5 Breakout Candidates: Quarterback

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We've moved to the offensive side of the ball in out breakout candidates series and now it's time to focus on the quarterbacks. Several of these guys simply haven't had the opportunity to shine while others have put in extra work this offseason to take their game to the next level. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Five Breakout Candidates at Quarterback</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["870217"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66980aaa2ce43"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Payne simply needs more varsity experience to relaly take his game to the next level, and after laast year's starter transferred, Payne looks like he'll have that opportunity this season. Payne has a big frame and a big arm. His throwing motion is short and he's able to generate a good deal of velocity without having to wind up. Look for big things from Payne this year.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["367042"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66980e6a05732"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Fee just needs an opportunity. While several players in Fee's position would have considered transferring for playing time, Fee stuck it out and his reward is the opportunity to start for arguably the top team in the state. Fee has a lively arm and moves well in the pocket. He loves to push the ball down the field and is at his best when his eyes are up and he's looking for the big play.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1305405"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66980e6a057bc"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Crawford transferred in the offseason and could have a breakout year just based on having more playmakers on the outside. He has a strong arm, especially for his size and flashes the ability to make throws across the middle and outside the numbers. His highlight tape is good, but his junior year gives him an opportunity to improve his overall numbers in a slightly more quarterback-friendly system.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["714586"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-669810ba33fea"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Jones had a slower start to his sophomore year before really finishing strong down the stretch. He has solid mechanics, but also isn't afraid to make risky plays with both his feet and his arm. As a junior, his confiidence is higher and that should help him really shine on Friday nights.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1321007"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-669810ba34040"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">While I haven't personally gotten a great look at Nichols, I've been told he's one to watch as a true "out of nowhere" player. He'll take the reigns at West Charlotte as a sophomore and has true dual-threat speed and vision. He should continue to grow and his arm is already advanced for his age and size. Given the opportunity, he could have a huge season in 2024.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->