While most quarterback roles are reserved for junior and seniors, there are a few underclassmen in the Dallas area that have earned the starting spot.
Here are the eight underclassmen quarterbacks taking snaps in Class 6A:
Keller Central, Sophomore
Through seven games, Taylor has 989 passing yards and eight touchdowns, going 71-for-122. He’s pushed Keller Central to a 4-3 record. The three-star is also a top-15 cornerback nationally in the Class of 2028.
V.R. Eaton, Sophomore
During his sophomore campaign, Nisa has 747 passing yards and five touchdowns. Eaton is 3-3 this season.
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Coppell, Sophomore
In five games of work, Zingelmann has 783 passing yards and six touchdowns completing 54 of his 78 pass attempts. Coppell is third in District 5-6A, only losing one game this season behind Zingelmann.
McKinney Boyd, Sophomore
Smith has 614 passing yards and seven touchdowns this season. He’s completed 59 of his 107 passing attempts.
Plano, Sophomore
Smith has 495 passing yards and three touchdowns, leading Plano to a 3-3 record. He’s gone 44-for-68 during his first year on varsity.
Arlington Martin, Sophomore
Devoll has 809 passing yards and 11 touchdowns this year. He pulses the offense in his first season on varsity.
Garland Naaman Forest, Sophomore
In his sophomore season, Robinson has 716 yards and eight touchdowns, leading Naaman Forest to a 4-2 record. Naaman Forest has only one loss in District 9-6A.
Skyline, Sophomore
Akinola is the only underclassmen in District 11-6A, also known as the “District of Doom.” He has 403 yards and three touchdowns this season.
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