Roman Ybarra brings elite pedigree, but the current Idaho State QB picture is thin
Roman Ybarra’s profile points to a quarterback with real pedigree: he was a top-35 national QB recruit out of high school and once helped Palomar win a Southern California title, which hints at arm talent, toughness, and competitive upside. The catch is that available current-season Idaho State data does not clearly show him as an active passing producer for the Bengals, so the evaluation leans more on background than 2026 production. If you want a developmental QB with upside and a proven football résumé, he’s intriguing; if you need a polished, stat-packed starter right now, the evidence is not there.
