Ryan Rakowski Named First Team Elite All-American
Nevada Commit Earns National Recognition as One of the Nation's Most Efficient and Dynamic Quarterbacks
Elite All-American First Team Selection
Elite All-American recognizes only twenty-two First Team selections nationwide following a comprehensive evaluation of the country's premier high school football players.
Selection is based upon on-field production, performance against elite competition, football character, leadership, positional excellence, and long-term projection.
Being named First Team Elite All-American represents one of the highest honors awarded annually by Elite All-American.
The best quarterbacks understand that every throw tells a story.
Few quarterbacks in the country have demonstrated that command more consistently than Ryan Rakowski.
Following an outstanding career at Palos Verdes High School and impressive performances against elite national competition, Rakowski earned First Team Elite All-American recognition through his accuracy, football intelligence, athleticism, and poise.
Why Elite All-American Selected Him
Elite All-American evaluates quarterbacks on much more than statistics.
Rakowski's command of the offense, exceptional accuracy, athletic mobility, and ability to extend plays without sacrificing discipline made him one of the most complete quarterbacks evaluated during the inaugural Elite All-American selection process.
Friday Night Football
Rakowski has built one of California's most productive quarterback careers.
Career Highlights
- 31–10 career record as a starter
- 6,718 career passing yards
- 71 career passing touchdowns
- 1,642 career rushing yards
- 21 career rushing touchdowns
2025 Junior Season
- 68.8% completion percentage
- 2,043 passing yards
- 24 passing touchdowns
- 1 interception
- 707 rushing yards
- 8 rushing touchdowns
He also helped lead Palos Verdes High School to a CIF Division 1-A State Championship.
National Evaluation
Rakowski embraced elite competition through his performances at the Elite 11 Finals.
One of his most impressive sessions featured a 24-for-27 passing performance with seven touchdowns against the nation's top quarterbacks.
Throughout the Elite All-American evaluation process, he consistently demonstrated composure, confidence, and outstanding decision-making.
Recruiting Journey
Rakowski received scholarship offers from programs including Arizona, Arkansas, Auburn, Ole Miss, Purdue, SMU, Utah, West Virginia, North Texas, South Florida, and others.
On June 22, 2026, he committed to the University of Nevada, becoming one of the highest-rated quarterback commitments in program history.
Looking Ahead
Rakowski's combination of efficiency, football intelligence, athleticism, and championship experience gives him every opportunity to succeed at the collegiate level.
Elite All-American proudly recognizes Ryan Rakowski as a First Team Elite All-American.
Player Snapshot
- Position: Quarterback
- Team: First Team
- High School: Palos Verdes High School
- City: Palos Verdes Peninsula, California
- Height: 5'11"
- Weight: 181 lbs
- Class: 2027
- National Competition: Elite 11 Finals
- College Commitment: Nevada
Elite All-American Evaluation
Ryan Rakowski earned First Team Elite All-American recognition through his exceptional decision-making, accuracy, leadership, athletic mobility, and remarkable consistency. His championship experience and outstanding production established him as one of only three quarterbacks selected to the inaugural First Team.
