Georgia 2024 Top 50: Quarterbacks

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The quarterback position has most publicity of any position on a football field. The spotlight is always on a position that touches the ball on every offensive play throughout the duration of a game. The position requires the ability to make plays while on the run and the ability to make the tough throws at all levels of the field.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Let's take a look at the top quarterbacks in the 2024 class from the state of Georgia!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em><a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/jake-merklinger/">[player_tooltip player_id='165716' first='Jake' last='Merklinger']</a> - QB - Calvary Day</em></strong> <strong><em>High School</em></strong> <strong><em>(10th overall)</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Most of the time Merklinger is at ease mentally in the pocket, and he's willing to stand in and absorb hits while making a throw.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Accuracy and ball placement are strengths. Merklinger can throw the deep ball, and he is at his best on touch passes up the seam.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Generally accurate on intermediate and short throws; flashes anticipation and placement on intermediate outs and the ability to lead receivers on deeper throws.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Is built like a linebacker, and he has the plus arm strength to match. He's at his best with ball placement in catch-and-run situations, bubble screens and quick slants.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em><a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/prentiss-noland/">[player_tooltip player_id='137477' first='Prentiss' last='Noland']</a> - QB - Langston Hughes High School </em></strong> <strong><em>(16th overall)</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Gets the ball out quickly, making split second decisions. Good short to intermediate level accuracy, demonstrating the ball placement to allow receivers to run after the catch.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Physically, Noland is a natural athlete who plays with the balance and light feet to float in the pocket.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>He's a pure athlete, loose-limbed and flexible. Noland has the speed to pick up yardage in scramble situations.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>He's good enough as a runner to work read-option plays, keeping back-side defenders in place.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><br><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='321436' first='Jakhari' last='Williams'] - QB - First Presbyterian Day School</em></strong> <strong><em>(37th overall)</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Good zip and ball placement on the quick slant. Good touch down the seam and on post-corner, flag routes to attack the defense vertically and horizontally.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>He is enough of a threat as a runner to earn respect from back-side defenders at the next level, opening opportunities for running backs.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Possesses a next level arm talent. Gets the ball from one hash to the opposite sideline in a hurry. Has the zip to hit tight windows on short and intermediate throws.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>He's a pure athlete, loose-limbed and flexible. Williams has the speed to pick up yardage in scramble situations.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em><a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/aaron-philo/">[player_tooltip player_id='321460' first='Aaron' last='Philo']</a> - QB - Prince Avenue Christian High School</em></strong> <strong><em>(39th overall)</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Athletic quarterback who is a threat to leave the pocket and gain positive yardage at any time. Possesses very good vision balance, elusiveness and deceptive speed and power as a runner.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Physically, Philo is a natural athlete who plays with the balance and light feet to float in the pocket.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Sprays the ball anywhere on the field, especially when given a pocket from which to deliver. Will step up into pocket while looking downfield, reset his feet and deliver.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Sees the field very well when the play breaks down and occasionally changes plays at the line.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em><a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/judd-anderson/">[player_tooltip player_id='332440' first='Judd' last='Anderson']</a> - QB - Jones County High School</em></strong> <strong><em>(45th overall) </em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Sticks throws into tight windows over the middle, throwing to spot on a slant or between zone defenders before the receiver is open.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Has elite size for the position - stands 6-6 and weighs 215 lbs and has the arm strength to match</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Big athlete with good height and stands tall in the pocket to survey the field.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Will likely transition into the next level with ease</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Has great footwork and usually deals well with pressure</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Flashes good accuracy to all levels of the field and has the arm strength to make every</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list -->