athletic and is liable to break free on a scramble whenever it's necessary.     Another big-arm quarterback in the 2027 class, [player_tooltip player_id='1200729' first='Deakon' last='Partin'], is a great pocket passer for Middlesboro. He has the size to play big-time college football at the quarterback position, and the arm strength and accuracy. He can throw accurately on the run and has proven he can keep his eyes downfield outside the pocket while actively avoiding the rush. Despite his size, Partin is agile and athletic in scramble situations or on options. He makes good decisions in RPO concepts and is nimble on his feet when rushing the football.     [player_tooltip player_id='1200721' first='Jack' last='Bradley'] does a great job of leading his receivers with the football. He can throw the ball into tight windows where only his receiver can catch it. Bradley has great form with the ball in his hand and follows through on his throws. Bethlehem's offense puts Bradley in a lot of bootleg situations, where his speed and agility are on display. This has adapted him to throwing on the run, where he can set his hips and/or feet and throw an accurate football. It almost seems like he's more comfortable throwing the ball on the run, but is just as reliable standing tall in the pocket.     [player_tooltip player_id='1610645' first='Gray' last='Robbins'] has an updated frame of 6'5" and 215 pounds heading into his final year of high school football. It's no surprise he's also a standout for Mayfield's basketball team with that kind of height. On the gridiron, Robbins has big-time arm talent who isn't afraid to let a long ball fly. He's a good decision-maker and didn't throw an interception through October last season. Robbins does a good job of looking through his progressions and not giving up on a play after his first look isn't there. He can put the ball on a rope over the middle of the field. Robbins also leads his receivers well, hitting them in stride deep down the field.

Senior quarterbacks are looking to make a big-time statement throughout the Bluegrass this fall. Let's take a look at a few who certainly have the potential to play at the next level, but aren't quite committed to their programs yet.