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File QB-221 · National rank 4284 · 2027 class

McCae Hillstead

Utah State ·QB ·Jr ·2027 Draft · Lehi, Utah
5'10"Height 190 lbWeight
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High School ProducerReturning StarterStat ProducerTransfer
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My Grade
3.8/10
Long Shot
Current · UDFA Territory
3.0 Floor range 1.2 Ceiling 4.2
4.2/10
Long Shot
Ceiling · +0.4
3.0/10
Raw Prospect
Floor · −0.8
Ceiling: Projected 2026 starter (QB1) — real opportunity to climb; close to ceiling (+0.4) · Pac-12 draft-temper · QB premium.
Floor: Proven starter — high, stable floor · returning-starter role secures it; downside −0.8.
Grade not yet reviewed
8.9+ Round 1 Caliber
7.8+ Day 2 Caliber
6.7+ Day 3 Caliber
5.6+ Priority UDFA
4.4+ UDFA
3.3+ Long Shot
2.2+ Raw Prospect
1.1+ Deep Project
0.0+ Non-Prospect
Grade History
3.8 2025
Re-graded after each season · 2025 is the beta baseline.
Scouting Notes

Rotation QB (BYU transfer) with some college production (1062 pass yds, 0 TD/8 INT, 36 rush yds/0 TD (2023)); a depth contributor with room to grow.