Illinois High School Spring Showcase: Top Quarterbacks

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>***Use Code “ScottyB30” for 30% off your subscription***</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Prep Redzone Illinois was at Collinsville High School for the Illinois High School Spring Showcase featuring prospects from the metro east and southern Illinois.&nbsp; It was a great event with a ton of college level prospects putting their skills on display in front of college coaches.&nbsp; Here is a look at the <strong>Top Quarterbacks</strong> at the event!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1683690' first='Archie' last='Goewey'] (Centralia – 2028)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Orphans quarterback was the top signal caller at the event.&nbsp; The 6'2” 200 pound quarterback has nice size and plus athleticism. &nbsp;What we like about him is how refined he is as a passer at a young age.&nbsp; Refined mechanics, smooth footwork, and an easy release coming out of his hands.&nbsp; Does a nice job of putting different levels of touch and velocity on a variety of throws.&nbsp; Can also let it rip downfield when he needs to.&nbsp; Calm, cool, and collected.&nbsp; Future P4 quarterback in our eyes and one of the best in 2028!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1263174' first='Jax' last='Ohren'] (Highland – 2028)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Highland 6'1” 210 pound quarterback had a nice evening.&nbsp; Thick bodied signal caller that has legit size along with change of direction.&nbsp; Let's the ball rip on intermediate routes and it comes out of his hands easily.&nbsp; Throws a catchable ball and is capable of displaying both touch and arm strength pushing it downfield.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='403899' first='Brody' last='Hasquin'] (Triad – 2027)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Thick bodied 6'2” 215 pound quarterback that has been on our radar for a while.&nbsp; Powerful arm on short and intermediate throws.&nbsp; Leads the receiver to the ball.&nbsp; Good athlete that has strong pocket presence.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Dariontez Monroe (Sparta – 2027)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Lefty 6'0” 170 pound signal caller is a prospect we are very high on as a hooper.&nbsp; This was my first time seeing him in person as a QB.&nbsp; The southpaw has quality arm strength downfield and velocity on short and intermediate routes.&nbsp; Ball comes out of his hand with ease.&nbsp; The accuracy was inconsistent throughout the night.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Brody Snyder (Olney – 2028)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Snyder goes 6'5” and 175 pounds.&nbsp; Excellent size and the long levered quarterback has the ball come out of his hands with ease.&nbsp; Accuracy was up and down throughout the camp, but the potential is definitely there.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1727693' first='Gunner' last='Hoffman'] (O'Fallon – 2027)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The O'Fallon rising senior quarterback goes 5'11” 185 pounds.&nbsp; He was just rock solid throughout the event.&nbsp; Sound mechanically and placed the ball where he It needed to be to do the most damage.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2163222' first='Kingston' last='Jones'] (Belleville East – 2027)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 6'0” 190 pound physically built quarterback throws effectively in the intermediate.&nbsp; Needs to improve his touch throwing at different velocities as he only knows one speed which is the fastball.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->