Peyton Floyd Peyton Floyd 5'11" | 175 lbs | QB Hewitttrussville | 2024 State AL was a quarterback at Hewitt Trussville that really impressed us a ton over the last few seasons, and this week, he made an announcement regarding his future collegiate career! Floyd is a super accurate passer, delivers with fantastic anticipation, and has the arm strength to really stretch the field as well. All throughout his career at Hewitt Trussville he was a dual threat quarterback that could equally hurt you with his legs as much as with his arm, he provides a really unique skillset to his offense that allows him to move the ball very effectively. Last fall Floyd put that skill set on full display with his 2613 passing yards and 26 touchdowns in the air, as well as his 930 rushing yards and 19 touchdowns on the ground. Floyd had a lot of suitors in his recruitment process but made the decision to commit to Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College yesterday! With the program they run down there, he’s going to be a huge asset to them.

Peyton Floyd Peyton Floyd 5'11" | 175 lbs | QB Hewitttrussville | 2024 State AL is a really talented senior year quarterback for Hewitt Trussville, and last week he delivered an outstanding performance in their victory over Chelsea. On the game, Floyd completed 13 of 17 passing attempts for an impressive 240 yards and four touchdowns. Floyd was extremely efficient and executed their offense to perfection- throughout all four quarters, Floyd threw with a ton of precision and made some excellent decisions that helped move the chains a ton for his offense. It was really impressive seeing how well Floyd was able to lead his receivers, he consistently hit them in stride and made a ton of big plays to get the ball in the endzone. Keep an eye on Floyd the rest of his senior season, he’s a talented player and a fun one to watch!

Peyton Floyd Peyton Floyd 5'11" | 175 lbs | QB Hewitttrussville | 2024 State AL completed 13-of-17 passing for 240 yards & 4 TDs, 19 yards on 7 carries & TD vs Chelsea. Floyd shows above average athleticism. He moves in the pocket well, he’s very good at escaping pressure. Floyd can run, but he’s not looking to run, he’s always looking to throw. He can throw on the run well and he had to show it often as he was under almost constant pressure. Floyd regularly escapes that pressure in the backfield like a magician, finds the open receiver, and throws a beautiful competition while multiple defenders close in on him. I’m confident Floyd can play behind any offensive line and be successful.

Quarterbacks are often referred to as the field generals, and Peyton Floyd Peyton Floyd 5'11" | 175 lbs | QB Hewitttrussville | 2024 State AL fits this description perfectly. As the quarterback for Hewitt-Trussville High School, he’s the conductor of the offensive orchestra. Floyd’s football IQ is off the charts, allowing him to dissect defenses with precision. Floyd’s arm talent is a thing of beauty. He can make all the throws, whether it’s a deep bomb downfield or a quick strike in tight coverage. His poise in the pocket under pressure is remarkable, as he reads defenses and delivers pinpoint passes. Floyd’s leadership on and off the field makes him a role model for his teammates, and his ability to rally his squad is unparalleled.

Peyton Floyd Peyton Floyd 5'11" | 175 lbs | QB Hewitttrussville | 2024 State AL completed 17-of-21 passing for 161 yards & TD, 256 yards on 21 carries & 5 TDs vs Vestavia Hills. Floyd displays the strength, balance and athleticism necessary to make throws while on the run.  The game of football is transitioning to whereby quarterbacks that don’t possess mobility are being quickly phased out and Floyd has plus movement skills and quick feet. I really like his ability to run the ball as he shows terrific elusiveness.

I saw him often beat defenders with any combination of speed, jukes and even brute strength at times.  He has shown often on film that he does possess arm strength and accuracy necessary to succeed at the next level as well. I love Floyd seemingly ability to play fearless and he doesn’t appear to be afraid to be aggressive when throwing into tight windows or double coverage down field.

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• Very confident passer and shows good accuracy, excellent overall vision, and feel when in rhythm.
• Sprays the ball anywhere on the field, especially when given a pocket from which to deliver
• Has an impressive ability to buy time and avoid the pass rush. Doesn’t look to run and is patient waiting for his receivers to get open
• Outstanding quick processor – he goes through his progressions like an experienced vet.
• Has an outstanding infinity for the game and effectively looks off defenders. He’s also a natural in leading receivers and his timing is elite

Floyd exhibits excellent size and arm strength with the capability to make all the necessary throws. He can deliver passes into tight coverage and launch the ball downfield with power. Additionally, Floyd has a great touch on his passes and can float the ball with precision to throw receivers open. His ability to drop in passes with optimal ball placement leads his receivers and beats quality coverage with the location of his passes. Despite his height and size, Floyd can remain poised in the pocket and exhibit patience to let routes develop.

Along with his arm talent, Floyd is a remarkable athlete and has the capability to pick up yards on the ground. He possesses the feet and agility to evade pass-rushers and extend plays while also being able to pick up yards. Floyd’s speed is faster than most quarterbacks and can take advantage of defenses with his mobility. He can read the field well and work through his progressions to find the right receiver. Floyd has an advanced field vision and can make good decisions by displaying intelligence. With enough time, he can pick apart defenses with his arm talent and create big plays with his legs. Physically, Floyd possesses a skill set that makes him a top quarterback prospect.

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— Peyton Floyd (@peyton_floyd7) January 30, 2023