Five 2022 Quarterbacks from Maryland and D.C. to Keep an Eye on
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The quarterback position is the most important position on a football team, probably the most important position in all of sports. The quarterback position makes or breaks an offensive unit on the field, he must have the awareness and fast…
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Continue ReadingThe quarterback position is the most important position on a football team, probably the most important position in all of sports. The quarterback position makes or breaks an offensive unit on the field, he must have the awareness and fast mental processing ability along with a quick release and superior arm strength to make key plays throughout the duration of a football game. Here are five 2022 quarterbacks from the state of Maryland and Washington D.C. to keep an eye on for the upcoming season!
Preston Howard Preston Howard 6'6" | 215 lbs | ATH McDonogh | 2022 State MD 6-6 225 McDonogh High School (Owings Mills, MD)
The tall athletic gunslinger displays the ability to throw with velocity in small windows the defense gives him and throw the homerun deep ball and accurately place it along the sideline showing off his arm strength.He demonstrates the ability to have feel for his throws and accurately throw it over the defense into the hands of his receivers.
Ryan Witt Ryan Witt 6'3" | 200 lbs | QB Glen Burnie | 2022 MD 6-3 200 Glen Burnie High School (Glen Burnie, MD)
This quarterback has the ability to keep his feet alive and move feet in rapid succession and is confident in his mechanics to be able to drop back whether its 3, 5 or 7 step drop. He is poised while in the pocket and demonstrates great performance while under pressure and good pocket awareness to go through his progressions.
Brian Jester Brian Jester 6'3" | 220 lbs | TE St. Francis | 2022 State MD 6-4 235 Tuscarora High School (Frederick, MD)
The strong athletic quarterback demonstrates the ability to run read option and make quick deceisve decisions and is a powerful runner when carrying the football and gaining key yards after the first contact he receives from a defender. He displays the ability to move around in the pocket and sets up quickly and places a quick accurate ball in tight coverage without rushing his mechanics.
Jalen Webb-Starkey Jalen Webb-Starkey 6'0" | 200 lbs | QB Anacostia | 2022 MD Friendship Collegiate Academy High School (Washington,D.C.)
This smart decisive quarterback is athletic with ball as a runner and and gain key extra yards throughout the duration of a game. He demonstrates the ability to get the ball out of his hands quickly and effectively while avoiding the pass rush to complete key passes.
Ryan Barnard Ryan Barnard 6'2" | 180 lbs | QB South Carroll | 2022 State MD 6-2 180 South Carroll High School (Sykesville, MD)
A dynamic duel threat quarterback that has a quick side arm delivery where he can place accurate passes in tight windows and demonstrates the ability to throw on the run and make key plays throughout a game. He has a high accuracy rate by showing consistent ability to keep his receivers on their routes without having them adjust their routes.