Class of 2024: Top Quarterbacks
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With 16 Quarterbacks from the class of 2024 in the Prep Redzone Rankings including 9 in the top 50, it is easy to see that there is a lot of talent at the QB position. Here are five of the…
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Continue ReadingWith 16 Quarterbacks from the class of 2024 in the Prep Redzone Rankings including 9 in the top 50, it is easy to see that there is a lot of talent at the QB position. Here are five of the top Quarterbacks in the class of 2024.
Brayden Roggow Brayden Roggow 6'4" | 180 lbs | QB Tiffin Columbian | 2024 State OH , 6’4, 180, Columbian
Brayden Roggow Brayden Roggow 6'4" | 180 lbs | QB Tiffin Columbian | 2024 State OH is the #1 ranked QB and the 19th ranked player in the class of 2024 overall. In 2021, he threw for 1714 yards with 23 TD passes, helped the Columbian Tornadoes to a 7 win season, averaged 37.25 points per game and advance to the 2nd round of the playoffs. He quickly finds the open receiver and delivers the ball on short, intermediate and deep passes with very good accuracy and touch. He displays good mobility as he avoids the rush and picks up significant yardage on his own or delivers an accurate pass while on the move. He shows good competitive toughness as he lowers his shoulder while running over DB at the goal line for a touchdown.
Ethan Grunkemeyer Ethan Grunkemeyer 6'2" | 195 lbs | QB Olentangy | 2024 State OH , 6’2, 180, Olentangy
Ethan Grunkemeyer Ethan Grunkemeyer 6'2" | 195 lbs | QB Olentangy | 2024 State OH is the 2nd ranked QB and the 21st ranked player in the class of 2024 overall. In 2021, his very good play was a bright spot in the 3-8 season of the Braves. He shows very good football intelligence as he reads the defense, delivers the ball accurately to the correct shoulder maximizing yardage after the catch. He uses his very good play speed and elusiveness as he avoids athletic ability while keeping his eyes down the field and delivers an accurate ball. He displays good arm strength as he delivers the ball with good velocity on short and intermediate passes. On zone read plays where he keeps the ball, he shows good ability to pick up yardage on his own.
Landon OConnell Landon OConnell 6'4" | 205 lbs | QB Pickerington North | 2024 State OH , 6’4, 205, Pickerington North
Landon OConnell Landon OConnell 6'4" | 205 lbs | QB Pickerington North | 2024 State OH is the 3rd ranked QB and the 28th ranked player overall in the class of 2024. In 2021, he helped the Pickerington North Panthers to a 9 win season, average 23.4 points per game and advance to the 3rd round of the playoffs. He displays very good accuracy on short intermediate and deep passes placing the ball in a spot where only the receiver can catch it with good velocity on the ball. He shows excellent poise in the pocket as he steps up and delivers an accurate ball with a defender in his face. Shows good physical toughness when running the ball as he does not shy away from contact as he lowers his shoulder at the point of attack as he falls forward.
Timothy Carpenter Timothy Carpenter 6'4" | 200 lbs | QB Trotwood Madison | 2024 State OH , 6’4, 200, Trotwood Madison
Timothy Carpenter Timothy Carpenter 6'4" | 200 lbs | QB Trotwood Madison | 2024 State OH is the 4th ranked QB and the 33rd ranked player in the class of 2024 overall. In 2021, his great play was a bright spot in the 4-6 season of the Rams as they scored 28 or more points 5 times last season. He is a good decision maker as he reads the defense and delivers an accurate ball to the open receiver. Shows good arm strength as he makes throws of 45+ yards with ease. Able to deliver the ball accurately with multiple defenders in his face. Shows very good play strength as he runs over DB with ease and displays very good play speed as he picks up significant yardage on his own.
Brendan Zurbrugg Brendan Zurbrugg 6'3" | 180 lbs | QB Alliance | 2024 State OH , 6’3, 180, Alliance
Brendan Zurbrugg Brendan Zurbrugg 6'3" | 180 lbs | QB Alliance | 2024 State OH is the 5th ranked QB and the 34th ranked player overall in the class of 2024. In 2021, his outstanding play was a bright spot in the 3-7 season of the Aviators as they averaged 27 points per game. He possesses a quick release with good accuracy and touch to all three areas of the field. He shows very good arm strength as the ball gets to the receiver before the DB can make a play on the ball. He displays good athletic ability as he eludes multiple defenders while scrambling before picking up a first down.