Top Quarterbacks
Class of 2027 -- ranked by measurables, physical ceiling, and recruiting validation
The most complete QB prospect in Colorado's 2027 class — prototypical 6'3" 200 frame, state-leading 3,314 passing yards, 44 TDs, 65.2% completion, and a mechanical overhaul that added 2 RPS of spin and 10 MPH of velocity mid-career. Multiple D1 offers (Colorado, Colorado State, Washington State) validate the tools, and his ability to self-diagnose and rebuild his delivery shows elite football IQ and coachability that will translate to the next level.
Overshadowed in youth football by Cash Williams. Then overshadowed by Austyn M for his first two years of high school. No longer. Marquise Reese is a 6'3", 200-lb junior quarterback with elite state-level production, a full-field arm, legitimate dual-threat ability, and a documented mechanical evolution that has accelerated his development curve dramatically. His willingness to self-correct, the year-over-year progression in his reads and spin rate, and his 44 TD / 8 INT ratio against Colorado 5A competition project a passer who has not yet reached his ceiling. Verified testing data would strengthen his profile, and continued refinement of his decision-making under top-level pressure will determine his ultimate ceiling, but the combination of size, arm talent, football IQ, and competitive temperament makes him a legitimate scholarship-level quarterback prospect.
Parents Laura and Charles Reese. Older brother CJ Reese played WR at Lindenwood University.
The most electric arm in the state — 14.9 RPS spin rate (highest measured), 56 MPH ball velocity at the US Army Bowl (highest of any QB present), and 71 yards in the air make him a pure arm-talent unicorn. Lost his junior season to transfer/eligibility issues and has never had a full season with a real supporting cast, but IMG Academy offered him a starting role and CSU was actively recruiting him before staff turnover — when evaluators with real resources see him throw, they see a D1 arm. The stat sheet is empty; the physical tools are off the charts.
Probably the most bizzare storyline of any QB we have ever covered. Jackson Craig is a pure arm-talent prospect whose elite measurables — 56 mph velocity, 14.9 RPS spin rate, 70-yard arm distance — grade out at the college level right now from a physical standpoint. Routinely makes throws that are physically impossible for most people and uses it effectively to manipulate defenses. The CHSAA move ineligibility killed his verbal offers and limited game film his junior year. Starting this year for a 3A school with questionable surrounding talent make this a projection-heavy evaluation; what's on film is a rotational freak with a fast release, fast reads, and the ability to make every throw on the field from multiple arm angles. Seems to enjoy playing mind games with safeties and linebackers. We may never get to see his full capabilities in high school football but the physical ceiling and competitive temperament are legitimate, and any staff comfortable with an unconventional release should be jumping on him sooner rather than later. Consistently walks into camps unknown and walks out as a prospect. Absolutely the best pure passer we have seen in 10 years covering high school football - if you are ok with a new rotational style thrower.
Parents Jesse and Lauren Craig. Father: former football offensive coordinator. Mother: professional dancer. Great Uncle: NHL Hall of Famer Joe Primeau. Cousin: NHL player Keith Primeau.
11.9 RPS spin rate, 86-yard TD bomb, 2,964 yards, 35 TDs, 6 INTs, and a 139.1 rating make him one of the most productive passers in the state with legitimate arm talent and dual-threat ability (395 rush yards, 6.0 YPC). The 5'9"-5'11" frame is the only thing holding him back from blue chip status — if he were 6'2", he'd have multiple P4 offers, but the height will limit his D1 ceiling despite elite production and one of the hardest arms in Colorado.
Ellison is one of the more productive and naturally talented quarterbacks in Colorado's 2027 class his arm strength, spin rate, and off-platform throwing ability are legitimate tools that translate. The concern is whether his pocket discipline and frame will allow him to run a structured offense at the next level, or whether he'll need a system that embraces his improvisational style. Best fit is a spread or RPO-heavy program that can scheme around his mobility and arm talent while coaching more consistency in his pre-snap reads and pocket presence; verified measurables and continued mechanical refinement will be key to his projection. We enjoy watching him play; he's an exciting player that can make things happen. His size is no doubt an issue; his one verified measurement showed 5'9 which limits his athletic size upside. Has excellent accuracy; pulled off a last second victory over then first place Jackson Craig and second place Cash Williams at CSU's Air Raid camp with a 30 yard crossbar throw.
Legitimate dual-threat with verified speed (11.1 100m), 4,400+ career total yards, 39 passing TDs, and training under Steve Fairchild and Landow Performance that shows serious developmental commitment. At 6'1" 190 he's slightly undersized but workable, and the 59% completion rate needs to climb — but the arm talent, rushing ability (429 yards, 7 TDs), and trajectory suggest a mid-major to low-end FBS prospect who could push higher with a big senior year.
Cash Williams is the ultimate definition of a gun slinger. He is a productive, athletic dual-threat quarterback with legitimate arm talent, verified speed, and a clear upward trajectory through two full varsity seasons at the 5A level. He has a cannon and is not afraid to use it. His ability to stress defenses both through the air and on the ground, combined with a strong release and real throw power, gives him a projectable skill set — but he must improve his completion percentage, reduce interceptions against quality competition, and continue adding weight to his frame to maximize his ceiling. A physically gifted, coachable quarterback with championship experience and a high developmental floor.
Fascinating developmental prospect with elite 6'4" height, three-phase versatility (QB/DB/P), 5,270 career passing yards, 57 TDs, and 62.2% career completion rate — plus All-State basketball production (19.9 ppg) confirming elite coordination. At 160 lbs in 2A he needs 30-40 lbs and exposure against higher-level competition, but the frame, production, and multi-sport athleticism give him a legitimate ceiling if the body fills out.
