How did we rank CFB’s prime QBs as highschool prospects?
Check out the place we ranked the anticipated prime school soccer quarterbacks of 2025 as highschool prospects.
1. CADE KLUBNIK, Clemson
Klubnik was the highest quarterback and No. 3 total prospect within the 2022 Rivals250 but it surely’s taken him a short time to seek out his groove. Behind solely Travis Hunter and Walter Nolen in his class, Klubnik confirmed off an elite talent set as a highschool prospect. He may throw with accuracy, energy, and contact from contained in the pocket whereas working by way of his development. Klubnik was all the time a risk to make performs along with his legs however he was all the time trying to throw as a substitute of taking off down the sector.
At Clemson, Klubnik solely threw 100 passes throughout his freshman season in spot obligation earlier than beginning the following two seasons, with the 2024 marketing campaign being his greatest one but.
Now Klubnik enters the 2025 season as one of many Heisman favorites and has Clemson positioned to make a nationwide title run.
2. GARRETT NUSSMEIER, LSU
After ready his flip behind Jayden Daniels, Nussmeier enters the 2025 season as a Heisman hopeful. A prime 100 prospect within the 2021 class and a prime 10 quarterback, Nussmeier confirmed flashes of brilliance throughout his first season as a starter final 12 months. The Louisiana native, who performed his highschool profession in Texas, had the arm expertise to make troublesome throws on a constant foundation.
Nussmeier ought to have loads of weapons at his disposal this 12 months.
3. DREW ALLAR, Penn State
A detailed loss to Notre Dame within the School Soccer Playoff semifinals left a foul style in Allar’s mouth. The No. 6 quarterback within the 2022 recruiting cycle may have left for the NFL however is returning to Penn State to make one other push for a nationwide title.
A top-100 prospect within the 2022 Rivals250, Allar dominated the competitors in Medina, Ohio. He may have simply simply relied on his arm power and bodily instruments to overpower his opponents however he confirmed off a variety of instruments on the sector within the fall and on the All-American Bowl. Adjusting to the extent of competitors has proved to be considerably of a problem for Allar however he has an opportunity to be a first-round draft choose if he continues to make strides this fall.
4. ARCH MANNING, Texas
Manning is essentially the most well-known school soccer participant within the nation however he is nearly to start his first season because the starter for the Longhorns. The highest total prospect within the 2023 Rivals250, Manning might very properly be essentially the most mentally ready highschool quarterback we have seen. Regardless of not collaborating within the offseason camp or 7-on-7 circuit, Manning’s expertise at the highschool degree was plain.
In his restricted enjoying time at Texas, he’s already proven off the sturdy arm, athleticism, and poise we anticipated. Texas misplaced so much off of final 12 months’s group, however expectations stay excessive for the Longhorns with Manning now main the best way.
5. CARSON BECK, Miami
After a robust two-year run because the beginning quarterback for Georgia, Beck transferred to Miami this offseason to guide the Hurricanes for his ultimate 12 months of eligibility. Coming off of an elbow harm, Beck weighed his choices within the NFL however goals to enhance his draft inventory earlier than shifting onto the following degree. The previous four-star highschool prospect has large footwear to fill in Coral Gables after Cam Ward went on to be the No. 1 choose in the latest NFL Draft.
As a highschool prospect, Beck was initially dedicated to Alabama and practically picked Florida earlier than committing to Georgia. A standout baseball participant as properly, Beck has all the time demonstrated spectacular arm expertise. He was in a position to ship passes to his receivers in tight home windows from a number of arm angles contained in the pocket or on the transfer. Shifting by way of his development and rapidly studying defenses had been the place he wanted essentially the most improvement.
6. LUKE ALTMYER, Illinois
Illinois has goals of replicating Indiana‘s magical School Soccer Playoff run from final season and the Illini are relying on Altmyer to guide the cost. The previous Rivals250 prospect from the 2021 recruiting class started his profession at Ole Miss however transferred to Illinois after the 2022 season. Altmyer was initially pledged to Florida State however the Starkville native dedicated to Ole Miss a pair weeks earlier than the Early Signing Interval.
