Rivals Rankings Week: Storylines to observe with high 2026 quarterbacks
The Rivals250 for the 2026 class has been up to date and now it’s time to interrupt down every place. We transfer to quarterback by taking a look at 4 large storylines transferring ahead.
NEW 2026 POSITION RANKINGS: Professional-Model QB | Twin-Menace QB | Operating Again | All-Function Again | Large Receiver | Tight Finish | Offensive Deal with | Offensive Guard | Middle
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RIVALS RANKINGS WEEK
Sunday: Who ought to be No. 1?
Monday: 5-Star Countdown | Meet the brand new five-stars
Tuesday: New Rivals250 unveiled | Gorney goes position-by-position | Largest risers
Wednesday: New offensive place rankings launched | QB rankings breakdown | RB rankings breakdown | WR/TE rankings breakdown | OL rankings breakdown
Thursday: New defensive place rankings launched | DL rankings breakdown | LB rankings breakdown | DB rankings breakdown | ATH rankings breakdown
Friday: New state rankings launched | Who’s No. 1 in every state?
Saturday: Roundtable on the brand new Rivals250 rankings
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FAIZON BRANDON’S RISE
The largest information on the quarterback place within the 2026 class is by far the rise of Faizon Brandon up the rankings and into five-star territory. The Tennessee commit has grown by leaps and bounds from a bodily and technical perspective over the past yr and now that growth is mirrored within the Rivals250.
Brandon has all of the instruments to be a standout on the school stage and past, however it is going to be attention-grabbing to see how his junior season progresses. Final yr, the North Carolina native had the luxurious of two four-star receivers on the surface however this yr he doesn’t have that type of help.
The changes Brandon makes this season might go a great distance towards making his case for No. 1 quarterback on this class.
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QUARTERBACKS COMING OFF THE BOARD QUICKLY
Many of the main quarterback dominoes within the 2026 class have already fallen. Twelve of the 19 Rivals250 quarterbacks are at the moment dedicated. Eight Massive Ten applications, and 7 applications within the SEC and ACC, have a dedicated 2026 quarterback however main recruiting powers Alabama, Ohio State, USC, Ole Miss and LSU haven’t but reeled in a quarterback.
No. 1 quarterback Ryder Lyons continues to be on the board however he seems to be trending towards USC and Ole Miss. Former South Carolina commit Landon Duckworth, Helaman Casuga and Luke Fahey are the opposite three quarterbacks within the high 100 who stay uncommitted at this level within the recruiting cycle. Michael Clayton out of Florida and Nathan Bernhard from Ohio are the opposite two Rivals250 quarterbacks who’ve but to announce their dedication.
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WHO IS THE NEXT FIVE-STAR?
The 2026 class solely has 10 five-stars up to now but it surely already options three five-star quarterbacks and there may very well be at the very least yet another five-star quarterback earlier than the 2026 rating cycle is completed.
After all, all eyes rapidly flip to Georgia commit Jared Curtis, the highest-ranked four-star quarterback within the class. The proficient sign caller out of Tennessee has the entire bodily traits one might search for in a quarterback however continued growth as a passer is one thing we’re desirous to see, particularly in opposition to the next stage of competitors.
After Curtis is Texas commit Dia Bell at No. 36 within the Rivals250. Bell is constant to enhance due to elevated bodily maturity, which might propel him additional up the rankings.
A number of the different candidates into account embrace Jaden O’Neal, Landon Duckworth, Helaman Casuga, Jonas Williams and Michael Clayton.
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WHERE WOULD KEISEAN HENDERSON FIT IN?
This might be one of many greatest debates from now till the tip of the 2026 rankings cycle. Keisean Henderson, No. 18 within the Rivals250, dedicated to Houston in Could as a quarterback however almost everyone who has scouted him or watched him play agrees that his ceiling is probably going increased as a defensive again or receiver. Henderson stays categorized as an athlete within the Rivals rankings however the place he could be ranked if strictly evaluated as a quarterback is an attention-grabbing query to mull over.
Henderson’s accuracy could be a little inconsistent and he doesn’t have a lot expertise enjoying in opposition to high-end defensive prospects in the course of the season. His athletic presents are via the roof and he has the arm energy to make performs downfield. Relying on his effectiveness this fall, a four-star score as a quarterback wouldn’t be out of the query, particularly when you think about the remainder of his athletic capability.
