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2029 QB/ATH Archer Altizer is a new face in the Hurricane program and gives the Redskins another promising young quarterback to develop for the future. After transferring from Chapmanville, Altizer arrives with experience leading the Tigers’ JV offense and the athleticism to make plays both inside and outside the pocket. While he’ll compete for QB opportunities this fall, his biggest impact could come on defense for the Redskins in 2026. As Hurricane continues developing its young talent, Altizer is a player with the tools to become a key part of the program over the next few seasons.

A change of scenery gives 2029 Hurricane QB Archer Altizer Archer Altizer 5'10" | 175 lbs | QB/LB Hurricane | 2029 State WV an opportunity to compete for the starting job sooner rather than later. Altizer debuts as the #7 quarterback after transferring from Chapmanville, where he gained valuable experience while leading the Tigers’ JV offense. He’s an athletic quarterback who moves well and has the versatility to contribute in multiple ways if needed, but we like his long-term outlook behind center. His athleticism shows up both inside and outside the pocket, giving him the ability to extend plays when protection breaks down. Hurricane will provide a fresh opportunity for Altizer to establish himself, and he’ll be an intriguing quarterback to follow over the next three seasons.

Another young athlete with a quarterback background who we like as an ATH right now is Chapmanville’s Archer Altizer Archer Altizer 5'10" | 175 lbs | QB/LB Hurricane | 2029 State WV . He saw some varsity action as a freshman, but made an even larger impact on their JV squad as a quarterback. With highly ranked 2028 QB Dakota Dalton Dakota Dalton 6'3" | 200 lbs | QB/ATH Chapmanville | 2028 State WV ahead of him at QB, look for Altizer to get on the field more on varsity as a receiver or linebacker, with more opportunities coming as a sophomore.

The Chapmanville coaches like the future outlook of 2029 ATH Archer Altizer Archer Altizer 5'10" | 175 lbs | QB/LB Hurricane | 2029 State WV , who has seen varsity reps as a freshman for the undefeated Tigers. He could project at a few different positions by the time he’s a senior as a versatile young athlete. Linebacker is where he’s seeing the most time in his first season of high school football, but Altizer’s size and athleticism may have him as more of a safety pending further physical growth with quarterback experience as well. You can see how athletic he is as an outside linebacker with his lateral quickness and ability to play in space. Altizer is a name to monitor over the next three years, and he should develop into a future standout on Friday nights for the Tigers.