Ryder Tucker Ryder Tucker 6'3" | 185 lbs | QB McQueen | 2027 State NV is an impressive 6’3” dual-threat quarterback who brings a dynamic element to the position. He has the ability to make plays with his legs while still being a capable passer from the pocket. Tucker’s athleticism allows him to extend plays and turn broken situations into positive gains. He shows flashes of strong arm talent and the ability to push the ball downfield when given time. As he continues to refine his mechanics and consistency, he looks every bit like a legitimate Division I prospect.

Tucker moved up from #69 to #58 in our latest update to the 2027 NV rankings. The 4th-ranked QB in his class proved to be one of the top signal-callers in northern Nevada leading McQueen to the 4A state title last season. Posted impressive numbers passing for over 2,300 yards and 33 TDs with only 2 INTs and completing 68% of his passes last season. He’s an accurate distributor from the pocket that can improvise and create outside the pocket when needed and shows effortless touch and ball placement on deep throws. Tucker has his stock trending up coming into the summer months.

Tucker stands 6’3 with a cannon for an arm and the athleticism to make plays outside the pocket. He can stretch the field vertically while also being a dual-threat threat in the running game. His poise and accuracy under pressure give him the tools to lead a high-powered offense. With his size, arm strength, and mobility, Tucker is one of Nevada’s top signal-callers in 2027.

Tucker checks in as the #4 prospect at his position and the highest ranked new addition to the 2027 QB rankings after a breakout junior season with McQueen. The 6’2″/175 pocket-passer led the Lancers to a 4A state title with over 2,300 passing yards and 33 TDs. He’s an accurate and athletic passer that can use his legs to evade the rush, takes good care of the football (only 2 INTs this season), navigates the pocket well, and gets the ball out on time. He shows good ball placement down the field and outside the numbers and is a strong thrower on the run. Tucker is on the radar of northern Nevada’s best passers with the junior season he turned in.

Tucker completed 17/26 passes for 247 yards and 3 TDs in McQueen’s 34-7 win over Carson on Friday. The first-year starter has broken out as one of northern Nevada’s most efficient passers with 1,500 passing yards and 22 TDs with only 1 INT on the season. He’s an accurate distributor of the football that shows good ball placement to all areas of the field and can move the pocket to extend plays. Tucker will be a new name in the 2026 rankings in the next update.

Tucker completed 14/16 passes for 225 yards and 4 TDs in McQueen’s 37-36 victory over Reno. The Lancers’ junior signal-caller has been a breakout passer in northern Nevada with over 1,000 passing yards and 16 TDs in six games. He’s highly efficient with the ball (1 INT on the season), accurate downfield, and gets the ball out on time. Tucker will be a new addition to the next update of the 2026 QB rankings.