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Rankings Update Stock Risers: 2024 Quarterbacks

Rankings Update Stock Risers: 2024 Quarterbacks
Marcus Henry
Marcus Henry January 10, 2024 @ 10:00 AM
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Darius (DJ) Bailey
Darius (DJ) Bailey 5'11" | 185 lbs | QB | 2024
TX
Cole Welliver
Cole Welliver 6'6" | 215 lbs | QB | 2024
TX
Graham Knowles
Graham Knowles 6'7" | 220 lbs | QB | 2024
TX
Karson Gordon
Karson Gordon 6'1" | 175 lbs | QB | 2024
TX
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>These senior signal callers had phenomenal 2023 seasons. They not only elevated their games, but lead their teams to deep playoff runs, while one of the top ranked quarterbacks in the state led his team to back to state titles, winning the second one in 2023. The quarterbacks on this list made big jumps up the rankings as they wrapped up the senior campaigns and each player made their college decisions during the early signing period as they head to the next level. Let's talk about several who were<strong><em> Stock Risers </em></strong>in the class of 2024 who rose up in the rankings in 2023.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["584415"],"_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":"Bailey has by far been one of the top quarterbacks in the state of Texas for two years straight and has lead the Desoto Eagles to consecutive state titles to close out one the best two year runs for a quarterback in school history. There is no throw on the field that Bailey can't make, his ability to complete passes from any arm slot, on the run, elude pressure and throw a laser on time is next level. Bailey's stats reflect high level production, he put up phenomenal numbers, passing for close to 7,200 yards and tossing 89 touchdowns during his final two seasons at Desoto. A two time state champion, Bailey signed with Sam Houston State during the early signing day and heads to Huntsville with the skill set that will enable him to challenge for playing time early.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":["276130"],"_player_evaluations_1_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"Knowles has superb arm talent, he has excellent field vision and his ability to be supremely accurate are traits in his game that made him a 3-star recruit. The 6'7 signal caller passes the eye test, he has a lean, athletic frame with the athleticism to throw lasers on the run and he has the ability to make plays outside the pocket with his feet. Graham elevated his game in 2023 at Southlake Carroll, helping to lead the Dragons to an undefeated regular season and a deep playoff run losing in the state semifinals to eventual state champion Desoto. 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He shot up the state rankings after a monster season and Gordon during the early signing day period with UCLA.","_player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_3_player":["277684"],"_player_evaluations_3_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"Welliver had a monster season in 2023 for Liberty Christian. The 6'6 signal caller has the arm talent to spray the entire route tree to make all the throws, he has superb field vision and he has the skill set to drive the football to all areas of the field. Cole threw for nearly 2,400 yards in the regular season, with a 72% completion rate and 39 touchdowns for a district championship team that went on to win a state championship. 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These senior signal callers had phenomenal 2023 seasons. They not only elevated their games, but lead their teams to deep playoff runs, while one of the top ranked quarterbacks in the state led his team to back to state titles, winning the second one in 2023. The quarterbacks on this list made big jumps up the rankings as they wrapped up the senior campaigns and each player made their college decisions during the early signing period as they head to the next level. Let's talk about several who were Stock Risers in the class of 2024 who rose up in the rankings in 2023.

Sam Houston State
Darius (DJ) Bailey

Darius (DJ) Bailey

TX
QB
HEIGHT 5'11"
WEIGHT 185
POS QB
CLASS 2024
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Darius
(DJ) Bailey QB
Class
2024
Height
5'11"
Weight
185
HS
DeSoto
|
TX
Rankings Update Stock Risers: 2024 Quarterbacks
Bailey has by far been one of the top quarterbacks in the state of Texas for two years...
Written by Marcus Henry
Sam Houston State
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Darius (DJ) Bailey

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State: Texas
School: DeSoto
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Georgia Tech
Graham Knowles

Graham Knowles

TX
QB
HEIGHT 6'7"
WEIGHT 220
POS QB
CLASS 2024
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Graham
Knowles QB
Class
2024
Height
6'7"
Weight
220
HS
Southlake Carroll
|
TX
Rankings Update Stock Risers: 2024 Quarterbacks
Knowles has superb arm talent, he has excellent field vision and his ability to be supremely accurate are...
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Georgia Tech
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Graham Knowles

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State: Texas
School: Southlake Carroll
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UCLA
Karson Gordon

Karson Gordon

TX
QB
HEIGHT 6'1"
WEIGHT 175
POS QB
CLASS 2024
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Karson
Gordon QB
Class
2024
Height
6'1"
Weight
175
HS
Episcopal
|
TX
Rankings Update Stock Risers: 2024 Quarterbacks
Gordon is one of the most talented signal callers in the class of 2024 in Texas and he...
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UCLA
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Karson Gordon

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State: Texas
School: Episcopal
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UConn
Cole Welliver

Cole Welliver

TX
QB
HEIGHT 6'6"
WEIGHT 215
POS QB
CLASS 2024
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Cole
Welliver QB
Class
2024
Height
6'6"
Weight
215
HS
Marcus
|
TX
Rankings Update Stock Risers: 2024 Quarterbacks
Welliver had a monster season in 2023 for Liberty Christian. The 6’6 signal caller has the arm talent...
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UConn
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School: Marcus
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