Buttles, the reigning WNY Player of the Year, enters his senior season already committed to play at Rutgers. Last season was Trent’s first year at St. Francis and he took the area by storm leading the Red Raiders to their 28th League Championship.

There is no question who the top QB in WNY is. Buttles won the WNY Player of the Year award in 2025 and was a Connolly Cup finalist. On top of that, he led the Red Raiders to another MMHSAA championship and more recently, he has committed to play D1 football at Rutgers.

Lastly is dual way playmaker Trent Buttles Trent Buttles 6'0" | 190 lbs | ATH/QB St. Francis | 2027 State NY . The St. Francis prospect, committed to Rutgers as a Safety, but he can also play the QB position, and does so well. Buttles is quick, marking a 4.54 40-Yard Dash at Elite 11 this past weekend. Buttles is a hard hitter, who feasts using his elite IQ, and body control. He reads an offense extremely well, and utilizes his elite body control paired with good hands, to make plays as a Safety. Buttles is an elite playmaker, Rutgers is brining in.

I mean the obvious Combine MVP has to be Trent Buttles Trent Buttles 6'0" | 190 lbs | ATH/QB St. Francis | 2027 State NY . The St. Francis New York QB, had an insane testing day before being named as one of the top ten accuracy performers. Buttles finished his day with a 4.18 agility shuttle, and ran a 4.54 40-Yard dash. Both of which are extremely impressive for a QB. Trent can easily play both sides of the ball, and Rutgers is getting a stud.

The most impressive prospect overall was Trent Buttles Trent Buttles 6'0" | 190 lbs | ATH/QB St. Francis | 2027 State NY . New York’s own, and the St. Francis Prospect, committed to Rutgers as a Safety on Friday, and impressed with an under 4.6 laser 40-Time. Throwing the ball came effortless to Buttles, and his footwork and speed on drop backs was impressive. His ability to hit the slant at the perfect spot was extremely impressive. Buttles finished tied fourth in the accuracy challenge with a score of 21.

You can’t mention Top QB’s without mentioning the man at the helm for St. Francis. While he is listed as an ATH, his main position is QB, where he was the top signal caller in the Monsignor Martin League this past season. Standing at 6’0″ 190-Pounds, he displays a solid frame for the QB Position. Buttles displays elite poise, and stands strong in the pocket. He can use his legs to escape, and run for big plays as well. I like his ability to push the ball downfield, with a strong arm, and outstanding accuracy. When Buttles is under center, no negative plays are allowed.

Sticking with St. Francis, we talk a look at one of the most versatile players in the state, in Trent Buttles Trent Buttles 6'0" | 190 lbs | ATH/QB St. Francis | 2027 State NY . Buttles is an elite playmaker, who can play at QB, and in the Secondary. Standing at 6’0″ 190-Pounds, he is built for both positions, and has seen a major increase in his recruitment.

Buttles is outstanding at both positions. As a QB, he displays a good IQ, paired with good vision. He can read a defense well, and showcases a good ball, paired with good accuracy, and arm strength. On the defensive side of the ball, he showcases, an elite IQ, and is a ball hawk, who can track defenders well, and is a sticky playmaker who excels with his IQ.

10th in the 2027 rankings is St. Francis Athlete Trent Buttles Trent Buttles 6'0" | 190 lbs | ATH/QB St. Francis | 2027 State NY . The 2027 Athlete, can play across the field, and has seen his recruitment take off with over 7 offers this year alone. Standing at 6’0″ 190-Pounds, his frame is perfect for a DB/QB, which are the two main positions Buttles can play.

Buttles displays an elite IQ, along with good versatility. On the offensive side of the ball, he showcases a good release, along with a strong arm, and the ability to launch the ball downfield with ease. On the defensive side of the ball, he has an elite IQ, with good footwork, and is deadly in coverage.

Once again we see Trent Buttles Trent Buttles 6'0" | 190 lbs | ATH/QB St. Francis | 2027 State NY . The St. Francis QB/ATH, has the ability to play on both sides of the ball, and has showcased that ability on a national stage, leading to over ten offers to play at Safety or QB. The offers keep rolling in for the 6’0″ 190-Pound Prospect, as he picked up a Bryant Football offer over the weekend, adding to his impressive total. Buttles is a must watch player in New York Football.

Next up is 2027 St. Francis ATH Trent Buttles Trent Buttles 6'0" | 190 lbs | ATH/QB St. Francis | 2027 State NY . Trent led his team to the Catholic League State Championship this season against Iona Prep, and had an exceptional year on both sides of the ball. Buttles has seen his recruitment blow up this season, with over 10 D1 offers rolling in for the talented ATH. Trent picked up an offer to Colgate recently and sat down with us to discuss the offer.