DR7 Tampa — Closer Look at Seven QB Standouts

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As the 7v7 season begins to take off and college camps follow close behind, our scout Drew Johnson will be on the move to track down Real Deal Stock Risers and Players to Watch.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='212269' first='Jaden' last='Weatherly'] | QB | 2026 | Bartram Trail | @jadenweatherly_</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>It's truly rewarding when watching a kid progress into a beast! We got a chance to watch Weatherly perform when he was just in 14U 7v7 and he's now developed into a problem under center. One of the stronger QB frames around, this kid has a weight-lifting physique that he uses to zip the ball around and be a threat with his legs. He's putting it all together heading into the spring period.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Zack Paulk | QB | 2025 | Bradford | @zackpaulkjr</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>If there's one QB prospect that has risen on my upside list from this weekend it's Zack Paulk. The ball came off his hand smooth and natural as he zipped passes around the field with ease. The solid accuracy and footwork ability was what stamped him as a real deal solid QB in this type of setting. He displayed poise in tough situations and delivered strikes all weekend. He's made a recent move to Bradford HS where he'll have another year to show college coaches he's an impactful prospect.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='836435' first='Christian' last='Sims'] | QB | 2025 | Lincoln | @SimsChristian15</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>College coaches on the edge about this kid have to actually get eyes on him in person. He has legit arm talent and mechanics to get it done at the next level. The developing accuracy and ball placement he has displayed this off-season has stamped him as a solid upside QB prospect in the North Florida area.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Chance Houston | QB | 2027 | Land o Lakes | @cc11houston</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This is what the offseason 7v7 setting is all about. Young risers get a chance to get reps and build chemistry with teammates while shining a light on their upside potential. Houston has checked a lot of boxes in the QB department and has shown to be one of the more surprising true 2027 risers in the area. Each tournament he puts on a show with his elite arm talent. His developing footwork and ball placement accuracy will separate him from peers. Productive offseason for Houston, let's see what he can do in the pads as spring ball arrives.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1241600' first='Jack' last='Cunningham'] | QB | 2025 | Jefferson | @jcunningham_11</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Cunningham finished as one of my top stock risers from the DR7 event as he nearly led Team Tampa 18U to a championship on Sunday. He took majority of the reps this weekend and made the most of them as he showed off good accuracy and arm strength. Look out for this kid to impress as we enter the spring period.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1754043' first='Cayden' last='Thomas'] | QB | Class of 2026 | Mitchell | @CaydenThomas_</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>One of the top 2026 QBs in the area had a productive season and stamped himself as a reliable leader who can help produce success for the Mitchell program. Have watched him compete throughout the DR7 tournament where he showed off his arm strength and leadership capabilities. He's yet another talented QB that will be at the event. Ready to see his hard work translate over to spring ball.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='290936' first='Tyler' last='Jones'] | QB | 2025 | Citrus | @d1_tej</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Had to add this kid to the list because of his consistency in producing in the 7v7 setting this offseason. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->