Top 5 QB’s of the Metro Area

It’s mid-July, and we anxiously await football to return in August. While we wait, take a look at my top 5 quarterbacks returning for the 2002 Season. <span style="font-size: 14pt;"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="344088" first="John" last="White"] | 6’1" QB | Madison Ridgeland Academy</strong></span> White is 6’1″ and 183 lbs; In 2021, as a Sophomore, White led MRA to their third straight MAIS Football State Championship. In 2021, White threw for 3,935 yards with 39 touchdowns and 14 Interceptions. White can read a defense and typically takes what they give, leading him to make good decisions and rarely making mistakes with the ball in his hands. In June, White publically committed to play college football for WIll Hall and Southern Miss. White is looking to bring another MAIS state championship back for the Patriots in his junior season. <span style="font-size: 14pt;"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="108930" first="Vic" last="Sutton"] | 6’3" QB | Madison Central </strong><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Sutton is 6’3" tall and 200 lbs; In 2021, Sutton helped lead the Jaguars to their second state championship in football and the first since 1999. He finished the 2021 season with seventeen passing TDs, and three interceptions while being responsible for 1,987 total yards. His game is centered around his strong arm and quick feet. He goes through his progressions and makes quick decisions. He is a player that leads by example and pushes his team to be their best at all times. In July, he committed to play his college ball at Louisiana Tech. </span></span> <span style="font-size: 14pt;"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="273250" first="Landon" last="Varnes"] | 5’11" QB | Brandon</strong></span> Varnes is 5’11" and 178 lbs; Varnes, as a sophomore, led the Brandon Bulldogs to within one win of winning the state championship losing to Madison Central. In 2021, He threw for 2,547 yards and 19 touchdowns, proving that he will be a force to be reckoned with in the coming years. Varnes is a young dual-threat quarterback with an accurate arm and quick feet that allow him to escape trouble in the pocket. In 2022, Varnes looks to have a big junior year. <span style="font-size: 14pt;"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="340775" first="Paxton" last="Thompson"] | 6’0" QB | Jackson Prep</strong></span> Thompson is 6’0" tall and 183 lbs; Thompson finished the 2021 season throwing for 2,249 yards with 20 touchdowns and six interceptions. His pocket presence and mobility make him the gamer he is on Friday nights. He commands the offense like a general and leads by example. Thompson has pinpoint accuracy throwing the football, allowing him to put the ball wherever he wants. 2022 will be a season of change with a new head coach coming on board but look for Thompson to adapt and have a tremendous senior season. <h5><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><span class="pn-player-link"><span class="name-pointer">[player_tooltip player_id="107044" first="Donavin" last="Green"]</span></span> | 6’0″ QB | Yazoo County High School</span></h5> Green is 6’0″ tall and 180 lbs; Green played a crucial role in the Panther’s 2021 football season. In 2021 he spent time at both QB and WR on offense the offensive side of the ball. His vision as Passer and ball carrier make him a dangerous dual-threat quarterback. He makes great reads and sound decisions when the ball is in his hands. He was responsible for 931 Total yards in the 2021 football season. Look for Green to have a break-out season in 2022.