Longhorn Gunslingers, 2022 Texas Quarterbacks to Watch

Across the country when you watch any high-powered offense at any high school or college football program, they all have one thing in common. They have a quarterback that can light up the scoreboard. Having a quarterback that has the physical traits of having a strong arm and the athletic ability to evade the oncoming pass rush and that has the mental processing to quickly diagnose opposing defenses and dissect pass coverages to make key plays throughout a game. Here are five 2022 quarterbacks from the state of Texas to keep an eye on this upcoming season! <strong>Bert Emanuel Jr. 6-4 205 Ridge Point High School</strong> An athletic duel threat quarterback that has a strong arm which allows him to make key throws along the sideline on deep throws and the accuracy to place the ball in the hands of his receivers while on the move. He is comfortable carrying the football, he can make quick decisive decisions when running the read option and can explode through the open crease and accelerate. <strong>Drew Dickey 6-1 210 Regents School of Austin</strong> A smart decisive quarterback that has the ability to scan the field quickly and effectively and has a quick release to get the ball into the hands of his receivers, he is comfortable taking his drops, whether it’s 3 or a 5 step, and standing in the pocket. He has a natural feel for the passing game and can place the ball in tight coverage. <strong>Alex Orji 6-3 215 Sachse High School</strong> A dynamic competitor that is calm and collected while in the pocket and can step up and move around to avoid the pass rush when needed, does not get rattled and can place a consistently accurate ball. He has a quick and deliberate delivery and also has a cannon for an arm in which he can throw a deep accurate long ball on a consistent basis. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="60751" first="Nick" last="Evers"] 6-4 190 Flower Mound High School</strong> The first thing that stands out when watching his film is the strong arm he has and the ability to launch the ball in the hands of his receivers without making them have to adjust their routes. He has the ability to throw on the run and has no delay in his mechanics, he is comfortable with the ball in his hands and can extend plays with his legs to create big opportunities. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="60809" first="Owen" last="McCown"] 6-1 170 Rusk High School</strong> An athletic left-handed quarterback that is dangerous out in the open space to make key plays throughout a game and keeps defenses on their toes when blitzing against him. He has the ability to add touch to his passes when needed to throw it over the head of defenders to make key plays.