4-star QB Jett Thomalla names top five schools

Omaha (Neb.) Millard South four-star quarterback Jett Thomalla announced on Wednesday evening that five schools are at the top of his recruitment.

Arizona, Duke, Iowa State, Missouri and Virginia Tech are the finalists for the 6-foot-5, 195-pounder.

Thomalla is the No. 286 overall prospect and No. 19 QB in the 2026 cycle, according to the On3 Industry Ranking, a weighted average that utilizes all four major recruiting media companies. He’s also the top-ranked player in Nebraska.

On3 ranks him higher than other recruiting services. He checks in as the No. 196 recruit and No. 14 QB in the updated 2026 On300.

Thomalla is coming off a big junior season for Millard South where he threw for 3,664 yards and 47 touchdowns to just three interceptions. The Patriots went 12-1 in 2024 and took home a state title. They ranked as the No. 131 team in the nation and the No. 1 team in Nebraska, per the On3 Composite Rankings.

One of the most coveted signal-callers out of the Midwest, Thomalla continues to work through his process and is coming off a great visit to Mizzou earlier this month.

“The visit was really fun,” Thomalla told On3’s Steve Wiltfong about his time in Columbia. “Right when I got there at 9:15 I had a meeting with Coach Drink and my parents. Kind of showed me how much of a priority I was for them and they kept showing me that throughout the day.”

According to the On3 Recruiting Prediction Machine (RPM), Iowa State currently has the edge for the blue-chipper. The Cyclones continue to pique his interest and are set to receive an official visit the weekend of June 6.

“Coach (Jake) Waters the quarterbacks coach is awesome and (Taylor) Mouser the OC is high energy,” Thomalla told Wiltfong last month. “I still need to learn more about their offense but Coach (Matt) Campbell is highly respected and has created a great culture. My parents like it because it’s close and Coach Waters. They have been also recruiting me the longest.”