While Gainesville season didnt go the way they planned, quarterback David Howe David Howe 6'0" | 180 lbs | QB Gainesville | 2026 State VA sure made the most of his opportunities. He was first team all district for both qb and safety amassing over 1,000 total yards on offense. Picking up his second offer yesterday from Catholic University, this is a great spot for him. A reminder Howe was only the starting quarterback for one season with the Cardinals, their is a lot of potential.

Gainesville got their first win in 2025 and got a strong performance out of quarterback David Howe David Howe 6'0" | 180 lbs | QB Gainesville | 2026 State VA . In the Cardinals blowout win over Osbourn Park, Howe torched the Yellowjackets for 4 touchdown passes and 260 yards passing. He really has settled in under center for Coach Cage and Gainesville still has time to make a push for the playoffs. More outings like this one from Howe and you can bet on seeing the Cardinals back in Districts once again.

While David Howe David Howe 6'0" | 180 lbs | QB Gainesville | 2026 State VA has been a starter defensively earning all conference safety honors as a junior, it doesnt mean he cant step up and sling it. The expected week 1 starter for the Cardinals will be Howe and he has more than earned the opportunity. Earning a couple of offers for his work on the defensive side the past two years, looking forward to see how his transition under center. Watching him play in 7v7s and this past showcase, he looks like the real deal.

Gainesville’s David Howe David Howe 6'0" | 180 lbs | QB Gainesville | 2026 State VA picked up his second offer from Ferrum College yesterday, the all purpose all star is in line to be the Cardinals new starting quarterback in 2025. Howe has been all conference Safety and taking on numerous other roles in his time at Gainesville. Should be fun to watch him take over the offense, the Cardinals are going to sneaky title contenders.

I have watched Gainesville David Howe David Howe 6'0" | 180 lbs | QB Gainesville | 2026 State VA make plays at wherever the coaching staff has put him at for the past three seasons. Howe was an All District Free Safety last fall for the Cardinals and he may be Coach Cage’s new quarterback in 2025. He can make all the throws I have seen it myself and should be more a dual threat passer for Gainesville. With a mammoth offensive line and playmakers at the receiver spot, the Cardinals could look a lot different this fall with Howe under center.

I have followed David Howe David Howe 6'0" | 180 lbs | QB Gainesville | 2026 State VA ‘s ascension for a couple years now and he is due for a big senior season for the Cardinals. He can play multiple positions on both sides including quarterback which is where he was ranked in this 2026 class prior. This past season Howe earned First Team All District honors at safety last fall and he is starting to gain a lot of notice from colleges. He is 6’0 and up to 195 lbs., and should transition to the next level very smoothly.