A steadily rising QB from this offseason, Carson Lyons Carson Lyons 5'9" | 150 lbs | ATH Cleveland | 2027 MN has brought it all together during his senior campaign as he’s helped guide Cleveland to a 9-1 run so far. Lyons has thrown for 1601 yards, 18 TDs, and 5 INTs while adding 512 rushing yards (6.8 YPC) and 13 rushing TDs. I had noted his speed and athleticism was very sneaky when I watched him at the St. John’s camp earlier this offseason, and he’s lived up to that ability through the 2026 season, proving to be a potent dual-threat under Center for the Cavaliers, being able to extend the play and create plays with his legs while maintaining sharp accuracy on the run. Lyons has been largely responsible for the Cavaliers’ turn-around as a unit in the 1A conference over the last few years, and it would be rewarding to watch him guide Cleveland to the state championship to cap off his high school career.

One of the most underrated QB prospects in the state entering his senior season, Carson Lyons Carson Lyons 5'9" | 150 lbs | ATH Cleveland | 2027 MN put his talent clearly on display in front of the Johnnies’ coaching staff. Lyons flashed impressive athleticism, posting a 4.79 40 yard time, one of the fastest among the QB group from Sunday. Afterwards, Lyons excelled during the Indy portion of the event, delivering sharp, precise throws down the field with ease, and flashed some of the cleanest mechanics and form on his throwing motion among the QB group that appeared on Sunday. Lyons continues to flash as a legitimate QB name that should dominate the 1A conference once again in his senior campaign.

Carson Lyons Carson Lyons 5'9" | 150 lbs | ATH Cleveland | 2027 MN ‘ enjoyed another outstanding campaign as he helped guide Cleveland to an undefeated regular season campaign, throwing for 1428 yards and 16 TDs while rushing for 315 yards and 3 TDs. Lyons continued to flash the strong arm and twitchy athleticism that helped him break out during his sophomore year, commanding the pocket with poise and being able to extend the play while also flash big-play potential as a scrambler. Cleveland faltered in a stunning upset to Gibbon-Fairfax-Winthrop in the first round of the playoffs, and with Lyons under Center, Cleveland will look to make it much further in the postseason in 2026.

Carson Lyons Carson Lyons 5'9" | 150 lbs | ATH Cleveland | 2027 MN served as the primary catalyst for Cleveland’s success last season. Taking over the starting QB position after his brother Blake suffered a season-ending knee injury early in the year, Lyons finished with 1613 passing yards, 20 touchdowns, and only 3 picks, while adding 169 rushing yards and 3 touchdowns on the ground. As a DB, he recorded 66 tackles, 5 interceptions, 8 passes defended, a sack, and 2 fumble recoveries. A standout on JV his freshman year, Lyons had no trouble finding his rhythm under Center on the varsity offense, showing poise and being in full command of his offense. Lyons also proved versatile on the defensive side, proving to be quite the ball-hawk, and his presence was felt all around the field. Cleveland has found a sharp signal-caller they can rally around in Lyons over the next few seasons.