His regular performances as a highschool prospect was a robust indicator of how excessive his flooring was. Altmyer’s fast supply coupled along with his constant accuracy had been simply a few of his standout traits. His first 12 months with the Illini was up and down however he confirmed main enchancment final season.
Altmyer practically entered the switch portal this spring however reaffirmed his dedication to Illinois and can end out his collegiate profession this season in Champaign.
7. LANORRIS SELLERS, South Carolina
Sellers collected loads of accolades after his first 12 months as a starter for South Carolina, together with Nationwide Freshman Offensive Participant of the 12 months and SEC Freshman of the 12 months. The Gamecocks appear to be in a window the place an SEC championship and School Soccer Playoff run are inside attain however they’re going to go so far as Sellers will take them. The previous four-star recruit from the 2023 Rivals250 has helped the Gamecocks surge on the recruiting path as properly, making Columbia a vacation spot for some playmakers who ought to make a huge impact this season.
Sellers, who was initially dedicated to Syracuse, had a prolific highschool profession, together with a senior season wherein he threw for practically 3,000 yards and 45 touchdowns whereas additionally operating for 1,300 yards and a further 17 touchdowns. He as soon as scored 9 touchdowns in a single half throughout his senior season. Sellers didn’t face a excessive degree of competitors however the playmaking potential was apparent and led to his four-star score.
8. DJ LAGWAY, Florida
Lagway is likely one of the vivid younger stars and Florida is counting on him to guide the Gators again to prominence. Because the No. 28 prospect within the 2024 recruiting class, Lagway displayed an unimaginable talent set as a highschool prospect. An enormous, sturdy participant with loads of athleticism and arm expertise, Lagway threw for 4,604 yards and 58 touchdowns along with operating for 957 yards and 16 extra touchdowns. What was much more spectacular is he did all of that whereas finishing 72-percent of his passes.
Lagway didn’t blow away the competitors in the course of the Below Armour All-America Recreation however his potential on the school degree was clear. Lagway noticed constant enjoying time as a freshman however actually turned it on within the latter half of this previous season. After recording a 6-1 report as a starter, Lagway was named a Freshman All-American after the 2024 season.
9. JOHN MATEER, Oklahoma
A former two-star prospect, Mateer signed with Washington State (his solely energy convention supply) as a part of its 2022 recruiting class and remained with the Cougars because the Pac-12 fell aside round them. Regardless of a productive highschool profession, Mateer initially dedicated to Central Arkansas. Former Incarnate Phrase head coach Eric Morris, who took the offensive coordinator job at Washington State after the 2021 season, was a giant a part of why Mateer ended up signing with the Cougars.
Mateer was one of the crucial productive quarterbacks within the nation final 12 months, throwing for 3,139 yards with 29 touchdowns and 7 interceptions along with speeding for 826 yards and 15 extra touchdowns. In December he transferred to Oklahoma, following his offensive coordinator Ben Arbuckle.
The Sooners are relying on Mateer, who’s a five-star and No. 3 within the switch portal rankings, to assist flip this group round in a rush.
10. SAM LEAVITT, Arizona State
Leavitt is coming off a season wherein he gained Huge 12 Freshman/Newcomer of the 12 months after main the Solar Devils to a berth within the School Soccer Playoff. A former three-star prospect who was initially dedicated to Washington State however flipped to signal with Michigan State within the 2023 recruiting class, Leavitt’s potential to distribute the ball to his playmakers with accuracy helped increase his profile as a recruit. Throughout his senior season he accomplished 70-percent of his passes whereas throwing for greater than 3,000 yards and 36 touchdowns.
Leavitt transferred to Arizona State in December 2023 as a prime 100 prospect within the switch portal rankings and it wasn’t clear at the moment whether or not or not he would begin immediately for head coach Kenny Dillingham. Leavitt clearly gained the beginning job and has positioned himself as one of the crucial promising quarterback prospects in school soccer.
