2024 QB Playmakers

Life can be difficult for quarterbacks. All eyes are on you on every play. You have to take command of the offense and find a way to create a spark when the team needs it most. The Class of 2024 has a group of QB prospects who have shown in the first of half of their high school careers that they are capable of checking those boxes. [player_tooltip player_id="109625" first="Danny" last="O’Neil"], 6’1, 180 pounds, Cathedral Engineering the Cathedral offense that captured the Class 5A state championship was [player_tooltip player_id="109625" first="Danny" last="O’Neil"]. The right-hander showed that he has immense potential in 2021. O’Neil can stand in the pocket and good through the reads, but he can also extend plays, eject the pocket and pick up yards. O’Neil is an outstanding decision-maker. He finds the open receiver and does not force the ball into coverage. O’Neil can drive the ball to the wide side of the field with velocity. He does well running run-pass-option plays. [player_tooltip player_id="109625" first="Danny" last="O’Neil"] will be a big part of Cathedral’s hopes of winning another title next season. [player_tooltip player_id="163798" first="Mason" last="Reynolds"], 6’1, 190 pounds, Avon [player_tooltip player_id="163798" first="Mason" last="Reynolds"] paces the Avon offense by making the right throw and keeping the offense moving. Reynolds does a good job of getting the ball out quickly and neutralizing the pass rush. When attempting to throw the ball down the field, Reynolds is capable of standing in the pocket and reading out the play. Last season, Reynolds completed 169/304 passes for just under 2,300 yards. Reynolds posted a 2:1 touchdown to interception ratio, throwing for 22 touchdowns and 11 interceptions last fall. Reynolds added a pair of rushing touchdowns. [player_tooltip player_id="189106" first="Clay" last="McClelland"], 6’1, 170 pounds, Charlestown [player_tooltip player_id="189106" first="Clay" last="McClelland"] is an athletic quarterback who finds a variety of ways to hurt the opposing defense. He has exceptional mobility, allowing him to evade defenders left and right. He can leave pass rushers chasing. While on the move, McClelland keeps his eyes down the field. McClelland can find a little sliver of space and keep the play alive. Defensive players have to be disciplined when they square off against [player_tooltip player_id="189106" first="Clay" last="McClelland"]. [player_tooltip player_id="189112" first="Owen" last="Smith"], 6’1, 170 pounds, McCutcheon As a sophomore, [player_tooltip player_id="189112" first="Owen" last="Smith"] laid the foundation for a big junior season. Smith connected on 54 of his 114 pass attempts. He threw for 662 yards, four touchdowns and six interceptions. Smith added one rushing touchdown. [player_tooltip player_id="189112" first="Owen" last="Smith"] showed the capability to put defenses under pressure. Look for him to make strides in 2022. [player_tooltip player_id="109611" first="Lucas" last="Plummer"], 6’3, 170 pounds, LaVille [player_tooltip player_id="109611" first="Lucas" last="Plummer"] has given fans plenty to be excited about heading into next season. Plummer conpleted 46 of 110 passes a season ago. In doing so, he racked up 624 yards through the air to go along with seven touchdowns and two interceptions. Plummer is a credible running threat. He carried the ball 122 times for 459 yards and eight rushing touchdowns last year. Plummer’s contributions extend far beyond the offense. On defense, he is a solid strong safety. Last year, Plummer accumulated 29 total tackles with two tackles-for-loss, one interception and two passes defensed. On special teams, Plummer handles kicking and punting duties. He kicked off on 40 occasions with one touchback and an average of 43.8 yards per boot. Plummer punted 45 times for over 1,500 net punting yards and an average of just under 34 yards per punt. 17 of his punts pinned opponents inside their own 20-yard line. Plummer was solid with placekicking. He converted 16 of 20 extra point attempts and five of his six field goal tries.