2021 Season Review: 6A District 16 Quarterbacks
Evan Shumard
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In an ultra-competitive district, the quarterback play was stellar and there are several names to pay attention to this recruiting season.
<strong>[player_tooltip player_id="60702" first="Conner" last="Weigman"] | 6’2 210lbs | Senior | Bridgeland</strong>
Texas A&M commit [player_tooltip player_id="60702" first="Conner" last="Weigman"] was lights out this season with 2,276 yards, 63% completion, 27 TD, and four interceptions. The five-star QB has an all-world arm and led his team to a deep playoff run. Weigman has a strong arm and had complete command of his offense throughout the season. He can read the field with ease then throw a perfectly placed ball regardless of what the defense throws at him. Weigman also was voted the District 16-6A Offensive MVP for a second consecutive season. The future Aggie has a brilliant future ahead in College Station.
<strong>Trey Craft | 5’11 170lbs | Senior | Cypress Woods</strong>
Trey Craft is a dual-threat QB that posted 577 yards 12 TD on the ground in 2021. Off the option or play-action game, he moves around well with his agility and crafty change of direction. He threw for 1,478 passing yards and he added 10 more touchdowns through the air in large part due to his deep accuracy. Craft has a solid arm but his ball placement 15+ yards down the field is stellar. The dual-sport athlete was selected to second-team all-district and first-team academic all-state, showing that he is handling business on and off the field.
Fielding Craft 2021 season highlights: <a href="http://www.hudl.com/v/2GRyni">Hudl</a>
<strong>[player_tooltip player_id="125227" first="Tanner" last="Murray"] | 6’2 200lbs | Senior | Langham Creek</strong>
Langham’s 3 star QB [player_tooltip player_id="125227" first="Tanner" last="Murray"] had missed some games due to injury but still was able to keep his stock rising and put up 1,541 passing yards 13 touchdowns and eight interceptions. Murray is a well-rounded pro-style prospect with proper footwork and great touch pushing the ball down the field. He has a quick release that works well in the quick passing game and his talent was recognized across the district as he earned first-team all-district. Murray currently holds several offers including from the likes of Colorado State, UTSA, Tulsa, and more.
[player_tooltip player_id="125227" first="Tanner" last="Murray"] season highlights: <a href="http://www.hudl.com/v/2GA5QD">Hudl</a>
<strong>Blake Baker | 6’4 180lbs | Junior | Cypress Ranch</strong>
Blake Baker was able to put up over 2,400 passing yards and 24 TDs. With ideal size standing at 6 foot 4 and smart play. Baker has good pocket presence and has the arm to be able to hit any throw on the field. He can fit in tighter spaces while also holding the ability to throw the ball over 50 yards in the air accurately. Baker was voted first-team all-district as he and Langham Creek’s [player_tooltip player_id="125227" first="Tanner" last="Murray"] were selected to the distinguished honor.
Blake Baker season highlights: <a href="http://www.hudl.com/v/2GRJ4W">Hudl</a>
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