Rising Prospects 2024: 3 Underrated QBs
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Dylan Raiola Dylan Raiola 6'3" | 220 lbs | QB Buford | 2024 State GA and Demond Williams Demond Williams 5'11" | 180 lbs | QB Basha | 2024 State AZ lead the QB class for Arizona Prospects. However, there…
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Continue ReadingDylan Raiola Dylan Raiola 6'3" | 220 lbs | QB Buford | 2024 State GA and Demond Williams Demond Williams 5'11" | 180 lbs | QB Basha | 2024 State AZ lead the QB class for Arizona Prospects. However, there are signal callers who are flying under the radar with the arm talent and size to end up higher on the rankings.
Charlie McGinnis is a 6’3, 205 pounds two-sport athlete from Brophy High School. McGinnis displays excellent anticipation to the middle of the field, throwing in breaking routes with accuracy and precision. He is mechanically sound, which makes him accurate to all three field levels. His arm talent is fun to watch, with plenty of velocity on the football while displaying the touch to change trajectories. McGinnis the 10th-best QB in Arizona to start the season, and it is clear to see why on film.
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Giordan Hanks Giordan Hanks 6’5″ | 210 lbs | QB Westwood | 2024 State AZ helped himself at the National Preps collegiate showcase. The 6’5 195 pound QB from Westwood High School has a lean frame to which he can easily add muscle. He is a genuine dual threat with the elusiveness to make players miss in the open field, plus the speed to pull away from defenders. Hanks has a quick release creating velocity with little effort on his passes that make big-time throws all over his film. His athleticism shines when he is out of pocket, making plays on the run that modern football desires. Hanks could rise in the rankings with a big season at Westwood this fall.
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Tyson Buckley Tyson Buckley 6’3″ | 240 lbs | QB Camp Verde | 2024 State AZ is coming off a big year where he threw 44 touchdowns and won 2A Agua Fria Region Offensive Player of the Year. Listed at 6’3 240 pounds, Buckley is a great mover at that size, able to avoid rushers and make plays outside of the pocket. He has excellent trajectory on his intermediate and deep passes displaying accuracy to both levels of the field. The arm talent pops off the screen with the needed velocity to throw into tight windows. He is also a tone-setter, bowling over linebackers in the open field when his team needs a first down. Buckley has no offers, but an FCS could come calling if he duplicates his production from his junior season.