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Combine Series: Breakout Quarterbacks Surging Their Stock

Combine Series: Breakout Quarterbacks Surging Their Stock
Matt Tate
Matt Tate April 28, 2025 @ 01:38 PM
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Jaaziah Gallegos
Jaaziah Gallegos 5'9" | 174 lbs | QB | 2027
CO
Noah Smyth
Noah Smyth 6'4" | 190 lbs | QB | 2027
CO
Aaden Parsons
Aaden Parsons 6'5" | 202 lbs | QB | 2026
CO
Colter Espinoza
Colter Espinoza 5'9" | 167 lbs | QB | 2027
CO
Caeden Herrera
Caeden Herrera 6'1" | 172 lbs | QB | 2026
CO
Bentley Unruh
Bentley Unruh 6'0" | 180 lbs | QB/ATH | 2028
CO
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Were you wondering who were the top performing quarterbacks at our combine event? Well, I've got the answers down below! </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1661194"],"_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-680fc7b2c81ec"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Gallegos won MVP for the QBs. Throughout the camp, he showcased very good touch on his throws and very good ball placement skills. One thing of note was his deep ball, where he consistently connected with wide receivers due to throwing it in stride with the receiver. Gallegos has good throw power, and good timing with his throws. Very good release. He's only a sophomore with tons more room to grow, and I'm excited to see how he continues his development!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1513672"],"_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-680fcad49aef9"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Espinoza has previously been at our camps before. I've seen the growth between the two camps. Espinoza's cool calm demeanor was on display throughout the event. Espinoza showed how coachable he was during the event. Being attentive and taking in what his positional coach was saying. He has very good touch on his throws. Makes it easy for the receiver to catch. Colter also has very good ball placement skills. He'd throw in stride with his receiver for the easy catch. Espinoza used his very good throw power to consistently produce in the 7 v 7 drills. Another great camp performance by the Ponderosa QB!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["984595"],"_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-680fcad49af75"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Unruh had a good performance at the combine! The young Valor QB showcased his very good arm talent, and was launching it all over the place. During the footwork drills, he demonstrated good footwork and fluid hips to move around. Once the receivers joined the QBs, Unruh demonstrated very good anticipation and timing on his throws. Bentley paired his good release with very good medium and deep accuracy to consistently his wide receivers on the money. Keep an eye out for this young QB for Valor.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1309004"],"_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-680fcad49afed"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">I've spoken about Herrera before, and his performance was no different than the tape. Caeden has very good throw power, and that was on display throughout the event. He launched the ball with ease and made it look effortless. In the 7 v 7 drills, Herrera showed his very good ball placement skills. He'd place the ball in stride, or throw it right above the WR &amp; DB, allowing the WR to make the play on the ball. In the footwork drills, he showcases his fluid snappy hips. If he messed up on a play, he came back the next and dominated it. Pueblo South has a good one on their hands.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1622195"],"_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-680fcad49b064"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Parsons is the prototypical size for QB at 6'5 202 pounds. One thing that really stood out to me about this event was how Parsons took the coaching and implemented it into his game during the drills. He has a very quick release, and a high arch on his throws allowing the WR to come underneath and catch it. Parsons throws a beautiful spiral as well. He shined during the 7 v 7 drills. He showed good anticipation and timing with his throws. He wasn't forcing the ball where the defender was. He has very good arm strength, and made all the throws needed at the combine. Keep an eye out for Parsons this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1639924"],"_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-680fcad49b0da"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A little QB competition is brewing up at Valor and with good reason too! Another prototypical size for QB at 6'4 189 – pounds, Smyth showcased good poise and production throughout the event. He has a very good release and very good throw power. During the drills, he showcased very good footwork and fluid hips. When the WRs hit the field, he shined. Showing his very good deep ball accuracy and very good ball placement skills. He was able to fit the ball in tight windows to his receiver. Again, keep an eye on Smyth as him and Unruh continue competing at QB for Valor.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

Were you wondering who were the top performing quarterbacks at our combine event? Well, I've got the answers down below!

Jaaziah Gallegos

Jaaziah Gallegos

CO
QB
HEIGHT 5'9"
WEIGHT 174
POS QB
CLASS 2027
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Jaaziah
Gallegos QB
Class
2027
Height
5'9"
Weight
174
HS
Riverdale Ridge
|
CO
Combine Series: Breakout Quarterbacks Surging Their Stock
Gallegos won MVP for the QBs. Throughout the camp, he showcased very good touch on his throws and...
Written by Matt Tate
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Jaaziah Gallegos

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State: Colorado
School: Riverdale Ridge
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Colter Espinoza

Colter Espinoza

CO
QB
HEIGHT 5'9"
WEIGHT 167
POS QB
CLASS 2027
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Colter
Espinoza QB
Class
2027
Height
5'9"
Weight
167
HS
Ponderosa
|
CO
Combine Series: Breakout Quarterbacks Surging Their Stock
Espinoza has previously been at our camps before. I’ve seen the growth between the two camps. Espinoza’s cool...
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Colter Espinoza

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State: Colorado
School: Ponderosa
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Bentley Unruh

Bentley Unruh

CO
QB/ATH
HEIGHT 6'0"
WEIGHT 180
POS QB/ATH
CLASS 2028
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Bentley
Unruh QB/ATH
Class
2028
Height
6'0"
Weight
180
HS
Cherry Creek
|
CO
Combine Series: Breakout Quarterbacks Surging Their Stock
Unruh had a good performance at the combine! The young Valor QB showcased his very good arm talent,...
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Bentley Unruh

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State: Colorado
School: Cherry Creek
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Caeden Herrera

Caeden Herrera

CO
QB
HEIGHT 6'1"
WEIGHT 172
POS QB
CLASS 2026
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Caeden
Herrera QB
Class
2026
Height
6'1"
Weight
172
HS
Pueblo South
|
CO
Combine Series: Breakout Quarterbacks Surging Their Stock
I’ve spoken about Herrera before, and his performance was no different than the tape. Caeden has very good...
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Caeden Herrera

State: Colorado
School: Pueblo South
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Aaden Parsons

Aaden Parsons

CO
QB
HEIGHT 6'5"
WEIGHT 202
POS QB
CLASS 2026
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Aaden
Parsons QB
Class
2026
Height
6'5"
Weight
202
HS
Douglas County
|
CO
Combine Series: Breakout Quarterbacks Surging Their Stock
Parsons is the prototypical size for QB at 6’5 202 pounds. One thing that really stood out to...
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School: Douglas County
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Noah Smyth

Noah Smyth

CO
QB
HEIGHT 6'4"
WEIGHT 190
POS QB
CLASS 2027
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Noah
Smyth QB
Class
2027
Height
6'4"
Weight
190
HS
Thunderridge
|
CO
Combine Series: Breakout Quarterbacks Surging Their Stock
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School: Thunderridge
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