Rankings Risers: 2024 Quarterbacks

Photo: Twitter-Boone Lourd

Paul Gregorian February 1, 2022 @ 12:42 PM

[player_tooltip player_id="147708" first="Elijah" last="Brown"], Mater Dei HS Brown is one of the top 2024 quarterbacks in the nation and already holds multiple power five offers from the likes of Ole Miss, USC, Arizona and UCLA, among others. Playing a National schedule against top competition, Brown shows nice pocket presence while keeping his eyes downfield and is able to hit tight window throws and drop it in over defenders. Not just a pocket passer, he is athletic and can deliver off-platform across his body without giving up zip on the ball. As he continues to lead one of the top teams in the country, it will be very interesting to see where he ends up.   [player_tooltip player_id="147721" first="Boone" last="Lourd"], Brentwood HS Lourd has really seen his recruiting pick up in recent weeks and holds offers from Arizona, Ole Miss, Purdue, Florida State and San Jose State. On tape, he is very smart in the pocket and does a good job at moving defenders with his eyes when hitting a vertical route backside and stepping up in the pocket and delivering the ball downfield with accuracy. When throwing outbreaking routes, he throws his receivers open and with good spin on the ball while also not afraid to take what is given to him. Showing a high delivery, he has elite throwing ability while on the run and when throwing across his body. He should see a lot more power five programs offer this Spring.   [player_tooltip player_id="147741" first="Niko" last="Papatsos"], Cajon HS The 2024 signal caller holds an offer from Florida State and is coming off a solid Junior season where he played with nice poise and toughness, especially for his age. Still developing mechanically and physically growing, he flashes some impressive arm talent downfield and puts nice zip on the ball on intermediate routes while able to air it out vertically when needed and staying strong in the pocket. Consistently able to throw his receivers open, he is an aggressive passer that has some nice upside over the next two years.   [player_tooltip player_id="115454" first="Tyler" last="Patrick"], Clovis West HS Patrick is a no brainer Power Five caliber quarterback. The signal caller in the Central Valley does not currently hold any offers, but that should change sooner rather than later. He has ideal size for the position at his age and will only continue to grow and develop. Mechanically impressive with a quick release and quick feet/lateral movement abilities in the pocket, he has a very strong arm while able to throw 45+ yards with ease both inside and outside of the pocket. On film, the ball jumps out of his hand and he he puts nice spin and velocity on it while throwing receivers open downfield and is accurate on his check downs and crossing routes. A high IQ player, he also offers tremendous upside at the next level.   [player_tooltip player_id="273597" first="Bryan" last="Wilson"], Ayala HS Wilson is a running threat outside the pocket and is well built in his lower body. Tough and physical when running the ball, he is light on his feet while working through his progressions and has a very strong arm on intermediate routes. Possessing bit of a longer release, he makes up for it with ball spin and zip while able to fit it into tight windows where only his receivers can catch it. He stays patient in the pocket but is a running threat while showing a nice first level burst and the ability to break tackles in the open field.