Several quarterbacks stood out during Day One of pool play at DR7 Chicago, showcasing high-level arm talent, timing, and field command. This group featured a mix of prospects already on college radars and emerging passers beginning to establish themselves as next-level talents. Here is a breakdown of a talented group of passers.
Jackson Grabinski
Class of 2027 | Iowa City HS (IA)
Twitter: @JacksonGrabins1
Grabinski impressed early with a strong, accurate arm and the ability to consistently fit throws into tight windows. He works all three levels of the field efficiently, showing advanced anticipation and the ability to throw receivers open. Mechanically sound with a strong base and compact build (6’1”, 200), he delivers with consistency.
His 2025 junior campaign reflected high-level production (1,738 yards, 18 TDs), and he adds value with mobility, extending plays and throwing effectively on the move. He is a complete quarterback who should began to get on recruiting boards this offseason.
Iggy Amorrortu
Class of 2028 | Metea Valley HS (IL)
Twitter: @IggyAmorrortu
Amorrortu displayed a strong arm paired with a quick, efficient release. He thrives at fitting the football into tight-window in close coverage, consistently throwing with timing and precision. His footwork and mechanics are clean, allowing for consistent ball placement.
At 6’2”, 210 pounds, he has a solid frame and shows excellent pocket presence and athleticism on film. With continued development, he has the tools to generate multiple offers as he progresses through his recruitment.
Hunter Boyd
Class of 2028 | Chesterton HS (IN)
Twitter: @h_boyd7
Boyd brings prototypical size (6’4”, 180) with a strong arm and quick decision-making ability. He distributes the ball well across the field, showing accuracy and touch, especially on deep throws.
His sophomore season production (1,275 yards, 11 TDs) highlights his efficiency, while his film shows strong pocket awareness and a quick trigger. He is a Midwest prospect college programs should prioritize evaluating.
Bray Babich
Class of 2028 | Bay Port HS (WI)
Twitter: @Bray_Babich
Babich showcased a live arm with the ability to drive the football outside the numbers with accuracy. His quick release and clean mechanics allow him to consistently challenge defenses vertically and in tight coverage windows.
At 6’4”, 190 pounds, he possesses ideal size and helped lead Supreme 7v7 to a 2-1 record during pool play. He is a high-upside passer with clear next-level traits.
Trenton Hurley
Class of 2027 | Morgan Park HS (IL)
Twitter: @Trentonhurley8_
Hurley demonstrated a big arm with excellent deep-ball touch, consistently creating explosive plays. He showed confidence attacking tight coverage and delivering under pressure.
He played a key role in leading Midwest BOOM to a 2-1 pool play record, flashing a quick release and the ability to generate chunk plays downfield.
Cannon Davis
Class of 2028 | Bettendorf HS (IA)
Twitter: @Cannon_Davis3
Davis lives up to his name with elite arm strength, pushing the ball downfield while maintaining accuracy. He layers throws effectively and showed he had full command of the offense one day one at DR7 Chicago.
His 2025 production (1,754 total yards; 1,514 passing) highlights his dual-threat ability. He moves well in the pocket, keeps his eyes downfield under pressure, and can extend plays with his legs. He is one of the more intriguing class of 2028 quarterbacks in the state of Iowa.
Oluwapelumi Ojo
Class of 2028 | Merrillville HS (IN)
Twitter: @PelumiOjo
Ojo displayed a strong arm, quick release, and consistent mechanics on day one at DR7 Chicago. Throwing from a solid base, he delivered key plays for BDU throughout the day.
At 6’2”, 220 pounds, he has a stout,compact build and showed the ability to compete at a high level while making impactful throws.
Ronald Smith Jr.
Class of 2028 | Morgan Park HS (IL)
Twitter: @ronrjsmithjr
Smith Jr. has a strong arm and sharp mechanics. He delivers the ball outside the numbers with velocity and precision. He had productive day one during pool play, turning big throws into splash plays for his Supreme 7v7 offense during poolp play.
His 2025 sophomore production (1,841 passing yards, 16 TDs; 4 rushing TDs) reflects his dual-threat capability. He shows excellent pocket awareness, mobility, and accuracy on the move, making him a dangerous weapon in both the passing and run game.
Landon Hall
Class of 2027 | Penn HS (IN)
Twitter: @LandonHall_QB27
Hall was one of the top overall performers regardless of position in the 18U division. At 6-foot-3, 210 pounds, he combines size, arm talent, and poise.
He during pool play with Supreme 7v7, he showed that he had full command of the offense, completing passes with precision, attacking all areas of the field while showing elite anticipation and timing.
Hall’s fall film showed why he is a highly regarded passer in the state of Indiana. His 2025 season (2,362 yards, 26 TDs) earned him Indiana 6A All-State honors.
Hall was recently offered by Eastern Michigan and he also earned an Elite 11 Regional invite this offseason, which is proof that his stock is rising on the recruiting trail and college programs are taking notice. Hall is a high-level prospect whose recruitment is trending upward.
JJ Chapman
Class of 2028 | Oak Creek HS (WI)
Twitter: @jjchapman_2
Chapman emerged as one of the top performers in the 18U division. He consistently delivered accurate throws across the route tree, showing excellent deep-ball touch and anticipation in the short to intermediate zones, delivering dimes consistently.
At 6-foot-2, 195 pounds, he combines a strong frame with clean mechanics and strong pocket presence. Already holding offers from UAB, UMass, UConn, Virginia Tech, Purdue, and Toledo, Chapman is an ascending prospect with a rapidly growing profile. He is one to the top prospects in the state of Wisconsin in the 2028 class and Chapman will be a national recruit with double digit offers in the near future.
