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Rising Stars: Quarterbacks

Rising Stars: Quarterbacks
Marcus Henry
Marcus Henry April 28, 2023 @ 10:33 PM
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Darius (DJ) Bailey
Darius (DJ) Bailey 5'11" | 185 lbs | QB | 2024
TX
Tucker Parks
Tucker Parks 6'2" | 205 lbs | QB | 2024
TX
Kelden Ryan
Kelden Ryan 6'2" | 200 lbs | QB | 2025
TX
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Several quarterbacks are heading into the spring with huge expectations due to their breakout 2022 season. From winning a state title, to making big plays when the game is on the line and having the skill set that puts his team in position to win, these quarterback's star power is on the rise. Here are several quarterbacks that are heating up heading into the final stretch of the offseason.

Sam Houston State
Darius (DJ) Bailey

Darius (DJ) Bailey

TX
QB
HEIGHT 5'11"
WEIGHT 185
POS QB
CLASS 2024
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Darius
(DJ) Bailey QB
Class
2024
Height
5'11"
Weight
185
HS
DeSoto
|
TX
Rising Stars: Quarterbacks
Bailey is natural thrower of the football, he has the arm talent to make any throw on the...
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Sam Houston State
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School: DeSoto
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Western Kentucky
Tucker Parks

Tucker Parks

TX
QB
HEIGHT 6'2"
WEIGHT 205
POS QB
CLASS 2024
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Tucker
Parks QB
Class
2024
Height
6'2"
Weight
205
HS
Klein Collins
|
TX
Rising Stars: Quarterbacks
Parks had phenomenal 2022 season at Klein Collins, showing off his dual threat play making ability. He stands...
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Western Kentucky
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School: Klein Collins
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Virginia Tech
Kelden Ryan

Kelden Ryan

TX
QB
HEIGHT 6'2"
WEIGHT 200
POS QB
CLASS 2025
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Kelden
Ryan QB
Class
2025
Height
6'2"
Weight
200
HS
DeSoto
|
TX
Rising Stars: Quarterbacks
Ryan has the arm talent to make all the throws on the route tree with superb accuracy, he...
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Virginia Tech
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School: DeSoto
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