Rial put together a phenomenal junior season, coming in second in the class in passing yards with 1866, throwing 18 touchdowns and completing 58.9% of his passes. What makes Rial special is his ability to create plays when things break down in front of him. He has great arm strength when throwing on the run and maintains accuracy even with pressure in his face. He has a solid deep, showing he understands when to throw with touch or put zip behind his passes, allowing his receivers to make a play. Despite the lower rushing numbers, when asked to create plays with his legs, Rial showed athleticism and solid speed for a quarterback of his stature. There are several flashes of him dropping the ball in between zone defenders with his touch and accuracy. In the red zone, Rial’s corner ball is fantastic, putting it over the defender’s head and right where it needs to be for his receiver. Another year, like last season, will have Rial climbing the rankings.

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