If you’re just now turning your attention to recruiting a quarterback in the 2027 cycle, chances are you’re behind. With 69 of the top 70 QBs in the class of 2026 already off the board, many programs have already made their respective pushes for some of the nation’s top junior signal-callers. The high school football […]
If you’re just now turning your attention to recruiting a quarterback in the 2027 cycle, chances are you’re behind. With 69 of the top 70 QBs in the class of 2026 already off the board, many programs have already made their respective pushes for some of the nation’s top junior signal-callers.
The high school football season gets underway for a majority of the country this weekend. The trend of coming off the board early has continued with QB dominoes in 2027. of the 26 blue-chip QBs in the junior class, eight are already committed.
That includes four of the top 10, all of whom are top-100 prospects overall. Predictions continue to roll in for some of the top uncommitted arms in the cycle, too. It remains to be seen just how many will be committed when the winter rolls around.
Below are the top committed quarterbacks in the 2027 cycle, as of Aug. 21:
Jayce Johnson — Texas A&M
School:Lowndes (Ga.)
Rivals Industry Ranking: No. 64 NATL. (No. 3 QB)
On his commitment: “The environment reminds me of home. It’s a football town, it is a country town — just like Valdosta,” Johnson told Rivals’ Chad Simmons. “And I really connected with the staff. I love their spiritual side, their discipline, and how they bring people together … “I’m taking my spot at A&M because that is the school I love, but I know how things can go,” he said. “I’m going to keep relationships and take visits, but A&M is where my heart is.”
Brady Edmunds — Ohio State
School:Huntington Beach (Calif.)
Rivals Industry Ranking: No. 77 NATL. (No. 4 QB)
On his commitment: “The family connection that I have to Ohio helped Ohio State stand out to me,” Edmunds told Rivals. “Then, the culture of Ohio State football, coach Day and coach Chip Kelly played important roles in my decision. They have the best receiving corps in the nation, so it’s a quarterback’s dream to be there right now. I think there’s no better option for me … I was ready. At this point, it was like, ‘Why not?’… I see myself as having a drama-free recruitment. Tavien St. Clair is a perfect example. He knew he wanted to go to Ohio State, he committed to Ohio State and he hasn’t looked back. He hasn’t gone on any visits to schools besides Ohio State. That’s what I see myself doing.”
Peter Bourque — Michigan
School:Tabor Academy (Mass.)
Rivals Industry Ranking: No. 86 NATL. (No. 7 QB)
On his commitment: “I’m very excited about Michigan,” Bourque told Rivals’ Steve Wiltfong. “They have done a great job developing quarterbacks like JJ McCarthy. Coach Lindsey has been great throughout this entire process. His development of Drake Maye is something that was very enticing to me. Michigan has a long tradition in winning including national championships. To play at a program with expectations like that is something I’ve always wanted to do.”
Trae Taylor — Nebraska
School:Carmel Catholic (Ill.)
Rivals Industry Ranking: No. 97 NATL. (No. 9 QB)
On his commitment: “What also makes Nebraska special is their coaching staff is the most genuine, straight-up real coaching staff that I feel I’ve been around from the head coach to the recruiting analysts to the guy that shows me around on down to the professors I got to meet with and the kids on campus,” he told Wiltfong. “I feel like that’s the type of people I want to put myself around.”
Teddy Jarrard — Notre Dame
School:North Cobb (Ga.)
Rivals Industry Ranking: No. 171 NATL. (No. 12 QB)
On his commitment: “Their past is a lot different than a lot of schools,” Jarrard said. “I think that’s great. They’re a team that’s going to play for the National Title. They have their things they go by and they have standards. A lot of great history at Notre Dame with great players and great coaches that have gone through there. That’s a place I want to be part of.”
Kharim Hughley — Clemson
School:Gainesville (Ga.)
Rivals Industry Ranking: No. 185 NATL. (No. 14 QB)
On his commitment: “This is a pretty big opportunity,” Hughley told Rivals. “Just to be wanted by a top program is always a good feeling … The culture they have there is what fires me up there isn’t another program like it … I also have a former teammate plays there and he talks about how the players aren’t just teammates they’re a family in the locker room and that’s always a good thing to hear.”
Kamden Lopati — Illinois
School: Salt Lake City West (Utah)
Rivals Industry Ranking: No. 191 NATL. (No. 16 QB)
On his commitment: “They were so involved,” Lopati told Rivals’ Adam Gorney. “They were recruiting me and my whole family. They always had conversations with my grandpa, my grandparents and then my mom and dad and my brother. That means a lot to me not only recruiting me but recruiting my family … It felt great (visiting Illinois). I didn’t really know what to expect going into it but it was definitely crazy. The staff and the coaches really treated me great and you can tell coach B is doing a great job doing what he’s doing and the facilities were crazy.”
Ben Musser — Virginia Tech
School:Prince Avenue Christian (Ga.)
Rivals Industry Ranking: No. 278 NATL. (No. 22 QB)
On his commitment: “They’ve been amazing in the recruiting process,” Musser told Simmons. “They’ve really made a genuine connection. It’s felt real from the beginning … the staff is incredible. They have a winning football tradition, and the stadium—you can’t beat it. It just felt like home.”
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