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As we have discussed multiple times with many positions (QB,OL,LB), we need to be taking a QB every year. The stack chips mentality needs to be a focal point once again. We can no longer recruit just for depth, if we want to be competitive. The "next man up" saying only works if you have someone behind your starter, who can play.
At the moment we have Kosi, Jarren, and Cade. One has experience, and we haven't gotten a true glimpse of the other two. Kosi has shown growth and the ability to win games. He is becoming a leader that we need. But this is football and QBs get hit A LOT (Shoutout Coach Searels). We need to know 100%, that the backup can come in and deliver.
This will be a "living thread" as I will update as I breakdown QB prospects.
So here are some names of some kids who would be great additions to the team and that have the tools to help in the event of an emergency.
I will break them down in two categories:
Flips
Non-Committed
Flips
Garrett Shrader 6-4 208 (Currently committed to Miss St)
Turn on the film and enjoy. He led his team to an undefeated season and a state championship. He didn't have monster throwing numbers, but all three years as a starter his INT numbers were LOW. He threw for 22 TDs and added 17 rushing TDs.
Strengths
-Size. Isn't a guy who will have to spend his first year eating and lifting to fill his jersey. He possesses good lower body strength.
-Accuracy/Zip. The ball comes off his hand fast. He does not spend a ton of time thinking where it needs to go. He gets set, fires the ball off, and puts it right where it needs to be. His accuracy is impressive because he puts it within the receivers catch radius. He also makes sure to put the ball just over defenders or on the receivers body as needed.
-Mobility. You do not run for almost over 700 yards and 17 TDs without being mobile. He makes he decision quickly. He never stands flat footed in the pocket; he always has his feet moving but eyes downfield. He looks to break tackles and elude the sack many times on his tape. He reminds me of a bigger Baker Mayfield.
-Awareness. This is a HUGE trait to possess as a QB. Shrader seems to know exactly what is happening all around him at all times. He feels pressure, he avoids it, he leaves the pocket and quickly decides to throw or carry the ball.
Weaknesses
-Mechanics. I don't believe his throwing motion is off other than how low he holds the ball once the ball is snapped to him. Sometimes he holds the ball lower than other times, but he has to raises the ball up before he begins his throw. This is something that can be fixed, but just something I noticed.
-Competition. I am not sure of the competition level he plays against in North Carolina, but a lot of the teams on his tape look to be smaller/not as athletic. Not always a big deal when it comes to recruits, but something that has to be considered.
-Arm Strength. One of the big takeaways from his tape is: Can he throw the deep ball? This has been an issue since Morris left. We haven't had a guy who could stretch the field with his arm. Kosi does have that strength, but Shrader doesn't have as much distance on this throws as you might like to see. He does make up for it with his accuracy and zip, but we need someone who can hit our speedsters after they have torched a DB.
-Is it too late? Probably, as it seems that he is set on going to Miss St, but we are actively going after Howell, who has said he is set on fsu. I don't see an issue trying to get him in just to see something different. Fitzgerald is leaving Miss St and Kelly Bryant went to Mizzou, so Shrader might stay with Miss St due to the early playing opportunity. But at this point, do we really have anything to lose?
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Kennique Bonner-Steward 6-4 215 (Currently Committed to Temple)
The first video is his Junior tape, in which you can see some NFL level throws. In his senior season he threw for 29 TDs, 8 INTs, and added 8 TDs on the ground. His team finished 11-3.
Strengths
-Arm. Kid has a cannon! It is not just that he can throw far, but where he puts the ball on the long throws. His WRs are running underneath the ball, or getting it right where they need it to be. Point being, he gives his receivers the opportunity to make a play on the ball. Now if our WRs can catch those throws....
-RPO. I know I know, I am tired of hearing it all the time too, but KBS runs it well. He sees the whole and keeps it, resulting in big gains. 12 was actually pretty good at the RPO, and if we continue to run it, we need someone who can see and make the decision FAST.
-Eyes. Something I noticed in his Junior film is that his eyes are constantly scanning the field. He is able to go from primary target, to the secondary fast. When he breaks the pocket he is still staring straight down the field. Thats been a BIG issue with our QBs. They always seem to look for one guy and miss open targets.
Weaknesses
-Pressure. In his tapes, there isn't too many times you see get hit or touched at all. He avoids pressure well, but what happens when he gets hit? Can he stand and deliver in the face of pressure? This is more of an unknown than thinking he isn't capable. He looks pretty blessed to have an OL that keeps him clean.
