Utah’s Up & Coming Senior Standouts: Quarterbacks

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>It's week five in the state of Utah, and we've already seen some standout performances from around the state. Today we're looking at the quarterback position and which seniors are starting to make a name for themselves. The young men featured on this list, for the most part, aren't crawling with offers, but I do think that could change quickly. They've put up some impressive numbers thus far and have displayed a ton of tools at the quarterback position. Look for them to continue this trajectory and cap off a big senior season!</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>Nic Staffieri, 6'2" 190, Pleasant Grove</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><li>Has the ability to fit the football over linebackers and in front of safeties. </li><li>Can generate a ton of velocity on his throws without even setting his feet.</li><li>Ball placement is consistent.</li><li>Extremely cerebral with a 3.98 GPA &amp; a 34 ACT.</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>Ezra Harris, 6'1" 190, Stansbury</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><li>Keeps his eyes downfield, searching for a target when escaping the pocket.</li><li>Is a talented runner with defined cuts. </li><li>Uses his eyes to fool safeties on the four verticals concept.</li><li>Willing and able to sit in the pocket &amp; work a longer progression.</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='406897' first='Luke' last='Jacobs'], 6'1" 175, Viewmont</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><li>Was gifted a rocket of an arm.</li><li>Shows outstanding vision on called quarterback runs.</li><li>Has fantastic balance through contact.</li><li>His ability to adlib on his own may be his greatest asset.</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>Alex Jackson, 6' 180, Juab</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><li>Shows phenomenal touch on throws of 30 yards plus.</li><li>Throws the back shoulder ball like a polished veteran.</li><li>Terrific throwing on the run outside the pocket.</li><li>Go ball rarely causes his targets to break stride. </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='406934' first='Devin' last='Watson'], 6'1" 190, Summit Academy</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><li>Calmly steps up into the pocket with pressure coming at him and will deliver a throw downfield.</li><li>Has some running capabilities that come out once the pocket breaks down.</li><li>Can take something off his throws to fit the ball into tight intermediate windows.</li><li>Plenty of elusiveness to evade free rushers and 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>Ryker Jeppsen, 5'11" 175, Bear River</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><li>Shows clean footwork in the pocket.</li><li>Despite being a smaller quarterback, he generates a ton of torque on his throws.</li><li>Plays the position with a hard-nosed mentality.</li><li>Is a physical runner when called upon.</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>Kyson Condie, 6' 180, Provo</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><li>Will expedite his release against heavy rushes. </li><li>Puts the fade ball high and away from the defender, allowing his target to go snatch it.</li><li>Identifies flat-footed safeties and will place the ball right over them.</li><li>Has some serious craftiness to his game.</li></ul> <!-- /wp:list -->