Kellen Behrendsen
Kellen Behrendsen
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Matt Tate | Prep Redzone Scout
Behrendsen prides himself on accuracy and not turning the ball over. Measures in at 5’11 150-pounds. Behrendsen went 242/294 for 3393 yards, 82.3% completion rate, 43 TDs, 3 INT, 70 carries for 363 yards and 4 touchdowns. He has very good throw power and launches it downfield effortlessly. Paired with a fluid throwing motion, a quick release, and very good touch, he’s a formidable QB to go against. Behrendsen has elite short, medium, and very good deep ball. Very good throw on the run with fluid hips. Very good progression speed to find the open man downfield. He doesn’t put the ball in harm’s way. He stays calm under pressure. If no one’s open, he’ll use his athletic ability to run for the first down. Good scramble ability. Behrendsen is a stud and would immediately elevate any FCS to FBS team.
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Read EvaluationMatt Tate | Prep Redzone Scout
Behrendsen continued showing off his elite accuracy at the biggest stage for 4A football. He threw for 289 yards on 21/24 with 87.5% completion rate with 5 TDs and 1 INT. Behrendsen has very good throw power and a fast quick release. Very good touch on this throws. He thrives on being accurate and smart with the ball. Very good pocket presence. When he’s under pressure, he stays calm going through his progressions or will use his very good scramble ability to run for the first down. Very good throw on the run both left and run. Good off-platform throwing. Great job the star quarterback.
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Read EvaluationMatt Tate | Prep Redzone Scout
Behrendsen was the definition of precision against Golden. The senior QB went 16/17 for 246 yards and 5 TDs in round 2. He has a very good release paired with good throw power. Behrendsen has very good pocket presence. He trusts his offensive line, and stays poised under pressure. He also has very good scramble ability if he needs to get out of trouble. Very good throw on the run. Kellen demonstrates very good accuracy at all 3 levels. Good off platform thrower. Good progression speed. He’s a beast, and I would expect some more traction on the college circuit after a performance like this.
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Read EvaluationRobert Davis | Prep Redzone Scout
Behrendsen is putting together one of the most efficient seasons of any quarterback in Colorado. He’s thrown for 1,825 yards with a remarkable 78% completion rate, an elite number on 165 attempts. With 19 touchdown passes and just two interceptions, Behrendsen has shown elite decision making and pinpoint accuracy. He’s also a capable runner, adding 259 rushing yards and three touchdowns. While he’s lost three fumbles, his ability to stay composed and distribute the ball makes him the engine of his offense. Behrendsen’s precision, leadership and consistency have made him one of 4A’s most dependable signal callers. If he continues at this pace, he’ll be a player that not only leads his team deep into the postseason but also earns serious college interest.
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Read EvaluationElijah Bonner | Prep Redzone Scout
Kellen Behrendsen Kellen Behrendsen 5'10" | 140 lbs | QB Dakota Ridge | 2026 State CO is a true dual-threat weapon for Dakota Ridge. With 362 rushing yards on 69 carries (5.2 yards per carry), the junior quarterback consistently found the end zone with seven rushing touchdowns. His elusiveness and ability to extend plays with his legs make him a nightmare for defenders, and his rushing exploits make him an undeniable playmaker to watch.
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Read EvaluationElijah Bonner | Prep Redzone Scout
Efficiency was the name of the game for Behrendsen, completing 67% of his passes for 2,006 yards and 12 touchdowns. He added another layer to his game with 362 rushing yards on 69 carries, scoring seven touchdowns on the ground. His dual-threat ability made him a consistent playmaker for Dakota Ridge.
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Read EvaluationRobert Davis | Prep Redzone Scout
Behrendsen delivered a standout performance for Dakota Ridge, excelling through the air and on the ground. He completed 11 of 16 passes for 156 yards and a touchdown while adding 82 rushing yards and another score on 10 carries. Behrendsen’s dual-threat ability makes him a nightmare for opposing defenses and a key player to watch as Dakota Ridge seeks to build playoff momentum.
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Read EvaluationRobert Davis | Prep Redzone Scout
Behrendsen is a QB that figures to be in the mix for the starting role this season. He is a duel-threat QB who can pick up chunk yardage with his legs, making him a versatile option in the backfield. He excels at quick-hitting routes, which will help him get the ball out of his hands to let his receivers make things happen in the open field. His vision on the ground will help open things up in the passing game for some explosive plays.
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