Class 4A: All-State Quarterbacks: Braylon Kammrad Leads The Way
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Braylon Kammrad Braylon Kammrad 6'1" | 185 lbs | QB Lewis Central | 2023 State IA has a senior season to remember, leading Council Bluffs Lewis Central to the Class 4A state runner-up finish. Kammrad was one of seven quarterbacks…
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Continue ReadingBraylon Kammrad Braylon Kammrad 6'1" | 185 lbs | QB Lewis Central | 2023 State IA has a senior season to remember, leading Council Bluffs Lewis Central to the Class 4A state runner-up finish.
Kammrad was one of seven quarterbacks from 4A to throw for over 20 touchdowns and one of just five to surpass 2,000 yards.
Listed below are the first, second and third team selections for the position, along with honorable mention players.
First Team – Braylon Kammrad Braylon Kammrad 6'1" | 185 lbs | QB Lewis Central | 2023 State IA – Council Bluffs Lewis Central – Senior
While Max Duggan is having himself quite the year, Braylon Kammrad Braylon Kammrad 6'1" | 185 lbs | QB Lewis Central | 2023 State IA was doing the same at Duggan’s alma mater. Kammrad helped the Titans win 12 games and reach the Class 4A title game, leading the class in passing touchdowns and yards along the way
Kammrad is an excellent athlete, having also spent time at safety. He threw for 2,778 yards with 35 touchdowns and just three interceptions among his 267 attempts. Kammrad completed 67 percent of his throws while also rushing for 291 with 12 trips to the end zone.
Second Team – Graham Beckman Graham Beckman 6'2" | 205 lbs | QB Liberty | 2024 State IA – Iowa City Liberty – Junior
What did Graham Beckman Graham Beckman 6'2" | 205 lbs | QB Liberty | 2024 State IA do as a junior this year? Throw for almost 2,600 yards with 31 touchdowns and just four interceptions while completing 63 percent of his passes while leading Iowa City Liberty to the Class 4A playoffs. And, he will have the chance to showcase those skills next year as a senior.
Beckman does a tremendous job of making sure everyone is in the right spot pre-snap. He quickly reads the defense and makes the correct throw without hesitation. Beckman possesses great arm strength and can scramble when needed.
Third Team – Connor Carver Connor Carver 6'2" | 190 lbs | QB Fort Dodge | 2023 IA – Fort Dodge – Senior
The future Bemidji State recruit, Connor Carver Connor Carver 6'2" | 190 lbs | QB Fort Dodge | 2023 IA took on an even bigger role within the Fort Dodge offense this fall. And, he even added some much-needed playmaking on the defensive side late in the season.
Carver, one of the best quarterbacks in the state at running the designed QB run, threw for almost 1,800 yards with 22 TD passes and just six interceptions. He completed 53 percent of his throws and ran for 575 yards and six more touchdowns.
Honorable Mention
Ronan Thomas led Cedar Rapids Xavier to the state championship, completing 67 percent of his passes for almost 1,600 yards with 21 touchdowns. The junior will be a key member of the team next year, as well.
Bennett Brueck Bennett Brueck 6'0" | 170 lbs | QB Indianola | 2023 IA had 23 touchdowns and almost 2,400 yards for Indianola, while Colby Collison Colby Collison 6'3" | 185 lbs | QB Bondurant-Farrar | 2023 State IA of Bondurant-Farrar had an 18-to-2 touchdown-to-interception ratio. Kayden Anderson of Glenwood and Landon Hochstein Landon Hochstein 6'3" | 195 lbs | QB Norwalk | 2023 State IA from Norwalk each had over 2,000 yards passing and 47 combined touchdowns.