Pennsylvania’s Most Underrated Senior QBs

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Today we're out in the state of Pennsylvania looking at some undervalued quarterback prospects in the 2023 class. These young men have displayed a high ceiling &amp; are definite names to keep an eye on this fall. Look for them to get more exposure with a big senior campaign. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator {"className":"is-style-wide"} --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide"/> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='248884' first='Xander' last='Menapace'], 6'5" 215, Hamburg</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><li>Throwing off-platform seems to be no issue. </li><li>Glides back and forth throughout the pocket to buy himself time against the rush. </li><li>Consistently gets defensive backs to bite off play-action and boots. </li></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:separator {"className":"is-style-wide"} --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide"/> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='91667' first='Ryan' last='Zeltt'], 6'4" 195, North Penn</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><li>Shows noticeable deep ball touch.</li><li>Unphased by pressure and more than willing to step up in the pocket &amp; deliver a strike with a defender bearing down.</li><li>Can scramble and pick up yards with his legs if nothing is open downfield.</li></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:separator {"className":"is-style-wide"} --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide"/> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='64011' first='Keyshawn' last='Morsillo'], 6'3" 185, Westinghouse</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><li>A superb arm talent with phenomenal timing.</li><li>Morillo places the football away from defenders where only his man can get it.</li><li>He puts a ton of air under his deep ball, making it easy for his wideouts to run right under it.</li></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:separator {"className":"is-style-wide"} --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide"/> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='140946' first='Colin' last='O'Sullivan'], 6' 180, Upper Dublin</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><li>Pinpoint accuracy, completing 71% of his passes in 2021.</li><li>Throwing motion is quick and compact.</li><li>Can drive the football over the middle on intermediate concepts. </li></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:separator {"className":"is-style-wide"} --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide"/> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='248105' first='Carter' last='Barnes'], 6'4" 215, Cathedral Preparatory</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><li>A lefty gunslinger that can push the ball vertically downfield. </li><li>He will identify man coverage pre-snap and eat it alive. </li><li>He shows consistent ball placement and knows how to move safeties with his eyes. </li></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:separator {"className":"is-style-wide"} --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide"/> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='127382' first='Jaden' last='Keefner'], 6'2" 215, Wyoming Seminary</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><li>A tough pocket passer with a quick set-up time.</li><li>Can keep plays alive outside the pocket and make tough intermediate throws without setting his feet. </li><li>Is a wrecking ball as a runner who effortlessly muscles through arm tackles.</li></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:separator {"className":"is-style-wide"} --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide"/> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='91663' first='Garrett' last='Harrold'], 6'4" 200, Penn Cambria</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><li>Quite effective as both a runner and a passer.</li><li>Has some serious turbos in the open field.</li><li>Keeps his eyes downfield, looking for a target when the pocket collapses.</li></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:separator {"className":"is-style-wide"} --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide"/> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Patrick Keller, 6'4" 190, Central Bucks East</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><li>Does a good job transitioning his body weight from the back to the front in order to get enough muscle behind his vertical throws.</li><li>Could play in a multitude of offenses. </li><li>Can create on his own to keep a play alive.</li></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:separator {"className":"is-style-wide"} --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide"/> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='305081' first='Ethan' last='Neidig'], 6'4" 205, Freedom</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><li>Alters his arm slot to fit the ball into awkward windows.</li><li>Quick game footwork is swift and to the point.</li><li>More than capable of running between the tackles when asked to do so.</li></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:separator {"className":"is-style-wide"} --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide"/> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='99377' first='Colin' last='Schumm'], 6'4" 220, William Penn Charter</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><li>Rock solid as an anticipatory thrower. </li><li>Deadly effective outside the pocket on naked rollouts.</li><li>Feet are calm despite what's going on around him.</li></ul> <!-- /wp:list -->