Is JC French IV starting?
JC French IV is the projected starter at QB for Cincinnati Bearcats.
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The X-Factor
A 3-star recruit out of Blessed Trinity Catholic, ranked #1,255 nationally coming out of high school. This season: 2,924 passing yards, 20 TD, 8 INT. That's 98% of the team's production at his spot and 85th-percentile production nationally — good for a 89 overall (Great tier).
- Jersey
- #4
- Class
- RS SR/TR
- Height
- 6'1"
- Weight
- 200 lbs
- Transfer
- Georgia Southern
Stats
| Season | Pass Yds | TD | INT |
|---|---|---|---|
| — | 2924 | 20 | 8 |
Regular-season totals from public sources. Derived splits (completion %, yards per carry, catch rate) aren't available in our current dataset.
Recruiting Profile
- Stars
- ★★★☆☆3-star
- Composite
- 0.8507
- National Rank
- #1255
- High School
- Blessed Trinity Catholic
- Hometown
- Roswell, GA
Why this rating?
On a 81-rated offense; 85th-percentile production at transfer origin (×0.80 for competition level) put them +8 vs unit starters → 89.
2026 projection — based on SP+ (a respected team-efficiency metric; 2026 not published yet, using 2025), 2025 production, recruiting, and the 2026 transfer portal; capped to depth-chart order.
The People's Ratings
Team Role
Depth at QB · Cincinnati Bearcats
- 1489JC French IVStarter
- 21080Liam O'Brien
- 3566Samaj Jones
Overall ratings blend team strength (SP+), on-field production, and recruiting. Higher = more impactful.