Yale’s high-ceiling QB already on the Walter Payton radar
In the 2025 season, Dante Reno threw for 2,498 yards, 21 touchdowns and 10 interceptions while completing 64.8% of his passes, and Yale listed him on the 2026 Walter Payton Award preseason watch list[1][2]. The draw is his efficient, high-volume passing profile plus legit playmaking upside, but what really pops is the combination of pedigree, poise and fit in Yale’s offense—he transferred from South Carolina and quickly became the Bulldogs’ engine[1][3]. If you want a QB who can command a system and push a winning program, he’s absolutely worth your attention[1][2].
