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PSR Showcase Coverage: Quarterbacks That Caught My Eye Part II

PSR Showcase Coverage: Quarterbacks That Caught My Eye Part II
Brendan Mankarious
Brendan Mankarious June 25, 2023 @ 09:41 AM
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Brandon Macaluso
Brandon Macaluso 6'3" | 200 lbs | QB | 2025
NJ
Dominic Beninato
Dominic Beninato 5'10" | 175 lbs | QB | 2024
NJ
Cooper Peck
Cooper Peck 6'2" | 170 lbs | WR | 2024
NJ
Kendall Armstrong IV
Kendall Armstrong IV 6'4" | 195 lbs | QB | 2025
NJ
Patrick Grusser
Patrick Grusser 6'2" | 190 lbs | QB | 2024
NJ
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Our event coverage of Coach&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/ScoutNickP">Pennisi's</a>&nbsp;PSR Showcase continues. First we will review positional breakdowns of prospects that caught my eye at each position. These breakdowns are only from my subjective on-site observations. They do not take into consideration film, highlights, or anything else.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Incase you missed any event coverage, here are the articles currently published related to the&nbsp;<a href="https://psrcombine.com/">PSR Showcase</a>:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2023/05/scouts-notebook-immediate-reaction-to-the-psr-showcase/">Scouts Notebook: Immediate Reaction to the PSR Showcase</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2023/05/event-coverage-o-skills-physical-specimens-from-the-psr-combine/">Event Coverage: O-skills Physical Specimens from the PSR Combine</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2023/05/event-coverage-d-skills-physical-specimens-from-the-psr-combine/">Event Coverage: D-Skills Physical Specimens from the PSR Combine</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2023/05/event-coverage-o-line-physical-specimens-from-psr-big-showcase/">Event Coverage: O-Line Physical Specimens from PSR Big Showcase</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2023/05/event-coverage-d-line-physical-specimens-from-psr-big-showcase/">Event Coverage: D-Line Physical Specimens from PSR Big Showcase</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2023/06/psr-showcase-event-coverage-d-linemen-that-caught-my-eye-part-i/">PSR Showcase Event Coverage: D-linemen That Caught My Eye, Part I</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2023/06/psr-showcase-event-coverage-d-linemen-that-caught-my-eye-part-ii/">PSR Showcase Event Coverage: D-linemen That Caught My Eye Part II</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2023/06/psr-showcase-coverage-d-linemen-that-caught-my-eye-part-iii/">PSR Showcase Coverage: D-linemen That Caught My Eye, Part III</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2023/06/psr-showcase-event-coverage-d-linemen-that-caught-my-eye-part-iv/">PSR Showcase Event Coverage: D-linemen That Caught My Eye Part IV</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2023/05/psr-showcase-coverage-linebackers-that-caught-my-eye-part-i/">PSR Showcase Coverage: Linebackers That Caught My Eye Part I</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2023/06/psr-showcase-coverage-linebackers-that-caught-my-eye-part-ii/">PSR Showcase Coverage: Linebackers That Caught My Eye, Part II</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2023/05/psr-showcase-coverage-defensive-backs-that-caught-my-eye-part-1/">PSR Showcase Coverage: Defensive Backs That Caught My Eye, Part 1</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2023/06/psr-showcase-event-coverage-d-backs-that-caught-my-eye-part-ii/">PSR Showcase Event Coverage: D-Backs That Caught My Eye, Part II</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2023/05/psr-showcase-event-coverage-tight-ends-that-caught-my-eye/">PSR Showcase Event Coverage: Tight Ends That Caught My Eye</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2023/05/psr-showcase-event-coverage-running-backs-that-caught-my-eye/">PSR Showcase Event Coverage: Running Backs That Caught My Eye</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2023/06/psr-showcase-coverage-running-backs-that-caught-my-eye-part-ii/">PSR Showcase Coverage: Running Backs That Caught My Eye, Part II</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2023/05/psr-showcase-event-coverage-wide-receivers-that-caught-my-eye/">PSR Showcase Event Coverage: Wide Receivers That Caught My Eye</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2023/06/psr-showcase-event-coverage-receivers-that-caught-my-eye-part-ii/">PSR Showcase Event Coverage: Receivers That Caught My Eye Part II</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2023/05/psr-showcase-event-coverage-o-linemen-that-caught-my-eye-part-i/">PSR Showcase Event Coverage: O-linemen That Caught My Eye, Part I</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2023/06/psr-showcase-event-coverage-o-linemen-that-caught-my-eye-part-ii/">PSR Showcase Event Coverage: O-linemen That Caught My Eye Part II</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2023/06/psr-showcase-coverage-o-linemen-that-caught-my-eye-part-iii/">PSR Showcase Coverage: O-Linemen That Caught My Eye, Part III</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2023/06/psr-showcase-event-coverage-o-linemen-that-caught-my-eye-part-iv/">PSR Showcase Event Coverage: O-linemen That Caught My Eye Part IV</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2023/06/psr-showcase-event-coverage-quarterbacks-that-caught-my-eye/">PSR Showcase Event Coverage: Quarterbacks That Caught My Eye</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2023/06/psr-showcase-coverage-quarterbacks-that-caught-my-eye-part-ii/">PSR Showcase Coverage: Quarterbacks That Caught My Eye Part II</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Top Quarterbacks from the PSR Big Showcase</h2> <!-- 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Beninato was not the biggest quarterback in attendance, but he was one who did a nice job leading is intended target to safe, open spaces with the ball. If the showcase was a game simulation, no receivers were ever in danger of being leveled and were only in prime position for a catch-and-run when Beninato was throwing it their way.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6497beb3560b8"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["172836"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"In my opinion Grusser is one of the best, underrated quarterbacks in the class of 2024. By way of Wayne, the St. Joseph's Regional product showed that he can simply make every throw, in any situation, to any part of the field. He delivered the ball with zip and sizzle and looked in sync with receivers he never hooked up before and who were of all varying abilities.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6497beb356141"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["341835"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"Only a rising junior, Absegami's Armstrong showed me tremendous moxie as he received snaps and delivered strikes throughout the afternoon. He was not necessarily flashy, but had a little bravado when he was calling the shots. Game-wise, he instinctually moved in the pocket to set up better throwing angles for himself.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6497beb3561ab"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["380329"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"As a prospect Peck has the size to compete at any level of college football. He also has the competitive nature to succeed at whatever college he ends up at. Peck came across as a bit of a throwback gunslinger who challenged both defensive backs and his intended target alike. He made somewhat daring throws in the vicinities of defensive backs, while also demanding production from his targets. Either way, Peck was in control when he was out there.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6497beb35625d"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["875807"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"A local product, u003cspan data-sheets-value=u0022{u0026quot;1u0026quot;:2,u0026quot;2u0026quot;:u0026quot;Macalusou0026quot;}u0022 data-sheets-userformat=u0022{u0026quot;2u0026quot;:4224,u0026quot;10u0026quot;:2,u0026quot;15u0026quot;:u0026quot;Arialu0026quot;}u0022u003eMacaluso showed tremendous upside with many of the things he did on the field. His ball has great zip on it and he can flick the ball effortlessly downfield 40 yards with a mere snap of his wrist; however, he seemed to be generating this power from solely his arm and shoulder. Should Macaluso's footwork solidify, I would suggest that his receivers use tape to reinforce their fingers.u003c/spanu003e","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6497beb3562cf"} /-->

