In the Film Room: Notre Dame Strikes Gold with Elite C/O 2027 QB Teddy Jarrard
- Max Uretsky
- Jul 24
- 4 min read
The recruiting wheels keep turning in South Bend, and this time Notre Dame has nabbed a player at the most important position in football. Composite 4-Star QB Teddy Jarrard, a top 15 QB in the class of 2027 has landed with the Fighting Irish as an early commit, making him the third player to join the Blue and Gold from the 2027 cycle.
Art by The Irish Tribune
Jarrard, who plays at North Cobb High School, was voted Cobb 1st Team and Offensive Player of the Year for his efforts as a Sophomore, throwing for 31 touchdowns and an outstanding 72% completion percentage. His film screams high ceiling player, and he could end up being the cornerstone of a class that Notre Dame hopes will be every bit as talented as their 2026 class has shaped up to be. It's time to break down the tape, and as always, each trait will be graded on a scale of 1 (Poor) to 7 (Elite). Let's get into it!
Mental Processing: Elite (7)
Quarterback is a high football IQ position, and Jarrard certainly has the smarts and instincts you want from your signal caller. His post snap processing time is faster than most high school QBs, and he does a good job of differentiating between Man and Zone Coverage quickly. He throws with excellent anticipation, getting the ball to where he knows the WR will be before he even makes his break, and knows how to find the void in the middle of the field when defenders drop in Zone. Can work through multiple progressions, and understands when to take his checkdown. As his physical development catches up to his mental, Jarrard will become a very dangerous QB.
Accuracy: Very Good (6)
Jarrard's ball placement on out-breaking patterns is top tier, putting it on the correct shoulder, giving the WR a chance to turn upfield and pick up additional yardage. He has very good placement on back shoulder throws as well, making it hard for the defensive back to make any type of play on the ball. He does a good job throwing on the move, especially rolling to his right, maintaining his accuracy even when he leaves the pocket. He can make throws at all three levels, and generally keeps the ball out of harm's way as evidenced by the fact he only threw five interceptions on almost 300 pass attempts, six fewer than he threw during his Freshman season.
Arm Strength: Good (5)
Arm strength is very much a developmental trait, so how it looks as a Sophomore will generally never be how it looks as a Senior, but for now, it is an area of improvement for Jarrard. Although he possesses good arm strength, as I have seen him throw from the numbers back across the field on a deep pass with fairly good accuracy, there are instances where he will leaves passes a little underthrown making a more difficult catch attempt for the WR than you would like to see. He has good velocity on his throws and is not scared to try to fit in tight windows, and would benefit from sometimes driving the ball and focusing less on touch. His lower half mechanics are solid, which will aid in pushing the ball further downfield the more his arm develops, as right now it seems his maximum throwing distance tops out somewhere around 40 yards.
Competitive Toughness: Good (5)
Competitive toughness does not just represent physical traits, but mental ones as well. Yes, Jarrard has some good mobility to his game, and he is smart about how he uses it, not allowing himself to take any unnecessary hits, either getting out of bounds or sliding, but his toughness to me shows more so in how he operates as a thrower. There is no hesitation to push the ball downfield and give his WRs a chance to make a play one-on-one, and he is consistent in his aggressiveness passing the football. He keeps his eyes downfield when he breaks the pocket and will still look to make a play even with pressure bearing down on him. Most of all, he can deliver in clutch moments, like throwing the game-winning touchdown in a 6-OT game during his Sophomore campaign. I think Jarrard is just as mentally tough as he is physically, and with the QB position being such a high-stakes role on and off the field, that will serve him well at the next level.
There is a long way to go before the 2027 class takes its final shape, but Notre Dame is already well on the path of making sure it's chalk-full of game-changing talent. Landing a signal caller of Teddy Jarrard's caliber this early in the process is a great sign for things to come, and could serve as a beacon for other players searching for their future homes, knowing that Notre Dame will have the most important position on the field well stocked and ready to roll.
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