Justin Royer Justin Royer 6'4" | 210 lbs | QB Champlain-Lennoxville | 2026 State CAD is currently the top quarterback prospect for the 2026 class and is one of the most promising quarterbacks to come out of Canada in recent times. Standing at 6’3″ and weighing 190lb, Royer possesses the ideal size and movement ability expected of a Power Four quarterback prospect. He demonstrates exceptional pocket mobility and an extraordinary ability to evade defenders when scrambling. Royer shines in making on-the-run throws, employing a variety of arm angles and platforms to deliver the ball accurately. His skill as a pocket passer enables him to target all three levels of the defense with velocity, precision, and touch. As a quick thinker, Royer navigates his progressions swiftly and throws the ball with anticipation Royer’s considerable talent as a quarterback prospect includes all the qualities coveted by Power Four schools.

Justin Royer Justin Royer 6'4" | 210 lbs | QB Champlain-Lennoxville | 2026 State CAD stands as the top-ranked quarterback prospect for the class of 2026 and is among the top quarterbacks to emerge from Canada in recent years. At 6’3″ and 190lb, Royer has the ideal size and movement ability expected of a Power Four quarterback prospect. He exhibits outstanding pocket mobility and a remarkable ability to evade defenders while scrambling. Royer excels at making throws on the move, utilizing various arm angles and platforms. His proficiency in pocket passing allows him to attack all three levels of the defense with velocity, accuracy, and touch. A swift decision-maker, Royer gets through his progressions rapidly and delivers the ball with anticipation. Royer’s immense talent as a quarterback prospect encompasses all the attributes sought after by Power Four schools.

Royer, the only QB on this list checks all the QB boxes, something a lot fo the ranked Canadian QBs fail to do. Royer has the size, arm, and athleticism while many QBs just have two of the three or at least only have 2 that would intrigue the next level. Royer has tons of tape that showcases the traits USports and NCAA programs look for at the next level.

Based on my evaluations Royer has separated himself a little bit from the other 2026 quarterbacks in this class based on film and recent performances. Royer not only has the desired measurables for the position at 6’3 and shows the athleticism to move and escape defenders in the pocket. Royer has the arm talent at the next level showcasing on film the ability to push the ball down the field with velocity.

Royer had an exceptional performance in the CFC prospect game where he was one of the top offensive performers and the most consistent quarterback throughout the entire game.