Jacob Dunning is a high-upside developmental quarterback with elite height (6'4"), a three-year track record of productive passing (5,270 career yards, 57 TD, 62.2% completion rate), and rare three-phase versatility that confirms football IQ and competitive toughness. He has been successful in all 3 phases of the game - a demand primarily based on being at a small school but in this case it works out to his advantage. He can deliver a ball accurately and has more experience than most QBs. His primary downside is on film he appears to be confused by more complex defenses. The small school defenses tend to be fairly basic which has worked in his favor but he may struggle against college level defenses that involve more complex coverages. His worst games have been against good zone defenses but this could be a function of lack of coaching on the subject rather than lack of understanding. His length and ball skills also leave the door open for a potential move to tight end, wide receiver, or safety depending on how his body fills out.
Prototypical 6'3" 200 frame with a left-handed quick release, 72.1% completion rate, 9 TDs, 0 INTs on a 13-0 5A state finalist — the efficiency in a small sample is tantalizing. Backed up All-State QB Zeke Andrews on a powerhouse program, so the limited reps are explainable; a full senior season as the starter will determine if this is a legitimate FBS prospect or a solid FCS arm, but the size-athleticism-accuracy combination is very real.
Gabler is a high-upside, developmental quarterback prospect with a prototypical 6'3", 200-lb frame, a natural left-handed release with excellent spin, and legitimate dual-threat athleticism. The production in a small sample (72% completion, 9 TD, 0 INT on a 13-0 state finalist) confirms he can execute, but the film shows a passer who hasn't yet been asked to read full-field or operate under sustained varsity pressure — footwork, pocket mechanics, and progression reads all need significant refinement. This is a tools-and-ceiling projection: the right offensive system and QB coaching staff could develop him into a very effective read-option quarterback at the next level, but he is a multi-year developmental investment, not a plug-and-play starter.
Sister Lily Gabler runs track at Ralston Valley (class of 2027).
The best physical frame in the class at 6'5" 205 with a live arm, good mobility, and strong camp evaluations from Colorado scouts — backed up Dawson Olk at Valor Christian for two years so the lack of stats is entirely contextual. The 5.16 forty is a concern for escapability, but the size-arm combination is undeniable; a breakout senior season as a full-time starter could push him into legitimate FBS offer territory very quickly.
Noah Smyth is a high-ceiling, tools-first quarterback prospect with a legitimate D1 frame at 6'5", 205 lbs and the arm talent and mobility to match. His junior season at ThunderRidge provides the first real starter film to evaluate, and early indicators from camp settings and scouting circles are positive, but he remains projection-heavy until he demonstrates sustained accuracy, decision-making, and production against quality competition. Coaches should secure junior film and monitor early senior-season performance closely — if the on-field production catches up to the physical tools, he profiles as a legitimate college quarterback.
Older brother Elliot Smyth played DE/TE at Valor Christian (6-3, 214 as a junior). Size runs in the family.
Polished pocket passer with ideal 6'3" 195 frame and an outstanding junior line — 61.1% completion, 18 TDs, only 3 INTs, 112.7 rating with scout evaluations praising his mechanics, release, ball placement, and pocket presence. Zero offers and zero verified testing data make him a true sleeper who needs camp exposure, but the film traits and size profile scream FCS starter with low-end FBS upside if he performs this summer.
Anacleto is a process-oriented, mechanically sound pocket passer with legitimate size, an advanced TD-to-INT ratio, and the kind of anticipatory ball placement that is difficult to teach. His film demonstrates consistent pocket discipline, a clean release, and the ability to layer throws at multiple levels of the field. The key developmental priorities are adding functional weight to his projectable frame and validating his efficiency against more athletic competition — but the baseline tools, decision-making, and production profile warrant serious evaluation heading into his senior season.
Led Pomona to a 3A state championship as a junior with 1,868 passing yards, 479 rushing yards, and 33 total TDs — the dramatic sophomore-to-junior improvement and three-sport athleticism suggest a rising trajectory. At 6'2" 205 he has a college-ready body, but 9 INTs after throwing 0 as a sophomore and the 3A competition level cap his ceiling at FCS unless he can improve decision-making and get camp exposure this summer.
Ingersoll is a physically mature, productive dual-threat quarterback who led his team to a 3A state title as a junior and showed dramatic statistical improvement from his sophomore year. His 6'2", 205-lb frame, clean mechanics in rhythm, and ability to create with his legs give him a solid foundation, but verified athletic testing and senior film against stiffer competition will be critical in determining his ceiling. Projects as a developmental quarterback at the FCS level with the frame, production, and competitive track record to warrant close evaluation heading into his senior season.
Prototypical 6'4" 200 left-handed frame with strong weight room numbers (365 squat, 225 bench) at Cherry Creek — essentially zero varsity production as Brady Vodicka's backup, but the physical tools and program pedigree are legitimate. His senior season as the presumptive starter at Colorado's premier 5A program will be the ultimate proving ground; if the arm talent matches the frame, offers will come quickly.
Eric Jackson is a high-upside, projection-based quarterback prospect whose 6'4", 200-lb left-handed frame and elite program background are his primary calling cards — the on-field résumé at the varsity level is essentially nonexistent at this point. His senior season will be the definitive evaluation window: if he wins the Cherry Creek starting job and produces against Colorado 5A competition, his physical tools, left-handed release, and leadership profile could make him a legitimate developmental prospect at the FCS level or as a preferred walk-on candidate. Until meaningful varsity film and production are available, evaluation remains speculative, and coaches should monitor early-season tape closely.
