Emerging Quarterbacks in the 2023 Class

There are some upcoming junior quarterbacks who are outstanding field generals for their team and deserve to be recognized for both their success and their potential going into the season. Look for these emerging quarterbacks to light it up this fall. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="160224" first="Jackson" last="Johnson"]     6’1” 215     Salem</strong> It’s easy to see how Johnson was responsible for 38 touchdowns passing and running as a sophomore. This southpaw, who threw for over 2800 yards last year, has superb passing skills including footwork, release, velocity, and timing. He is a versatile quarterback that keeps plays alive and shows patience waiting for his receivers to get open, if not, he has speed and elusiveness as a runner. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="173935" first="Braden" last="Mantooth"]     6’4” 180     Pickerington Central</strong> Mantooth is a tall pocket passer who shows poise and confidence when under pressure. He steps up and delivers the football with accuracy and touch. Even though he is best when staying in the pocket, he can throw with precision on the semi-roll. Mantooth just needs a little more arm strength and his arm motion which is a little long. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="159933" first="Bryce" last="Schondelmyer"]     6’2” 190     Arcanum</strong> This guy has a big arm playing in one of the smaller school divisions in the state. Schondelmyer puts the ball through tight widows on both inside and outside routes. He throws the fade with exceptional touch by hitting his receivers in stride. As good of a passer as he is, Bryce isn’t afraid to put the ball away and make yardage with his feet. He runs the quarterback draw as good as anybody. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="143338" first="Cameron" last="Swiger"]     6’0” 195     Anthony Wayne</strong> Swiger is a true dual threat quarterback who can destroy a defense running or passing the football. His athleticism is on display when avoiding the rush; he finds someway to escape the pocket then throw the ball while on the move. Swiger operates out of the shotgun formation and displays a quick release and excellent placement on vertical routes. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="146570" first="Mitchell" last="Irwin"]     6’1” 185     Portsmouth West</strong> Ash throws the ball with good accuracy and is especially impressive when rolling out. Despite a lack of velocity on the football, he can keep drives alive completing short and intermediate routes. Ash shows toughness by releasing the football as he is getting hit. Irwin finds a way to makes play even he gets bounced out of the pocket.