Rankings Update Stock Risers: 2024 Quarterbacks
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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,…
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Continue ReadingThese 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.
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.
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. Knowles signed with Georgia Tech during the early signing period.
Gordon is one of the most talented signal callers in the class of 2024 in Texas and he finished out his senior year by leading Episcopal to a state title. Karson is extremely accurate with the football, his ability to make throws under pressure and his accuracy on the move are traits that stick out in his game. Gordon is an explosive runner who has the speed to make a house and has the wiggle to make defenders miss in the open field. He shot up the state rankings after a monster season and Gordon during the early signing day period with UCLA.
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. Cole signed with UConn during the early signing period.