In his junior season, Joel did a lot that you’d expect from a QB, but at a pretty spectacular level. Joel has a big arm and can put the ball in the money down the field. A number of his passes found him evading pressure, stepping up and hitting guys while he was on the run. He stays calm under pressure, keeps his eyes downfield, and rips it to his receivers with a quick trigger. He also thrives in the option game, being able to read a defender and make a split second decision. Leslie has been fun to follow over the last couple of years, and guys like Joel have elevated that program.

A small-school QB who can sling it! Last Fall, Joel led Leslie to a 10-2 record and State Championship contention. His highlights are full of great intermediate-deep throws, impossible for most D7 DBs to defend. Most of his passing highlights are to open receivers. But, I will say, Joel finds these open receivers quickly. Plus, he has the arm needed to get the ball to the intended destination quickly.

On top of that, Joel has a handful of rushing/scramble highlights. I don’t think he has the athletic upside to be a dual-threat in college, but Joel does a great job of running north-south and dealing damage at the high school level. Great stuff from Joel and a potential D3 prospect!