Scouting Profiles: Top 2023 Georgia QBs, Part IV

Here at Prep Redzone, we pride ourselves on widening our coverage and providing readers with the most in-depth and analytical information on the market. That means taking a look at each player we highlight and dive into what makes them such a good prospect.   Here, we finalize a multi-part series where we take a look at each 2023 Georgia QB and see what makes them special.   [player_tooltip player_id=’327238’ first=’Mason’ last=’Kidd’]   High School: Mountain View   Height/Weight: ~6’4 190~   Offers: Northern Illinois (committed), Tennessee Tech, Shorter, Wofford, and others.   Scouting Report   Large QB prospect that flashes tons of potential and tools on film. Threw for 1700 yards and 13 TDs last season while playing against a juggernaut schedule that consisted of programs like Collins Hill and Parkview. The first thing you notice is his frame. He is one of the largest QBs in the state, and has room to fill out and get even bigger. The next thing you notice is his arm talent. He has elite arm strength and can seemingly throw the ball a mile. There is not a throw on the field that he isn’t capable of making. Has decent mechanics but there is room for growth. His front shoulder can occasionally fly open which can cause for accuracy concerns, but oftentimes his arm strength bails him out. He can rip apart defenses at every level when he stands in the pocket and his mechanics are in sync. To go along with his arm strength, he has a high release which allows him to layer the ball over the DL and LBs and attack all levels of the field. He is a decent runner although he doesn’t have outstanding speed. His long strides can rip up grass and get him down the field fairly quickly. In the pocket, he shows the ability to creatively escape pressure and keep his eyes downfield when making throws. He has the extremely impressive ability to dissect coverages and throw his receivers open, which is showcased numerous times on film. While he may be a little raw, the physical upside is there and he shows the ability to go through his reads and pick up on defenses very well. Kidd is committed to Northern Illinois, so he will get a chance to show what he is capable of at the FBS level.   Player Comparison   Malik Willis - Tennessee Titans   Willis is a more prolific runner while Kidd is much bigger. Regardless, I see tons of similarities in delivery and decision-making.   [player_tooltip player_id=’329340’ first=’Abe’ last=’Stowe’]   High School: Wilcox County   Height/Weight: ~6’1 190~   Offers: Presbyterian, Anderson, Mars Hill, Cumberlands   Scouting Report   Productive QB prospect that received region POTY honors. Finished with 2575 total yards last season and 32 TDs. Is just as effective as a runner as he is as a passer. Stowe has a funky release and doesn’t have elite arm strength, but he is extremely accurate and does a great job of hitting receivers in stride and going through his progressions. He has a knack for finding an open receiver, and if one isn’t open, he is able to throw the ball to where only his receiver has a chance of making a play. In the pocket, he shows impressive mechanics. He has great footwork and always throws off a firm base. He also stands tall in the pocket while facing pressure and is not afraid to take a hit. As a runner, he has RB-like vision which makes him effective in the designed run game. He doesn’t shy away from contact while running. Whether it is with his arm or with his legs, Stowe is always looking to make a big play and he certainly has the ability to do so. Look for Stowe to cap off a great high school career with a great senior season which should propel him to an opportunity at the next level.   Player Comparison   Garrett Shrader - Syracuse   This is the second time I have used this comparison. Both have unconventional skill sets, but they have a knack for making the big play.   [player_tooltip player_id=’34071’ first=’Owen’ last=’Brooker’]   High School: Northwest Whitfield   Height/Weight: 6’0 185   Offers: N/A   Scouting Report   Small town QB prospect that has had a highly decorative high school career so far. In the last three seasons, he has thrown for nearly 7000 total yards and 60 TDs. He has also run for over 1000 yards on the ground and has found the endzone 21 more times. He now enters his fourth year as the starter, where he has the chance to add some more accolades to his name. On film, Brooker looks like a well-tooled QB prospect that can hurt the defense in a lot of ways. He doesn’t have incredible arm strength, but he does have a quick release and throws a tight spiral. This allows him to fit the ball into tight windows and make plenty of difficult throws. He also has a nice deep ball and can make all the touch throws. He shows great pocket awareness and does a great job of climbing the pocket and setting his feet when he throws. His ability to run the football is where he differentiates himself. He has RB-like vision, is elusive, and does not shy away from contact. Brooker has steadily improved each season as the starter, so expect his senior season to be his best.   Player Comparison   Stetson Bennett - Georgia   Brooker reminds me a lot of Stetson Bennett when he was coming out of high school. A small town prospect that has produced despite a lack of attention. Also, I see similarities in their game such as the ability to run the ball and make touch throws.   [player_tooltip player_id=’330547’ first=’Shaihi’ last=’Brown’]   High School: Eagle’s Landing   Height/Weight: ~6’2 185~   Offers: Shorter, Tiffin, Morehouse   Scouting Report   Dual-threat QB that came out of nowhere and produced at an extremely high-level last season. Brown threw for 2750 yards and 24 TDs last season, he was also efficient while doing so by completing 71% of his passes. He also ran for 250 yards and found the endzone 3 times. As a passer, Brown has a longer release, but he can absolutely rip the ball downfield. His best throw is definitely his deep ball, where he can layer the ball over the safeties and put it to where only his receivers have a chance to catch it. In the pocket, he stands tall while facing pressure and when he does have to scramble, he keeps his eyes downfield and plays under control. Brown is a passer first, but he can do some really impressive things with his legs. He is able to slip by tacklers and even fight through them. He does all of this with a tall and wiry frame, so once he fills out, his ability as a runner and his overall strength should only get better. Brown has a few offers following his first season of truly producing at the high school level, and I am willing to bet he has a few more to his name once the season is complete.   Player Comparison   Malik Hornsby - Arkansas   Hornsby is a better overall athlete, but I can’t help but see the similarities here. Not only are they both great runners, but they are comparable in size and have the same longer release style.

Here at Prep Redzone, we pride ourselves on widening our coverage and providing readers with the most in-depth and analytical information on the market. That means taking a look at each player we highlight and dive into what makes them such a good prospect.