WV TOP 50: Quarterbacks

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>With the updated rankings for the West Virgina Top 50 being released, we are going to take an in depth look at each positional group within the top 50. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Today we are taking a look at the quarterback position, we have a star-studded group of gun slingers that have the arm talent to make all the critical throws throughout the duration of a game. They demonstrate the ability to stand tall in pocket and step up in it when needed while facing an oncoming pass rush.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Let's take a look at the quarterbacks from the 2023 class from the West Virgina Top 50!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='169014' first='Gavin' last='Lochow'] 6-0 195 Huntington High School Ranked: 3rd Overall </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The athletic quarterback that has the awareness and athletic ability to take over a game with ease and make it look effortless. He demonstrates the ability to make the tough throws on the run and hit his receivers while they are in stride running their routes. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='110394' first='Ezra' last='Bagent'] 5-11 175 Martinsburg High School: Ranked 18th Overall</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The first thing that pops up on his film is his rocket of an arm he displays when throwing deep passes toward the sideline. His older brother Tyson is an all american quarterback at Shepard University and like his brother he demonstrates the ability to get the ball out quickly and into his receivers' hands.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='58848' first='Grant' last='Cochran'] 6-5 220 Princton High School: Ranked 22nd Overall </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A quarterback that has a big frame that shows the ability to stand tall in the pocket and has a good feel for oncoming pressure from the opposing oncoming pass rush. He has good velocity coming off his throws which allows him to get the ball out quickly and displays his pinpoint precision passing.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='370773' first='Ethan' last='Haught'] 6-1 175lbs Ritchie County High School: Ranked 37th Overall</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>He has a quick release and a strong arm which allowed him to throw for 2,140 yards and 25 touchdowns last season. He has the awareness to step up in the pocket and place the ball where it needs to be into his receivers' hands and without hesitation in his mechanics.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='241562' first='Brett' last='Phillips'] 6-1 175lbs Wheeling Park High School: Ranked 43rd Overall</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A dynamic athlete at the quarterback position, he is comfortable running with the ball in his hand and shows the awareness to find the open running lane to gain key yards. He shows to have a quick release with the football and with his over-the-top throwing release he has good speed off his throws.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->