Playoff Time: Leading 3A Quarterbacks To Know In The First Round

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>These are some of the top 3A quarterbacks to know in the first round....</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":[1555652],"_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-67322e84e4f9d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A confident quarterback with a playmaking skillset, Long brings above-average athleticism and some of the best arm talent in that area of North Georgia. He's had a strong senior season, throwing for over 2,000 yards and 19 touchdowns this fall. He's mobile in the pocket and knows how to move the chains with his arm. He's thrown for over 200 yards in six games this fall and was one of the more productive quarterbacks across North Georgia this year. Long and his Adairsville team will face a tough Sandy Creek team in the first round of the 3A playoffs this weekend. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1555669"],"_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-673231aa5c293"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A dynamic dual-threat quarterback from Albany, Washington is one of the more underrated prospects in Southwest Georgia who has been consistently one of the best players on the field in every game this fall. He's an explosive runner and a promising passer who can make a big play in the block of an eye. He shows good touch down the field and can take off and run for a big play if not accounted for. He's thrown for over 2,000 yards and 16 touchdowns this fall. Washington and Monroe have a tough challenge ahead of them as they take on the Jefferson Dragons.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1555762"],"_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-673378f24ab5a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A poised, accurate passer who trusts his arm and has shown impressive ball placement this year, Brien is an underrated senior having a memorable final season this fall for Cherokee-Bluff. The senior gunslinger is mobile, athletic, and has played winning football all season long. He's been safe and efficient with the ball, but he's also won games with his arm throughout the season. He's thrown for 2,000 yards during the regular season with 21 touchdowns and just three INTs. He's earned a new ranking in the next 2025 Prep Redzone update, and he'll lead his 9-1 Bears team to a first-round matchup against Monroe-Area this Friday.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1556409"],"_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-67337ab520837"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A sleeper Athens-area quarterback who had a strong regular season this fall as a senior, Watkins is a poised, confident, left-handed passer who has led Oconee County to a respectable 6-4 record heading into the playoffs. Watkins has thrown for just under 1,900 yards this season with 12 touchdowns. His biggest game came against West Hall where he threw for 262 yards and four touchdowns. He's also added five rushing touchdowns this season. This Oconee County senior is hoping to lead his squad to a big first-round win on Friday night as they take on Westside (Augusta).</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["661460"],"_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-67337e10951d6"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A dynamic young signal-caller having an outstanding sophomore season, Hill is an Atlanta-area passer who is quickly becoming one of the top young quarterbacks in the state. A lean passer with natural arm talent, Hill plays the position like experienced veteran, taking care of the football and making the right decisions. He shows a quick release, he's accurate, and he's thrown for 1,900 yards this season with 28 touchdowns while rushing for over 300 yards and three more scores. He's establishing himself as one of the top 2027 quarterbacks in Georgia and will lead Sandy Creek to a first-round matchup against Adairsville.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->