I wrote about Davis just prior to the season after our new Class of 2028 rankings update dropped with him checking in as the No. 2 quarterback. I’d seen him in person at the Back2Ballin 7v7 tournament this spring in Cedar Falls and watched the film. I wanted to check in on what he’d been up to through the first four weeks of his junior year, an important one in the recruiting process. Luckily, Davis put together a highlight video. Keen decision making pops out first. He sees the field well, gets through progressions and fires the ball out on time. The arm strength is there to slip the rock through tight windows and push it down the field. Davis moves well in the pocket, extending plays with his legs while keeping his eyes downfield. He’s taken a step forward in maturity at the position this fall, looking more comfortable and confident.

Davis got his feet wet as a sophomore starter last season at one of the most consistently successful programs in Class 5A. He completed more than 60 percent of his passes for 1,514 yards and 10 touchdowns, adding 240 yards and a couple of scores on the ground. I watched Davis advance his play from last year’s Back2Ballin 7v7 tournament to this year’s event. It’s been a steady progression with a great chance to break out this fall. His 10th-grade highlight video reveals a broad base of skills behind center. First, Davis has a real calm presence in the pocket and flows well away from pressure. He can make all the throws, releasing them from various arm angles. While not a runner, Davis is quick and agile enough to sidestep defenders and chew up yardage if the field opens up.

I first saw Davis in action at last year’s Back 2 Ballin 7v7 tournament last April in Cedar Falls. Disappointed I didn’t get a chance to see him sophomore season at Bettendorf last fall, it was good to watch him again at the 2026 version of the event. The talented young signal caller guided Rip City Legends 18U to the gold bracket championship. Battling a tweaked back, Davis was clutch, including a game-winning, last-second touchdown pass in the quarterfinals. He possesses many of the traits beneficial for success at the position, including the ability to make all of the throws. Davis delivers the ball on time and limits the amount of times he puts it in harm’s way. He gets through progressions in timely manner. Davis got taller and stronger in the last year, which makes it likely he’s going to build on his 10th-grade campaign that saw him complete more than 60 percent of his passes for 1,514 yards and 10 touchdowns, adding 240 yards and a pair of TDs. Colleges already are interested, and Davis has a chance to reel in more with a strong summer camp performance and upcoming season.

While Bettendorf’s offense regressed in 2025, there was a lot to like from the tape of their sophomore starter Cannon Davis Cannon Davis 6'2" | 200 lbs | QB Bettendorf | 2028 State IA . Davis completed over 60% of his passes for 1514 yards, 10 TDs, and 7 INTs while adding 240 rushing yards and 2 rushing TDs. Davis has been propelling this offseason as a rising candidate, having strong performances at both the Prep Redzone Stock up Showcase in November as well as in the 7v7 series. At Bettendorf, Davis flashed big-play potential with his cannon arm, improving progressions, and his accuracy under duress. Davis will look to take a big step forward entering his junior season to bring the Bulldogs back into contention.

Also standing out this past weekend was Cannon Davis, a quarterback for Rip City Elite that caught my attention on day two of the tournament. This talented signal caller from the state of Iowa made the most of his time in Murfreesboro, connecting with his receivers for a number of impressive touchdown passes. I also really liked how Davis played under pressure, proving he can be smart with the football and consistently find an open man down the stretch.

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Bettendorf’s Cannon Davis Cannon Davis 6'2" | 200 lbs | QB Bettendorf | 2028 State IA continued to ride the momentum of a promising sophomore campaign into a strong showing at the NE/IA Stock Up showcase. In his first season with the Bulldogs, Cannon completed 122 of 202 pass attempts for 1,514 yards, 10 touchdowns, and a 132.8 QBR. Cannon displays solid polish for his age with clean footwork, a live arm, and good decision-making. He projects best as a pocket-passer who can pick apart defenses by making accurate reads and delivering quick, accurate strikes to his receiver. Cannon plays with a good command of the offense, with good timing on his throws, and can also play outside the structure, using his legs to extend plays. Strong player who can fight off would-be tacklers and throw with defenders draped on him. Stock rising for this sophomore!