At 6'4.5" and 200 lbs he has the best raw size among QBs without significant production concerns — transferred from Fairview to Monarch, learned a new playbook in three weeks, and showed the ability to push the ball downfield (59-yard pass, 51-yard TD). No verified testing and limited recruiting buzz, but the frame is undeniable and a full senior season could generate significant FCS/low-FBS interest.
Rizzello is a big, strong-armed quarterback with a projectable frame and legitimate downfield throwing ability, particularly when operating outside the pocket. His junior production (18 TD, 95.0 rating) and All-Conference selection in his first year as a full-time starter demonstrate real upside, but his development as a passer hinges on improving his processing speed through progressions, trusting intermediate throws over the middle, and cleaning up the 8-interception total. If he can refine his pre-snap reads and ball placement during his senior season, he has the physical tools and competitive makeup to be a productive college quarterback.
Ideal 6'4" frame with a strong arm, beautiful deep ball, and a major junior-year leap (2,372 yards, 23 TDs, 61.5% completion) — but at 165 lbs in 2A with zero recruiting traction, he's a pure projection play. Needs 30+ lbs and elite camp performances to validate tools against higher-level competition; if the body fills out, FCS programs should be very interested in the arm-size combination.
Hopwood is a high-ceiling, developmental quarterback with the frame, arm talent, and academic profile that college programs look for in a project signal-caller. His junior tape shows legitimate throw power, an advanced deep ball, and improving field processing at 61.5% completion and 23 touchdowns — the production is real and suggests a quarterback who can run a college offense with continued coaching. The primary development priorities are adding 25-35 lbs to his 6'4" frame and sharpening his decision-making in tight coverage windows, but his coachability (4.25 GPA, multi-sport competitor, ascending production curve) gives strong confidence that he will put in the work required to maximize his tools at the college level.
Son of Dennis Martin and Jami Hopwood. Has siblings Conner Martin and Landen Martin. Per USF (University of Sioux Falls) 2016 football recruiting class, a sibling attended Strasburg HS and played at USF as a Defensive Back.
Prototypical 6'3" frame with a live arm and legitimate dual-threat ability (1,781 passing yards, 19 TDs, 404 rushing yards, 8 rushing TDs) playing 5A football at Erie. The 51.5% completion rate is a major red flag that must improve, and he needs 20-30 lbs on his 195-lb frame, but the size-arm-competition level combination gives him a real developmental ceiling at the FCS or low-end FBS level with a strong senior year.
Jack Arnold is a projectable 2027 quarterback with legitimate size (6'3"), a live arm, and dual-threat upside who produced 27 total touchdowns as a first-year starter on a 10-3 Class 5A team. The arm talent, ball placement, and pocket poise are all encouraging, but the thin frame and 51.5% completion rate are areas that must show measurable improvement heading into his senior season. He profiles as a developmental prospect with physical tools worth monitoring — a strong senior year with improved efficiency and 15-20 added pounds could significantly elevate his projection.
The sophomore-to-junior trajectory is the story here — completion rate up 7 points, TD-to-INT ratio flipped from 10:13 to 23:7, plus 638 rushing yards at 7.3 YPC added a dangerous ground dimension. At 5'10" 170 he's undersized, but the dramatic improvement arc, track background, and quick release suggest a player still ascending; FCS programs should be monitoring his senior year closely.
Riley Wilson is a high-upside dual-threat quarterback whose sophomore-to-junior statistical leap — particularly the TD:INT correction from 10:13 to 23:7 — signals real cognitive and mechanical development, not just a system bump. His arm talent, play-extending ability, and 7.3 YPC rushing production give him a legitimate dual-threat profile, though his 5'10" 170 lb frame will require a dedicated strength program to project at the college level. If his senior season confirms the junior-year trajectory against quality competition, he profiles as an FCS or developmental lower-FBS quarterback with the athletic tools and leadership traits coaches want in the room.
2,677 total yards and 37 TDs as a first-year starter with league MVP honors is impressive production, and the RB background gives him a physical, downhill running style that's dangerous in the read-option game. At 5'11" 185 with no verified testing and zero D1 offers, he's capped at FCS unless measurables surprise — but the production and competitive toughness are real.
Grady Feeney is a productive dual-threat QB in Colorado's 4A classification who put up impressive counting stats (2,677 total yards, 37 TDs) as a first-year starting quarterback. His physical, downhill running style and league MVP recognition are encouraging, but his 5'11" frame, lack of verified athletic testing, zero D1 offers, and limited exposure against elite competition place his realistic ceiling at the FCS or strong D2 level. A strong senior camp circuit with verified measurables could change his trajectory significantly.
The two-way ability (4 INTs in 5 games at FS, 10 passing TDs) and verified athleticism (4.72 forty, 33.6" vert, 350 squat) on a 6'2" 190 frame make him one of the more intriguing developmental athletes in the class. The completion rate dropping from 70.7% to 49.3% as a full-time starter is concerning, but he's a late starter to football whose physical tools and rapid improvement trajectory give him a meaningful ceiling at FCS or potentially as a safety at higher levels.
Cash Lacy is an intriguing developmental QB/ATH prospect with legitimate size (6'2", 190), verified athleticism (4.72-4.78 forty, 33.6" vert, 350 squat), and exciting two-way ability. His late start to football, sub-50% completion rate as a junior, and lack of recruiting attention place him firmly in the FCS/D2 projection range currently, but his physical tools, basketball background, and rapid improvement trajectory give him a meaningful ceiling if he can tighten his accuracy and mechanics during his senior campaign. He profiles as a camp and combine standout who could earn lower-level D1 looks with a strong summer and senior season.
