Bryce Backus
Bryce Backus
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Tyler Graham | Prep Redzone Scout
Bryce continues to evolve and build himself into a formidable QB in the state of Michigan. On Sunday alone, I saw huge progress in multiple areas. His thrown motion is extremely quick and concise. No wasted movement. His arm strength continues to trend in the right direction, and his accuracy was as good as I have seen from him. I loved his strong platform and the way he was able to turn and rip the ball on a rope. The Caledonia QB is moving in the right direction on all fronts. Great overall showing.
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Read EvaluationTyler Graham | Prep Redzone Scout
The latest highlights from Bryce show a bunch of great flashes. Caledonia allows him to get out and move the pocket which he executes well. His arm is strong and he delivers with good velocity. His trigger is pretty quick, and he hits timing routes with ease. Whether it be leading his guy downfield or threading the ball through a tight window, Bryce has shown he is able to do it. I think this season is the one where the game really slows down for him and he takes that next step in his progression. The size and physical talent is there, now it’s’ about execution.
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Read EvaluationAlex Pallone | Prep Redzone Scout
Bryce shows a ton of flashes.
First off, he passes the eye test with flying colors. Has the size that Division 1 colleges are looking for. Plus, a couple of passes that I watched were very impressive. At his best, Bryce is able to make any throw.
Though he’s pretty inconsistent. The two videos I have show differing mechanics, and he’s overall not as consistently accurate as I’d like for a D1-level QB. Absolutely shows the flashes, has solid testing numbers, and great size.
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Read EvaluationTyler Graham | Prep Redzone Scout
Backus has all of the makings of a really solid QB in the 2027 class. He has no issues playing in or out of the pocket. He has received a good deal of D1 looks in recent months, and if you turn on the tape you’ll see why. He has nice touch and accuracy on deep balls and gets the ball out quickly on intermediate throws. Hopefully I can see him work this offseason and see what kind of development comes over the next few months!
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Read EvaluationAlex Pallone | Prep Redzone Scout
Bryce has solidified himself as a very solid QB in the class of 2027. Running the Caledonia offense, Bryce excels throwing outside of the pocket. He has several instances of good, on-schedule deep balls both from inside the pocket and on the run. Even better, a lot of those deep balls were thrown to crossing routes while Bryce was on the run, which is a VERY difficult throw to complete.
Moving forward, I’m looking to see what Bryce shows this offseason. I’m looking for consistent mechanics alongside better demonstrating throws to all parts of the field. Right now, Bryce’s highlights aren’t that diverse. Seeing him throw in a 7on7 setting would set the record straight on his updated evaluation.
Right now, I view Bryce as a future D3 Quarterback.
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Read EvaluationAlex Pallone | Prep Redzone Scout
I am extremely confident that Bryce will end up being a highly productive Varsity Quarterback for Caledonia, probably during the 2025 season. His film proves that he’s able to run the Caledonia offense with good efficiency. He had a bit of an off day when I watched him at Legacy a few months ago, but I saw the flashes even there. Still, I like his fundamentals and throwing motion, and I am extremely optimistic about Bryce’s development.
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Read EvaluationDrew Toennies | Prep Redzone Scout
I am additionally impressed with Bryce Backus, a quarterback for West Michigan Drive 7v7 that impressed me with his strong footwork, ability to scan the field for open receivers and his pin-point accuracy in the air. I also liked Backus due to his ability to make smart passes under pressure, punching his team into the 15U title game with his performance under center.
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Read EvaluationAlex Pallone | Prep Redzone Scout
Bryce is on track to be yet another great Caledonia Quarterback. He may not get significant Varsity time for a while because of a 26′ star in front of him, but he’s proven over the season and offseason that he fits perfectly in the Cal offense. His film shows him running that rollout pass offense very well, and shows good accuracy on the run. Last weekend, I saw him and didn’t love his performance, but I now understand he’s dealing with some injuries. If he just keeps his head down and works, he’ll be just fine.
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