Nebraska QB commit ranked in MaxPreps’ top 10 high school quarterbacks

By admin — In News — July 23, 2026

   ​Nebraska commit Trae Taylor continues to collect accolades heading into his senior season. MaxPreps released its list for the top 10 quarterbacks heading into the season, placing Taylor in third. Taylor earned the consensus No. 1 quarterback spot in the 2027 class and 98 rating, according to 247Sports. Nationally, he is ranked eighth as an overall recruit. The five-star quarterback earned each mark following a strong junior campaign at Carmel Catholic High School in Illinois. Taylor put together a strong junior campaign for the Corsairs, throwing 205-for-251 for 3,571 yards and 38 touchdowns and three interceptions. He also rushed for 633 yards and 12 touchdowns on 77 runs and guided Carmel Catholic to an 8-3 record and an Illinois Class 7A playoff win.Taylor also earned MVP in both the Elite 11 and The Opening Finals during this offseason and now enters his senior season at Millard South High School in Nebraska. He takes the helm under center for the Patriots after the team finished 12-1 this past season and won back-to-back Class A State championships. Taylor is taking over as the starting quarterback, replacing Jett Thomalla, who is now at Alabama.Contact/Follow us @CornhuskersWire on X (formerly Twitter) and like our page onFacebook to follow ongoing coverage of Nebraska news, notes and opinions.This article originally appeared on Cornhuskers Wire: Nebraska QB commit ranked in MaxPreps’ top 10 high school quarterbacks  

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