Jones completed 75 percent of his passes for 3044 yards with 30 touchdowns and just one interception for Crean Lutheran last season. He earned All-County honors from the Orange County Register.

He has very good timing with his receivers and had an excellent showing at the South County Classic passing tournament. Jones is a really good athlete who plays basketball for a good Crean Lutheran team and can extend plays with his legs. He makes good decisions with the ball and is a high football IQ guy who makes his teammates around him better.

Crean Lutheran quarterback Caden Jones Caden Jones 6'2" | 165 lbs | QB Crean Lutheran | 2027 State CA announced his commitment to Arizona on Friday.

Jones completed 75 percent of his passes for 3044 yards with 30 touchdowns and just one interception for Crean Lutheran last season. He earned All-County honors from the Orange County Register.

He also had offers from Baylor, Washington and Arkansas among many others. Jones is one of five players from California in Arizona’s 2027 recruiting class and the lone quarterback.

Tall, projectable frame at 6’3”/185 with plus athleticism that jumps off the screen — 4.46 forty, 4.2 shuttle, 39” vertical are legit two-sport numbers. Kid plays with poise in the pocket and shows easy arm talent on the move. Basketball background shows up in his short-area quickness and body control when he tucks and runs; he’s not just a pocket passer. Footwork is clean, progressions are developing, and he keeps his eyes downfield. Still needs to add good weight and tighten the lower half, but the tools are D1 starter caliber with the basketball explosiveness already there. High-upside prospect who’ll only get better once he fills out.