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NC's Top 15 Returning QBs (7A/8A Classification)

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Top 15 Returning QBs in 7A/8A Classifications Based on Last Year’s Stats

  1. Faizon Brandon, Grimsley (7A)
    6’4″ 186 lbs | SR
    165-214 (77 %) | 2,814 pass yds, 35 pass TDs, 2 INTs | 78 rushes, 625 rush yds, 9 rush TDs
    Surgical accuracy, dual-threat dynamo
  2. Tyson Broadway, Southern Durham (7A)
    6’1″ 184 lbs | JR
    145-234 (62 %) | 3,245 pass yds, 22 pass TDs, 7 INTs | 22 rushes, 190 rush yds, 2 rush TDs
    Leads state in passing yardage
  3. Jamouri Nichols, West Charlotte (8A)
    5’10″ 180 lbs | JR
    153-207 (74 %) | 2,633 pass yds, 29 pass TDs, 4 INTs | 80 rushes, 614 rush yds, 9 rush TDs
    Elite precision with breakaway speed
  4. Brody Norman, Mooresville (7A)
    6’1″ 185 lbs | SR
    159-253 (63 %) | 2,543 pass yds, 25 pass TDs, 10 INTs | 98 rushes, 657 rush yds, 14 rush TDs
    Balanced passer, powerful runner
  5. Aiden Smalls, Clayton (7A)
    | SR
    130-214 (61 %) | 1,948 pass yds, 24 pass TDs, 7 INTs | 150 rushes, 1,006 rush yds, 12 rush TDs
    True dual-threat engine
  6. Terrance McCormick, New Bern (7A)
    5’11″ 170 lbs | SR
    152-229 (67 %) | 2,303 pass yds, 28 pass TDs, 10 INTs | 113 rushes, 618 rush yds, 6 rush TDs
    Consistent arm, tough runner
  7. Matthew Boring, Hoggard (8A)
    6’2″ 180 lbs | JR
    165-245 (67 %) | 2,169 pass yds, 19 pass TDs, 4 INTs | 33 rushes, 87 rush yds, 4 rush TDs
    Efficient passer, situational spark
  8. Maurice Maloy, East Wake (7A)
    5’10″ 165 lbs | SR
    128-179 (72 %) | 1,747 pass yds, 20 pass TDs, 3 INTs | 86 rushes, 293 rush yds, 4 rush TDs
    Top completion rate, playmaker
  9. Landon Melton, Jordan (8A)
    6’0″ 190 lbs | SR
    93-157 (59 %) | 1,692 pass yds, 22 pass TDs, 3 INTs | 72 rushes, 744 rush yds, 9 rush TDs
    Breakaway speed, steady arm
  10. Jackson Debe, Providence (8A)
    6’3″ 195 lbs | SR
    151-260 (58 %) | 2,023 pass yds, 22 pass TDs, 7 INTs | 67 rushes, 173 rush yds, 4 rush TDs
    Steady production, Big Play Capabilities
  11. Samari Cabell, D.H. Conley (7A)
    6’4″ 205 lbs | SR
    165-293 (56 %) | 2,102 pass yds, 15 pass TDs, 14 INTs | 44 rushes, 309 rush yds, 3 rush TDs
    Big-frame dual-threat mismatch for defenses
  12. Kaleb “Honcho” Williams, Holly Springs (7A)
    6’1″ 195 lbs | SR
    147-227 (65 %) | 1,878 pass yds, 20 pass TDs, 5 INTs
    Efficient scorer, poised leader
  13. David Jarman, Corinth Holders (8A)
    5’11″ 165 lbs | SR
    141-243 (58 %) | 2,212 pass yds, 14 pass TDs, 13 INTs
    Big Play capabilities, high TD/INT ratio
  14. Ty Powell, Southeast Raleigh (7A)
    6’2″ 183 lbs | SR
    129-213 (61 %) | 2,066 pass yds, 11 pass TDs, 5 INTs
    Game-manager with poise
  15. Jaidon Moore, Pine Forest (7A)
    6’1″ 170 lbs | SR
    93-167 (56 %) | 1,529 pass yds, 17 pass TDs, 5 INTs | 48 rushes, 170 rush yds, 4 rush TDs
    Under-the-radar dual threat