Hopwood measures in at 6’3 150-pounds. This past season, he threw 147/249 for 2372 yards, 61.5% completion rate, 23 TDs, 8 INT, 40 carries for 116 yards with 4 touchdowns. He has good athletic ability due to very good change of direction, balance, good speed, and acceleration. Hopwood has a strong arm to launch the ball downfield and a quick release. Very good pocket presence. He does a great job using his feet to make defenders miss and evade pressure. Stays poised under pressure. He has very good ball placement skills and touch. Good accuracy especially under pressure. Uses his feet to extend plays and hurt the defense with his dual threat ability. Very good throw on the run and good off-platform throws. I’m looking forward to seeing how he puts it all together his senior season.

Hopwood is a polished passer who can dice up defenses from the pocket while still being dangerous on the move. He has good touch and timing, excelling on deep passes, allowing receivers to adjust and create yards after the catch. Across the middle, he is able to fit it into tight windows, maximizing opportunities in the short and intermediate game. Hopwood finished the season with 2,372 passing yards and 23 touchdowns against eight interceptions, showing both productivity and resilience. He also added four rushing touchdowns, being able to show he is a true threat in the red zone. His composure and mechanics allow him to operate efficiently within the pocket while improvising when needed. With continued development, Hopwood is positioned to climb the rankings and garner increased recruiting attention.

Hopwood measures in at 6’3 150-pounds. Last season, he threw 147/239 for 2372 yards, 61.5% completion rate, 23 TDS, 8 INT, 40 carries for 116 yards and 4 touchdowns. Hopwood has good athletic ability due to very good balance, change of direction, good acceleration, and speed. Very good throw power and release. Very good ball placement skills with a beautiful deep ball. Very good anticipation on throws. Hopwood does a great job with off platform throws and maintains his accuracy. He’s a quick, confident, and decisive with his throws. He’s fearless under pressure, not scared of taking a hit. Hopwood does a good job at evading pressure in the pocket and thrashing the defense for a big gain with his feet. Good scramble ability and very good throw on the run. He has a lot of traits to like, and I’m intrigued to see which colleges call his way.

Hopwood has been one of the most efficient quarterbacks in 2A, completing 62% of his passes for 875 yards and 8 touchdowns with only 2 interceptions. He has also showcased his versatility with two rushing touchdowns, making him a dual-threat presence who can keep defenses off balance. Hopwood is a quarterback who can make every throw on the field, from quick timing routes to deep vertical shots. His ability to extend plays and keep drives alive has been instrumental in his team’s offensive success. With his strong decision making and steadily improving confidence, Hopwood is not just climbing the rankings, he’s making a push to grab college scouts’ attention as well.

Hopwood is a pocket passer with impressive elusiveness, capable of evading defenders and extending plays. While his efficiency took a hit last season, he still managed to throw for 1,071 yards and 15 touchdowns while limiting turnovers to just 6 interceptions. If he can improve his accuracy this offseason, he has the tools to become a true breakout prospect. Hopwood possesses the arm strength to make every throw on the field and has the football IQ to avoid unnecessary risks when pushing the ball downfield. Look for him to take a significant step forward this season and emerge as a must know name in 2A.