Top 5 Returning Passing Leaders in the State
With spring football ramping up everywhere, we’re looking at the top returning passing yard leaders in the State. There are some big-time prospects and several sleeper prospects that should all be getting looks for the next level. Prep Redzone Florida…
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Continue ReadingWith spring football ramping up everywhere, we’re looking at the top returning passing yard leaders in the State. There are some big-time prospects and several sleeper prospects that should all be getting looks for the next level. Prep Redzone Florida will always promote everybody in hopes of them getting the opportunity of playing college football at the next level.
Taron Dickens- Northwestern High c/o 23
6’0 170lbs
Dickens comes in at number one for returning passing leaders in the state of Florida after passing for 3743 yards, 70% completion rate, and 42 touchdowns! Currently has an offer from Coastal Carolina.
Strengths:
- Good at processing coverages
- Throws with accuracy at all three levels of the field
- Arm talent is evident and there’s not a throw on the field that he can’t make
- Has speed and elusiveness with the ball in his hands
Film: https://www.hudl.com/profile/13330745/Taron-Dickens
Ennio Yapoor- Champagnat Catholic c/o 25
6’0 205lbs
Yapoor was a prospect that I scouted last February and wrote about his potential, and I was absolutely correct in my assessment of him. He’s the second leading returning passer in the state after throwing for 3300 yards, completed 69% of his passes, with 26 touchdown passes in his first season as a starter. He currently has an offer from Florida Atlantic University.
Strengths:
- Dual-threat prospect that shows touch and accuracy on the deep ball
- Moves around in the pocket, but constantly keeps his eyes downfield
- Natural arm talent
- Threat to beat you with his legs
Collin Hurst Collin Hurst 5'10" | 175 lbs | QB Davie Western | 2023 FL – Western High c/o 23
5’11 170lbs
Hurst is a big-time player out of Western High in Davie Florida. He comes in at number three after throwing for 3267 yards, completing an outstanding 70% of his passes with 35 touchdowns through the air. He was the 8A offensive player of the year in 2021. Picked up his first D1 offer from Presbyterian College in March.
Strengths:
- Dual-threat prospect with speed (4.67 40) Athleticism/can rip-off big gains
- Reads coverages quickly and throws with high-level accuracy.
- Film: https://www.hudl.com/profile/12810780/Collin-Hurst
Film: https://www.hudl.com/profile/12810780/Collin-Hurst
Anthony Colandrea- Lakewood High c/o 23
6’1 180lbs
Colandrea’s stock has been on a meteoric rise since transferring to Lakewood High School last season. He comes in at number four on the list after throwing for 3252 yd, completed 63% of his passes, with 27 touchdowns and a q b rating of 107.5. He has 8 D1 offers including offers from Kentucky, Middle Tennessee, and Arkansas State to name a few.
Strengths:
- Very quick athletically and does a good job avoiding rushers
- Improvises and can beat you with his arm or legs
- Athletic passer with good arm strength and good accuracy.
Film: https://www.hudl.com/profile/12822522/Anthony-Colandrea
JP Pickles- North Florida Christian c/o 24
6’1 185lbs
Pickles is one of the top class of 24 quarterback prospects out of North Florida Christian in Tallahassee. He comes in at number 5 after throwing for 3211 yards, completed 59% of his passes with 31 touchdowns through the air. He picked up his first D1 offer from UNC Charlotte in January.
Strengths:
- Very strong arm and can rip the ball through tight windows
- Mechanics are too notch
- Shows good feet in the pocket to reset and throw with accuracy.