Top Quarterbacks
Class of 2026 -- ranked by measurables, physical ceiling, and recruiting validation
Elite dual-threat QB with UCLA commitment, Power 5 offer sheet (Penn State, Colorado, Arkansas, Ole Miss), and 8,100+ career passing yards across four varsity seasons. The 10.0 YPC rushing as a senior and cannon arm make him the clear top prospect in this class despite the four-school transfer history.
DJ Bordeaux is a seasoned, high-IQ dual-threat quarterback with a proven four-year varsity track record (8,122 passing yards, 82 TDs, 1,542 rush yards, 17 rush TDs) and legitimate arm talent. His smooth mechanics, quick processing, and ability to extend plays with his legs project him as a potential multi-year starter at UCLA, though the lack of verified athletic testing data and his 6'2" frame leave some projection questions. The 247Sports comparison to Charlie Brewer feels apt -- a smart, competitive signal-caller who maximizes his tools in a system that features quick-game passing and designed QB runs.
Father initiated the move from Colorado to Georgia for better competition/exposure. Mother's need for DJ to return to Colorado prompted the move back for senior year. No specific athletic background for parents or siblings found in available data.
High-IQ pocket passer who led Cherry Creek to back-to-back 5A state titles with a career 49:7 TD-to-INT ratio and FBS offer sheet (Kansas State, Washington, UNLV). The 6'2" 220 frame is college-ready and the production at Colorado's premier program validates his floor, even if limited mobility caps his ceiling as a game-manager type at Louisiana Tech.
Brady Vodicka is a productive, high-IQ pocket passer who commanded one of Colorado's premier programs to three state championship appearances and two titles. His career stat line (5,116 yards, 49 TDs, 7 INTs, 66.2% completion rate) reflects outstanding decision-making and accuracy, but his limited athleticism (2.6 YPC rushing, no verified testing numbers) and the step up in competition at the FBS level make Louisiana Tech's Conference USA a reasonable fit for his ceiling as a smart, efficient game-manager type who can develop arm talent within a system.
Prototypical pro-style frame at 6'4" 215 with a 6'7" wingspan and steady four-year development arc (7,548 career passing yards, 73 TDs) in 5A competition. Limited mobility and a 4.86 forty keep him from starter-tier projection, but the size, arm, and year-over-year improvement make him a solid FCS developmental signing at Eastern Illinois.
Duhachek is a prototypical pro-style pocket passer with excellent size (6'4" 215, 6'7" wingspan) and impressive weight room numbers who steadily improved his production over a four-year varsity career, accumulating 7,548 passing yards and 73 TDs. His lack of mobility and athleticism caps his ceiling, but his frame, arm strength, football IQ, and year-over-year development make him a solid FCS-level signing for Eastern Illinois who could compete for playing time early if he continues to develop his accuracy and processing speed against higher-level competition.
Rare 6'6" 215 frame with elite dual-threat production (2,869 pass yds, 26 TD, 3 INT plus 811 rush yds, 16 TD) at Colorado's highest classification, leading an undefeated team to the 5A title game. The Colorado State decommit and lack of verified testing data are concerns, but the size-athleticism combination and offer list (CSU, Army, Navy) make him the second-best prospect in this class.
Zeke Andrews is a physically imposing dual-threat QB with rare size (6'6" 215) and two years of elite production in Colorado's highest classification, leading an undefeated team to the 5A title game as a senior. His ceiling is significant given his frame, multi-sport athleticism, and statistical consistency, but his FCS-level recruiting outcome (Northern Colorado) despite the measurables suggests evaluators may see limitations in arm talent or processing that stat lines don't capture. He's a developmental prospect who could potentially outgrow his current recruiting level with the right coaching and physical maturation.
An 82.3% completion rate and 43:3 TD-to-INT ratio while leading Dakota Ridge to an undefeated 4A state championship is one of the most efficient seasons in Colorado history. The football IQ and accuracy are elite, but at 5'11" 150-170 lbs with no D1 offers, the physical ceiling hard-caps him as a DII quarterback — he'll be very good at CSU Pueblo.
Kellen Behrendsen is a highly productive, accuracy-first quarterback who led Dakota Ridge to an undefeated season and Colorado 4A state championship. His 82.3% completion rate and 43:3 TD-to-INT ratio as a senior are elite numbers at any level, and his championship game performance (14/16, 253 yds, 4 TD) demonstrates big-game composure. However, at 5'11" and 150-170 lbs with no D1 offers, his physical ceiling is the clear limiting factor -- he projects as a very good DII quarterback at CSU Pueblo with the football IQ, accuracy, and competitiveness to be an impact player at that level.