Intriguing RB-to-QB conversion with 1,268 career rushing yards and a 125.8 passer rating as a junior (10 TDs, 2 INTs, 78-yard TD pass) — the 1000-lb club membership and 6'1" 200 frame provide a physical foundation. The 57.7% completion rate and limited QB experience are concerns, but the dual-threat skill set and physical tools suggest a productive small-school or FCS contributor if the passing development continues.
Elmore is a physically mature, dual-threat QB with a legitimate RB background that gives him rare running ability at the position — 6'1"/200 lbs, 1,000-lb club, 8.1 YPC, and the willingness to finish through contact. His first-year passing numbers (10 TD/2 INT, 125.8 passer rating) and encouraging arm mechanics suggest real upside, but the small sample size and sub-58% completion rate make his senior season the critical evaluation window. If he improves his accuracy, demonstrates full-field progressions, and produces against 4A-level competition, he has the physical tools and football intelligence to develop into a productive college quarterback in a run-heavy or RPO system.
The 6'4" 215 frame with a reported 4.5 forty and 4.0 GPA is an elite physical-academic package, but the scout assessment is clear — he doesn't project as a college QB or RB. His future is as a tight end where the size-speed combination could be a real weapon at the FCS or low-end FBS level if a college TE coach gets four years of development; the football tools are there but not at quarterback.
Walden is a multi-sport athlete with a 6'4" 215 frame, a reported 4.5 forty, and a 4.0 GPA. He has played QB and carried the ball for Pine Creek, but he does not project as either a college quarterback or a college running back. He runs too high and lacks the position-specific skills to be a featured player at either spot at the next level. Projection: Tight end. The size-speed-athleticism combination is real and the frame can carry 235+. A college TE coach who gets him for four years in a weight room with proper technique development has a potential starter. As an RB recruit, he does not belong in this conversation.
4,452 career total yards and 47 TDs through his junior year as a true dual-threat (2,753 passing, 1,699 rushing) with verified athleticism (4.75 forty) and improving accuracy (50.7% to 59.3%). At 5'11" 175 the frame limits his D1 QB ceiling, but the production, multi-sport background, and two-year starting experience give him a solid floor as an FCS dual-threat or position-change candidate.
Matthews is a productive dual-threat QB with legitimate athleticism and improving passing numbers who has been a two-year varsity starter in Colorado 4A. His 4,452 career total yards and 47 total TDs through his junior year are impressive, but at 5'11" 175 with no verified elite testing numbers, he projects as an FCS or D2 prospect unless he shows significant senior-year growth — both physically and against top competition. His senior film and camp circuit this spring/summer will be critical to generating college interest.
Consistent two-year producer (~3,800 career passing yards) with good quick-release mechanics, pocket awareness, and verified testing (4.78 forty, 4.69 shuttle, 32" vert) playing 5A football at Legacy. The 6'0.5" frame and concerning INT rate (23 INTs over two seasons) limit his ceiling, but the competition level and toughness profile make him a viable FCS prospect in a quick-game spread system.
Andrew Gardner is a solid Colorado 5A dual-threat quarterback with good arm talent, pocket awareness, and competitive toughness, but he profiles more as an FCS or D2 prospect at this stage. His 6'0" frame at 190-195 lbs is workable, and his two-year body of work (~3,800 career passing yards, ~400 rushing yards) shows consistency, but the lack of D1 offers heading into his senior year and a concerning INT rate suggest he needs a breakout summer camp circuit to change the trajectory. His best chance at D1 is at the FCS level in a spread system that values pocket mobility and quick-game accuracy.
Three-year 5A starter with elite off-platform throwing ability, Kyler Murray comparisons from scouts, and a live arm with a quick release — the playmaking ability is undeniable. But inconsistent completion percentages across all three seasons (55-57%) and a 5'10"-5'11" frame at 191 lbs create a real D1 ceiling question; projects as an FCS dual-threat or preferred walk-on at the FBS level.
Koa Dietrich is a dynamic, undersized dual-threat QB with legitimate arm talent, elite athleticism for his frame, and rare experience as a three-year varsity starter in Colorado 5A. His playmaking ability -- particularly off-script and on the move -- gives him a high floor as a FCS or low-end FBS prospect, but his height (5'10"-5'11") and inconsistent completion percentages will cap his ceiling at the D1 level unless he can dramatically improve his accuracy and decision-making during his senior year. With zero current offers, a strong senior campaign and productive camp circuit could earn him FCS attention or a preferred walk-on opportunity at an FBS program.
Physically intriguing at 6'4" 190 with true dual-threat ability (1,418 passing, 483 rushing, 20 total TDs) and multi-sport athleticism (baseball All-State), but the 52% completion rate and 1:1 TD-to-INT ratio at the 2A level are significant concerns. His best college path may be as a DE/OLB given his size and 45-tackle defensive production, though continued QB development could open FCS doors.
Memphis Dempcy is a physically intriguing 6'4" 190-lb multi-sport athlete with a projectable frame and legitimate dual-threat ability at QB, but he is very early in his recruiting trajectory. His junior season showed flashes of high-ceiling athleticism (1,901 total yards, 20 TDs) but also significant rawness (52% completion, 11 INTs). Playing 2A football in rural Colorado means he needs camp exposure and verified testing data to generate any D1 interest. His best college path may ultimately be as a defensive end/OLB given his size, athleticism, and defensive production, though continued development as a passer could open QB opportunities at the FCS level.
Tatym Dempcy plays varsity girls basketball at Sterling High School -- posted a double-double (13 points, 16 rebounds) vs Platte Valley in Feb 2025, suggesting an athletic family.
