Small-town Sleepers: Best South GA QBs You’ve Never Heard Of
South Georgia has some of the best high school football in the entire country. It also consists of some extremely underrated and sometimes unheard-of prospects on the recruiting trail. After taking a look at some under-the-radar QBs in the northern…
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Continue ReadingSouth Georgia has some of the best high school football in the entire country. It also consists of some extremely underrated and sometimes unheard-of prospects on the recruiting trail.
After taking a look at some under-the-radar QBs in the northern part of the state, it’s time to do the same for the southern part of the state.
Amaree Bedgood – 2024 – 5’11 – Islands
Bebgood leaves something to be desired when it comes to his numbers, but his playmaking ability and potential are unmatched. For a smaller-sized QB, he has a fantastic arm and uses his arm strength to fit the ball into tight windows. At his best, he has also shown the ability to make some beautiful touch throws and place the ball where only his receivers have a chance to bring it down. On top of that, he has great awareness in the pocket and uses his speed and athleticism to extend plays and even make some plays in the designed run game. Obviously, this is when he is at his best. He has all the tools, and with more experience at the varsity level, he should be able to tie things together.
Pauly Seeley – 2023 – 6’1 – New Hampstead
Seeley is one of the more well-known players on the trail, as he has offers from schools like Wofford, Western Kentucky, and Middle Tennessee State. However, he is a name that is new to me and I am willing to bet he is new to some of you readers as well. After watching some film, there is no wonder why some FBS programs are in on him. He threw for nearly 2000 yards last year and finished with 22 TDs, and shows a lot to like on film. He has a longer release, but has an extremely accurate arm and can layer the ball over defenders. His most impressive attribute has to be his pocket prescience and awareness in general. Seeley is one of the more technical and fundamentally sound players I have seen on film, and it has worked in his favor so far.
Chip Cooper – 2023 – 6’0 – Worth County
There is a very good chance that Cooper is the best prospect in the state without an offer. After looking at his numbers last year and watching his film, I don’t understand why D1 schools aren’t lined up begging for Cooper. Last season, he threw for just short of 2000 yards and tossed 21 touchdowns to 7 interceptions. While those are impressive numbers, his production on the ground is mesmerizing. Cooper ran for 1002 yards on 7.8 YPC and found the endzone 7 times on the year. So clearly, Cooper is a crafty playmaker from the QB position that will produce any way he can. As a runner, Cooper moves almost like an RB. He has great vision and can dice up the defense with quick cuts and moves, and his speed allows him to separate when he gets to the second level. While Cooper does not have unreal arm talent, he is able to extend the play with his legs and stand tall while taking hits in the pocket. With another big season, schools will have to be all over Cooper.
Corey Randle – 2024 – 5’11 – Monroe
Like Amaree Bedgood, Corey Randle is a very athletic QB with a lot of potential, it just hasn’t translated to the field yet. While the numbers don’t look great and he is raw on film, Randle shows a lot on film that should excite people about his future. With his legs and athleticism, Randle is able to scramble to pick up a crucial first down or keep plays alive. As a passer is probably where he needs the most growth, but again, he shows the potential to be able to throw off-platform and under pressure, which is a quality that is extremely crucial for the next level. Randle is still young, so he has time to grow into his talent and become an intriguing prospect on the trail.