Whenever an offense puts up a 66 burger on the scoreboard, it is highly likely that the team’s quarterback happened to be the main culprit. In this case, Lutheran QB Ryken Dauguaard did exactly that. Furthermore, the senior signal caller may be playing his final moments of high school football, but he isn’t slowing down any time soon. In a  regular season that saw him fire a whopping 29 touchdowns, Mr. Dauguaard is trying to finish what he started after the Lions came up short last season in the playoffs.

Week 11 Playoff win
9-2 season
200+ passing yards
110+ rushing yards
4 passing TDs
1 rushing TD
4-1 overall in playoffs pic.x.com/Av3heDLvdM

— Ryken Daugaard 3⭐️⭐️⭐️QB (@ryken_daugaard) November 13, 2023

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Daugaard was a quarterback that looked good in drill work and you could see the smooth footwork showing up throughout the day. In indy he looked comfortable and was able to focus on hitting his target. The ball was jumping out of his hand and was able to put the ball right on the receiver. He was an even keel quarterback, making the right decision and not forcing things downfield. I liked seeing that he didn’t stray from his playing style and continued to work through his progression. Taking the check down when he had it. Will be one of the quarterbacks from the tour to keep an eye on moving forward.

The second quarterback prospect on this list that will be putting their best foot forward on Saturday, there is surely a whole lot to like about Daugaard’s overall passing game. Near the conclusion of last year’s regular season, the 2024 field general definitely became more comfortable in his passing progressions and  also having an increased faith in his arm that ended the 2022 campaign with 27 passing touchdowns and 2,585 yards through the air. Believe it or not, Daugaard may officially put the rest of the state on notice later this fall if he can continue to improve his playmaking skills out of the pocket along with adjusting his throwing shoulder placement to manipulate the trajectory of his throws.

Pt.1 of junior year highlights @Coach__House @bvigen @CoachJayNorvell @CoachABohl @LukeSchleusner @CoachBestEWU @Coach_AlJohnson @CoachMattMumme @coachkmr @KiyoshiHarris @CoachLeonRice @FBCoachM @Coach_Smith @JHJenkinsElite @KingJB01 @CoachTimWYO pic.twitter.com/x3NOWR442j

— Ryken Daugaard 3⭐️⭐️⭐️QB (@ryken_daugaard) January 15, 2023

Daugaard is a duel-threat QB who has a strong arm and can hit receivers outside the numbers, getting the ball to them coming out of breaks. He can make things happen with his legs and shows good vision when he is scrambling. He can throw on the run and sells the boot/play-action game well. Will look for him to show his speed and quick decision making. Will be a player that will grab your attention with the zip on his passes.

Daugaard is a talented quarterback whose stock value continues to increase. He has good form and footwork in the pocket, giving him a strong foundation for his mechanics. He has a strong arm with sharp releases and accurate ball placement. His impressive athleticism allows him to extend plays or take off and run for a significant gain, making him a solid prospect for an RPO system. Daugaard’s junior season elevated his status as one of the better quarterbacks in the state who paired perfectly with one of his standout wide receivers.

Daugaard is another player whose junior season helped him break out from the crowd and emerge as a prospect worth knowing. He is another exceptionally well-rounded quarterback with a very impressive set of skills. Two of the more significant things that make him stand out as a passer are his ability to go through his progressions and his quick releases. He has the arm strength needed to hit just about any throw, and his accuracy is on point. Daugaard is an outstanding quarterback with a lot of upside as a college prospect.