Father Jeremiah Behrendsen is the head coach of Dakota Ridge football. He was the freshman offensive coordinator during the school's 2004 state title game runner-up season and has been with the program for over 20 years. Kellen grew up at Dakota Ridge practices and was 'born into the Eagles football program' per Denver Post. Jeremiah was named Denver Broncos Tackle Football Coach of the Week in October 2025. Kellen played youth football in the JMFA (Jefferson County Metro Football Association) Dakota Ridge Eagles program starting from at least 4th grade through 8th grade.
The offer list (Idaho, Kent State, Utah State, Southern Miss) validates FBS-level arm talent and the 6'3" 200 frame projects well at Idaho. However, a 57.4% completion rate, 16:9 TD-to-INT ratio, and 1.3 YPC rushing at Grandview suggest he's more of a developmental arm than a ready-made starter — he'll need time in the system to refine accuracy and decision-making.
The 39-inch vertical, 4.63 forty, and 861 rushing yards on 6.1 YPC make him the most athletic QB on this board outside Bordeaux, and the Cornell offer validates the recruiting interest. The 14:12 TD-to-INT ratio as a senior is a real concern, but the dual-threat toolkit and QB/ATH versatility give him a legitimate path at the Ivy League level.
Legit 6'3" frame with a 6'4.5" wingspan, strong arm, and dramatic year-over-year improvement (from 1:1 TD-to-INT as a sophomore to 3.6:1 as a senior) at Pueblo South. The lack of D1 offers despite the size and production is puzzling — the 3A competition level suppresses his visibility, but this is a kid who deserves D2 starter or FCS walk-on looks at minimum.
Herrera is a productive, tough, multi-sport quarterback with legitimate size (6'3", 185 lbs, 6'4.5" wingspan) and a strong arm who put up massive numbers in Colorado 3A. His year-over-year statistical improvement is impressive, and the Prep Redzone scout projection of a D2 impact player feels appropriate given his combine testing, competition level, and lack of D1 offers. His ceiling is as a developmental D2 starter or FCS walk-on who could compete for time if he adds weight and continues to refine his decision-making against higher-level competition.
All-State First Team, 32 TDs, 345 squat, 195 clean, 281 yards and 3 TDs in a playoff quarterfinal — and zero offers. The 6'2" frame, weight room numbers, and playoff production are legitimate, but the 53.7% completion rate and 3A classification are suppressing his recruitment. He needs a camp invite and a chance to throw in front of evaluators; this profile deserves more looks.
All-State First Team. 32 touchdowns. 108 rating. 345 squat, 195 clean. 281 yards and 3 passing TDs in a playoff quarterfinal. Led Lutheran deep into the postseason. And he has zero D1 offers. The 3A classification is suppressing his visibility but the arm talent and strength base are real. This is not a guy who folds under pressure -- the playoff production proves it. It is criminal that Abramson does not have offers. Colorado recruiting visibility problem on full display.
Caleb Abramson (@CAbramson53 on Twitter) appears to be a relative (likely brother) who committed to play football at North Central College (D3, Naperville, IL). No other family athletic background found.
The most productive passer in Colorado's 2026 class by raw numbers — 3,540 yards, 42 TD, 9 INT with a 69.2% completion rate and an absurd two-game stretch of nearly 1,200 yards and 12 TDs. However, the 6'1" 185 frame, 4.9 forty, negative career rushing yards, and 3A competition level make him a DII ceiling guy; his football IQ and accuracy will play at Western Colorado.
Buckmiller is a highly productive, high-IQ pocket quarterback who put up elite numbers in Colorado 3A (213/308, 3,540 yds, 42 TD, 9 INT) and dramatically improved his efficiency year-over-year. However, at 6'1" 185 with a 4.9 forty and virtually no rushing ability, his physical profile is a significant concern at the D1 level. His ceiling projects as a strong D2 starter or potential FCS contributor in a timing-based passing system, with his football intelligence, leadership, and accuracy as his primary selling points -- but he would need to add significant weight and prove his arm talent translates against higher-level competition.
