2025 Quarterbacks Who Have Impressed Early
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The state of New York has an impressive list of young gunslingers. These guys have already become anchors for their respective programs early on and should be on schools’ radars very soon. Look for them to only continue to develop…
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Continue ReadingThe state of New York has an impressive list of young gunslingers. These guys have already become anchors for their respective programs early on and should be on schools’ radars very soon. Look for them to only continue to develop and take their game to the next level. With that being said, here’s who you need to know!
Rich Belin, 5’11” 175, Cardinal Hayes
- Houdini-like escapability when the pocket collapses.
- Eyes stay downfield with the rush coming.
- Shows pinpoint accuracy off any platform.
- Outstanding footwork on both quick game and drop-back concepts.
Brayden Smith Brayden Smith 6'2" | 165 lbs | QB CBA-Syracuse | 2025 State NY , 6’1″ 145, Christian Brothers Academy
- Has enough athleticism to extend a play with his legs.
- Can alter his arm slot to make awkward window throws.
- Shows solid touch throwing on the move.
- Uses his pump fake to freeze defenders when pressing the line of scrimmage.
Nicholas Penuvchev Nicholas Penuvchev 6'3" | 210 lbs | QB Suffield Academy | 2025 State NewE , 6’3″ 195, Canisius
- Plenty of arm strength to challenge deep safeties.
- Twitchy hips generate some mustard on his throws.
- He’s proven that he can fit the football into tight holes in zone coverage.
- He carefully works through his progression and will tuck it, run, and pick up yards on the ground if nothing is open downfield.
Crew Colon Crew Colon 6'2" | 185 lbs | QB Minisink Valley | 2025 State NY , 6′ 185, Minisink Valley
- Arm and feet work in rhythm.
- Can fire cover two hole shots on a rope.
- Has enough wiggle to make an impact in the quarterback run game.
- One tough kid in the face of pressure.
Caelan Porter, 6′ 160, Gloversville
- Uses his eyes to fool opposing safeties.
- Deep throws are on time with plenty of air underneath them.
- Has the ability to drive the football on longer fieldside throws.
- Plays with a sense of ease and isn’t rattled by what’s going on around him.
Ben Newman Ben Newman 6'1" | 190 lbs | QB East Rochester/Ganada | 2025 State NY , 6’1″ 180, Aquinas Institute of Rochester
- Places the football where his man can get it or no one.
- Has a lightning-quick operation time.
- Release is short with no wasted motion.
- Play-action fakes consistently get safeties and linebackers to bite.
Connor Igoe Connor Igoe 6'6" | 210 lbs | QB Poly Prep | 2025 State NY , 6’6″ 195, Poly Prep Country Day
- Has an imposing frame for a young quarterback.
- Will check it down to his back if nothing is there downfield.
- Recognizes 1 on 1 opportunities and gets the ball out to his playmakers in space.
- Squares his shoulders and places the ball right on his target’s numbers when throwing on the move.