-Release. The ball seems to come off his hand a little slower than you'd prefer. His motion is kind of elongated. I would like to see more zip on his passes.
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At the moment we have Kosi, Jarren, and Cade. One has experience, and we haven't gotten a true glimpse of the other two. Kosi has shown growth and the ability to win games. He is becoming a leader that we need. But this is football and QBs get hit A LOT (Shoutout Coach Searels). We need to know 100%, that the backup can come in and deliver.
This will be a "living thread" as I will update as I breakdown QB prospects.
So here are some names of some kids who would be great additions to the team and that have the tools to help in the event of an emergency.
I will break them down in two categories:
Flips
Non-Committed
Flips
Garrett Shrader 6-4 208 (Currently committed to Miss St)
Turn on the film and enjoy. He led his team to an undefeated season and a state championship. He didn't have monster throwing numbers, but all three years as a starter his INT numbers were LOW. He threw for 22 TDs and added 17 rushing TDs.
Strengths
-Size. Isn't a guy who will have to spend his first year eating and lifting to fill his jersey. He possesses good lower body strength.
-Accuracy/Zip. The ball comes off his hand fast. He does not spend a ton of time thinking where it needs to go. He gets set, fires the ball off, and puts it right where it needs to be. His accuracy is impressive because he puts it within the receivers catch radius. He also makes sure to put the ball just over defenders or on the receivers body as needed.
-Mobility. You do not run for almost over 700 yards and 17 TDs without being mobile. He makes he decision quickly. He never stands flat footed in the pocket; he always has his feet moving but eyes downfield. He looks to break tackles and elude the sack many times on his tape. He reminds me of a bigger Baker Mayfield.
-Awareness. This is a HUGE trait to possess as a QB. Shrader seems to know exactly what is happening all around him at all times. He feels pressure, he avoids it, he leaves the pocket and quickly decides to throw or carry the ball.
Weaknesses
-Mechanics. I don't believe his throwing motion is off other than how low he holds the ball once the ball is snapped to him. Sometimes he holds the ball lower than other times, but he has to raises the ball up before he begins his throw. This is something that can be fixed, but just something I noticed.
-Competition. I am not sure of the competition level he plays against in North Carolina, but a lot of the teams on his tape look to be smaller/not as athletic. Not always a big deal when it comes to recruits, but something that has to be considered.
-Arm Strength. One of the big takeaways from his tape is: Can he throw the deep ball? This has been an issue since Morris left. We haven't had a guy who could stretch the field with his arm. Kosi does have that strength, but Shrader doesn't have as much distance on this throws as you might like to see. He does make up for it with his accuracy and zip, but we need someone who can hit our speedsters after they have torched a DB.
-Is it too late? Probably, as it seems that he is set on going to Miss St, but we are actively going after Howell, who has said he is set on fsu. I don't see an issue trying to get him in just to see something different. Fitzgerald is leaving Miss St and Kelly Bryant went to Mizzou, so Shrader might stay with Miss St due to the early playing opportunity. But at this point, do we really have anything to lose?
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Kennique Bonner-Steward 6-4 215 (Currently Committed to Temple)
The first video is his Junior tape, in which you can see some NFL level throws. In his senior season he threw for 29 TDs, 8 INTs, and added 8 TDs on the ground. His team finished 11-3.
Strengths
-Arm. Kid has a cannon! It is not just that he can throw far, but where he puts the ball on the long throws. His WRs are running underneath the ball, or getting it right where they need it to be. Point being, he gives his receivers the opportunity to make a play on the ball. Now if our WRs can catch those throws....
-RPO. I know I know, I am tired of hearing it all the time too, but KBS runs it well. He sees the whole and keeps it, resulting in big gains. 12 was actually pretty good at the RPO, and if we continue to run it, we need someone who can see and make the decision FAST.
-Eyes. Something I noticed in his Junior film is that his eyes are constantly scanning the field. He is able to go from primary target, to the secondary fast. When he breaks the pocket he is still staring straight down the field. Thats been a BIG issue with our QBs. They always seem to look for one guy and miss open targets.
Weaknesses
-Pressure. In his tapes, there isn't too many times you see get hit or touched at all. He avoids pressure well, but what happens when he gets hit? Can he stand and deliver in the face of pressure? This is more of an unknown than thinking he isn't capable. He looks pretty blessed to have an OL that keeps him clean.
-Release. The ball seems to come off his hand a little slower than you'd prefer. His motion is kind of elongated. I would like to see more zip on his passes.
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