2024 QB Positional Breakdown
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This class of QB’s includes surgical pocket passers, elite dual threats, blue chips, and sleepers who could lead a program at the next level. Check them out! KJ Jackson AL #17 QB #1 HEIGHT 6'3" WEIGHT 210 POS QB CLASS…
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Jackson is an elite prospect within the state and is the most college-ready QB in his class. With a mature frame, elite arm talent, and subtle athleticism, he’s a surefire power five player. With a rocket for an arm, Jackson forces the defense to cover every blade of grass and still can complete passes despite great coverage. His ball placement consistently allows only the receiver to make a play on the ball on all three levels, and he isn’t afraid to push it through tight windows. In the pocket, he has a great sense of pressure but maintains his composure when delivering dimes under duress. Jackson also has excellent pockets with timely sidesteps and step-ups in the pocket while keeping his eyes down the field. On the run, he’s athletic enough to extend plays and be a threat with his legs if he’s unaccounted for. His ability to deliver cross-body throws, get off-platform, and pass on the run without losing zip, strength, or his mechanics makes him a blue-chipper and can’t-miss prospect.
Flowers is a modern QB who’s a dual threat with elite arm strength and superior athleticism. Flowers could probably be an all-state guard if he focused on hoops, so the skill transfer is obvious in his quick twitch outside the pocket and ability to break down in the open field and make guys miss. This top-tier elusiveness, lateral quickness, and burst is impressive, considering his wiry frame. As one of the more dynamic runners, Flowers has a running-back-like instinct and vision and is liable for a highlight-worthy run anytime he tucks the ball and decides to go. As a passer, Flowers is a gunslinger that can hit his target with range on the deep ball or opposite hash throws. With one of the strongest arms in his class, Flowers not only can drop back and deliver dimes but thrives under chaos and finding guys on the run. Flowers is one of the more electrifying prospects in the state and has the highest ceiling in his position group.
McClellan arguably has the best arm in the state. The natural pop, rapid-fire release, and consistent velocity on all three levels are all next-level traits he possessed and displayed last season. With an instantaneous release, McClellan can mitigate pass-rush pressure in his face while delivering a dot to his receiver. This creates instant plays when working RPOs and other quick game concepts. Though he thrives as a pocket passer, McCleallan can extend plays and get an elite spin on the ball while being off- platform or without having his feet set. With an absolute laser for an arm, McClellan is going to be a problem for defensive coordinators to figure out through next season.
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Handley used last season to propel himself into elite conversations and emerged as one of the best pocket passers in the state. With a classic over-the-top release, broad, strong base, and smooth delivery, he consistently delivers accurate passes at all three levels of the field. With one of the prettiest deep balls in the state, Handley can win with touch or velocity. He also does a great job of using the pump fake and forcing defenders to jump. When working inside the numbers, he can make anticipatory throws to expose gaps in zone coverage or guide receivers to where they need to go. This surgical precision bleeds into the quick game that enables the offense to distribute the ball and stays ahead of the chains on most possessions.