No Lack of Quarterbacks in the Bluegrass State

Some of the great college quarterbacks in history that played for the University of Kentucky or Louisville like Babe Parilli, George Blanda, and Jonny Unitas, did not play their high school football in the Bluegrass state. In more recent years, however, players like Jeff Brohm, Brian Brohm, and Tim Couch have helped Kentucky high school football develop a rich tradition of talented quarterbacks. The class of 2022 is deep at the quarterback position. As a matter of fact, eight signal callers make it in to the top fifty of the initial Prep Redzone rankings. Representing various size schools, these quarterbacks have the tools to lead their teams to success this fall. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="144961" first="Gavin" last="Wimsatt"]     6’3” 200     QB     Owensboro</strong> The number one player in the state and the top quarterback is [player_tooltip player_id="144961" first="Gavin" last="Wimsatt"]. The Rutgers commit is an outstanding dual-threat quarterback that can destroy a defense with his arm and feet. He is accurate when throwing from the pocket and when on the move. Gavin has excellent arm strength and can throw effectively back across his body. Either by design or when scrambling, he consistently makes big runs to keep drives alive. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="144965" first="Caden" last="Veltkamp"]     6’5” 215     Bowling Green South Warren</strong> This tall and impressive dropback quarterback can fit the football through small windows with velocity. He is a natural thrower who stands tall in the pocket with a high release point. Veltkamp can evade a heavy rush and still put the ball on target. He displays an excellent touch on the deep ball keeping it away from defenders and letting his receivers run under it. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="144962" first="Cole" last="Pennington"]     6’2” 195     Lexington Sayre</strong> Pennington displays poise in the pocket even in the face of a heavy rush. He holds the football till his receivers get open, then delivers a strike. At the same time, he isn’t afraid to take a hit as he releases the football. Pennington is a pro-style quarterback with good mechanics and an over-the-top release. Cole is currently committed to Marshall University. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="144963" first="Joe" last="Humphreys"]     6’4” 195     Owensboro Daviess County</strong> Another dual-threat quarterback, Humphreys can escape from the pocket and make needed yardage with his legs. He runs the option well and is tough to bring down due his size and lower body strength. As good of a runner as he is, he still is primarily an exceptional passer who has a rocket arm who can throw when standing tall in the pocket or on the move. <strong>Sam Cornett     6’7” 225     Lexington Frederick Douglass</strong> Seeing over the oncoming rush is no problem for this tall impressive dropback quarterback. Cornett has great command of the offense as shown by his ability to hit his receivers as they come out of their break. Sam stands tall in the pocket and delivers the football with both velocity and touch. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="153277" first="Treyvon" last="Jefferson"]     6’5” 195     Hopkinsville</strong> Jefferson is one of the most gifted dual-threat quarterbacks in the Bluegrass State. He demonstrates the ability to throw with accuracy from the pocket or when sprinting out. He can fit the football through small windows even when on the move. Jefferson can also destroy opposing defenses when he tucks the football away and runs. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="144964" first="Issac" last="McNamee"]     6’4” 215     Pikeville</strong> McNamee is a pro-style quarterback but still is very mobile. He displays accuracy even though his release is a little low and sidearm. He is still able to throw the football with good velocity and placement. McNamee is really impressive at hitting his receivers as they break out of their routes or as they clear coverage. <strong>Sam Cornett     6’3” 180     Oldham County</strong> Sam has terrific instincts in the pocket as he steps up and slides while keeping his eyes trained downfield. He has excellent release timing and knows the speed and physical abilities of his receivers. Cornett knows when to put the football under his arms and displays both elusiveness and toughness as a runner.