Freshman QB with Raw Talent But Limited TSU Success
Jonathan Palmer is a Baltimore-born freshman quarterback who joined Tennessee State in 2024 but has already transferred to Gardner-Webb for the 2025 season, indicating he may be seeking a better fit or more playing opportunity. While his raw skills as a young QB show potential, his time at TSU was marked by struggle, including a lopsided 35-8 loss to Tennessee Tech where the Tigers fell to 1-3. His differentiator is his intensity and fresh perspective as a Class of 2025 recruit, but his injury history and team fit remain unclear. For a team looking for a high-upside developmental QB with room to grow, Palmer offers promise, but his current trajectory suggests he needs a program that can maximize his development rather than one expecting immediate elite production.
