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Top 10 Class of 2028 QBs in Orange County (Part 1)

Top 10 Class of 2028 QBs in Orange County (Part 1)
Michael Huntley
Michael Huntley July 23, 2026 @ 11:40 PM
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Preston Beck
Preston Beck 6'2" | 180 lbs | QB | 2028
CA
Ethan Esmailian
Ethan Esmailian 6'2" | 200 lbs | QB | 2028
NC
Ayden Edwards
Ayden Edwards 6'4" | 195 lbs | QB | 2028
CA
Star Thomas III
Star Thomas III 6'0" | 190 lbs | QB | 2028
CA
Russell Sekona
Russell Sekona 6'3" | 230 lbs | QB | 2028
CA
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Edwards has great ball placement on the corner routes and is arm strength improves every time I see him. He has shown excellent timing with his receivers at multiple passing tournaments this summer and makes the right reads consistently. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Edwards has offers from Oregon, Washington, Arkansas and Michigan among many others. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/ayden1edwards/status/1988357871743234458?s=20","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"x","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-x wp-block-embed-x"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/ayden1edwards/status/1988357871743234458?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1204832"],"_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-6a63154830491"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Thomas completed 67 percent of his passes for 303 yards per game with 27 touchdowns and six rushing touchdowns for Orange last season and earned All-County honors from the OC Register and Prep Redzone All-Southern California Sophomore team honors. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>He was the best lefty of the day at the Elite 11 Regional and had a breakout day which got him recognition from scouts that don't get to see him in person often. His accuracy is excellent to all three levels and can put the ball where only his receiver has a chance to catch it. He makes quick decisions with the ball and is dangerous with his legs. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Thomas has offers from Arkansas, Kentucky, Purdue and Syracuse among others. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/StarThomasIII/status/2077100938637296067?s=20","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"x","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-x wp-block-embed-x"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/StarThomasIII/status/2077100938637296067?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["432272"],"_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-6a631548304f0"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Sekona completed 63 percent of his passes for 188 yards with 22 touchdowns and just four interceptions as a sophomore for Leuzinger last season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>His arm strength stands out on film and in person. He has serious zip on out-breaking routes and can fit the ball into tight windows. Sekona isn't the most mobile quarterback, but he has good pocket awareness and is a big guy who is tough to bring down. He will be sharing playing time at Mater Dei this season and has offers from Arkansas, Utah, UCLA and Michigan among others. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/latsondheimer/status/2078676833516888105?s=20","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"x","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-x wp-block-embed-x"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/latsondheimer/status/2078676833516888105?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2121939"],"_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-6a63154830569"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Beck started the last seven games of the season for San Clemente and led the Tritons to a 6-1 record during that span and a CIF championship appearance. He threw for 1450 yards with 11 touchdowns and has offers from BYU, Colorado State and Nevada. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>His delivery is smooth and he is an anticipatory thrower who can throw guys open. Beck has very good timing with his receiver and often hits receivers right when they get out of their breaks. He is the son of a former NFL quarterback and has had a full offseason as the starter to develop with his receivers. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/PrestonBeck28/status/2017336294297505973?s=20","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"x","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-x wp-block-embed-x"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/PrestonBeck28/status/2017336294297505973?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1622367"],"_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-6a631548305c1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Esmailian threw for 153 yards per game with 17 touchdowns and zero interceptions for Morse last season and led the Tigers to a CIF championship. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>He's a big guy who looks like he has put on some muscle since last season and has very good zip on the intermediate throws. His release is quick with full extension and he goes through his progressions well. Esmailian is a solid off-platform thrower and had a good showing at the Elite 11 Regional in Oakland. He has offers from Georgia State, Colorado State, Miami of Ohio and Sacramento State. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/EthanEsmailian/status/2072691295731273941?s=20","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"x","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-x wp-block-embed-x"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/EthanEsmailian/status/2072691295731273941?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed -->
Ayden Edwards

Ayden Edwards

CA
QB
HEIGHT 6'4"
WEIGHT 195
POS QB
CLASS 2028
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Ayden Edwards

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State: California
School: Tustin

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Edwards completed 64 percent of his passes for 2079 yards with 21 touchdowns and just five interceptions for Tustin last season. He's a rhythm thrower with clean footwork and excellent touch on the deeper throws. Edwards has great ball placement…

