2024 Indiana QBs With Untapped Potential
Over the past few weeks, we’ve been going through the underclassmen in Indiana. Today, we’re looking at Quarterbacks and what their futures could look like. 2024 is an exciting class and these guys are only adding to the depth. Jace…
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Continue ReadingOver the past few weeks, we’ve been going through the underclassmen in Indiana. Today, we’re looking at Quarterbacks and what their futures could look like. 2024 is an exciting class and these guys are only adding to the depth.
Jace Stuckey – Triton Central – QB – 6’3″ 175 lbs
This past year was a bit up and down for Stuckey. He dealt with some injuries that forced him to miss some time. However, his highs were very high and the raw ability is there. He’s a dual-threat QB who is much faster than you would expect. He isn’t a run-first guy, but when he decides to he commits to it. They like to design some runs for him and use the read-option quite a bit as well. He pretty much always makes the right decision when it comes to pulling it or handing it off. In the passing game, he’s got a decent arm. He throws the ball very naturally and it doesn’t look like he struggles to let it rip downfield. He can throw it easily 50-yards down the field without getting a chance to step into it. His footwork is rather choppy at times and there are moments he will hold onto the ball longer than he should. When he’s hot, he’s able to go through his progressions with ease. When he’s struggling, he’ll lock in on 1 guy pre-snap and not go through his reads. He’s shown the ability to bounce out of it and not let it linger during games. In terms of accuracy, for his age, Stuckey is pretty good. He’s got great natural arm ability. He’s able to float the ball, put it on a rope, and anticipate some windows. Stuckey doesn’t put the ball in harm’s way very often either. He plays for a smaller school, but all the tools are there. His size and athleticism alone should be enough to peak interest from schools. When Stuckey graduates, he’s going to have a decent amount of interest and will be able to sift through his best offers.
Zander Brazel – East Noble – QB – 6’0″ 185 lbs
Brazel is a ton of fun to watch. He was able to guide East Noble to one of their best years offensively in a long time. He checks just about every box you could want. He definitely looks bigger than his listed 6’0″. He’s got a big frame and is able to use it to his advantage in the running game. He’s a decent athlete who can and will take off when things break down. While he prefers to stay in the pocket and make plays downfield, he’s not afraid to step up and run and take a hit. Mechanically, while it’s fair to say most everyone at this age is raw, Brazel is still raw, but much more refined than most we come across. He can chuck the ball as well. He’s able to let it rip. He doesn’t need to step into it to let the ball fly 50-yards. It really feels like it is just a flick of the wrist and the ball jumps out of his hands. His accuracy is also fairly decent. He throws with decent touch and is able to drop the ball in a bucket down the field. He’s best throwing over the middle because he can just put it on a frozen rope. It’s hard to say where he is in terms of going through his reads and his progressions because more often than not, his first read is open and he’s able to get the ball out. He doesn’t like to hold onto the ball and likes to get it out fast. Brazel is an intriguing prospect and someone is going to give him a chance at the next level and see how far he can develop.
Danny O’Neil Danny O’Neil 6'1" | 185 lbs | QB Cathedral | 2024 State IN – Cathedral – QB – 6’1″ 180 lbs
If you’re going through and creating a QB prospect, O’Neil is going to check every box. He’s got the size, the strength, the vision, the arm, and the athleticism. He’s been very well coached up to this point and is a very sound QB. O’Neil can run and is great as a dual-threat guy. He’s able to run through some guys and will lower his shoulder and fight for extra yards. He’s smart with the hits he’s willing to take and the ones he’ll slide down on. In the passing game, he likes to get the ball out fast. He’s going to go through his progressions most of the time fairly easily and get the ball to where it needs to go. He’s got great arm strength and is able to let it fly. He could easily get up to being able to throw the ball 65-70 yards in college. His accuracy is decent. He will miss a few throws here and there but it’s very seldomly. I will say, he doesn’t throw with a ton of touch because when he throws it the ball gets on the receiver in a hurry. He’s able to roll out to his left and his right, get his shoulders square, and let the ball rip. O’Neil has also already shown his clutch gene. When the game is on the line and they need a drive, he pretty much always comes through. He’s a playmaker and he’s at his best when the game is on the line. He does so many things well that it’s hard to pinpoint one thing specifically that makes him vulnerable to opposing defenses. O’Neil is very likely going to end up as a D1 QB and where he goes will probably be up to him. When you have the toolbelt that he does, the sky is the limit.
Jonny Sorenson – Lake Central – QB – 6’2″ 180 lbs
Sorenson is the rawest player on this list, but it’s not a bad thing. He played mostly JV last year but when he stepped in at varsity, the flash was there. He’s a dual-threat QB who likes to take off and run. He’s much faster than I think the defense ever anticipates and accelerates in a flash. He’s able to get the corner almost every time and hit the gas. He almost always tries to bounce the ball to the outside so that may be something defenses key in on next year. In the passing game, he’s as raw as you could expect. He’s young and he puts the work in so he’s going to get better. His footwork could use some work and then he just needs reps. We don’t have a ton of film from the passing game, but what we do you can see Sorenson has the arm ability to be really good at the next level. He’s raw but exciting. He’s able to let the ball fly downfield without much of an issue. His accuracy was up and down in the clips that I could find. That probably just needs to be cleaned up and then he needs more reps with the starters. Getting that timing down is just as important as accuracy when you’re taking over an offense. If Sorenson is able to put the work in and develop as a passer, he’s going to become a prospect who starts to get a ton of eyes. Sorenson has a lot to offer and there’s a lot to like about what he can bring to a team. Hopefully, he’s able to put everything together in the upcoming years and develop into his full potential.