72.2% completion, 130.8 rating, and 10.6 YPC rushing in 4 games before injury on a back-to-back state finalist — the efficiency in a limited sample is outstanding and the arm talent (35.3 mph velocity, 593 rpm at Wilson QBX as a younger prospect) is verified. At 5'10" 175 the frame is limiting, but the injury-shortened season means we haven't seen his full capability; a healthy senior year could change his entire recruiting trajectory.
Tinlin is a high-upside, undersized dual-threat QB with a live arm, quick release, and impressive efficiency in a limited sample. His 72.2% completion rate, 130.8 QB rating, and 10.6 YPC rushing show legitimate playmaking ability, but the 4-game sample size before injury and lack of any D1 offers or recruiting buzz are significant concerns. He projects best as a developmental FCS/D2 quarterback or a potential position-change candidate (safety/athlete) at the FBS level, with his senior season being a critical proving ground.
Outstanding efficiency at 59.5% completion, 17 TDs, and just 1 INT in 121 attempts with a 138.9 rating — the ball security and decision-making are elite for any classification. At 6'0" 177 in 1A with zero offers, the competition level and frame are major concerns, but the processing speed and low turnover rate suggest legitimate football IQ that could translate to a small-college program.
Widdifield is a smart, efficient dual-threat QB who dominated Colorado 1A competition as a junior with outstanding TD-to-INT ratio and solid rushing production. However, his 6'0" 177-lb frame, 1A competition level, zero offers, and lack of any verified athletic testing data make him a significant projection at the D1 level. He profiles best as a D2/D3/NAIA prospect who could earn D1 FCS looks if he tests well at camps, adds 15-20 lbs, and produces a strong senior film against quality opponents.
Solid junior efficiency at 60% completion, 12 TDs, 5 INTs, and 112.2 rating in limited data with a 6'1" frame that has significant room to fill out from 165 lbs. Very little scouting data available beyond the stat line, but the per-attempt production and frame suggest a developmental prospect worth monitoring with more information.
Productive dual-threat with 2,254 total yards and 19 TDs, a verified 4.58 forty, and two-sport athleticism — but the real height is closer to 5'9"-5'10" and the tendency to throw deep balls up for grabs and scramble backward rather than progress through reads are habits that won't translate. Projects as an FCS dual-threat or D2 prospect where the athleticism can compensate for the size limitations.
Gebhardt is a productive dual-threat QB with legitimate athleticism (4.58 forty, two-sport varsity starter) and impressive weight room numbers for his frame. His junior stat line of 2,254 total yards and 19 TDs shows he can carry an offense. However, the self reported 5'11 is overstated. More likely sitting around at 5'9-5'10" 180 with no current offers and limited national exposure, he projects as a late-blooming FCS or D2 prospect. Height concerns are real. We also noticed a tendency to throw deep balls up for grabs. Luckily most of the time it was his receivers that came down with them but it's a habit he will need to break to be a viable college QB.
The sophomore season (2,453 yards, 23 TDs in 9 games at 61.7%) was impressive and the deep ball pops on film, but the 14 interceptions and dramatic junior-year statistical drop (576 yards, 3 TDs) raise serious questions about consistency and development trajectory. At 6'0" 175 with no offers, he needs to prove the sophomore year wasn't the outlier; the arm talent is there but the decision-making and physical development need to catch up.
Halas Wise is a productive 4A quarterback with legitimate arm talent, strong processing, and a deep ball that pops on film. His sophomore season (2,453 yards, 23 TDs in 9 games at 61.7%) was impressive, but the 14 interceptions and lack of D1 offers suggest evaluators want to see improved decision-making and physical development. He profiles as a FCS/D2 prospect with potential to earn low-level FBS looks if he cleans up turnovers, adds 15-20 lbs, and posts a strong junior campaign.
Video-game rushing numbers (1,552 yards, 24 TDs, 9.9 YPC) with verified track speed (11.37 100m) make him the most dangerous runner at QB in the state — but the passing regression (completion % dropped from 59.7% to 48.4%, TD-INT ratio from 17-3 to 7-6) and 5'10" 165 frame mean his college future is likely as a running back or slot receiver at the FCS/D2 level, not as a quarterback.
Dolphka Lewis is a dynamic dual-threat athlete who dominates Colorado 3A football with his legs, posting video-game rushing numbers (1,552 yards, 24 TDs, 9.9 YPC as a junior) and verified track speed (11.40 100m). However, his passing regression as a junior, undersized frame, and 3A competition level create significant projection questions at the D1 QB position. His best college path likely involves a position conversion to RB or slot/ATH at the FCS or D2 level, where his speed, vision, and scoring ability could translate — but he needs camp exposure, added weight, and a strong senior passing season to generate D1 interest.
68% completion, 25 TDs, 4 INTs, and a 122.4 rating show elite efficiency and decision-making, but it's 8-man football at 5'11" 160 lbs with zero recruiting interest. The production-to-competition-level translation is the biggest question mark in the class; he's a smart, efficient passer who will dominate his level but faces an enormous gap to any form of D1 football.
James Maes is a productive 8-man quarterback who dominated his small-school league, earning Player of the League honors with impressive efficiency (68% completion, 24 TDs, 2 INTs in league play). However, at 5'11" 160 lbs with zero recruiting interest, no verified athletic testing, and competition exclusively at the Colorado Class A 8-Man level, he profiles as a lower-level prospect who would need significant physical development and exposure at camps/combines to generate any FCS or D2 interest. D1 FBS is not a realistic projection at this time.
