Meet QB Kane Archer, Arkansas POY

UCF Knights football recruiting: Analyzing Scott Frost’s 2026 class

The UCF Knights have received eight verbal commitments, including from six players from Florida high schools, for their 2026 recruiting class.

Three-star quarterback Kane Archer from Greenwood, Arkansas, committed to UCF on April 29.Archer, the Arkansas Gatorade Player of the Year, threw 57 touchdowns and only 56 incompletions in his junior season.Archer chose UCF after receiving offers from several other schools, including Arkansas, Louisville, and Ole Miss.

Scott Frost pegged McKenzie Milton as the future centerpiece of his offense during his first term as UCF coach. Nearly a decade later, the duo have targeted the nation’s most accurate prep passer for the job — one fittingly called Archer.

Greenwood (Ark.) three-star quarterback Kane Archer announced his commitment to the Knights on Tuesday. Listed at 6-foot-1½ and 207 pounds, Archer chose UCF over a group of finalists that included Appalachian State, Arkansas, Louisville, Missouri, Ole Miss and SMU.

Milton paid Archer an on-campus visit on Jan. 17, and Archer returned the favor by attending the Knights’ spring practice March 14. He told Rivals at the time, “I absolutely loved it.”

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His addition moved UCF into 34th in 247Sports’ composite team recruiting rankings for 2026, and to 49th in On3Sports’ rankings.

Here are five things to know about Archer, who spoke with The News-Journal in a phone interview earlier this week.

1. Kane Archer named Gatorade Player of the Year in Arkansas

Archer produced one of the best statistical seasons in Arkansas high school football history last fall.

In 13 games, Archer completed a record 81.5% of his passes, averaging 12.8 yards per attempt. He threw more touchdowns (57) than…

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