Ray proved to be a dual-threat problem for Creston opponents as a junior last fall. The shifty signal caller threw for 1,726 yards and eight touchdowns, and rushed for 990 yards (7.7 YPC) and 10 more scores. When watching video of early-season highlights, Ray stresses defenses with designed runs. He’s elusive with keen vision and a good feel for flowing with the play. Ray can chuck it from the pocket or when in scramble mode. It’s a strong arm that can push the ball down the field or through tight windows. Ray should become more consistent as a thrower with a year under his belt. And the running ability should open up throwing opportunities in 2026.

Not the best performing QB as a passer, but Tanner Ray Tanner Ray 5'10" | 145 lbs | QB Creston | 2027 IA has proven to be a volatile playmaker within the 3A league. Ray completed nearly 66% passes in 2025 and threw for 1726 yards, both of which were improvements from his sophomore season, but he only threw 8 TDs to 12 INTs. He also ran for 990 yards (7.7 YPC) and 10 TDs. There is no doubt about Ray’s explosive potential and how dangerous he is as a dual-threat, as well as his progression in his accuracy, though it didn’t always translate to points, though to say they weren’t very competitive would be a lie, as Ray led near-upsets over stronger teams like Winterset and Atlantic, while also guiding the team to victories in their last 2 games of the season. Ray will look to further improve on his growth as a passer and translate his abilities into more points that could yield more wins for the Panthers in 2026.