Our event coverage of Coach Pennisi's PSR Showcase continues. First we will review positional breakdowns of prospects that caught my eye at each position. These breakdowns are only from my subjective on-site observations. They do not take into consideration film, highlights, or anything else.

Dominic Beninato

Dominic Beninato

NJ
QB
HEIGHT 5'10"
WEIGHT 175
POS QB
CLASS 2024
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Dominic
Beninato QB
Class
2024
Height
5'10"
Weight
175
HS
Colts Neck
|
NJ
PSR Showcase Coverage: Quarterbacks That Caught My Eye Part II
Although he plays for the Cougars, this Colts Neck signal caller walks around like he slings a colt...
Written by Brendan Mankarious
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Dominic Beninato

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State: New Jersey
School: Colts Neck
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Highlights

Patrick Grusser

Patrick Grusser

NJ
QB
HEIGHT 6'2"
WEIGHT 190
POS QB
CLASS 2024
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Patrick
Grusser QB
Class
2024
Height
6'2"
Weight
190
HS
St. Joseph Regional
|
NJ
PSR Showcase Coverage: Quarterbacks That Caught My Eye Part II
In my opinion Grusser is one of the best, underrated quarterbacks in the class of 2024. By way...
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Patrick Grusser

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State: New Jersey
School: St. Joseph Regional
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Kendall Armstrong IV

Kendall Armstrong IV

NJ
QB
HEIGHT 6'4"
WEIGHT 195
POS QB
CLASS 2025
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Kendall
Armstrong IV QB
Class
2025
Height
6'4"
Weight
195
HS
Absegami
|
NJ
PSR Showcase Coverage: Quarterbacks That Caught My Eye Part II
Only a rising junior, Absegami’s Armstrong showed me tremendous moxie as he received snaps and delivered strikes throughout...
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Kendall Armstrong IV

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State: New Jersey
School: Absegami
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Highlights

Cooper Peck

Cooper Peck

NJ
WR
HEIGHT 6'2"
WEIGHT 170
POS WR
CLASS 2024
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Cooper
Peck WR
Class
2024
Height
6'2"
Weight
170
HS
Fair Lawn
|
NJ
PSR Showcase Coverage: Quarterbacks That Caught My Eye Part II
As a prospect Peck has the size to compete at any level of college football. He also has...
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Cooper Peck

State: New Jersey
School: Fair Lawn
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Brandon Macaluso

Brandon Macaluso

NJ
QB
HEIGHT 6'3"
WEIGHT 200
POS QB
CLASS 2025
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Brandon
Macaluso QB
Class
2025
Height
6'3"
Weight
200
HS
Monroe
|
NJ
PSR Showcase Coverage: Quarterbacks That Caught My Eye Part II
A local product, Macaluso showed tremendous upside with many of the things he did on the field. His...
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Brandon Macaluso

State: New Jersey
School: Monroe
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