5-star USC QB commit Julian Lewis now up to 18 TDs, 0 INTs in sophomore season
One of my favorite weekend activities this season has become checking the stat line of five-star USC quarterback commit Julian Lewis. He is truly a special prospect and his performances are reflecting it on a week in and week out basis.
This weekend, he led his Carrollton squad to an easy 49-0 victory. Lewis’ night was done early as Lewis tossed four touchdowns and finished the third quarter with all 49-points they would score in the game.
His touchdown passes were of 37-yards, 24-yards, 5-yards, and 4-yards.
The No. 1 prospect in the country has now reached 1,000+ passing yards six games into the season. In most games, he has exited early with a dominant lead. He now has racked up 18 touchdown passes on the season. He still has zero interceptions.
That happens to be the same TD/INT ratio as Caleb Williams early in the Trojans season.
Lewis said on Twitter after the game: “My coaches and dad challenged me after last season to take better care of the ball. Through 6 games 0 Int 18 TD’s.”
Lewis’ growing On3 NIL Valuation
Lewis has an On3 NIL Valuation of $497K. The On3 NIL Valuation is the industry’s leading index that sets high school and college athletes’ projected annual value (PAV). The NIL valuation does not act as a tracker of the value of NIL deals an athlete has completed to date. It rather signifies an athlete’s value at a certain moment in time.
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“Lewis is already primed to succeed in the new era of college sports. While the Georgia High School Athletic Association prohibits athletes from monetizing their publicity rights, the Carrollton High quarterback has done everything else to put himself in a position to eventually cash in on NIL,” wrote On3’s Pete Nakos.
His NIL valuation grew by 181% following his commitment to USC.
Lewis ranks as the No. 1 player in the On3 Industry Ranking, a weighted average that utilizes all four major recruiting media companies. He is also tabbed in as the No. 1 quarterback and the No. 1 player in the state of Georgia in the 2026 class.
On3 Prospect Evaluation
Polished signal caller who turned in the most productive freshman season among 2026 quarterbacks. Has been touted as a high-profile prospect, earning offers as a middle schooler. Measured in at around 6-foot-0.5, 185 pounds with a 9.5-inch hand prior to his sophomore season. Turned in a strong freshman campaign, completing 65.5% of his passes for over 4,100 yards and 48 touchdowns against 12 interceptions while leading his team to a state title appearance. Played well while facing some of the strongest competition among 2026 quarterbacks. Has advanced accuracy and overall polish at this early stage. Very consistent on a throw to throw basis in the camp setting. Shows the ability to locate passes to several areas, including over the middle of the field. Shows nice touch and ability to layer the football. Navigates the pocket well, sliding up to elude pass rushers. Can make defenders miss in space. Has plenty of time to continue growing, but is not overly physically imposing at this stage. Flashes a good arm, but his upside as a pure, top arm talent remains to be seen. Can also continue improving as a creative playmaker as he gets more varsity experience. Figures to be among the top quarterbacks in 2026 as the cycle progresses.
