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April has arrived, meaning we’re four short months away from the 2024 high school football kicking off. That means it’s a perfect time for some preview action to prepare you for the upcoming season.
Over the next few weeks, we’ll have pieces twice a week highlighting certain position groups and the top area players in those groups to keep an eye on in the new season.
Up first, the signal-callers. Here are 25 returning Nashville area quarterbacks you need to keep an eye on during the 2024 season:
Andre Adams, Antioch: Watching Adams play at times last season was like playing a video game on rookie mode. As a freshman, he racked up 2,679 total yards and 30 total touchdowns en route to being named the Region 5-6A Co-MVP.
Blake Waldorf, Watertown: The Purple Tigers struggled last season but found a gem in Waldorf. He came in as a freshman and played six games completing 54% of his passes for 696 yards and nine touchdowns with only two interceptions.
Femi Babalola, Ravenwood: Babalola took the reigns as a sophomore leading the Raptors to a 9-4 record and Class 6A state quarterfinals.
George MacIntyre, Brentwood Academy: With Paul Wade now leading the Eagles’ high-octane offense, MacIntyre could have a monster season ahead. The Tennessee commitment completed 67% of his passes for 3,229 yards and 25 touchdowns in 2024.
Hugh Price, MBA: While he did most of his damage on the ground last season, Price showed high up-side with his arm talent in his first full year as a starter. He led the Big Red to the DII-AAA semifinals with his legs and arm picking up multiple Power Five offers since.
Hudson Holman, Pope Prep: The Knights were extremely young last season resulting in Holman and Julian Murdic splitting time under center. Holman led Pope in passing completing 61% of his passes for 1,077 yards and 10 touchdowns.
Hutson Chance, CPA: A leg injury early in the season kept Chance out for most of the season. Braden Streeter’s graduated, so Chance figures to lead the Lions’ offense and is a real threat using his legs.
J Foster, Gordonsville: Foster had a breakout sophomore year, leading the Tigers to an 8-5 record and deep into the postseason. He completed 63% of his passes for 1,866 yards and 22 touchdowns.
Jackson Stroup, Gallatin: In his first full varsity season and at a new school, Stroup put himself on the map. He led his dad’s offense completing 61% of his passes for 2,410 yards and 25 touchdowns with only three interceptions.
Jakoby Cox, Kenwood: The 6-foot-6 signal-caller for the Knights threw for 1,261 yards and eight touchdowns. He also ran for over 400 yards and eight more touchdowns.
Jared Curtis, Nashville Christian: Curtis, a recent Georgia commitment, is ranked as the No. 1 quarterback for the 2026 class. Last season he threw for 2,522 yards and 25 touchdowns while also rushing for 543 yards and 13 more touchdowns.
Jax McCoy, Fairview: McCoy established a solid foundation following a great sophomore campaign. On the year he threw for 1,530 yards and 13 touchdowns to go along with three rushing touchdowns.
Josh Reese, Cane Ridge: Reese and the Ravens had their struggles in what was a rebuilding year, but they also showed glimpses of a bright future with Reese under center.
Kaden Powell, Beech: Powell had his struggles at times early on adjusting from Class 2A football to Class 5A. He quickly adjusted though, finishing the year with 1,425 yards passing and 18 touchdowns to just four picks. He also rushed for 460 yards and 12 more touchdowns.
Kaedyn Marable, BGA: Marable should thrive under new BGA head coach Bobby Bentley’s system. He’s coming off of a sophomore season where he completed 62% of his passes for 1,888 yards and 21 touchdowns.
Kannon Burroughs, Green Hill: Burroughs had big shoes to fill replacing long-time starter Cade Mahoney. He filled those and proved that he was the future of the program leading the Hawks to seven wins.
Kason Young, East Robertson: Isaiah Groves may have rushed for over 3,000 yards but the Indians also had a solid passing attack led by Young. He completed 58% of his passes for 1,297 yards and 18 touchdowns.
Luke Sellars, Friendship Christian: Tyson Wolcott stole the show leading the Commanders’ offense last season, but Sellars excelled when his number was called. He threw for 956 yards and eight touchdowns.
Martez Lamb, East Nashville: Lamb was an All-City and All-Region selection leading the Eagles back to the Class 3A championship game. He passed for 1,395 yards and nine touchdowns while also rushing in seven more.
Mitchell Carey, DCA: Carey put up video-game-like numbers last season completing 62% of his passes for 2,826 yards and 37 touchdowns while only throwing three interceptions.
Reed Bryant, Rossview: The Hawks leaned heavily on their stout defense, but also had a pretty good signal-caller on offense. Bryant completed 60% of his passes for 790 yards and 12 touchdowns.
Riley Martin, Smith County: On a senior-heavy squad, Martin was trusted to lead the Owls’ offense as a freshman. He stepped up to the challenge, completing 67% of his passes for 1,884 yards and 20 touchdowns.
Tav Shaffer, Lipscomb Academy: The Mustangs had a quarterback carousel, but Shaffer is the last man standing from the group. He led the team in touchdown passes with seven to go along with 771 yards.
Tyler Travers, Mt. Juliet: The Golden Bears’ long-time starter, Travers completed 69% of his passes last season for 1,602 yards and 14 touchdowns. He also scored three times on the ground.
Xavier Murray, White House Heritage: Murray was one of the most efficient passers in the state regardless of class. He completed 70% of his passes for 1,751 yards and 20 touchdowns.
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