’23 Preseason Super 7 – A Quarterbacks

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That means a new high school football season is only a summer away.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>No better time than the present to start looking ahead at the 2023 campaign. Highlighting top returners helps refresh our memories and prepare us for what's ahead.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Let's analyze seven difference makers among Class A quarterbacks:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='248046' first='Drew' last='Kluender'], '24, Woodbury Central - </strong>Kluender (6-3, 185) dazzled as a junior, firing 37 touchdowns passes against nine interceptions. He averaged 17.1 yards per completion and completed almost 60 percent of his throws. He ran for three scores, racked up 27 solo tackles and picked off two passes. The arm strength impresses during <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/15004405/63851b91f327bf0348ca0af8" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">his junior highlights</a>. He has a knack for completing fade passes and fits the ball into tight windows. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='320787' first='Colin' last='Gordon'], '24, Grundy Center - </strong>Gordon (6-1, 185) earned first-team IPSWA all-state honors after completing almost 70 percent of his passes 2,071 yards and 25 touchdowns with only eight interceptions in leading the Spartans to a championship. He's a good athlete, <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/14900266/638d2cd40dc9ef0d24182cef" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">who moves well and keeps his eyes downfield</a> on the run or when under pressure. The arm strength is solid and he changes release points smoothly. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Braden Heiss, '24, Lawton-Bronson - </strong>As a junior in '22, Heiss passed for 2,223 yards and 23 touchdowns. He added a score on the ground. His Hudl profile lacks game highlights from last season, but you <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/14856494/62d9bbd202b1d400a4fb0a41" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">can view clips</a> from a Central College team camp last summer. In that package, you see a signal caller with a strong arm, smooth feet and an ability to drop the ball into small spaces where only his receiver can make a play. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Colby Rohe, '24, Ogden - </strong>At 6-foot-4, 210 pounds, it would be tough to miss Rohe on the field even if he weren't dinging defenses. He threw for 1,681 yards and 20 touchdowns as an 11th-grader in '22. He chipped in with six rushing scores and a pair of two-point conversions. With a quick release, <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/14923032/63e453262347c0112c1d01de" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">his highlights</a> reveal a strong, accurate arm and an ability to hit receivers in stride. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Lannon Montgomery, '25, Lynnville-Sully - </strong>Montgomery (5-11, 175) gets the ball out quickly and accurately during his <a href="http://Lannon Montgomery" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">sophomore highlights</a>. He can fire the ball with good velocity and also shows nice touch on deep balls. He threw for 15 touchdowns with only five interceptions last fall, when he averaged 18.7 yards per completion. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Hunter Putman, '24, Bellevue - </strong> Putnam (5-8, 145) shows good command of the offense and feels pressure in the pocket during his <a href="http://www.hudl.com/v/2JXcCS" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">junior highlights</a>. He escapes the heat well, keeping his eyes downfield and unleashing when the time is right. He completed 68.1 percent of his passes for 1,500 yards and 13 touchdowns in '22. He added 319 yards and five scores on the ground. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Jonah Petersen, '24, Marcus MMCRU - </strong>Petersen (6-2, 205) threw for 1,425 yards and 13 touchdowns, averaging 15.3 yards per completion last fall. He chipped in with four rushing scores. He displays a strong arm with a compact, quick delivery during his <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/14819096/63571b92bd74ac0c5c60eedb" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">junior highlights</a>. He does well in setting his feet and consistently stepping into his throws. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->