Won the 2026 spring quarterback competition (15-19, 241 yds, 3 TD in the Cherry & White game) after a wrist injury limited him to two appearances in 2025. Graded up to a projected FBS starter; the injury history is carried in the floor.
Ceiling · 7.0
Projected 2026 starter (QB1) — real opportunity to climb; significant upside (+3.2) · AAC draft-temper · QB premium.
Floor · 1.6
Unproven — wide downside if it doesn't translate · returning-starter role secures it; downside −2.2.