Josh Kandefer, - Prep Redzone

Josh Kandefer

Quarterback

2026 Class

6'4" Height

225 Weight

Canisius School

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About Josh

Josh Kandefer is a 6'4" Quarterback in the 2026 class. Kandefer attends Canisius in New York. Kandefer's Player Profile was created on November 22, 2022. Subscribe to Prep Redzone to see where Josh Kandefer is ranked and what our scouts have written about them.

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Cory Lemer

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Kandefer is committed to SUNY Niagara for Baseball. The Senior QB, found himself in a stacked QB room where he received very limited action this season.

Despite his commitment for baseball, he still displays some solid traits on the football field. Film is limited for Kandefer, but he has an outstanding size for the position, and is extremely strong. Last season, he appeared in two games, where he displayed a solid IQ, and good arm strength.

Congratulations Josh!

5 months ago

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Michael Keighron

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Last season, I had Kandefer has their breakout player. Although that didn’t pan out, I will do the same this season. He has great size and stature to be a top QB. He proved he can be productive when called upon as he threw for 200 yards and a TD in the State championship game. There is a QB competition at Canisius and whoever comes out on top could be in for a breakout campaign. At this point, I would give the edge to Josh.

10 months ago

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Michael Keighron

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Josh Kandefer Josh Kandefer 6'4" | 225 lbs | QB Canisius | 2026 State NY spent the 2023 season on Canisius’ JV team and played quite well. With last year’s QB, Vincent Zimmerman off to Mount Union, the position is up for grabs. There is some talk about Canisius bringing in a transfer to fill the spot but from what I have seen, I think Kandefer is their best bet.

2 years ago

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Michael Keighron

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Josh Kandefer Josh Kandefer 6'4" | 225 lbs | QB Canisius | 2026 State NY is the only player on this list not to take a varsity snap yet. But with Canisius’ previous QB off to Mount Union, it is presumed Kandefer will be the heir apparent. Josh has a big arm and steps into his throws well. His big solid frame will allow him to withstand the hits at the next level. Canisius JV in 2023 ran a two QB system and it was obvious their offense ran extremely well when Kandefer was at the helm. If his talents transfer to the varsity level, Josh Kandefer Josh Kandefer 6'4" | 225 lbs | QB Canisius | 2026 State NY is a player to watch for the next two seasons.