The 6'3" frame, dual-threat production (2,052 pass yds, 24 TD plus 557 rush yds, 6 TD at 6.7 YPC), and experience leading Palmer Ridge to a 13-1 record and 4A title game are intriguing, but the 5-INT championship meltdown and 164-176 lb frame raise serious questions. If he adds 30 lbs in a college S&C program, the tools are there for a DII/FCS starter — he needs camps badly.
Harris is a promising dual-threat QB with ideal height (6'3") but is significantly underweight and will need a college S&C program to add 30+ lbs to his frame. His senior production was strong (2,052 pass yds, 24 TD, 557 rush yds, 6 TD) leading Palmer Ridge to a 13-1 record and 4A state title game, but the 5-INT championship performance raises questions about decision-making under pressure. Projects as a DII or FCS developmental prospect who could become a quality starter if he fills out physically and refines his reads.
The 6'4" 220 frame is prototypical and the junior-to-senior improvement (4 TD/10 INT to 17 TD/8 INT) shows trajectory, but a 58% completion rate and sub-7 YPA in 5A while sharing the ThunderRidge roster with Bordeaux puts his production in context. A multi-year project at Northern Colorado who could compete for time by year three if mechanics continue to develop.
Caeden Reeder is a prototypical size-over-production FCS developmental quarterback who offers an intriguing 6'4" 220-lb frame but modest high school production. His significant improvement from junior to senior year (4 TD/10 INT to 17 TD/8 INT) shows trajectory, but a 58% completion rate and sub-7 YPA against Colorado 5A competition suggest he'll need considerable development at Northern Colorado. He projects as a multi-year project who could compete for playing time by year 3 if his mechanics and decision-making continue to improve at the college level.
A 6'4" 195 three-year varsity starter with 5,840 career passing yards, 50 TDs, and good mobility is the kind of profile that should have offers — the complete absence of D1 interest despite the frame and production is a red flag, but also potentially a visibility issue. If he gets into camps and posts verified testing numbers, this could be a late riser for DII/FCS programs.
Frescaz has the prototypical physical tools for a college QB at 6'4" 195 lbs with a strong arm, good release, and mobility, plus three years of varsity production totaling 5,840 passing yards and 50 TDs. However, the complete absence of D1 offers, no verified athletic testing data, a concerning senior-year production decline after transferring to Mesa Ridge, and evidence he may have lost significant playing time in the 2025 playoffs significantly limit his ceiling projection. He profiles as a D2/NAIA prospect who could develop into a low-level FCS option if he can get into camps and prove his athleticism with verified measurables.
Career 82 TD passes with dramatic year-over-year efficiency improvement (from 7:10 TD-to-INT as a freshman to 37:6 as a senior) and elite processing speed make him an immediate-impact DIII quarterback at Chicago. The 6'0" 180 frame and 2A competition level explain the lack of D1 interest, but this kid can flat-out play quarterback.
Balafas is a highly productive, intelligent quarterback who dominated at the Colorado 2A level with elite efficiency (career 82 TD, 21 INT) and showed dramatic year-over-year improvement. His combination of accuracy, poise, processing speed, and enough athleticism to extend plays projects him as an immediate-impact DIII quarterback at the University of Chicago. However, his 6'0" 175-180 lb frame, 2A competition level, and lack of verified athletic testing data explain why D1 interest did not materialize -- he profiles as a high-floor, scheme-dependent signal caller whose ceiling is capped by physical limitations rather than football IQ.
Produced 2,085 passing yards and 21 TDs with a strong 4.2:1 TD-to-INT ratio in Colorado 5A, and the 11.49 100m shows functional speed. But at 6'0" 160 lbs with no offers, he needs to add 20+ lbs and get into camps — the production behind an Iowa State-caliber offensive line needs context, and the frame is a significant concern at the next level.
The deep-ball accuracy and arm talent are real per scout evaluations, and the progression from 711 to 2,068 passing yards across three seasons shows development. However, a 55.6% completion rate, 0.5 YPC rushing, and 5A competition with no offers cap him as a DII/DIII timing-route passer who needs the right system to succeed.
Barthlow is a classic pocket passer with legitimate arm talent, excellent deep-ball accuracy, and strong football IQ who made massive statistical leaps each season (711 → 1,033 → 2,068 passing yards). However, his 5'10"-6'1" frame, limited mobility (0.5 YPC on 33 rushes), and sub-56% completion rate cap his ceiling at the DII/DIII level where his timing, touch, and command of a structured offense can translate. He is an underrated prospect who could be an immediate contributor in a pro-style or timing-based passing system at the lower divisions.
