Underrated Quarterbacks From Around The State

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Week two is upon us, and I, for one, am more than ready for it. We've already seen some eye-opening performances that have garnered serious buzz, and I believe tomorrow night will be no different. Today, I decided to analyze some of the most underrated quarterbacks from around the state of Missouri. Their skill-sets vary; from pocket passers to dual-threat speedsters, but they all have one thing in common... They can ball! Look for these guys to show up and show out tomorrow &amp; beyond this fall!</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='37660' first='Chris' last='Cotton'], 5'11" 190, De Smet, SR</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><li>Consistent ball placement on vertical throws.</li><li>Unphased by free rushers screaming at him.</li><li>Can set up his feet quickly to ensure maximum accuracy.</li><li>Is a terrific timing thrower.</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>Wyatt Woods, 6' 185, Republic, JR</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><li>Can tuck it and run if everything is covered downfield.</li><li>Impressive accuracy vertically when throwing off-platform.</li><li>Plenty of arm talent to challenge safeties.</li><li>Proven to be quite slippery inside the pocket.</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='218499' first='Connor' last='Knatcal'], 6'2" 200, Nixa, SR</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><li>Can easily take some mustard off throws of thirty yards plus.</li><li>Routinely hits his wideouts in stride.</li><li>Can fit intermediate throws through tight windows.</li><li>Has a gunslinger-type mentality inside the pocket.</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>Quenton Hughes, 6' 180, Neosho, JR</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><li>Plenty of improvisational ability when the pocket breaks down.</li><li>Keeps his eyes downfield when forced outside the tackle box.</li><li>Places the football right on his target's numbers.</li><li>Has a ton of upside with his god-given athleticism.</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='207474' first='Jack' last='Ahlbrand'], 6'3" 200, Marquette, SR</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><li>Is a tear drop thrower on vertical concepts.</li><li>Can kick in the turbos and create chunk plays with his legs.</li><li>Has some velocity to throw tight hole shots.</li><li>Is a hard-nosed runner on the goal line.</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>Logan Slinkard, 6'5" 190, Lutheran South, JR</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><li>Identifies coverage and leverage well pre-snap.</li><li>Doesn't need to set his feet for deep intermediate throws. </li><li>Willing to sit in the pocket and take a shot from an unblocked defender.</li><li>Shows no issues making field-side throws from the opposite hash.</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='185373' first='Elijah' last='Leonard'], 6'4" 215, Liberty North JR</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><li>Has a certain physicality inside the pocket that's hard to find at the position.</li><li>Can work through lengthy progressions.</li><li>Natural change of direction makes unblocked defenders look silly.</li><li>Is quite an effective thrower off boots and nakeds outside the pocket.</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='188600' first='Dakarri' last='Hollis'], 6' 160, Lutheran North, SO</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><li>Has the arm to sling it forty yards plus off awkward platforms.</li><li>Shows pinpoint accuracy, even when being chased by multiple defenders.</li><li>Has a gamer-type feel to him and can make something happen out of almost nothing.</li><li>Is electric in the quarterback run game.</li></ul> <!-- /wp:list -->