Currently, 247Sports’ list of Top247 players for the class of 2026 includes 17 quarterbacks. Out of these, ten have already decided on their college of choice, though four have changed their minds at least once. It’s clear that the recruitment landscape for these elite 2026 quarterbacks is still very much in flux. Here’s the latest update on some of the country’s top signal-callers.
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FAIZON BRANDON (NO. 1 QB, NO. 1 OVERALL PROSPECT)
Faizon Brandon from Greensboro, North Carolina, attending Grimsley, is a five-star quarterback who is steadfast in his commitment to Tennessee. Although other schools have tried to sway him, the nation’s premier prospect for 2026 remains committed to the Volunteers.
North Carolina’s coach, Bill Belichick, also made an effort to recruit Brandon, but Faizon courteously declined the overtures from the Tar Heels.