Taking over as the Pirates’ starting QB in 2025, Tade Roberts Tade Roberts 6'6" | 211 lbs | QB Hudson | 2028 State IA immediately garner respect as a tall, looming presence in the pocket who flashed potential to become one of the top QB prospects in the state to watch out for over the next 2 seasons. Roberts completed over 65% of his passes for 1804 yards, 11 TDs, and 8 INTs while rushing for 367 yards and 10 TDs on the ground. Roberts exemplified the Pirates’ vast improvement in their passing game compared to previous seasons, showcasing solid progressions, footwork, and arm strength, flashing a gunslinger mentality with far more confidence compared to Hudson’s previous starters. Roberts also proved to be an effective scrambler, doing a great job extending the play and keeping his eyes down the field while having the frame and physicality to excel on short-range rushing plays. Roberts absolutely warrants the hype he’s garnered entering his junior season, and he will look to help the Pirates take a step forward to potentially bring themselves back into a contending spot very soon.

Taking over as the Pirates’ starting QB in 2025, Tade Roberts Tade Roberts 6'6" | 211 lbs | QB Hudson | 2028 State IA immediately garner respect as a tall, looming presence in the pocket who flashed potential to become one of the top QB prospects in the state to watch out for over the next 2 seasons. Roberts completed over 65% of his passes for 1804 yards, 11 TDs, and 8 INTs while rushing for 367 yards and 10 TDs on the ground. Roberts exemplified the Pirates’ vast improvement in their passing game compared to previous seasons, showcasing solid progressions, footwork, and arm strength, flashing a gunslinger mentality with far more confidence compared to Hudson’s previous starters. Roberts also proved to be an effective scrambler, doing a great job extending the play and keeping his eyes down the field while having the frame and physicality to excel on short-range rushing plays. Roberts absolutely warrants the hype he’s garnered entering his junior season, and he will look to help the Pirates take a step forward to potentially bring themselves back into a contending spot very soon.