The Minnesota Duluth commit showed off a ton of traits that will lend themselves well to successful play at the next level throughout the night. The kid is tough, insanely tough. Multiple times throughout the night, he would take big hits in the pocket from massive DL, and he’d always pop right back up after delivering a strike downfield. He saw a lot of success when the Saints started to push the ball deeper, and his ability to run picked up key yards for the Saints in big moments. He’s improved vastly from last season and could emerge as one of the top QBs in 5A.

One of the most intriguing 2026 QBs in the state is recent Minnesota-Duluth commit and three-year starter Tanner Rothbauer Tanner Rothbauer 6'0" | 190 lbs | QB St. Francis | 2026 State MN . An offseason riser with a great camp performance at Northern State, Rothbauer is a dual-threat QB who is primed for a massive senior campaign. A dynamic athlete who can deliver a dime from anywhere, Rothbauer does a great job of leading his receivers deep, often hitting them perfectly in stride. He boasts a smooth release and the ability to throw successfully off platform. With a dangerous receiving core, the Fighting Saints’ offense could end up being very explosive with Rothbauer at the helm.