Houghton has a strategic blend of physical attributes and technical finesse. His favorable height grants him clear visibility over the offensive line, enhancing his vision of all areas of the field. Notably, Houghton’s ability to stand strong under pressure showcases his composure in the face of a pass rush, allowing him to deliver accurate throws consistently. His strong throwing base allows him to deliver passes with power and accuracy. His touch on deep balls is particularly impressive, displaying an ability to drop passes in a bucket for his receivers. His upper body mechanics round out his skill set, providing a fluid and controlled release. Houghton’s attributes position him as a poised, accurate, and efficient quarterback, capable of leading an offense with his arm talent.

A 2025 QB from MN who could see himself on the rise is Rockford’s Tim Houghton. Tim already looks the part with a 6’4″ 187 lbs frame. The big QB fits the mold of a pocket passer, and he is developing the arm strength needed for the next level. The exciting part is that his mechanics still have a lot of work to be done to them, so there is even more power that he can find. As the mechanics improve so will his accuracy. Houghton is an up and coming prospect to keep an eye on as he becomes an upperclassman this fall.

One of the most physically impressive QBs on the 2025 PRzMN rankings update list, Houghton showed a big arm that could outthrow coverage downfield and hang the ball perfectly in the air for his WR to pluck out of the sky and over a DB’s grasp. The 6’5 quarterback is comfortable throwing the deep ball and shows solid touch when fitting the ball in-between multiple defenders. Big arm and does a good job of getting the ball out of his hand quickly whenever possible. Still growing into his frame and needs to clean up his mechanics but can definitely stretch the field.