Scouting Report
Approved · Jul 17, 2026AJ Rahal
Overall grade
- 0-49Undetermined
- 50-59D-III / Developmental
- 60-69D-II / NAIA
- 70-74FCS
- 75-84Group of 5
- 85-89Power 4 Prospect
- 90-94Blue Chip
- 95-100Elite / Top 100
This is a creative, playmaking quarterback prospect who may be shorter in stature but has the mass and twitch to create plays out of thin air with his legs and consistently push the ball vertically on deep balls. Does an excellent job of evading pass rushers and finding space within the pocket to escape pressure. Comfortable when getting out of the pocket and pulling the football down in order to move the chains with his legs. Not someone who is going to hit home runs with his legs and not an overly shifty runner with the ball in his hands,…
Top Attributes
- Improvisation and creative playmaking - Natural, tight arm action - Quick and effective release - Pocket mobility and maneuvering
Areas to Develop
- Intermediate accuracy - Lower body mechanics/stride length - Processing and diagnosing defensive coverages - Throwing with anticipation
Film Review Notes
Left-handed, creative, playmaking quarterback prospect with verified size at 5'11, 200 pounds in March 2026, twitchy movement skills, and quality arm action. Has some gamer to him when facing pressure and creating something out of chaos. Arm action is tight, getting the ball up and out quickly and efficiently. Makes a lot of plays out of structure and on the move. Can be an effective runner with the ball in his hands, whether as a scrambler or on designed runs. Need to see more consistency in ball placement and throwing with touch. Not a ton of tight-window throws in the middle of the field or layered throws. Will go through game film and see how efficiently he processes and diagnoses what defenses are giving him and how pressure affects his process.
Graded Skills
0–10 Scale
- 7Size
- 7.4Arm strength
- 6.8Accuracy
- 7.9Mechanics
- 7.6Release/touch
- 7.4Athleticism/movement skills
- 6.3Decision-making
- 7.8Pocket presence
- 8Playmaking/improvisational
- 7.6Rushing ability
