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Quarterbacks to keep an eye on for the upcoming season

Quarterbacks to keep an eye on for the upcoming season
Photo: Jake Matsen
Andy Pham
Andy Pham March 19, 2025 @ 03:00 PM
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Jake Matsen
Jake Matsen 6'2" | 160 lbs | QB | 2029
UT
Preston Mackowiak
Preston Mackowiak 6'0" | 180 lbs | QB | 2027
UT
Jagger Fountaine
Jagger Fountaine 6'2" | 170 lbs | QB/ATH | 2028
UT
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In this edition, we cover five quarterbacks who you should keep an eye on. We'll talk about quarterbacks who will take the next step, and compete for a vacated job. Finally, we'll talk about a quarterback with a tremendous future with potential of multiple power-four offers and become a multi-year power-four level starter. <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='1690997' first='Jake' last='Matsen']","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2029","_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":"150","_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":"American Fork","_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-67da52bfb0ec6"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Matsen has an exceptional frame and will easily grow into his size. He should get close to 190-200 lbs by the time he finishes his High School career. He has a great delivery, showcases exceptional arm talent, and throws effortlessly. The ball jumps out of his hands with a flick of the wrist. Matsen showcases good arm power, throws well on the run and makes off-platform throws with ease. He is an accurate passer and throws with anticipation. Matsen shows good ball placement and leads his receivers open. He easily gets to his second reads and is never panicked in the pocket. He will stare down the barrel and wait for his receiver to get an extra step for a big play. Matsen is an athletic playmaker who shows good mobility and is nimble on his feet, he'll move the chains and keep a defense honest with his legs. He projects as a power-four starter and should get offers early and easily. He's a top prospect for the 29 class and showcases a great ceiling with elite potential. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- 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='1569864' first='Jagger' last='Fountaine']","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2028","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"6'2u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"170","_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":"Skyridge","_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-67da52bfb105c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Fountaine has great size and will grow into his frame, he can easily add on another 20-25 lbs. He is an exceptional athlete, showcases good mobility, and is an elusive runner. Fountaine maneuvers the pocket well and does a good job extending plays. When in rhythm, he is a quick processor and a decisive passer. Fountaine has good throwing mechanics and throws a nice ball. He has good ball placement and throws with good power. When extending plays, he keeps his head up and looks to find a jailbreak receiver for a big play and he easily makes off-platform throws. It's likely he'll have to wait another year at Skyridge, but his pathway for take-off begins in 2026, he's a high-ceiling player who will have power-four offers and projects as a high-end signal caller for the 2028 class in the state of Utah.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- 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":"Cash Hollingshead","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2027","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"6'3u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"205","_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":"Lehi","_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-67da52bfb1182"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Hollingshead has good size and will continue to grow into his frame. He is a quick processor who throws with good touch. Hollingshead shows good accuracy and the ability to lead his receivers open. He does a good job with ball placement, putting it where his receivers can make a play on it and placing the ball away from danger. Hollingshead is a mobile athlete who throws well on the run and will navigate the pocket well. Being part of the 27 class, he'll be vying for the vacated job for the 2025 season. Hollingshead is a high-upside player with good traits. <br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- 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":"Brighton Reutzel","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2027","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"5'10u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"160","_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":"Stansbury","_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-67daa7d264def"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Reutzel is an exciting prospect and part of the 2027 class. He should continue to grow into his frame. Reutzel is a quick processor who showcases good arm talent and footwork. He is an accurate passer with good ball placement. Reutzel puts it where his receivers can make a play, and avoids throwing it into danger. He navigates the pocket well and does a good job at extending plays and throwing well on the run. Reutzel will make off-platform plays and is a mobile athlete who will move the chains with his legs. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- 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='1683623' first='Preston' last='Mackowiak']","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2027","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"6'0u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"180","_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":"Summit Academy","_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-67daa7d264ebd"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Mackowiak has good size and will continue to grow into his frame. He is a good processor who does well with his ball placement. Mackowiak leads his receivers open and places good air on his deep ball and overall good touch. He throws well on the run and does a good job at extending plays. Mackowiak is best when he is in rhythm and keeps a good tempo, he'll get to his second read but when he keeps a tempo, he navigates the offense well and stays ahead of the chains. He'll continue to develop and grow his game and has good upside. <br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Those were five exciting young signal callers that you should get to know and have a bright future ahead of them and will make waves for the upcoming season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->

In this edition, we cover five quarterbacks who you should keep an eye on. We'll talk about quarterbacks who will take the next step, and compete for a vacated job. Finally, we'll talk about a quarterback with a tremendous future with potential of multiple power-four offers and become a multi-year power-four level starter.

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HEIGHT 6'2"
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WEIGHT 205
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