Recent Offers: Hawaii, Iowa State, Washington State

Notes: After winning the state championship game for Folsom in December and cementing himself as one of the states top passers in a loaded class, Rudnicki has seen his stock soar and is well into being a national recruit already with still his senior year to play. He has elite throwing mechanics, a strong arm and does tons of damage with his legs in the run game buying time and on designed runs.

Rudnicki stood out with his footwork and ability to throw off-platform. He’s bigger than he looks on film and showed athleticism during the drills. Rudnicki didn’t lose any velocity on his throws while throwing on the run and will see his stock rise quite a bit as the offseason progresses.

Recent Offer: California

Notes: Rudnicki no doubt solidified himself as one of the top passers in the state after his impressive state title performance against Cathedral Catholic where Folsom throttled the Dons and Rudnicki took over the game. His ability to buy time with his legs and throw on the run along with having tight mechanics and a very snappy/quick release and terrific arm strength make him one of the more sought after quarterbacks in California heading into 2026.

Rudnicki ran for 186 yards on 24 carries with four touchdowns in Folsom’s 42-28 win over Cathedral Catholic to win the Division 1-AA State championship. He also threw two touchdown passes after coming off the bench.

It’s no secret that Rudnicki is next in line to take the signal caller reigns at Folsom and his state title performance was a long time coming. He is a very athletic passer with a live arm, elite throwing mechanics and arm strength while able to get the ball out on time with accuracy and precision in tight windows. His ability to buy time with his legs and do damage on designed runs makes him tough to defend, along with his quick processing and pre-snap recognition. With Lyons out, he erupted in the state finals against Cathedral Catholic and accounted for 300+ yards and a impressive 6 touchdowns on the evening.

Rudnicki is perhaps the most sought after backup quarterback in the country, and he should be given the keys at Folsom in his Senior season in 2026 and see plenty of action this Fall. He has elite throwing mechanics, is a quick processor and shows he can get the ball out fast into tight windows and has tremendous ball placement and touch over the top while also a solid runner when needed and moves well in the pocket. He checks into our updated rankings as a top 15 player at his position in a loaded QB group, and inside the top 130 overall.

The Folsom product is just heading into his Junior season, but has some of the better throwing mechanics we have scene this off-season. He has a snappy release, gets the ball out quick and has tremendous throw power at the second and third level while showing good mobility and is a very high IQ passer. He has really blown up this off-season and recently picked up offers from BYU, Cal, Monnesota and Nevada.

Rudnicki is a high caliber talent that is expected to take over the explosive Folsom offense after waiting his turn behind top prospect Ryder Lyons Ryder Lyons 6'2" | 215 lbs | QB Folsom | 2026 State CA . 6’1” 205 lbs. he’s a natural passer with smooth arm action and plus accuracy. Technically sound throwing from the pocket or on the run to either direction, he’s able to hit his spots and with good velocity and zip to all three levels. Can mix up speeds to throw a catchable ball while showing good rotation in his hips and shoulders to get added velocity when needed. Calm feet in the pocket, he flashes good rhythm and balance throughout his drop back and as he works through his progression. He’s on time and can anticipate throws to throw his targets open and hit them as they come out of the break. A functional athlete that can feel and escape pressure while also being able to tuck it and run and make plays with his legs. Now holds seven D1 offers with Nevada and Cal coming in this past week.

7 Offers: Nevada, Cal, Minnesota, Sacramento State, Colorado State, Arizona State, UNLV

Rudnicki is one of the top passers across the 2027 class in the region, and has seen his recruitment pickup in recent months gathering offers from Sacramento State, UNLV, ASU and Colorado State. He has extremely crisp throwing mechanics with a quick release and gets the ball out on time with good anticipation and velocity downfield. He shows he can throw in the pocket while also not afraid to scramble we needed without losing zip on the ball on the run. Heading into his Junior season, he should take the reins from Ryder Lyons Ryder Lyons 6'2" | 215 lbs | QB Folsom | 2026 State CA once he graduates next year and is the next up-and-coming Folsom signal caller. He was very impressive at the National Preps Showcase last month and took him quarterback MVP Honors.

Rudnicki looks to be the next up and coming signal caller at Folsom post Ryder Lyons Ryder Lyons 6'2" | 215 lbs | QB Folsom | 2026 State CA , and is a natural passer with tremendous mechanics and throw power downfield while able to fit the ball into tight windows and has a quick release with elite ball placement and touch over the top. He recently picked up his first offer from Colorado State, and is a no brainer FBS caliber prospect that should see others roll in this Spring and through camps this Summer.