To wrap up our top five quarterbacks in the class of 2027 in the state of Kentucky, I have Max Johnson Max Johnson 6'3" | 205 lbs | QB Apollo | 2027 State KY . Johnson had an outstanding junior year, completing 172/247 passes for 2,270 yards, 24 touchdowns, and nine interceptions in 10 games. He has a great feel for pressure, showing the ability to escape the pocket when needed while keeping his eyes down the field to find the open receiver. Max has also shown the arm strength to stretch the field in the deep passing game. He also ran the ball 45 times for 232 yards and two touchdowns this season. Johnson currently holds offers from Tennessee Tech, Eastern Kentucky, Liberty, Missouri State, Murray State, and Gardner-Webb, and I expect more to pile up for him heading into his senior year.

To wrap up our top five quarterbacks in the class of 2027 in the state of Kentucky, I have Max Johnson Max Johnson 6'3" | 205 lbs | QB Apollo | 2027 State KY . Johnson is coming off a strong sophomore season in which he completed 143/225 passes for 2,001 yards, 18 touchdowns, and 10 interceptions in 10 games. He is very impressive under pressure, showing the ability to escape the pocket when necessary while keeping his eyes down the field to make throws on the run while also showing the toughness to stand strong in the pocket when there is nowhere to run and deliver throws with defenders closing in on him. Johnson has also displayed an impressive deep ball, using his arm strength to stretch the field while also showing the ball placement to put the ball where only his intended receiver has a chance to catch it. Max also ran the ball 82 times for 118 yards and four touchdowns as a sophomore. Johnson currently holds offers from Tennessee Tech, Murray State, Gardner Webb, and Eastern Kentucky, and I expect that list to continue to grow over the next two seasons.

Max Johnson Max Johnson 6'3" | 205 lbs | QB Apollo | 2027 State KY is a quarterback who climbed up our rankings following a strong sophomore year. This past season, Johnson completed 143/225 passes for 2,001 yards, 18 touchdowns, and 10 interceptions in 10 games. Johnson has a cannon for an arm which he uses to lead his receivers down the field in the deep passing game. He has also shown the ability to escape the pocket to avoid pressure when needed while keeping his eyes down the field to find the open receiver. Johnson has also shown the ability to tuck the ball and make plays with his legs when necessary, running the ball 82 times for 118 yards and four touchdowns as a sophomore. Max currently holds offers from Tennessee Tech, Eastern Kentucky, and Gardner Webb, and I expect more to come his way as he is a Division I caliber prospect.

Max Johnson Max Johnson 6'3" | 205 lbs | QB Apollo | 2027 State KY had a breakout year as a sophomore, completing 143/225 passes for 2,001 yards, 18 touchdowns, and 10 interceptions in 10 games. Johnson has a cannon for an arm which he uses to lead his receivers down the field in the deep passing game. He also has shown the ability to escape the pocket while keeping his eyes down the field to make throws on the run. Max also has shown the ability to tuck the ball and make plays with his legs when needed, finishing this past season with 82 carries for 118 yards and four touchdowns. Johnson’s recruitment has started to heat up as he has picked up offers from Eastern Kentucky and Tennessee Tech.

In the first place spot on my list of standouts is Max Johnson Max Johnson 6'3" | 205 lbs | QB Apollo | 2027 State KY , a quarterback at Apollo High School. What impresses me about Johnson’s playstyle is his ability to quickly scan the backfield for open receivers and complete challenging passes down the stretch. I also like Johnson’s footwork and ability to maneuver the pocket with ease.

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I am additionally impressed with Max Johnson Max Johnson 6'3" | 205 lbs | QB Apollo | 2027 State KY , a quarterback at Apollo High School. What impresses me about Johnson is his ability to maneuver the pocket and shake off defensive pressure as he scans the backfield for an open receiver. I also like Johnson’s pin-point accuracy in the air, showcasing his ability to hit his receivers in stride and complete challenging deep passes.

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