Taking multiple steps forward following a promising sophomore campaign, Eli Harpenau Eli Harpenau 6'1" | 210 lbs | QB/LB MMCRU | 2027 State IA was on point during his junior season, cementing his place as the best QB in Class A Iowa right now. Harpenau completed over 63% of his passes, finishing with 1987 passing yards and a conference-high 29 TDs to 10 INTs while rushing for 449 yards and 10 TDs. Harpenau’s bulkier size and big arm separates himself among the talent in Class A as a much stronger athlete at the QB position. A fluid passer with great progressions and accuracy at all three levels of the defense, Harpenau has proven capable as an effective Pro-Style QB with capable mobility to extend the play while keeping his eyes down the field. Harpenau was largely responsible for guiding the Royals to the Class A Championship as a junior, and it will be interesting to see how he will top that as he goes into his senior season.

Taking multiple steps forward following a promising sophomore campaign, Eli Harpenau Eli Harpenau 6'1" | 210 lbs | QB/LB MMCRU | 2027 State IA was on point during his junior season, cementing his place as the best QB in Class A Iowa right now. Harpenau completed over 63% of his passes, finishing with 1987 passing yards and a conference-high 29 TDs to 10 INTs while rushing for 449 yards and 10 TDs. Harpenau’s bulkier size and big arm separates himself among the talent in Class A as a much stronger athlete at the QB position. A fluid passer with great progressions and accuracy at all three levels of the defense, Harpenau has proven capable as an effective Pro-Style QB with capable mobility to extend the play while keeping his eyes down the field. Harpenau was largely responsible for guiding the Royals to the Class A Championship as a junior, and it will be interesting to see how he will top that as he goes into his senior season.