QB Roundup: How did the top 2023 and 2024 signal-callers perform this week?

This week marked the season-opener for multiple high school quarterbacks. Those who kicked off their campaigns include New Orleans Isidore Newman Five-Star Plus+ quarterback and Texas commit Arch Manning, as well as 2024 Chandler (Ariz.) five-star quarterback and Ohio State commit Dylan Raiola.

Meanwhile, Denton (Texas) Guyer five-star quarterback Jackson Arnold, Pittsburg (Calif.) four-star quarterback Jaden Rashada and Los Alamitos (Calif.) Five-Star Plus+ and USC commit Malachi Nelson continued their senior seasons. Here’s what to know about this weekend’s performances from the top quarterbacks in the 2023 and 2024 cycles.

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Five-star Jackson Arnold
Denton (Texas) Guyer
2023 On3 Consensus: No. 17 
Status: Oklahoma commit 
Result: 44-14 win over Aledo (Texas)
Stats: 22-for-34 passing, 348 yards, 4 TDs, plus 29 rushing yards and one rushing TD
Highlights: Arnold flourished in Guyer’s second win of the season. One of his top plays was this deep ball for a long touchdown.

Four-star Jaden Rashada
Pittsburg (Calif.)
2023 On3 Consensus: No. 61
Status: Miami commit
Result: 30-2 win over Henderson (Nev.) Liberty
Stats: 18-for-30 passing, 296 yards, 3 TDs
Highlights: Rashada found the end zone multiple times in yesterday’s victory, including on this 80-yard touchdown pass.

Five-Star Plus+ Arch Manning 
New Orleans Isidore Newman
2023 On3 Consensus: No. 1
Status: Texas commit
Result: 35-14 win over Boutte (La.) Hahnville
Stats: 8-for-14 passing, 142 yards, 3 TDs, plus 37 rushing yards
Highlights: One of Manning’s scoring throws came on a trick play. He completed a flea-flicker to his receiver, which gave Newman a two-touchdown lead.

Five-Star Plus+ Malachi Nelson
Los Alamitos (Calif.)
2023 On3 Consensus: No. 2 
Status: USC commit
Result: 33-28 loss to Chandler (Ariz.) Basha
Stats: 17-for-27 passing, 189 yards, 3 TDs
Highlights: Despite the loss, Nelson showcased his arm talent on a high-arcing touchdown pass. Additionally, he connected with four-star wide receiver and fellow USC commit Makai Lemon for two scores.

Five-star Dylan Raiola
Chandler (Ariz.)
2024 On3 Consensus: No. 1
Status: Ohio State commit
Result: 63-7 win over San Diego (Calif.) Cathedral Catholic
Stats: 15-for-18 passing, 253 yards, 3 TDs, 1 INT, plus a rushing TD
Highlights: One of Raiola’s top throws of the night was his first touchdown. He found tight end Kaden Anderson in the left corner of the end zone.

Five-star Christopher Vizzina
Birmingham (Ala.) Briarwood Christian
2023 On3 Consensus: No. 26
Status: Clemson commit
Result: 36-29 win over Clanton (Ala.) Chilton County
Stats: 13-for-28 passing, 221 yards, 2 TDs, 2 INTs, plus 97 rushing yards and two rushing TDs

Four-star Eli Holstein
Zachary (La.)
2023 On3 Consensus: No. 59
Status: Alabama commit
Result: 35-13 win over Gonzales (La.) East Ascension
Stats: 13-for-22 passing, 231 yards and 3 TDs, plus one rushing TD

Four-star Jadyn Davis
Charlotte (N.C.) Providence Day School
2024 On3 Consensus: No. 17
Status: Uncommitted
Result: 21-20 win over Charlotte (N.C.) Charlotte Catholic
Stats: 26-for-35 passing, 322 yards, 2 TDs

Four-star Dylan Lonergan
Snellville (Ga.) Brookwood
2023 On3 Consensus: No. 78
Status: Alabama commit
Result: 16-13 loss to Suwanee (Ga.) Collins Hill
Stats: 9-for-22 passing, 130 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT, plus one rushing TD

Four-star Avery Johnson
Maize (Kan.)
2023 On3 Consensus: No. 121
Status: Kansas State commit
Result: 78-7 win over Topeka (Kan.)
Stats: 7-for-10 passing, 175 yards, 2 TDs, plus 76 rushing yards and one rushing TD
Highlights: Johnson found the end zone often in his senior opener. Here are a few of his scoring plays.