The 4.7 GPA and 1420 SAT make him an Ivy League/Patriot League target, and the 29 passing TDs with a 56-yard deep ball on film show arm talent. But at 5'11" 165 lbs with 1.9 YPC rushing and a 4.79 forty, his football ceiling is academic D1 or strong DIII — the brain and accuracy are there, the body isn't.
Solid 5A production (2,309 yards, 20 TD) and investment in QB-specific training with QBImpact and Jenkins Elite show commitment to development. But the 54.7% completion rate, 20:11 TD-to-INT ratio, 4.9 forty, and 6'1" 180 frame limit his projection — Adams State is an appropriate landing spot where his camp performances and pocket passing can translate.
Good size at 6'2" 190 with two years of solid varsity production (3,214 career yards, 34 TD, 12 INT) and a cerebral approach to the position. The declining completion percentage (61.8% to 54.1%) and limited mobility make Morningside (NAIA) an appropriate level — he'll be a smart, prepared game-manager type who competes for starts early.
Nick Radi is a cerebral, pro-style pocket passer with good size (6'2" 190) and two years of strong varsity production (3,214 career passing yards, 34 TD, 12 INT). His game is built on timing, accuracy, ball placement, and leadership rather than athleticism, and he projects as an NAIA-level starter at Morningside University where he has already signed. His ceiling is limited by average mobility and a frame that still needs to fill out, but his football IQ, arm talent, and competitive character give him a chance to be a productive college quarterback at that level.
The 3-TD upset of No. 8 Erie and 286-yard playoff game show big-game capability, but 13 INTs on 247 attempts in 5A with no offers and a 6'1" 180 frame limit his ceiling to DII developmental. The pocket poise and timing are there, but the turnovers and lack of athleticism need to be addressed at the next level.
Cole Parsons is a senior pocket quarterback with solid game management skills and a productive 2025 season (142-247, 1,990 yds, 17 TD, 13 INT) in Colorado 5A. He showed his best in marquee games (3 TD passes in upset of No. 8 Erie) but the high interception rate and lack of elite athletic measurables or testing data limit his D1 ceiling. He profiles as a Division II starter or FCS developmental prospect who could benefit from a system that values timing, pocket presence, and leadership over arm talent and mobility.
Impressive dual-threat production (2,322 total yards, 25 TDs) with elite academics (4.28 GPA, 1340 SAT) make him a D3 academic fit, and the baseball arm (1.83 ERA) adds context to his coordination. But at 5'10" 170 with a 22.5-inch vertical and no offers, his football ceiling is limited to academic D3 programs that value the total package.
Nolan Gaccetta is a productive dual-threat quarterback with impressive career totals (2,603 passing yards, 23 TDs; 1,390 rushing yards, 18 TDs over two varsity seasons) and elite academics (4.28 GPA, 1340 SAT). However, at 5'10" 170 lbs with no verified athletic testing and zero D1 offers, his football ceiling projects as a D2/D3/NAIA quarterback or potentially a small-college baseball prospect. His two-sport ability, leadership qualities, and academic profile make him an attractive fit for academically-oriented D3 programs that value multi-dimensional athletes.
Ashley Gaccetta (likely sister) was a softball catcher at Silver Creek High School, Class of 2022, with an NCSA recruiting profile -- suggesting a multi-sport athletic family.
Multi-year 5A starter at Chaparral with early Prep Redzone identification as a talent, but a 47.3% completion rate, 10:9 TD-to-INT ratio, 65.1 QB rating, and no offers after four varsity years suggest the arm talent hasn't developed to match the early hype. The 6'0" 195 frame is adequate but the production is well below the D1 threshold.
Led TCA to a 22-game win streak and 2A state semifinals with deep-ball ability (76, 67-yard TDs on film), earning Second Team All-State. But at 6'0" 195 with no testing data, no recruiting profile on any major service, and 2A competition, he's an NAIA/D3 prospect whose winning pedigree and arm talent could translate at the small-college level.