Back-to-back deep playoff runs (state title game and semis) with elite intangibles and winning pedigree, plus legitimate efficiency when he does throw (60.4%, 8 TDs, 2 INTs). But 71 career pass attempts in 26 games in a Double-Wing T at 5'11" 156 lbs makes him nearly impossible to evaluate as a passer; his best path is as a D2/D3 dual-threat or safety conversion.
Saunders is a tough, winning quarterback in a run-dominant system who has led Montrose to back-to-back deep 4A playoff runs (state title game as a sophomore, state semis as a junior). However, the extremely low passing volume (71 career attempts across 26 varsity games) makes it nearly impossible to project him as a college QB. At 5'11" 156 lbs with a 5.01 forty, his current physical profile is well below D1 QB thresholds. He profiles more realistically as a D2/D3 or NAIA dual-threat QB or potential position-change candidate (safety/athlete) if he adds significant weight. Strong intangibles, elite academics, and a proven winner, but needs a major physical transformation and exposure in a pass-heavier environment to generate college interest.
Not a quarterback prospect — listed here as a 6'4" 195 WR/ATH with 7 receiving TDs on just 25 catches and a 6'3" high jump showing elite vertical explosiveness. The frame and multi-sport athleticism (basketball, track) project him as an FCS tight end or developmental FBS wide receiver if he can add weight and verify speed; the football upside is real but the position is not QB.
Caracostas is a long, athletic, multi-sport prospect with legitimate D1 physical traits (6'4", 195 lbs, 6'3" high jump) but his junior season production was modest and he lacks verified speed testing that would excite college staffs. His best path to D1 may be as a hybrid TE/WR or a defensive end/OLB who can grow into the 220-230 lb range given his frame. He profiles as a FCS or low-end FBS developmental prospect who needs a big senior year and improved camp numbers to generate offers.
Not a QB — he's a 6'4" 185 WR/DB with 102 career catches, 1,677 yards, 22 receiving TDs, and 10 career interceptions showing elite two-way ball skills. The frame and contested-catch ability scream FCS-to-low-FBS outside receiver; he desperately needs verified speed testing because a 4.5-4.6 forty at that size would make him a legitimate mid-major prospect.
Noah Lucero is a high-upside, under-the-radar 2027 WR/DB prospect with an elite physical frame (6'4" 185 lbs) and outstanding production (102 career catches, 1,677 yards, 22 TDs over three varsity seasons in Colorado 3A). His contested-catch ability, two-way versatility (5 INTs as a junior), and multi-sport athleticism suggest a legitimate FCS-to-low-major FBS ceiling, with potential to climb if he tests well at camps and gains exposure against higher-level competition. The critical missing piece is verified speed/athletic testing data -- if he can run in the 4.5-4.6 range at his size, he becomes a very intriguing mid-major or Group of 5 prospect.
Physically impressive at 6'2" 215 with 77" wingspan and solid weight room numbers (225 bench, 335 squat), but only 42 career pass attempts with a 50% completion rate is an extremely thin sample. The frame and athleticism (8.2 YPC rushing, 4.6 shuttle) suggest college potential, but he may project better as a linebacker or tight end than as a quarterback given the limited passing development.
Robert Trotter Jr. is a physically impressive dual-threat QB with a strong, filled-out frame (6'2", 215 lbs, 77" wingspan) and solid weight room numbers that suggest he can compete physically at the next level. However, his extremely limited varsity passing production (418 career yards through junior year, sub-50% completion rate) and lack of any recruiting service attention or D1 offers make him a developmental project best suited for DII, DIII, or NAIA programs. His senior year will be critical -- he needs to dramatically increase his passing volume, efficiency, and big-play production to generate FCS or lower-FBS interest.
Live arm with impressive deep-ball touch who led Eagle Valley to a 9-2 record, but the 53.3% completion rate, 5'11" 180 frame, and 3A competition level create significant projection barriers. The poise and arm strength are real traits that could earn him a DII or NAIA starting job, but the physical profile doesn't scream D1.
Blakey is a pocket-first quarterback with a live arm and impressive poise who led a strong Colorado 3A program to a 9-2 record and playoff berth as a junior. His physical profile (5'11", 180 lbs) and competition level limit his D1 ceiling, but his arm strength, deep-ball touch, and composure under duress are legitimate traits. He projects as a DII/NAIA starter with potential to earn small-school D1 looks (FCS) if he improves his completion percentage and continues to physically mature heading into his senior season.
Productive sophomore dual-threat (2,511 total yards, 24 TDs, 63.5% completion) on a 1-9 team, showing he can carry an offense — but at 5'10" 175 as a 2028 prospect with 10 INTs and zero offers, he has a long development road ahead. The completion percentage is encouraging for a sophomore, and two more years of growth could change the conversation significantly.
Noah Rosales is a productive dual-threat sophomore QB who put up eye-catching counting stats (2,511 total yards, 24 TDs) on a 1-9 team, demonstrating he can carry an offense. However, his undersized frame (5'10" 175), lack of verified athletic measurables, zero D1 offers, and production in a losing context on the Western Slope make him a long-term developmental prospect at best at this stage. He needs a strong camp circuit, continued physical growth, and improved turnover numbers to project as a legitimate D1 recruit.
All-State WR/CB with legitimate accuracy on the move and a competitive streak, but 5'10" 170 with a 4.88 forty and a 55.7% completion rate at the 4A level doesn't project as a D1 quarterback. His best college value may be as a defensive back where the football IQ, instincts, and All-State CB recognition could translate at the FCS or D2 level.