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Sophomore Season Highlights 2028/ QB!!https://t.co/w84GbeDFeP
21 tds
146/219
2,102 yards
5 int @CoachLopez74 @CHawk_4 @CoachDanny10 @VaimaonaStrong @ocvarsityguy @GregBiggins @ChadSimmons_ @BlairAngulo @BrandonHuffman @TomLoy247 @SWiltfong_ @StephConn5 @adamgorney pic.twitter.com/FzYQk8qniR

— Ayden Edwards ‘28 QB (@ayden1edwards) November 11, 2025
Star Thomas III

Star Thomas III

CA #44
QB #9
HEIGHT 6'0"
WEIGHT 190
POS QB
CLASS 2028
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Thomas III QB
Class
2028
Height
6'0"
Weight
190
HS
Orange
|
CA
Top 10 Class of 2028 QBs in Orange County (Part 1)
Thomas completed 67 percent of his passes for 303 yards per game with 27 touchdowns and six rushing...
Written by Michael Huntley
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Star Thomas III

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State: California
School: Orange

Thomas completed 67 percent of his passes for 303 yards per game with 27 touchdowns and six rushing touchdowns for Orange last season and earned All-County honors from the OC Register and Prep Redzone All-Southern California Sophomore team honors.

He was the best lefty of the day at the Elite 11 Regional and had a breakout day which got him recognition from scouts that don't get to see him in person often. His accuracy is excellent to all three levels and can put the ball where only his receiver has a chance to catch it. He makes quick decisions with the ball and is dangerous with his legs.

Thomas has offers from Arkansas, Kentucky, Purdue and Syracuse among others.

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Highlights

2026 - Summer Camp 11v11. Showing: accuracy, anticipation footwork, pocket poise, mobility, and arm strength. Looking to make a deep playoff run and lead Orange County in total yards again.@CoachDanny10 @ocvarsityguy @mikehuntley63 @BlairAngulo @GregBiggins @BrandonHuffman pic.twitter.com/iznHHUqLIm

— Star Thomas III (@StarThomasIII) July 14, 2026
Russell Sekona

Russell Sekona

CA
QB
HEIGHT 6'3"
WEIGHT 230
POS QB
CLASS 2028
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Russell Sekona

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State: California
School: Mater Dei

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Sekona completed 63 percent of his passes for 188 yards with 22 touchdowns and just four interceptions as a sophomore for Leuzinger last season. His arm strength stands out on film and in person. He has serious zip on out-breaking…

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New Mater Dei QB Russell Sekona at Mission Viejo passing tourney. Video courtesy Interscholastic Films. pic.twitter.com/YnB40powM0

— eric sondheimer (@latsondheimer) July 19, 2026
Preston Beck

Preston Beck

CA
QB
HEIGHT 6'2"
WEIGHT 180
POS QB
CLASS 2028
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Preston Beck

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State: California
School: San Clemente

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Beck started the last seven games of the season for San Clemente and led the Tritons to a 6-1 record during that span and a CIF championship appearance. He threw for 1450 yards with 11 touchdowns and has offers from…

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Im so thankful to announce that I received an offer from BYU. RISE AND SHOUT!!🤙🏽#SCtritonfootball pic.twitter.com/AJB8HqCndv

— Preston Beck (@PrestonBeck28) January 30, 2026
Ethan Esmailian

Ethan Esmailian

NC #73
QB #8
HEIGHT 6'2"
WEIGHT 200
POS QB
CLASS 2028
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Ethan
Esmailian QB
Class
2028
Height
6'2"
Weight
200
HS
Leesville Road
|
NC
Top 10 Class of 2028 QBs in Orange County (Part 1)
Esmailian threw for 153 yards per game with 17 touchdowns and zero interceptions for Morse last season and...
Written by Michael Huntley
Read more at PrepRedzone​.com
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Ethan Esmailian

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State: North Carolina
School: Leesville Road

Esmailian threw for 153 yards per game with 17 touchdowns and zero interceptions for Morse last season and led the Tigers to a CIF championship.

He's a big guy who looks like he has put on some muscle since last season and has very good zip on the intermediate throws. His release is quick with full extension and he goes through his progressions well. Esmailian is a solid off-platform thrower and had a good showing at the Elite 11 Regional in Oakland. He has offers from Georgia State, Colorado State, Miami of Ohio and Sacramento State.

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Highlights

Highlights from Long Beach TOC 7v7 @westernpioneer1 @CoachDavidsonWH @ArmedDangerQBS @OrtegeJenkins16 @OC_Recruits @Elite11 pic.twitter.com/yQhhd9rimV

— Ethan Esmailian 3⭐ (@EthanEsmailian) July 2, 2026

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