Emerson Berner
Emerson Berner
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Rob Howe | Prep Redzone Scout
The last two starting quarterbacks at Iowa City Liberty have had one thing in common – they delivered consistent production with their arms and legs. During his limited number of reps for the Lightning in 2025, when it reached the state title game for the first time in the young program’s history, Berner operated like he could keep that trend going. The junior completed 65.5 of his passes for 236 yards and three touchdowns with one interception. He picked up five yards on his only carry. Berner might be more of a pure passer than his predecessors while still having the mobility to pick up ground yards and keep plays alive off schedule. His Hudl page houses a few clips from this season and a highlight video from his sophomore campaign. Berner owns a strong arm capable of fitting the ball through tight windows and a quick release. With another offseason of development ahead, he’s a prime breakout pick for 2026.
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