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Tennessee football: Top 10 QBs still available for 2022

By Dean Zulkofske

Center Grove Trojans Tayven Jackson (2) searches to throw the ball at Center Grove High School in Greenwood, Ind., Friday, October 16, 2020. Center Grove Trojans defeated Cathedral Fighting Irish, 17-13.Ini 1016 Hs Football Cathedral Center Grove
Center Grove Trojans Tayven Jackson (2) searches to throw the ball at Center Grove High School in Greenwood, Ind., Friday, October 16, 2020. Center Grove Trojans defeated Cathedral Fighting Irish, 17-13.Ini 1016 Hs Football Cathedral Center Grove /
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COLUMBIA, SC – SEPTEMBER 01: A detail view of the SEC logo on a field marker during the game between the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers and the South Carolina Gamecocks at Williams-Brice Stadium on September 1, 2018 in Columbia, South Carolina. (Photo by Lance King/Getty Images)
COLUMBIA, SC – SEPTEMBER 01: A detail view of the SEC logo on a field marker during the game between the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers and the South Carolina Gamecocks at Williams-Brice Stadium on September 1, 2018 in Columbia, South Carolina. (Photo by Lance King/Getty Images) /

6. Jayden Maiava

Hometown: Honolulu, Hawaii (Kaimuki High School)

Yes, we have two quarterbacks out of Hawaii on their list. Josh Heupel and Joey Halzle should keep their eyes on both of them. Jayden Maiava, the No. 23 pro-style QB and No. 492 overall prospect in the class of 2022, is the second best player in the state and could be headed to Rocky Top.

With offers also from Auburn and Louisville, his recruiting stock is not as popular as other high school quarterbacks right now. That’s largely in part to Hawaii High School athletics being canceled in fall 2020.

But as a sophomore with the Kaimuki Bulldogs in 2019, Maiava averaged 256 yards per game through the air and compiled over 3,000 passing yards with 40 touchdowns. He also ran for nearly 300 yards and tacked on five rushing scores over 13 contests. Could not having a junior season have hurt Maiava’s recruiting profile and be a reason why he’s not higher on this list? Absolutely.

At 6’5″ 220 pounds, Maiava is already an ideal size as a pocket passer, and he still has a year to grow before college ball. Watching his tape from two years ago as a sophomore hints that he’ll pick up quite a few more offers by the time he’s ready to commit somewhere.

It’s unclear the relationship that Maiava shares with Josh Heupel and Tennessee football’s staff. As is the case with many players in this class, a lot of UT offers were given out on behalf of the Jeremy Pruitt administration.

Not just here, but with every player that received a scholarship offer from the previous coaching staff, Heupel must re-evaluate the offered players and key in on his QB targets. Maiava is a promising prospect that would look great in orange and white.

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