41-2 HS record and a two-time state champion as a starter. Big, physical player who is a difference maker with his legs. Athletic, can create his own yards. A threat to run through you as well. Easy-going passer with fine arm strength for D1 level. A true gamer who has played big boy football and has a high floor given his legs.

Quarterback Jaylen Johnson Jaylen Johnson 6'4" | 180 lbs | WR/ATH Cedartown | 2027 GA has been one of the most underrated quarterbacks in all of the Peach State for his four years but what he has done hasn’t gone unnoticed. Johnson had an incredible performance as well in the state title win which was his second one in his four years at Thomas County Central. Johnson had a four-touchdown performance with 165 through the air with 2 TDs and 75 rushing with 2 TDs and was unstoppable through the air and on the ground during their title win.

One of the better 2026 quarterbacks across the state, Johnson is a big-time passer from South Georgia leading one of the very best programs across the state. Johnson has led Thomas County Central to a dominant 11-0 record and has been impressive week after week all season long. He’s thrown for just under 2,000 yards during his senior season with 31 touchdowns. Against Woodstock in week one, Johnson threw for 179 yards and three touchdowns during their convincing 73-14 win. The Yellow Jackets have scored at least 40 points in every game but two and Johnson has them rolling heading into a big round two matchup against Villa Rica.

After watching Johnson closely for a few years, Johnson is simply a gamer. When it’s time to perform, he does it. He is listed at 6’3 225, and is a tough runner. His athleticism and ability to impact the game as a runner have remained consistent across several years as a starter, but as a senior, he looks more honed in and on time as a passer. He is hitting his receivers in stride and dropping it in over the hands of DBs. Johnson has a few GO5/D1 offers under his belt, and it feels like a given that he will get a shot at that level.

An excellent quarterback that I have been able to watch and cover in person is Jaylen Johnson Jaylen Johnson 6'3" | 205 lbs | QB Thomas County Central | 2026 State GA from Thomas County Central. I was able to cover him on a national television show and I compared his calm play style to a Vince Young from (Texas) back in the day. His calm, cool and collected a lot like that which gives him that edge to pick apart defenses. He has the ability to really have a massive and historic season.

One of the more underrated quarterbacks in Georgia for the 2026 class, Johnson is a big quarterback with a live arm who continues to improve year after year. This South Georgia passer had a big junior season last fall for the mighty Yellow Jackets where he threw for 2,440 yards and 25 touchdowns. He’s improving more and more and has two of the best receivers in the area to throw the ball too. Look for this sleeper gunslinger to have a giant senior season next fall.

Big, athletic QB who has done nothing but win at the HS level. Basis of intrigue starts with his legs, consistently executing zone reads and pitch-option plays on tape. He is explosive enough to vacate short areas and flashes long speed to out-run angles. Unverified GPS times of 21 MPH. Tough to tackle and will finish runs hard. Calm in the pocket. He has the horsepower to generate plenty of power on his throws and flashes good ball placement, especially in the intermediate areas. Johnson has picked up his first set of D1 offers this offseason and more are on the way.

Another impressive 2026 quarterback who continues to improve more and more, Johnson has done an excellent job this fall leading one of the very best teams across the state. The sleeper South Georgia passer brings above-average arm strength, he’s mobile, and consistently puts his team in a position to win. He’s thrown for 2,315 yards and 25 touchdowns this season along with just under 200 rushing yards and six touchdown runs. Against Rome in round two, Johnson threw for 181 yards and two touchdowns. Johnson and the Yellow Jackets face Langston Hughes in round three.

One of the top overall quarterbacks in South Georgia, Johnson is an efficient passer with above-average arm talent who has state championship aspirations for his Bulldog team this fall. He had a tremendous junior season this fall, throwing for 2,134 yards and 23 touchdowns. He’s not necessarily a “dual-threat” quarterback as he loves to sling the ball through the air, but he did find the endzone six times on the ground this year. Johnson and Thomas County Central will play Rome in the second round this weekend.

One of the top 2026 quarterbacks in South Georgia, Johnson is a talented, gifted athlete who has been a consistent playmaker for one of the state’s top powerhouse programs. Leading his Yellow Jackets team to an impressive 6-1 record, Johnson has been safe and efficient with the ball all season long, throwing for just over 1,500 yards and 16 touchdowns. He’s thrown for at least 200 yards in five of his seven games and has thrown a touchdown pass in every game but one. His best game came against Veterans where he thew for 405 yards and five touchdowns.