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<p>As we continue our examination of the quarterback position these signal callers emerged going from unranked to ranked with their play as juniors! Read about them below!</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1894787' first='Colton' last='Miller'] (Wheaton Academy)</strong></p>
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<p>Miller showed good arm strength and ball placement driving the ball down the field. Accurate on the move and can use his legs as well. This year he had 1,496 all purpose yards and 17 touchdowns while completing 62% of his passes.</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1940899' first='Ben' last='Peterson'] (Geneva)</strong></p>
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<p>Peterson goes 6'4” 200 pounds that has nice size and strength. Excellent touch on the deep ball along with pushing deep slants over the middle of the feel. Creativity being able to use his legs to extend plays, but is very comfortable as a drop back passer reading defenses and hitting his open man as well. Crisp with his mechanics and footwork in the pocket. As a junior he had 1963 total yards along with 25 total touchdowns.</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='475585' first='Nate' last='Lang'] (IC Catholic)</strong></p>
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<p>Lang was one of those QBs who every week we looked up and his name was up there with high production! He finished the year out throwing for 2,431 yards on a 70% completion rate along with 28 touchdowns and just four picks. Also ran for 550 yards and a pair of scores.</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2105036' first='Drew' last='Kleinhans'] (Oswego)</strong></p>
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<p>Kleinhans is a winner as he helped his team get to the 8A state championship game. Can use his legs to get a 1<sup>st</sup> down. Throws well on the move and the 6'1” 200 pound signal caller can push it downfield. As a junior he had 1,900 passing yards and 18 scores in the air. Also rushed for 260 yards and 3 touchdowns.</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2060071' first='Braeden' last='Novak'] (Riverside Brookfield)</strong></p>
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<p>Novak played in an offense where they didn't ask the 5'11” signal caller to throw a ton, but when they did he was productive. He was 106/169 for 62% completion percentage and 1,741 yards and 23 touchdowns with just 3 interceptions. Also racked up 204 yards and two scores via the ground.</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2071897' first='Cam' last='Brinkman'] (Sacred Heart Griffin)<br></strong><br>Brinkman is a ranked hooper that can now say the same on the football side as well. The quarterback brings nice mobility moving to extend plays and can scramble for yards and scores when holes open. Quick release with good accuracy. Puts nice touch on the deep ball. Lets it rip on in breaking slant routes. This year at SHG he ripped off 2,453 pass yards at a 64% rate. Also showcased the athleticism with 909 rushing yards totaling 41 touchdowns (24 pass & 17 run).</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1187171' first='Nigel' last='Gooden'] (Cahokia)</strong></p>
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<p>The 6'2” junior quarterback is a fluid athlete with good arm strength down the field. Passes extremely well on the move and can also take it down and run on his own when needed. Moves well in the pocket and throws it super well over the middle deep. At Cahokia he threw for 2,079 yards, 20 touchdowns, and 9 interceptions. Also ran for 468 yards and three touchdowns.</p>
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