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Quarterbacks creating buzz for the upcoming season

Quarterbacks creating buzz for the upcoming season
Photo: Gehrig Orchard
Andy Pham
Andy Pham March 3, 2025 @ 09:30 AM
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Andrew Hillstead
Andrew Hillstead 6'1" | 200 lbs | QB | 2026
UT
Nate Childs
Nate Childs 6'3" | 165 lbs | QB | 2027
UT
Dallan Van Vliet
Dallan Van Vliet 6'2" | 195 lbs | QB | 2027
UT
Gehrig Orchard
Gehrig Orchard 6'1" | 150 lbs | QB | 2026
UT
Tanoai Andresen
Tanoai Andresen 6'4" | 190 lbs | QB | 2027
UT
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In this edition, we take a look at some gunslingers to know and will be playmakers in the next season or two.<br><br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"[player_tooltip player_id='1681354' first='Andrew' last='Hillstead']","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2026","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"6'1u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"200","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"field_65b288425ecf6","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"2409","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Timpanogos","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67c4ce072541a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Hillstead showcases good size and better pocket presence. He has good pocket navigation and will climb the pocket. Hillstead doesn't get rattled with pressure in his face and will climb the pocket. He gets to his second reads and displays good accuracy and ball placement. Hillstead showcases the ease of off-platform throws and does well in leading his receivers open with his throws. He isn't afraid to stress defenses with intermediate and deep throws. He should get regionally recruited.<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["905112"],"_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-67c4ce0725482"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Orchard has good size and frame for the position, showcases good pocket movement, and is good at manipulating the pocket. He is a mobile athlete who can extend plays and move the chains with his legs. Orchard keeps his eyes downfield when scrambling and displays an accurate arm with good ball placement. He has good arm talent and can layer his throws. Orchard will get to his second read and will survey the entire field. He's a player that should get looked at by regional programs. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1148443"],"_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-67c4ce07254ca"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Van Vliet has a good frame to grow into and can add on 15-20 lbs during his High School career. He shows good pocket presence, processes quickly, and gets to his second read. Van Vliet moves well in the pocket and does well at extending plays and using his feet to scramble for a first down. He has good footwork as a runner and is a good athlete who will develop into a power runner when his frame fills out. Van Vliet has a big arm and will stress the defense with deep shots. He does well at leading his receivers open and still has a couple of years to continue his maturation. All the necessary tools are there for him to develop into a top-tier gunslinger in the state. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["877092"],"_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-67c4ce072550a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Andresen has a great frame and should get to 215 lbs without limiting his attributes. He is a quick processor who has a good pocket presence and is not afraid to scramble out of the pocket to bide additional time and is a good athlete who can take off and pick up chunk yards. He is an elusive runner for his size with good quickness and movement patterns. Andresen has a quick delivery and overall good arm talent who can stress defenses at all three levels. He showcases good arm strength with excellent ball placement. Andresen makes off-platform throws with ease and is a player who should garner regional attention in the recruiting circuit with the upside of Power-Four offers with continued development. <br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1571043"],"_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-67c4ce0725548"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Childs has an excellent frame that he'll grow into and use to his advantage. He stands tall in the pocket and showcases good pocket presence. Childs will climb the pocket and process quickly. He throws with good ball placement and has good arm talent and with his quick delivery, finds himself able to get the ball off with pressure coming at him. Childs makes off-platform throws and throws a nice deep ball. He does a good job at knowing when to press the ball deep and when to take the outlet. Childs is a tough player and will stare down a barrel and wait for his receiver to get deeper into his route to gain separation and take the shot. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Those were five gunslingers who have created a buzz for themselves for the upcoming season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->

In this edition, we take a look at some gunslingers to know and will be playmakers in the next season or two.

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Andrew Hillstead Andrew Hillstead Andrew Hillstead 6'1" | 200 lbs | QB Timpanogos | 2026 State UT

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Gehrig Orchard

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HEIGHT 6'1"
WEIGHT 150
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Gehrig
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2026
Height
6'1"
Weight
150
HS
Provo
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Quarterbacks creating buzz for the upcoming season
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School: Provo
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Dallan Van Vliet

Dallan Van Vliet

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WEIGHT 195
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2027
Height
6'2"
Weight
195
HS
Grantsville
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Tanoai Andresen

Tanoai Andresen

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WEIGHT 190
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2027
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Weight
190
HS
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Nate Childs

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WEIGHT 165
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Height
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Weight
165
HS
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