Breaking down the latest QB transfers in Southern California
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Even though we are experiencing the shortest offseason in recent history, there are still players transferring to find the perfect school for them. A handful of intriguing quarterback prospects have changed schools in the past month. Here is a list…
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Continue ReadingEven though we are experiencing the shortest offseason in recent history, there are still players transferring to find the perfect school for them.
A handful of intriguing quarterback prospects have changed schools in the past month. Here is a list of some of the signal-callers who will be wearing different uniforms this fall.
The biggest name to transfer this offseason is Samuel Cooper Samuel Cooper 6'2" | 230 lbs | ATH University City | 2023 State CA . The class of 2023 star is moving from Lincoln to University City. I got word about a month ago that Cooper was leaving Lincoln but at the time he was expected to go to Patrick Henry. Cooper was a two-year starter at Lincoln and was one of many talented skill players for the Hornets. University City went 1-3 during the short spring season.
Southwest Showdown 7s@DREAMCHASERS619
vs @5starD1‘23 QB @SamuelCooperIV finds ‘22 burner @TuckerJalil ..
Both players go to Lincoln HS (SD) pic.twitter.com/lEuf5nj2RH
— @JustChilly (@JUSTCHILLY) February 22, 2021
Another class of 2023 prospect Aidan Chiles Aidan Chiles 6'4" | 195 lbs | QB Downey | 2023 State CA transferred from Los Alamitos to Downey. It’s a smart move for Chiles who was never going to get playing time at Los Alamitos with Malachi Nelson Malachi Nelson 6'3" | 195 lbs | QB Los Alamitos | 2023 State CA in front of him. Downey is a solid program who played a senior quarterback this spring. Chiles was good in limited action for the Griffins this spring, completing 9 of 11 passes for 114 yards and a pair of touchdowns. He is a real dual threat quarterback who the Downey coaching staff will have fun designing an offense around.
23’ 6’3” QB Aidan Chiles
Los Alamitos HS, CA
3.5 GPA-Long frame
-Athletic, very mobile
-Can make all the throwsCoaches, this kid has got a heck of a ceiling! DM for more info📲 pic.twitter.com/jB6y9IU7kY
— Recruiting Boost Football (@rboostfootball) March 22, 2021
Class of 2023 quarterback Paul Kessler Paul Kessler 6'5" | 215 lbs | QB Venice | 2023 State CA is on the move again, this time from Alemany to Venice. Kessler was behind class of 2022 quarterback Dylan Gebbia Dylan Gebbia 6'2" | 185 lbs | QB Bishop Alemany | 2022 State CA at Alemany and will get more opportunities at Venice. He has offers from Georgia, Kansas, North Texas and Tennessee, all of which he got in 2020 when he was at Oaks Christian.
Fun day of training with @Mark_Sanchez last month. pic.twitter.com/NPlo6EqSb0
— Paul Kessler QB (@PaulKesslerQB) March 12, 2021
Tobey Schmidt is a sleeper prospect who is now at Tustin after spending his spring season at Maranatha. Schmidt was the backup at Mater Dei for Bryce Young as a sophomore and led the Monarchs to a Battle at the Beach championship, the biggest passing tournament in Southern California. He was solid for Maranatha with seven touchdowns in three games. He will add a much-needed passing attack to Tustin’s offense and is the best quarterback the Tillers have had in recent memory.
Welcome to Tustin @Tobey_Schmidt . Let’s work my boy 🔴⚫️ #TustinFootball #A2D #Qb1 #EmpireLeague #TillerUp #OcVarsity @SteveFryer @ocvarsityguy @mikehuntley63 @OCSportsZone @Scott_Schrader @SGVNSports pic.twitter.com/kPUgqVIucu
— Joey Vaimaona (@VaimaonaStrong) June 23, 2021
The only Trinity League quarterback transfer this offseason of note was Jaxon Potter Jaxon Potter 6'4" | 180 lbs | QB Santa Margarita Catholic | 2023 State CA moving from JSerra to Santa Margarita. It’s a good move for all parties involved. Santa Margarita was the most improved program in the league this spring and had to replace reclassified quarterback Colt Fulton Colt Fulton 6'4" | 200 lbs | QB Santa Margarita Catholic | 2021 State CA . JSerra is a rebuilding program and has class of 2024 quarterback Dylan Mills who has been getting some buzz. Potter will slide in and play at Santa Margarita right away with the Eagles not missing a beat.
This makes sense for everyone involved. Potter can play right away at Santa Margarita and 2024 QB Dylan Mills can be the lone starter at JSerra. Mills has been getting good reviews from scouts lately. @PrepRedzoneCA @DMILLS014 @SouthOCsports https://t.co/wlbSgMhsYc
— Michael Huntley (@mikehuntley63) May 28, 2021
Mater Dei’s backup quarterback Parker Awad transferred from the Monarchs to Edison (Huntington Beach). Awad will have to compete for the starting job with returner Tyler Gioia Tyler Gioia 5'10" | 165 lbs | QB Edison | 2022 CA . Gioia is very athletic and got some reps at receiver last season too so the Chargers could find a way to get both players a lot of playing time. Gioia transferred to Edison from Servite last year. Awad appeared in three games for the Monarchs in garbage time but has arm talent. It will be interesting to see him and Gioia at the Battle at the Beach this weekend.
Another rung up the ladder: My first varsity rep helping @AwadParker get that TD! Now it’s time to get back to work and keep climbing!@AllegianceOL pic.twitter.com/utDBAIZvVM
— Liam Kennedy (@_liam_kennedy) March 27, 2021