Top 2M District 7 QB Spotlight: Post Season Analysis
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With the 2023 season over, I’m doing an analyses of quarterback prospects from every Classification/Region/District in Florida. Doing these analyses allows me to spotlight a lot of players. There are a lot of young talented prospects and several sleeper prospects that could…
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Continue ReadingWith the 2023 season over, I’m doing an analyses of quarterback prospects from every Classification/Region/District in Florida. Doing these analyses allows me to spotlight a lot of players. There are a lot of young talented prospects and several sleeper prospects that could start getting looks for the next level. Prep Redzone Florida will always promote everybody in hopes of them getting the opportunity of playing college football at the next level.
Jacob Drackett Jacob Drackett 5'11" | 160 lbs | QB Calvary Christian | 2024 FL – Calvary Christian c/o 24
5’11 170lbs
Drackett has been one of the best quarterbacks in the Tampa Bay area over the last three years. Drackett led the Warriors to a 10-3 record, district championship, and into the Regional Finals of the State playoffs. He was the top quarterback in the district throwing for 3260 yards, completed 71% of his passes with 42 touchdowns! He also rushed for 197 yards and 6 touchdowns. Drackett signed to play at the Air Force Academy in December.
Strengths:
- Great mechanics and a smooth throwing motion
- Highly accurate distributor
- Smart decision maker who works through his progressions
Jaylen White- Clearwater High c/o 26
6’0 170lbs
White was a first-year starter and was really impressive; he led the Tornadoes to a 7-5 record and into the Regional Semifinals of the State playoffs. White finished second in the district in passing with 1847 yards, completing 66% of his passes with 13 touchdowns. He also rushed for 400 yards and 4 touchdowns. White will be one of the top returning quarterbacks in the district next season.
Strengths:
- Dangerous outside the pocket
- Comfortable throwing on the move
- Flashes good touch on throws to the numbers
Cooper Hayes Cooper Hayes 6'0" | 175 lbs | QB Berkeley Prep | 2027 FL – Berkeley Prep c/o 27
6’1 175lbs
Hayes is a top rising sophomore prospect and is a player to keep an eye on in 2024. He led the Buccaneers to a 13-2 record and the 2M State Championship as a first-year starter! Hayes finished third in the district throwing for 651 yards, completing 75% of his passes with 5 touchdowns. Hayes will be one of the top returning quarterbacks in the Tampa are next season.
Strengths:
- Arm talent and potential is evident on film
- Advanced mechanics and footwork for his age
- Plays with poise and confidence