USC 5-star QB commit Julian Lewis completes trick play with big TD throw

Carrollton (Ga.) five-star quarterback Julian Lewis threw an interception early in the first quarter of his senior season-opener, but the elite signal-caller has rebounded nicely since.

Entering the locker room at halftime with a 21-14 lead over Woodward Academy (Ga.), the USC commit has already hurled for three touchdowns, including a 42-yard throw to the end zone that connected for a big trick-play score:

USC 5-star QB commit Julian Lewis delivers his first BOMB of the season for a TD💣

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With three TDs in the bag thus far, Lewis has now thrown 99 career touchdown passes. Entering his third year as a starter, Lewis will look for a state title this year as he reclassified from the 2026 cycle to 2025 and will leave for college following this season.

As a sophomore, Lewis threw for over 3,000 yards and 48 touchdowns. He’s eclipsed 7,200 yards through the air across his first two seasons under center for Carrollton.

Lewis updates recruitment with ESPN

Opening the 2024 ESPN High School Football Kickoff, Lewis spoke with Craig Haubert ahead of Friday night’s game and provided an update on the status of his pledge with the Trojans:

“As of right now, I’m still locked in with USC. That’s still where my home is. Taking visits is kind of a part of the process, I was going to go see what’s going on everywhere else, but I’m still USC right now,” Lewis said.

Multiple programs have worked to flip Lewis’ commitment across the year, but the focus entering the fall has surrounded Colorado and Indiana. Lewis is yet to shut down his recruitment and even hinted at potentially taking more visits this fall.

“I’ll probably hit a couple games, I don’t know in specific, but I’ll probably go around a little bit,” he said.

Julian Lewis Scouting Summary

On3 writes this of Lewis as a prospect:

“Polished, productive signal caller with the skill set of an accurate distributor. Measured at 6-foot, 186 pounds with a 9 ⅜-inch hand at the On3 Elite Series prior to his senior season. Has been a touted prospect for some time, earning offers in middle school. Was initially a member of the 2026 cycle before reclassifying into 2025. A productive and efficient passer while playing in a high classification. Completed 66.4% of his passes for 3,094 yards (11.1 yards per attempt) and 48 touchdowns against two interceptions as a junior. Technically polished and is able to replicate his over the top throwing motion with consistency. Shows the ability to place passes without much variance in location. Quick and decisive decision-maker. Dangerous when working over the middle of the field on RPO’s. Effective at working off of play action. Operates at a high level when in a clean pocket. Plays in an offense that often leans on the quick passing game. The youngest top quarterback prospect in the 2025 cycle, turning 17 years-old a month into his senior season.”