High school football: 247Sports tabs North Carolina quarterback Faizon Brandon as No. 1 prospect in Class of 2026

Brandon threw for 3,026 yards and 36 touchdowns against just three interceptions during the 2023 season. He also ran for 528 yards and nine scores. 247SPORTS: Brandon headlines Top247 for 2026 The 6-foot-4, 185-pound signal caller helped Grimsley go 13-1 with the only loss coming in the fourth round of Class 4A state playoffs to eventual champion Weddington (Matthews) . Faizon Brandon has accounted for over 4,000 yards and 56 touchdowns in two seasons at Grimsley. (Photo: Spencer Owens) In a 49-6 win over Northern Guilford in October, Brandon threw for 196 yards and a season-high five touchdowns. A week...