Jayden McCullough
Jayden McCullough
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Austin Butler | Prep Redzone Scout
2028 signal caller Jayden McCullough Jayden McCullough 6'1" | 175 lbs | QB North Cobb Christian | 2028 State GA is one of the state’s best and will showcase just why that is in the fall of 2026. McCullough stands tall at 6’2.5 and uses that to his advantage standing in the pocket and delivering beautiful and accurate passes to his targets. One of many special things about Jayden at the quarterback position is that he has a high IQ. His IQ is strong on and off the gridiron and in the classroom, his hard work and dedication has gotten him a 3.6 GPA. McCullough has an outstanding all-around ability playing quarterback, being able to throw the ball, extend plays, keep his eyes down field and make the correct decisions. He’s someone who can really change and impact the outcome of a great game and you will see what I’m talking about this season. He is one of those guys to really focus on, he’s talented!
Recruitment: McCullough currently holds an offer from Miami Ohio University.
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Read EvaluationMatt DeBary | Prep Redzone Scout
A private-school quarterback in Cobb County who has no problem launching it down the field, McCullough brings above-average arm strength and throws a catchable ball vertically. He stands firm in the pocket, plays with poise, and knows how to run as well as throw the ball accurately down the field. The promising, playmaking 6-foot-1 175-pounder from Kennesaw threw for an impressive 2,428 yards and 27 touchdowns. While it was a tough season for the team, McCullough showed that he’s one of the top 2028 passers not only in Cobb County but across Metro-Atlanta. He’s now ranked the No. 17 QB prospect in the state for his class.
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Read EvaluationMatt DeBary | Prep Redzone Scout
One of the fastest-rising quarterbacks across the state right now, McCullough is an effective quarterback with easy D1-potential having a really strong sophomore season. The impressive passer has played better and better as the season has moved along, throwing for 2,3332 yards and 26 touchdowns in total. The 6-foot-1 175-pounder is fresh off his best game of the year where he threw for 370 yards and five touchdowns against Union County. He’s playing at a really high level and should only get better as he grows and puts on more muscle mass over time. He’ll see a rankings boost when the next 2028 Prep Redzone update is released this winter.
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Read EvaluationMatt DeBary | Prep Redzone Scout
A sleeper Cobb County quarterback on the rise, McCullough brings plenty of arm talent and impressive ball placement to the table for the North Cobb Christian offense. He plays with poise, he’s accurate, and has been one of the top 2028 quarterbacks in Georgia to start the 2025 season. The promising sophomore stands at 6-foot-1 175-pounds and has thrown for 1,273 yards and 12 touchdowns through his first five games. He’s flashed easy Power Four potential and could really see his recruitment pick up later this winter. Look McCullough to be one of the leading passers across the the state this fall in the 2028 class.
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