Rhodes made his varsity debut in 2024 in a two-QB system. Then last season, he was used more as a part-time Defensive Back while Kalaugn Ford led the Macks to their Class A title. With Ford graduating this past season, the stage is set for Rhodes to take McKinley back to the promise land.

In his sophomore season, Rhodes played in a two QB system led by dual threat, Kalaugn Ford. Ford has graduated and has opened the door for CoTrell to lead the Macks back to the Sectional playoffs. Rhodes is more of the pocket passer type with the ability to move around. With the weapons around him, I expect Rhodes to have a solid senior campaign.

Not a lot is known about CoTrell Rhodes CoTrell Rhodes QB McKinley | 2027 State NY as he spent his freshman season on JV. But with last year’s starting QB Branden Liggans graduating, the varsity position is up for grabs. Rhodes is the frontrunner to win the job. With Abernathy & Staples on the perimeter and Hughes to take the pressure off, CoTrell is in prime position to have a breakout sophomore season.