2024’s Top Uncommitted Quarterbacks
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The Quarterback position serves as the face of just about every team. It’s the most important position in football, and it comes with an insane amount of mental and physical fitness. This article will go over five of the best…
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Continue ReadingThe Quarterback position serves as the face of just about every team. It’s the most important position in football, and it comes with an insane amount of mental and physical fitness. This article will go over five of the best currently uncommitted QBs in the class of 2024!
Cooper was one of the first underrated gems I thought I’d found a few years ago. With a ton of upside, great arm talent, and great size at 6’3″ 220, he’s trending toward being a D3 / NAIA quarterback.
The first couple highlights show Cooper’s ability to scramble and pick up yards while improvising. Although I don’t see great speed or elusiveness, Cooper is 6’3″ and extremely well built (and an outside linebacker), so he’s able to run the ball and absorb a ton of contact.rnThrowing the ball, Cooper has a quick release and is able to throw the ball downfield with ease. He knows how to perform outside of the pocket, and is able to find guys downfield even when the play breaks down. On shorter throws, Cooper sometimes rifles the ball in with great throw power and accuracy.
Coopers needs to work on reading a defense, being calm in the pocket, and getting the ball off quicker. Still, his skillset and potential is plenty for me to recommend him to D3 schools.
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Tyler is one of those prospects I’ve talked about quite a bit. Having been on the Avondale Coaching Staff in 2020, I was able to see how he operated as a freshman. As a freshman, Tyler was ultra-competitive and extremely eager to become his best.
This season was his best and most productive yet. His most impressive stat is having 14TDs to ZERO interceptions. This season, Tyler ran a play-action heavy offense where he was able to throw the ball downfield a ton. With a relatively basic PA offense, Tyler perfectly read the defense and delivered accurate passes all season.
Tyler currently has one offer from Alma, and I’m honestly shocked he doesn’t have any more opportunities.
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Pizzo stands out as he’s a proven dual-threat quarterback. Headlined by a D2 Davenport offer, it’s obvious that his ceiling is high.
A lot of “dual-threat” quarterbacks that I see excel in the run game far more than the pass game. With Pizzo, I’m happy to say it’s more balanced. Pizzo is a good pocket passer who consistently demonstrates a good ability to throw, especially downfield, while in the pocket. That said, he’s relatively calm in the pocket. I’m not sure how good he is at reading a defense, but his deep balls and late-play improvisation is very good.rnAs a runner, Pizzo is fast and decently elusive- what you’d expect from a dual-threat.
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Preston is a 4-year Varsity starter who just received an offer from Lawrence Tech’s new coaching staff.
Crum just led Eisenhower to a phenomenal 9-2 record with big wins against several Division 1 High schools. He did this while playing as a bit of a gunslinger- throwing the ball downfield within the pocket most of the time.rnHis placement downfield is a touch above most other QBs, as he’s demonstrated an ability to throw above defenders and right where his receiver can catch it. He’s also good at getting the ball out as quickly as he can. In terms of reading a defense, he looks decent. Although he has a few flaws, I could see him developing super well at a D3 or NAIA school.
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Grant headed into the 2023 season with lofty expectations. At the end of the season, his stats look good, while the team did not perform well.
I watched Grant enough last offseason to know he’s a good pocket passer who understands at least the basics of reading a defense. His accuracy is consistently good without being under pressure, and he shows some skill in timing his throws. He’s a quick-release with a similar flick-of-the-wrist style like Aaron Rodgers or Zach Wilson.rnHe’s a solid quarterback all-around. He may not have the multi-year varsity experience, but I truly think his current skillset translates to the college game more than some other QBs on this list.