I am ranking mostly on projection here as Tristan is still backing up current varsity starter and the latest Grand Valley State commit Anderson Adams Anderson Adams 6'3" | 197 lbs | QB Lake Orion | 2027 State MI . What I did see on film is an absolute gamer that can deal real damage both with his arm and his legs. First off, he has all of the mechanics down. Quick concise throwing motion and the ability to drive the ball downfield. On top of the ability, he has the confidence. He makes quick decisions and doesn’t hesitate when he feels he has his man. On the ground, he is able to scramble and buy time while keeping his eyes downfield, and if there are no options available, Locke gets vertical and outruns defenders with ease. I am extremely excited to see him continue to develop and get reps, because Lake Orion will be in good hands for years to come with Tristan at the helm!

Locke was lights-out. This is someone I didn’t know about until I arrived, and now he’s an early favorite in the Class of 2029.

I’ve watched a handful of QBs from his class. Most QBs are very undersized and struggle mightily with throw power, accuracy, and mechanics. Compared with his class, Locke is WAY ahead of the curve. He’s still a little undersized (as expected), but has the mechanics and confidence to make any throw. Plus, his throw power is amazing for his current size. Locke does an excellent job using his lower body to generate power, and does so with consistency. He can really fire the ball into his receivers hands from 5-15 yards out, and he can also throw a very nice deep ball.

The sky’s the limit. Some things to correct, but most will correct naturally with age. Looking forward to seeing what the future holds for Locke.