High school football: Where did every five-star quarterback go to high school since 2000?

Georgia comes in at No. 3 with 13 five-star quarterbacks. Lawrence, Newton and Dylan Raiola, currently at Oregon, are among notable names from the Peach State.

Mater Dei (Santa Ana, Calif.) and IMG Academy (Bradenton, Fla.) lead the way with three five-star quarterbacks each. Bryce Young paves the way for the Monarchs while J.J. McCarthy leads the path for the Ascenders.

Of the 113 quarterbacks on this list, 22 were first round NFL draft picks while six went on to be selected first overall.

In total, 22 different states along with District of Columbia have had at least one quarterback earn a five-star rating.

Recruiting rankings from Rivals, 247Sports, ESPN and On3 were used for this story starting in 2000 and going through the Class of 2026. California – 19
Matt Barkley, 2009, Mater Dei (Santa Ana)
Blake Barnett, 2015, Santiago (Corona)
Casey Clausen, 2000, Bishop Alemany (Mission Hills)
Jimmy Clausen, 2007, Oaks Christian (Westlake Village)
Aaron Corp, 2007, Orange Lutheran (Orange)
Dayne Crist, 2008, Notre Dame (Sherman Oaks)
J.T. Daniels, 2018, Mater Dei
Trent Edwards, 2002, Los Gatos
Nico Iamaleava, 2023, Warren (Downey)
Husan Longstreet, 2025, Centennial (Corona)
Malachi Nelson, 2023, Los Alamitos
Ben Olson, 2002, Thousand Oaks
Josh Rosen, 2015, St. John Bosco (Bellflower)
Mark Sanchez, 2005, Mission Viejo
Julian Sayin, 2024, Carlsbad
C.J. Stroud, 2020, Rancho Cucamonga
D.J. Uiagalelei, 2020, St. John Bosco
Kyle Wright, 2003, Monte Vista (Danville)
Bryce Young, 2020, Mater Dei

Texas – 19
Jackson Arnold, 2023, Guyer (Denton)
Rhett Bomar, 2004, Grand Prairie
Quinn Ewers, 2021, Southlake Carroll (Southlake)
Garrett Gilbert, 2009, Lake Travis (Austin)
Keisean Henderson, 2026, Legacy School of Sport Sciences (Spring)
Cade Klubnik, 2022, Westlake (Austin)
D.J. Lagway, 2024, Willis
Ryan Mallett, 2007, Texas (Texarkana)
Reggie McNeal, 2002, Lufkin
Chance Mock, 2000, The Woodlands
Kyler Murray, 2015, Allen
Bobby Reid, 2004, North Shore (Houston)
Jevan Snead, 2006, Stephenville
Matthew Stafford, 2006, Highland Park (Dallas)
Jarrett Stidham, 2015, Stephenville
Conner Weigman, 2022, Bridgeland (Cypress)
Vince Young, 2002, Madison (Houston)

Georgia – 13
Harrison Bailey, 2020, Marietta
Justin Fields, 2018, Harrison (Kennesaw)
Jake Fromm, 2017, Houston County (Warner Robins)
Luke Kromenhoek, 2024, Benedictine (Savannah)
Trevor Lawrence, 2018, Cartersville
Julian Lewis, 2025, Carrollton
Davis Mills, 2017, Greater Atlanta Christian (Norcross)
Cam Newton, 2007, Westlake (Atlanta)
Air Noland, 2024, Langston Hughes (Fairburn)
Dylan Raiola, 2024, Buford
D.J. Shockley, 2001, North Clayton (College Park)
Brock Vandagriff, 2021, Prince Avenue Christian (Athens)
Deshaun Watson, 2014, Gainesville

