Picking Defenses Apart: 2023’s Top QBs

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Putting up some incredible numbers in 2023, these 5 quarterbacks put themselves in the elite category after last season. All five have the capability to pick defenses apart and drive the ball down the field each and every drive. With a few returning next season and the others moving onto the next level, there is plenty to get excited about in 2024. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["402227"],"_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":"[player_tooltip player_id='402227' first='Lamar' last='Best'] is earning his last name real quick. Only a sophomore this past fall, the Willingboro QB put up some of the most impressive stats from an underclassman in 2023. Lamar can really sling the rock. Tossing for 2607 yards and 35 touchdowns through the air, he throws the ball with a ton of zip behind it. He has an extremely strong arm that is capable of throwing the ball to any point on the field, there are very few throws he can't make. What's even more impressive is how he doesn't get flustered within the pocket. He stays composed and can deliver an accurate ball downfield. 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Another powerful thrower, he can toss the ball deep without having to put his whole body into it. The 2025 QB put up some impressive numbers last year, lighting up defenses for 2054 yards and 25 touchdowns. A flawless and technical thrower, he makes throwers look automatic the way he releases the ball. Defenders have to be concerned downfield, because Nate can deliver a very accurate deep ball over the shoulder to his wideout. 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