2025 QBs You NEED to Know Part 2

[player_tooltip player_id='493314' first='Jackson' last='Thornburgh'] 6' 190 lbs Apple Valley   Thornburgh has been steadily cultivating hype since his junior year where he threw for over 1,600 passing yards with 15 total touchdowns, but I think he'll hit his stride once he starts cooking during his senior year. While Thornburgh is capable of making plays with his legs, he's best described as an improvisational QB who can sling the rock incredible distances without having to plant his feet. Thornburgh has a quick throwing motion and he's shown that he can float balls over defenders heads consistently. His ability to make plays in and out of the pocket makes him a dangerous offensive threat who needs more hype.   [player_tooltip player_id='1202042' first='Koen' last='Schlangen'] 6'3" 215 lbs Monticello   A physically imposing QB who threw for 1,400 yards and 17 TDs as a junior, Schlangen is a three-sport athlete who enters his senior year as a part of an underrated Monticello crew. Characterized by a solid arm talent and the ability to rocket balls into tight windows, Schlangen is an underrated athlete who loves stretching the field deep. He consistently leads his wideouts and is rarely seen underthrowing them. He carries himself with a swagger in the pocket and trusts his wideouts to make plays when it counts. Schlangen isn't afraid to push the ball downfield and will make aggressive throws, if he sees the window, he's ripping it.   [player_tooltip player_id='551361' first='Jacob' last='Sampson'] 6'3" 190 lbs Mounds View   Fresh off of a summer camp where he snagged an NSIC offer to Winona State, Sampson has done nothing but grow and improve as a prospect since I started watching him. He's a mobile QB who amassed over 1,000 passing yards and was his team's leading rusher as a junior. Sampson can sling the ball from a variety of funky arm angles and doesn't struggle to throw on the run or off balance. When the pocket collapses, Sampson doesn't panic. He's willing to scramble and rack up yards with his feet but also has shown that he can step up and deliver a strike to a tight window.   [player_tooltip player_id='235957' first='Miskir' last='Esayas'] 6' 175 lbs Park of Cottage Grove   Another dual-threat QB hailing from the Metro, Esayas has not gotten the love he deserves as a prospect, and I'm here to set the record straight. He threw for over 1,000 yards and held the second most rushing yards on his team (365) while putting together 16 TOT. As far as high school QBs go, Esayas has excellent decision-making, both on the ground and in the air. When he's passing, there aren't a lot of windows he can't hit. He doesn't struggle to hit deep wideouts and has numerous passes on tape where he throws what I can only describe as perfect balls to his targets. Esayas is a hidden gem in the class of 2025.   [player_tooltip player_id='234783' first='Gavin' last='Caswell'] 6'1" 195 lbs Rosemount   Do you know how much of a dog you have to be to play 6 games with a clubbed hand, as a QUARTERBACK? Caswell doing so almost perfectly sums him up as a prospect, a dog, and a competitor. On the field, Caswell is a playmaker. Whether it's slinging the ball or taking designed runs, Caswell makes an impact. He excels at hitting mid to deep routes between the hashes and when he's contacted by a defender he never stops running his feet. He doesn't hesitate to cut upfield and proves himself to be a dynamic athlete whenever the ball is in his hands.   [player_tooltip player_id='245647' first='Tim' last='Houghton'] 6'5" 200 lbs Rockford   Houghton has the prototypical pocket passer build, and he threw for over 1,000 yards with 14 touchdowns during his junior season. When he's at his best, Houghton is an improviser who shines under the pressure of a collapsing pocket. In a clean pocket, Houghton can sit back and drop dimes into breadbaskets, perfectly placing the ball where the DB cannot reach it. His tape is full of insane highlight level throws and it's clear his upside as a prospect is immense.   [player_tooltip player_id='641143' first='Preston' last='Thielke'] 6'3" 190 lbs Champlin Park   If I could describe Thielke in one word it would have to be athlete. He's a three-sport athlete, who has earned All-Conference honors in basketball and All-District honors in football following a season where he put up over 1,300 passing yards, 17 TOT, and 450 rushing yards. On his gridiron tape, Thielke does it all. He's arguably the best dual-threat QB in his class. He's a read-option demon capable of torching defenses with his legs, but Thielke also has legitimate talent as a gunslinger. His tape is electric and I won't be surprised if he puts up great numbers during his senior year too.   [player_tooltip player_id='1204490' first='Charlie' last='Cordes'] 6'4" 200 lbs Orono   Another built QB in the class of 2025, Cordes put up impressive numbers and tape en route to a state appearance during his junior year. Cordes has a big arm and he puts it to use often. If a DB gives someone a little bit of space downfield, Cordes is going to find them and make the defense pay. His decision-making is fairly solid, boasting over a 2-1 TD/INT ratio and he does a nice job of getting rid of the ball safely as the pocket collapses around him. I think Cordes remains one of if not the most underrated QBs in his class, and I think he's due for a big senior season.

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