Irwin capped a great career with his best season yet, surpassing (in one season) his previous career total in touchdown passes. He led Northwest Cabarrus on a huge game-tying touchdown drive in a Round 1 loss, and cemented his legacy as one of the top players in school history. He has Division I size and arm talent, and seeing him elevate his game as a senior only added to his recruiting profile.

Irwin has prototypical size and arm talent, so we knew that would eventually translate to more on-field success. So far as a senior, he’s playing by far the best football of his career. He’s greatly improved his accuracy to all parts of the field, is making better decisions, and he’s using his legs to his advantage. He’s not the fleetest of foot, but has ample athleticism to escape the pocket and deliver on the run. We’ve seen him in multiple camp settings over the years, and the improvement from his sophomore to senior offseason is striking.

Im excited for Hudson this season. I believe he is going to get the opportunity to show that he’s a top level quarterback in the Charlotte Metro Area. What I loved about his performance last night was that he was decisive with the football – whether it was a catch/throw rhythm, catch/3 steps, etc .. the ball was coming out on time, on target, and he allowed his receivers a chance to make big plays down the field. That’s all you can ask for out of your quarterback.

Hudson was a pretty easy choice to feature here – a senior quarterback who will be asked to do more after the transfer of a talented running back earlier this offseason. Hudson has the arm and talent to do more, and I think he’s going to get his opportunity for sure. How well he does with putting the ball where it needs to be will determine how far the Trojans ultimately go this year.

As I have said consistently about Hudson, he’s got the size and arm strength you want in a classic drop back quarterback who can slice you up from the pocket. His mechanics are strong and I like how he just looks with his presence in delivering the football. A lot will depend this season on who he’s throwing to in the Trojan’s offensive attack, but I think Hudson has grown physically. Even though he’s at his best in the pocket, he looked pretty fluid going through the agility circuit, so I wouldn’t be surprised to see a little bit more mobility out of his game in his senior year.

Irvin is a prototypical, big-bodied quarterback with real upside heading into his senior season. Standing at 6’4”, 200 pounds, he brings ideal size to the position and uses it well in the pocket. As a junior, he threw for nearly 1,500 yards and 13 touchdowns, showing the ability to manage the offense and push the ball downfield. A two-sport athlete in baseball, Irvin benefits from strong throwing mechanics, arm strength, and overall athletic coordination that translate directly to the quarterback position. His frame, composure, and multi-sport background point to continued growth, and with another step forward in consistency and command, he has the tools to elevate his recruitment profile moving forward.

If you built a quarterback in a lab physically, you would probably get someone close to Hudson. He’s got the size you want in a major prospect, along with the arm strength. NW Cabarrus last season had a punishing running game, so Hudson made the most of his opportunities when he got them last season. I think he still has a high ceiling to reach as a prospect, and if you were doing a futures bet on a player out of this group, he might end up having the biggest potential out of everyone on this list because of those traits.