Jackson Smetana is a productive 2A quarterback who led a historically successful TCA program to the state semifinals as a senior, earning Second Team All-State honors. However, at 6'0" 195 lbs with no verified athletic testing, no recruiting profile on major services, and zero known offers, his ceiling projects as a solid small-college or NAIA quarterback rather than a D1 prospect. The competition level in Colorado 2A and the lack of any recruiting traction make this a low-priority evaluation for D1 programs.
Father Scott Smetana played football at the University of Kansas and is currently the JV Offensive Coordinator at The Classical Academy (fourth year coaching).
The 75.5% completion rate and 148.2 QB rating are eye-popping, but on only 98 attempts in 1A with a 4.9 forty and 12.68 100m, the context diminishes the numbers significantly. The 63 tackles on defense and multi-sport background show a competitor, but he projects as a small-college athlete rather than a QB at the next level.
Dramatic senior improvement (42.4% to 60.8% completion, 15:16 to 25:6 TD-to-INT) and elite academics (4.0 GPA, 1350 SAT) make him a D3 academic target. But at 5'10" 150 lbs in 2A with no testing data and no offers, his football projection is NAIA/D3 at best — the baseball and basketball athleticism suggest he may have more upside on a different field.
Dylan Miller is a high-IQ, mobile quarterback who showed tremendous growth from junior to senior year in Colorado's Class 2A, earning All-State Second Team honors. However, at 5'10" 150 lbs with no verified athletic testing, no offers, and small-school competition, his D1 ceiling is extremely limited -- he profiles more as an NAIA/D3 prospect who could potentially walk on at a smaller D2 program if he adds significant weight. His elite academics (4.0 GPA, 1350 SAT) make him an attractive student-athlete for academic-focused programs.
Elite two-way player with 10 career INTs on defense and four-sport athleticism, but at 5'10" 140 lbs with a 48.2% completion rate, 12 INTs on 220 attempts, and exclusively 1A competition, his football future is as a defensive back or athlete at the NAIA level rather than a quarterback. The ball skills on defense are his most translatable trait.
Colby Weber is a high-production, four-sport athlete at a tiny Colorado 1A school who put up impressive aggregate numbers (4,504 career total yards, 28 passing TDs, 21 rushing TDs, 10 career INTs on defense) but faces extreme headwinds for college football recruiting. At 5'10" 140 lbs with no verified testing, no offers, and competition exclusively against 1A-level opponents, Weber profiles as a potential small-college or NAIA athlete/defensive back rather than a D1 prospect. His ball-hawking ability on defense (10 career INTs) and multi-sport athleticism give him a floor at the small-college level, but he would need to gain significant weight and attend camps to generate any college interest.
Has a sibling Cash Weber who played varsity basketball at Holyoke High School (Class of 2024, listed at 5'8" 150 lbs). No other family athletic background found.
31 career interceptions on defense and 51 career passing TDs are remarkable production numbers, but in 6-man football with zero verified measurables — not even a listed height and weight — there's simply no way to project him to any level of 11-man college football. The football instincts are undeniable, but the classification and data gap make him unrankable for D1 purposes.
Von Isenbart is a prolific two-way 6-man football player with elite ball-hawking instincts (31 career INTs) and significant passing production (2,791 career passing yards, 51 TDs), but he plays in Colorado's smallest classification with no verified measurables and zero recruiting interest from any level. While his football IQ, competitiveness, and multi-sport athleticism are evident, the 6-man competition level and complete absence of physical data make him a project at best for NAIA/D3, and he would need verified measurables and camp exposure to generate any D1 interest.
Younger brother Judson Isenbart is a sophomore at Stratton who plays WR/RB and also serves as backup QB. Judson was a key offensive contributor in 2025, catching passes from Von and stepping in at QB when Von was injured in the 2024 state championship game.
The 6'4" 205 frame is intriguing and Northwest Missouri State is a strong DII program, but a 52% completion rate, 5.8 forty, 26.5-inch vertical, and 3A competition level paint a picture of a pure frame-and-arm developmental project. He'll need significant mechanical refinement and physical development to earn playing time at the next level.
Was third-string behind Jackson Craig as a freshman. 5.8 forty and 26.5-inch vertical are among the lowest verified athleticism numbers for any QB on this board. 1,525 passing yards came in a 3A offense with limited competition. Northwest Missouri State commitment. Developmental arm with significant athletic limitations. NOTE: Family attempted to purchase PrepZone ranking placement. Not a reflection of the player's ability but relevant context for recruiting coordinators evaluating family dynamics.