Scouting Notes: Looking at Productive Alabama QBs

Here is a closer look at 7 Alabama QBs who are producing at a high rate through the first few games.    Pawlik is one of the more productive QBs in Alabama through the start of the season. He has good size at 6'2 200 with room to grow. He plays with good pocket mechanics, sensing pressure well and making subtle adjustments in the pocket to evade pressure. He gets the ball out quickly and generates easy life on the ball, allowing him to operate well on the move. He is underrated, but is making a name for himself as a senior and deserves at least some small school recruiting love.     Foreman is a productive passer with a few offers under his belt, but this is my first look at his tape. He is listed at 6'1 190, and carries that weight on a well-built frame. Mechanics are unconventional, but he has an elastic, natural motion and good control of the ball. He has plenty of juice to make tough throws. As a runner, he can execute on short-yardage situations and make plays when protection breaks down. Foreman has a few offers and should get a crack at the college level.     While just a sophomore, Turley has made plenty of plays and has traits that intrigue me. He is a tall, thin 6'2 165 with the natural progression of his growth still ahead of him. He is a really loose athlete with an elastic delivery. He can muscle the ball into tight windows, even when on the move. He quickly clicks through his progressions and gets the ball out quickly. As he grows into his body, Turley will become a cleaner player with tight mechanics. I absolutely see some D1 tools to harness here.     Norris is a big athlete settling into the QB spot. There's a lot to like about the traits. He is a tall, well-built player in the pocket who does a good job getting the ball out quickly and advancing the ball. So far, I am looking for more pop in his tape. Regardless, he will get plenty of chances to throw the ball in the offense he's in and still has a full year of junior tape ahead of him.     Lyle is up to 6'3 180, and still has room to get bigger. This is on pace to be his breakout year on varsity. He is a dual-threat QB and a natural athlete, helping him escape chaos and create as a runner. Lyle has adequate arm strength, but it's his touch and timing that impress me the most. He is capable of dropping the ball into the bucket in the red zone, a tough throw to make. Lyle is a high upside option with some impressive finesse.     This was the first time I've looked at Wyatt Smith, who happens to be one of the more productive QBs in Alabama through 3 games. He is listed at 6'4 and has room to get bigger. Looks more like a pocket passer at this stage, but is loose and light-footed enough to make subtle movements to evade pressure. His throwing mechanics are clean and he can throws to each level of the field with touch. His anticipation and feel for routes are impressive. Smith is massively underrated and looks like a D1 QB on tape.     Fowler is a fun prospect to watch and is off to a hot start to his junior season. He is listed at 6'0 195, and is built into that frame sturdy, almost like an RB. He is a dual-threat option who can power through arm tackles and fall forward at contact as a runner. As a passer, he has quick, clean, tight throwing mechanics and spins the ball beautifully. His size might prevent major programs from getting involved, but I think his traits compensate, and he is capable of generating D1 buzz this offseason.

Here is a closer look at 7 Alabama QBs who are producing at a high rate through the first few games.