National Preps Showcase Prospect Preview (Quarterbacks)

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>With the National Preps Showcase coming to Southern California last weekend, here is a full breakdown of some top passers on the day that had solid showings and who are poised for big 2025 seasons this Fall. </em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1182944"],"_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-681106a7879e3"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Finkel took home quarterback MVP Honors, and has a very nice showing in the afternoon session of camp. Making the transfer to Sierra Canyon, he is a strong armed signal caller that can get the ball out quick with good spin and power behind his throws. He showed he can navigate the pocket cleanly with proper footwork and body control while also showing off his arm on the run and ability to square his shoulders and get the ball in the right spot across his body without losing zip. Heading into his Senior season, he should have a breakout campaign for Sierra Canyon, for what is a loaded roster they have put together heading into the 2025 season. Currently. Finkel holds one offer from UNLV, but should draw plenty of others in the coming months.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1455302"],"_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-681106a787a59"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Edwards has the ideal size and frame for a pocket passer, and will only continue to grow and fill out as he progresses through his high school career and is looking to be a sure fire high level P4 guy moving forward. He is another kid that has a strong arm and tight throwing mechanics and is accurate on the deep ball with some real throw power across his body. He shows good throw anticipation, throwing his receivers open and can really air it out downfield with velocity and spin. He is a seemingly a quick processor that can get the ball out quick and on time and uses his legs to navigate the pocket when needed. Edwards currently holds offers from ASU, Arkansas, Oregon, Purdue, Washington, Washington State, among others and is looking to be a 20+ offer kid by the time it's all said and done.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1611412"],"_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-681106a787ac2"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Pooley is one of the top spring risers at the quarterback position across Southern California and is poised for a huge Junior season for Chaminade. He has the ideal frame for the position and has definitely added size and throw power this off-season coming off his Sophomore year campaign and should continue to see his stock rise through the Summer. He is a true pocket passer that does a good job processing quickly and delivering on schedule throws while showing he can put good touch and spin on the deep ball over the top, throwing his receivers open. He does a good job not losing zip on the ball on out-breaking routes and can move through his progressions quickly while not afraid to take what is given in the flats or on shorter throws. He currently holds offers from Sacramento State, Auburn and Arkansas. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["212212"],"_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-681106a787b2c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Pannell made the move to Millikan this Spring, and is a big time addition for a very impressive roster heading into this Fall. He was without a doubt one of the top passers in the afternoon session and showed a strong arm when on the run and consistent accuracy on both in breaking out breaking routes. He does a tremendous job buying time with his legs when escaping the pocket and keeps his eyes downfield when scrambling. He excels at making off platform throws without losing zip on the ball, and that was on full display throughout the individual drills. Currently holding offers from North Texas, Indiana, Cal, UNLV and SDSU among others, his commitment is one to watch through the summer and his Senior season as he is one of the top uncommitted signal callers in the state.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["691923"],"_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-681106a787b92"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The Granite Hills product had a very good session throwing and showed why he is one of the top 2027 signal callers across Southern California. He has solid mechanics and throw power both in the pocket and on the run and showed he could get the ball out quickly with a snappy release and good velocity over the top. He is a sneaky good athlete in the pocket and shows he can quickly process/make decisions and navigate accordingly to avoid pressure and step up in traffic. He currently holds two offers from UNLV and the hometown San Diego State and should see his stock continue to rise through the summer.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->