With 1039 passing yards, 15 touchdowns, 4 interceptions and a passer rating of 148.0, Smith has respectfully put together a good senior campaign so far. He also has a completion percentage of 70% which currently leads all starting QBs in 5A. He has already surpassed his touchdown total from last year and will soon enough pass his yardage total as well. The offense may not relay on a heavy pass scheme but Smith can get the ball to his play-makers and the offense cooks. He knows how to extend play action plays and is able to hit on shots he chooses to take. He isn’t reckless with the ball at all and knows how to be patient in the pocket, he is a reliable pocket passer who can scramble if needed.  The Jaguars senior has been sound all season and shows up when the offense needs him. Look for the Jags to make a push with these last games left.

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While the numbers weren’t eye popping for Smith, the efficiency and skill was. He tossed for 118 yards and three touchdowns but also added one on the ground. Smith has a tremendous arm and made some very clutch throws. The vision and poise he plays with is like no other and shows why he is one of the best QBs in the state. Smith will only progress as the season goes on.

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And our final quarterback on this breakdown is Ankeny Centennial signal caller Trenton Smith Trenton Smith 6'2" | 205 lbs | QB Ankeny Centennial | 2024 State IA and he’s in the same conversation as Huston in terms of quarterback prospects who just look the part physically on film. But just like we said with Huston, film can always be deceiving in terms of judging physical size but Smith definitely passes the eye test. While he shares that trait with Huston, he also shares the playmaking throws trait with Mount as Smith made some pretty great throws throughout this film. Specifically, some of the throws that he would make outside of the pocket while rolling to his left were outstanding when you look at the accuracy and distance down the field. Then there’s the arm strength that Smith is bringing to the table as the ball just leaps out of his hands and it gets to his target in a hurry. When Smith needs to rifle a fastball down field, he’s able to do it in the blink of an eye. Because of that, Smith is in a position where he can gamble more and put the ball into some tight windows that other quarterbacks would avoid. He also shows good pocket awareness and can tuck it and run when necessary.