Florida – 9
Dia Bell, 2026, American Heritage (Plantation)
John Brantley, 2007, Trinity Catholic (Ocala)
Jeff Driskel, 2011, Hagerty (Oviedo)
Xavier Lee, 2004, Seabreeze (Daytona Beach)
J.J. McCarthy, 2021, IMG Academy (Bradenton)
Kellen Mond, 2017, IMG Academy
Aaron Murray, 2009, Plant (Tampa)
Shea Patterson, 2016, IMG Academy
Tim Tebow, 2006, Nease (Ponte Vedra)

Pennsylvania – 6
Chad Henne, 2004, Wilson (West Lawn)
Cecil Howard, 2001, McKeesport
Kyle McCord, 2021, St. Joseph's Prep (Philadelphia)
Anthony Morelli, 2004, Penn Hills (Pittsburgh)
Terrelle Pryor, 2008, Jeannette
Jeff Smoker, 2000, Manheim Central (Manheim)

Virginia – 6
Tajh Boyd, 2009, Phoebus (Hampton)
Christian Hackenberg, 2013, Fork Union Military Academy (Fork Union)
E.J. Manuel, 2008, Bayside (Virginia Beach)
Phillip Sims, 2010, Oscar Smith (Chesapeake)
Tyrod Taylor, 2007, Hampton
Marcus Vick, 2002, Warwick (Newport News)

Louisiana – 5
Brock Berlin, 2000, Evangel Christian Academy (Shreveport)
Walker Howard, 2022, St. Thomas More (Lafayette)
Robert Lane, 2003, Neville (Monroe)
Arch Manning, 2023, Newman (New Orleans)
Ryan Perrilloux, 2005, East St. John (Reserve)

Ohio – 4
Drew Allar, 2022, Medina
Braxton Miller, 2011, Wayne (Huber Heights)
Tavien St. Clair, 2025, Bellefontaine
Justin Zwick, 2002, Washington (Massillon)

Washington – 4
Max Browne, 2013, Skyline (Sammamish)
Jacob Eason, 2016, Lake Stevens
Sam Huard, 2021, Kennedy Catholic (Burien)
Matt Tuiasosopo, 2004, Woodinville

Alabama – 3
Brodie Croyle, 2001, Westbrook Christian (Rainbow City)
Bo Nix, 2019, Pinson Valley (Pinson)
Jameis Winston, 2012, Hueytown

Arizona – 3
Kyle Allen, 2014, Desert Mountain (Scottsdale)
Spencer Rattler, 2019, Pinnacle (Phoenix)
Ty Thompson, 2021, Mesquite (Gilbert)

Indiana – 3
James Banks, 2002, Ben Davis (Indianapolis)
Hunter Johnson, 2017, Brownsburg
Gunner Kiel, 2012, Columbus East (Columbus)

North Carolina – 3
Faizon Brandon, 2026, Grimsley (Greensboro)
Chris Leak, 2003, Independence (Charlotte)
Drake Maye, 2021, Myers Park (Charlotte)

Hawaii – 2
Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele, 2025, Campbell (Ewa Beach)
Tua Tagovailoa, 2017, St. Louis (Honolulu)

Michigan – 2
Dante Moore, 2023, King (Detroit)
Bryce Underwood, 2025, Belleville

Mississippi – 2
Jason Campbell, 2000, Taylorsville
Deuce Knight, 2025, George County (Lucedale)

Tennessee – 2
Jared Curtis, 2026, Nashville Christian (Nashville)
Ty Simpson, 2022, Westview (Martin)

Utah – 2
Devin Brown, 2022, Corner Canyon (Draper)
Jaxson Dart, 2021, Corner Canyon

Arkansas – 1
Mitch Mustain, 2006, Springdale

District of Columbia – 1
Caleb Williams, 2021, Gonzaga

Minnesota – 1
Joe Mauer, 2001, Cretin-Derham Hall (St. Paul)

Missouri – 1
Blaine Gabbert, 2008, Parkway West (Ballwin)

Nebraska – 1
Jett Thomalla, 2026, Millard South (Omaha)