Spring Prospects: Brodie McWhorter

2026 quarterback Brodie McWhorter is a new name on the recruiting circuit, but there's reason to think the Tennessee Volunteers and others will work hard to land him.

May 1 signaled a lot of things - the countdown to summer begins, beach trips are planned, and, of course, football is in the air. Many high schools hit the ground running on Monday, meeting for the first time in a full practice setting in a long time.

High school football starting means college coaches are hitting the road to evaluate prospects. Volunteer Country will also be on the recruiting trail all summer, spending time at various high schools, 7on7 tournaments, and workouts. In the lead-up to the fun, we are detailing the top ten prospects I'm excited to watch this spring.

2026 Cass High School quarterback Brodie McWhorter is a name that sticks out for me. McWhorter had a productive freshman season of action, earning all-region honors in his first action against Georgia's best. Cass carries a number of P5 prospects worth watching, but McWhorter stands among them. He's quickly trending toward becoming a national recruit; Ohio State, Tennessee, and Florida State are very involved every time he gets on campus.

Quarterbacking at a young age is tough, and evaluating the talent is quite difficult. It's why you must spend a ton of time around quarterbacks like this at a young age and watch them progress in person; their leadership skills, physical ability, and work ethic is challenged from their freshman season of high school.

Prospect: Brodie McWhorter

Offers: Florida State, USF, UAB

Projected Position: Quarterback

Vitals: 6-2 and 190 lbs.

School: Cass High School (Kingston, Georgia)

Frame: Is carrying a good amount of weight from a young age. Has clearly spent time in the weight room and isn't carrying bad weight - has enough frame to add more mass during the next three years before he gets to college. McWhorter's current frame suggests that he could fill out nicely into a sturdy 6-2 or 6-3.

Athleticism: Doesn't run away from defenders on tape but has the twitch and confidence to make defenders miss in tight windows. Uses his feet to extend plays and navigate the pocket, staying light on the front of his toes and not overcommitting his momentum.

Instincts: Has a lot of answers in the pocket. McWhorter has an innate feel of oncoming rushers and can "feel" them approaching. Sometimes that ability gets in his way, and he can linger before stepping up, but his spatial awareness is excellent. Has a good understanding of down, distance, and situational concepts.

Polish: Currently, has a solid fundamental starting point. Works with renowned quarterback trainer Ron Veal, evident in his motion. McWhorter's motion mimics a popular throwing style in today's game - shifting his weight through the hips while allowing himself to hunker down and deliver a strike through the front foot if necessary.

Bottom Line: Has a massive fundamental head start on other quarterbacks his age. McWhorter looked like a quarterback and ran the show at Cass like a seasoned veteran. if his physical tools can continue progressing, there's no reason to think he can't be a national recruit.

Questions I Want Answered: What does his size look like in person? What does his athleticism look like in person? How often is he delivering through the front foot; is it a flash in the pan, or does he fully understand the situational optics? How does he approach the game as a second-year starter?

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