2021 Season Review: 6A District 17 Quarterbacks

Evan Shumard

November 30, 2021 @ 06:26 PM

17-6A has a lot of underclassmen at the helm with the top four quarterbacks being sophomores or juniors. The sky is the limit with these young men leading their squads. [player_tooltip player_id="119241" first="Brad" last="Jackson"] | 5’11 165lbs | Sophomore | Cy Creek Coming into the season, Cypress Creek’s [player_tooltip player_id="119241" first="Brad" last="Jackson"] had a lot of eyes on him and he delivered all season long. Jackson led the district in passing yards and passing touchdowns with his 2,791 yards and 29 TD. He truly has a dynamic skill set that he displayed game after game. Jackson has a D1 caliber arm with his arm strength, zip on the ball, and overall accuracy. He can put a catchable ball anywhere on the field. Jackson seems to be gaining a better understanding of reading defenses and you can see his progression through two years on varsity. Overall Jackson gives you everything you like to see in a prospect. From his movement in the pocket, clean footwork, to his mobility. You can get a glimpse of his game and arm talent from his 2021 season highlight tape. Hudl<a href="http://www.hudl.com/v/2GRM3s"> here</a> [player_tooltip player_id="147432" first="Trey" last="Owens"] | 6’4 200lbs | Sophomore | Cy-Fair [player_tooltip player_id="147432" first="Trey" last="Owens"] not only has the prototypical size you want in a pro-style quarterback, but he has the arm to go with his 6’4 frame. Owens can put the ball 50 yards down the field while facing pressure and still put it on the money. You can see his accuracy improved throughout the 2021 season and his 70% completion rate reflects that. Owens takes advantage of offset defenses in the play-action game and attacks the holes in the defense. In the pocket, Owens can move around well and is very tough also. Ownes is not afraid to stick in the pocket and take a hit while still delivering an accurate ball. His 1,739 yards and 18 TD earned second-team all-district and his stock will continue to rise at Cy-Fair. Owens is flying under the radar and currently holds no offers. Hudl <a href="http://www.hudl.com/video/3/13618556/618bf32d4205db08dcbdc6c3">here</a> Nash Rankin | 5’10 160lbs | Junior | Stratford Securing first-team all-district was no easy matter this season. Nash Rankin was able to achieve the honor with his 2,749 yards and 26 TD while leading his Spartans to a playoff appearance. Rankin can absolutely sling the football. What has been very impressive has been his touch on the intermediate and deep ball. He throws with anticipation, appropriate touch, and his receivers never have to break stride. His ball placement is pinpoint. Whether he’s throwing a high-point ball to the back corner of the end zone or if he’s throwing a slant upfield to protect his receiver, the ball goes to only where the receiver can get it. Hudl <a href="http://www.hudl.com/video/3/13076823/6150aaebab9d7308e488d7f2">here</a> [player_tooltip player_id="147470" first="Adam" last="Tran"] | 5’9 170lbs | Sophomore | Jersey Village The undersized gunslinger had surpassed the district’s expectations leading his team an undefeated 11-0 regular season. Tran has a quick release and an ability to throw on and off-platform. Tran moves through his progressions well while still ready to fire it at any moment. He can throw a good deep ball from the pocket and can also push the ball while rolling out. His baseball background helps him with the off-platform or cross-body throws he makes. He is a decent athlete and can offer some value in the option game. There are still some things Tran needs to work on moving into his junior season. He still was able to win 11 games, so if he cleans the turnovers up some then he can be more efficient and effective and this Falcons offense could ascend to new heights. Hudl <a href="http://www.hudl.com/video/3/15045266/619d3111ab922807b85d9716">here</a>