Will Mencl put together three good days of work at the Elite 11 Finals. The 6-foot-3, 205-pounder was excellent in the rail shot challenge at the end of day one, showing the ability to make one of the more difficult throws on the route tree with near automatic precision. Mencl followed that up with quality showings during his pro day workout and 7-on-7 session. His ability to layer downfield throws with proper timing stood out. The five-star signal caller is a high-level processor who plays with advanced timing. Mencl hit the top of his drop, drove off his back foot, and fired seamlessly. The level of skill in this pass-only setting is supplemented by the fact that he’s one of the more productive run threats in the 2027 cycle on Friday nights.

Hyper-accurate passer who looks like one of the more well-rounded quarterback prospects in the 2027 cycle. Measured in at around 6-foot-3, 205 pounds with 10-inch hands prior to his senior season. Turned in a strong finish to his junior season, completing over 70% of his passes for 3,815 yards and 33 touchdowns against five interceptions while leading his team to a state title berth. Touts smooth mechanics. A high-level processor who is able to locate open receivers and read defender leverage. Made tough throws over the middle of the field as a junior. Also proved to be a dangerous run threat on designed keepers, rushing for 741 yards and 17 scores. Turned in the best showing from a quarterback on the national all-star circuit at the Navy All-American Bowl prior to his senior season. Will need to continue gaining key in-game experience throughout the rest of his high school career. Arm strength is good but not overwhelming at this stage. Well-rounded overall skillset makes him one of the more high-floor quarterback prospects in the 2027 class.

The emergence of Will Mencl (No. 4) has added clarity to the top of a 2027 quarterback group that lacked clear top prospects at the position in the early stages of the cycle, adding a fifth star and making a huge move inside the top five of the Rivals300. Mencl touts a well-rounded skill set and appears to be the surest bet of the quarterback group, based on our exposure to this point. He had a breakout junior season at Chandler (Ariz.) High, completing 70.3 percent of his passes, while accounting for 4,556 total yards and 50 touchdowns against five interceptions. At 6-foot-3, 200 pounds with a hand size over 10 inches and good athleticism, Mencl pairs physical talent with a quick processor and high-end accuracy. He showed the ability to make tough small-window throws in meaningful playoff games as a junior and adds value as a run threat. Mencl backed up the strong junior season with a great showing at the Navy All-American Bowl, where he showed no issues adjusting to the high level of competition and looked like the best quarterback prospect we saw at any of the national all-star games.