Espinoza is a competitive, football-smart dual-threat QB who has earned consistent praise from regional scouts for his poise, accuracy on the run, and playmaking ability. However, his 5'10" 170 lb frame, 4.88 forty, and lack of elite measurables present significant barriers to D1 recruitment at quarterback. He projects best as a small-school or FCS watch-list candidate who will need a monster junior season with improved completion percentage and reduced turnovers to generate college interest -- his senior film and continued physical development will be critical.
Competitive dual-threat (1,655 passing, 515 rushing) with good athleticism and improving trajectory from 1A football, but the 5'10" 170 frame and 53% completion rate in the smallest classification make D1 QB a tough sell. His aggressive tackling and ball skills on defense (29 tackles) suggest a potential D2 safety conversion may be his best college path.
Sam Early is a competitive, athletic dual-threat QB with legitimate two-way ability who showed strong improvement from his sophomore to junior season. However, at 5'10" and 170 lbs playing in Colorado's smallest classification, he faces an uphill battle for D1 attention. His ceiling projects more toward D2/D3/NAIA quarterback or potentially a D2 safety/defensive back if he continues to develop physically -- his aggressive tackling style and ball skills on defense could translate to the next level better than his QB game given his size limitations.
A 6'7" 210 physical specimen who is a state champion in basketball and hurdling with legitimate football production (399 rec yards, 7 TDs, 98 tackles) — but it's 8-man football with a 12.26 100m. The raw athletic tools and frame are impossible to ignore; if he commits to football and gets into a real development program, an FCS tight end or basketball program may benefit, but the football projection is extremely raw.
Tuff Kelley is a fascinating physical specimen at 6'7" 210 lbs with legitimate multi-sport athleticism, but he remains an extremely raw and unproven football prospect from the 8-man level. His basketball background (state champion, dunking, 2.5 blocks/game) confirms real coordination and body control for his size, and his two-way football production (399 rec yards, 98 tackles, 6 sacks) shows he's the best athlete on the field every game. However, the competition gap between Colorado 8-man football and any level of D1 is enormous, there is zero verified speed/testing data, and his football film inventory is almost nonexistent. He's a name to monitor as a potential FCS tight end or developmental project, but he needs camp exposure, verified measurables, and 11-man film before any D1 program can seriously evaluate him.
Solid pocket-passer production (1,886 yards, 20 TDs, 6 INTs, 93.0 rating) with poise and decision-making beyond his frame, but at 5'10" and just 145 lbs he is the lightest QB prospect in the class by a significant margin. Needs 30-40+ lbs of functional weight before any college evaluation can seriously begin; the processing is ahead of the body.
Rylan Hume is a pocket-passing QB with solid production as a junior (1,886 yards, 20 TDs, 6 INTs, 93.0 QBR) in Colorado 4A, showing poise, decision-making, and the ability to push the ball downfield. However, at 5'10" and just 145 lbs with no verified athletic testing and zero D1 offers, his physical profile is a major concern -- he needs significant physical development and camp exposure before earning FCS or D1 attention. His senior year will be critical for both filling out his frame and showcasing his arm at camps to generate recruiting interest.
Tough left-handed dual-threat who has been the engine of Denver West's cultural turnaround with 25 total TDs as a junior, and scouts praise his ball placement and timing. But 50% completion at the 2A level, 5'10" frame, and the weakest competition in 11-man football make D1 a long shot; NAIA or D2 is the realistic ceiling without a dramatic senior-year transformation.
Ortiz is a tough, athletic dual-threat left-handed QB who has been the engine of Denver West's cultural turnaround from a historically struggling 2A program. His junior season showed real growth (1,597 total yards, 25 total TDs) and scouts praise his arm talent, ball placement, and scramble ability. However, at 5'10" with a 50% completion rate, no verified testing data, and playing in Colorado's smallest football classification against weak competition, his realistic ceiling is NAIA/D2 with a chance to earn D1 FCS looks if he can improve his accuracy and get verified measurables in front of college coaches at camps this offseason.
Not a QB — a 6'2" 180 DB/WR with verified 4.65 speed, 5 PBUs, and legitimate closing quickness who plays four positions at the varsity level. The length, athleticism, and defensive instincts project him as an FCS safety or nickel corner; he needs increased offensive production and camp exposure to generate D1 interest at his actual position.
Reddix is an intriguing developmental athlete with legitimate size (6'2" 180 if accurate) and two-way versatility, but he is very early in the recruiting process with no offers and minimal national exposure. His best projection at the next level is likely as a safety or nickel defender where his length, closing speed, and run support ability could translate at the FCS or D2 level. He needs verified measurables, increased offensive production, and strong camp performances this offseason to generate D1 interest before his senior season.
Intriguing athletic traits (4.76 shuttle, 34" vert) and scouts praise his tight spiral and ball placement, but a career 40% completion rate — even trending upward to 44% — is well below any college threshold. The multi-sport background and mechanical improvements suggest untapped potential, but he needs a massive senior-year accuracy leap to project as even an FCS prospect.
Ballard is a developmental dual-threat QB prospect with intriguing athletic traits (4.76 shuttle, 34" vertical) and a much-improved junior season, but he remains undersized at 170-180 lbs and is completing just 44% of his passes at the 4A level. His quick release, ball placement, and multi-sport background suggest physical ceiling, but he'll need to add 20+ lbs, significantly improve his completion percentage, and perform well at senior camps to generate FCS or lower-tier FBS interest. Projects as a late-cycle FCS prospect with potential if his senior year production takes another leap.
Good 6'2" 190 multi-sport frame (baseball All-State) with 15 TDs as a first-year starter, but the 39.1% completion rate is the worst among all QBs with significant attempts in this class. The athletic tools and size are intriguing, but the passing accuracy needs a dramatic overhaul before any college evaluation as a quarterback can proceed.
