ESPN ranks 5-star USC QB JuJu Lewis as No. 1 prospect in 2025 class
Major news hit last Tuesday on the recruiting front as Carrollton (Ga.) USC quarterback commit Julian ‘Juju’ Lewis announced his reclassification to the 2025 recruiting class.
One of the bigger storylines around his reclassification, along with shortening his high school career by one year, is what Lewis would be ranked in the 2025 class. He was previously the the No. 1 overall prospect in the early rankings for the 2026 cycle.
Three of the four major recruiting services updated their rankings the day of the switch, while one, ESPN, had not yet.
On3 ranked Lewis as the No. 22 overall prospect in the 2025 cycle and the No. 4 quarterback prospect. Rivals updated his ranking and has reflected Lewis as the No. 1 quarterback prospect in the country, and No. 2 overall prospect. 247 Sports tabbed him as the No. 4 quarterback and No. 14 overall prospect.
Now, ESPN has officially updated his ranking. And like his ranking in the 2026 class, he has remained the No. 1 overall prospect and No. 1 quarterback in their rankings.
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Lewis now ranks as the No. 9 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. 2 quarterback prospect and the No. 3 player in the state of Georgia.
Julian ‘Juju’ Lewis Scouting Summary
“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.”
