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QB’s Needing More Attention

QB’s Needing More Attention
Tyler Graham
Tyler Graham July 23, 2023 @ 09:48 AM
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Ryan LaFear
Ryan LaFear 5'11" | 175 lbs | QB/ATH | 2025
MI
Jake Zann
Jake Zann 6'1" | 185 lbs | QB | 2024
MI
Aspen Keyes
Aspen Keyes 6'2" | 190 lbs | QB | 2025
MI
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There are a lot of good QB rooms all over the state of Michigan, so naturally you have some that end up flying under the radar. This time we're gonna take a peek at some quarterbacks needing some more attention as we're just 5 weeks from kickoff across the state!

Gavin Espinoza

Gavin Espinoza

HEIGHT 6'2"
POS QB
CLASS 2024

Gavin Espinoza

School: Croswell Lexington
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Ryan LaFear

Ryan LaFear

MI
QB/ATH
HEIGHT 5'11"
WEIGHT 175
POS QB/ATH
CLASS 2025
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Ryan
LaFear QB/ATH
Class
2025
Height
5'11"
Weight
175
HS
Anchor Bay
|
MI
QB’s Needing More Attention
I really enjoy watching Ryan throw it. I’ve seen him in some 7V7 action slinging it all over...
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State: Michigan
School: Anchor Bay
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Highlights

Aspen Keyes

Aspen Keyes

MI
QB
HEIGHT 6'2"
WEIGHT 190
POS QB
CLASS 2025
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Aspen
Keyes QB
Class
2025
Height
6'2"
Weight
190
HS
Lansing Sexton
|
MI
QB’s Needing More Attention
Keyes is a really underrated prospect. After making the move to Jackson, he has steadily improved in all...
Written by Tyler Graham
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Aspen Keyes

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State: Michigan
School: Lansing Sexton
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Jake Zann

Jake Zann

MI
QB
HEIGHT 6'1"
WEIGHT 185
POS QB
CLASS 2024
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Jake
Zann QB
Class
2024
Height
6'1"
Weight
185
HS
Alpena
|
MI
QB’s Needing More Attention
I have mentioned Jake before, and I will continue to beat this drum until he starts to get...
Written by Tyler Graham
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Jake Zann

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State: Michigan
School: Alpena
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