Denahy is an intriguing multi-sport athlete with good size (6'2", ~190 lbs) and production at the 2A level, but his 39% completion rate and 8 interceptions as a junior are significant red flags for D1 projection. He competes in Colorado's smallest 11-man classification, making it very difficult to evaluate his arm talent and decision-making against quality opposition. At this stage, he profiles as a lower-level FCS or D2/D3 prospect who would need a dramatic jump in passing efficiency and verified athletic testing to generate D1 interest heading into his senior season.
Tough two-way competitor with dangerous rushing ability (539 yards, 7 TDs at 5.6 YPC) and All-Conference DB honors, but 46.6% completion with 9 INTs on a 1-9 team at 5'11" 160 lbs makes D1 QB unrealistic. His defensive instincts and physicality suggest a small-college safety or athlete projection if he adds weight.
Mason Carter is a competitive, tough two-way athlete who took a massive statistical leap as a junior, but his 5'11" / 160-lb frame and sub-.500 completion rate on a 1-9 team make D1 FBS projection extremely unlikely at this stage. His best college path may be as a defensive back or athlete at the FCS/D2 level, where his physicality, instincts, and run-support skills could translate. He needs to add 20-30 lbs, dramatically improve his passing efficiency, and get verified athletic testing data in front of college coaches during the spring/summer camp circuit.
Elite rushing ability from the QB position (1,512 career yards, 7.0 YPC) with 56 tackles and 3 INTs on defense showing real two-way athleticism, but his passing regressed significantly as a junior (44.3% completion) and the 6'0" 167 frame limits his QB projection. Best path to college football is as a defensive back or athlete at the D2/NAIA level.
Perkins is an intriguing dual-threat athlete with legitimate rushing production (1,512 career yards, 7.0 YPC, 11 TDs) and the versatility to play multiple positions on both sides of the ball. However, his passing numbers regressed significantly as a junior, his competition level in Colorado 4A is modest, and the complete lack of verified measurables, offers, and recruiting attention entering his senior year makes him a long-shot D1 prospect at quarterback. He projects more realistically as a small-school or FCS athlete/defensive back recruit if he can get verified testing numbers and show improved arm talent in his senior campaign.
Efficient cerebral pocket passer (57.7% completion, 15 TDs, 5 INTs as a sophomore) with good anticipation and timing, but at 6'1" 165 in 2A with zero rushing threat and zero offers, he faces enormous physical and competition-level hurdles. Needs 30+ lbs and a strong senior camp circuit to generate any FCS interest.
McWhirter is an efficient, cerebral pocket passer in Colorado's 2A classification who posted solid sophomore stats (1,156 yards, 15 TDs, 5 INTs, 57.7% completion) but faces significant hurdles as a D1 prospect. At 6'1" and 165 lbs with no verified athletic testing, no offers, and small-school competition, he projects as a lower-level FCS or NAIA prospect at best unless he adds 30+ pounds, posts strong camp measurables, and continues to produce in his senior season. His processing and accuracy are legitimate strengths, but the physical profile and competition level require substantial development.
The 6'3" frame and 84-yard deep ball flash legitimate physical tools, but 160 lbs, a 56.3% completion rate, 8 INTs, and production on a 3-7 5A team leave him as a very raw developmental prospect. Needs a massive physical transformation and efficiency improvement to project beyond lower-level college football.
George O'Reilly has intriguing physical tools -- a 6'3" frame with room to fill out and a live arm capable of making 70-80 yard throws -- but he is a raw, developmental prospect who is far from D1-ready. Playing on a weak 5A program (3-7) with modest statistical production (1,087 yards, 6 TD, 8 INT, 56.3% completion) and zero recruiting interest from any level, he projects as a lower-level prospect who would need a massive senior-year leap in both weight (currently 160 lbs) and efficiency to attract FCS or D2 attention, let alone D1 offers.
Left-handed multi-sport athlete with a solid 6'2" 202 frame and promising freshman stats (1,347 yards, 15 TDs), but transferring to Delta and producing only 54 career varsity passing yards since raises serious developmental concerns. The arm talent shown as a freshman needs to resurface in a pass-heavier environment during his senior year to have any college QB viability.
Cole Morlan is a physically developing, left-handed, dual-sport athlete with solid size (6'2", 202 lbs) and excellent academics (4.0 GPA) but extremely limited varsity passing production through his junior season. His freshman stats at Grand Junction (1,347 passing yards, 15 TDs) showed promise, but his transfer to Delta and subsequent role as primarily a rushing QB with just 54 career varsity passing yards raises significant questions about his development as a passer. He projects as an FCS or D2 developmental prospect at best, with his best path to college football likely at the NAIA or D3 level, potentially leveraging his academic profile and athletic versatility.
Intriguing multi-tool athlete with 2,389 career total yards across passing, rushing, and receiving — but significant size discrepancies across platforms (listed anywhere from 5'9" 166 to 6'3" 190) make evaluation nearly impossible without verified measurements. Until his true size is confirmed and he gets camp exposure, he remains a complete unknown whose production on a 1-9 team raises more questions than answers.
Carter is an intriguing multi-tool athlete whose true measurables remain a major question mark -- Prep Redzone lists him at 6'3"/190 while Hudl shows 5'11"/168 and MaxPreps shows 5'9"/166. If he's genuinely in the 6'1"+ range, his combination of passing, rushing, and receiving ability makes him a potential small-school FCS or D2 dual-threat QB prospect. However, with no offers, no verified testing data, a 1-9 team record, and significant size discrepancies across platforms, he needs camp exposure and verified measurements before any serious D1 evaluation can proceed.