Film Session: Small School 2022 QB Prospects
As the spotlight is starting to shine on 2022 high school football recruits even more, we only felt that it was the appropriate time to start introducing some more of our underrated, small school prospects. Specifically, at the QB position,…
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Continue ReadingAs the spotlight is starting to shine on 2022 high school football recruits even more, we only felt that it was the appropriate time to start introducing some more of our underrated, small school prospects. Specifically, at the QB position, which is by far the hardest position in football to play, there are plenty of developmental, small school prospects throughout the state of Georgia. Not only did these players prove to have flashes of talent and ability during their junior year, but some of them also showed that they still have some football left in them after their senior year if given the chance. Below, you can check out a few of our favorite rising seniors, and their evaluations that show why we think they’re talented enough to play at smaller programs if given a shot.
Carson Thomas- Lanier
Thomas, who saw some time at QB during his Junior year proved that he not only has a great amount of athleticism to his game, but that he has the movement skills to be a bit of a gadget player, like Taysom Hill. He not only shows to run the ball well when having to bail the pocket, but he also shows a decent ability to run routes and catch the ball. Perhaps the reason we feel he is a great small school QB is due to his versatility, and ability to release the ball quickly. With this, he also shows that he has decent accuracy and connect well on deep routes, and that his short release can help him get the ball to receivers even quicker. While we also feel he is a bit jittery in the pocket, and that he has a ton of work to do mechanically when throwing the ball, we can still see him playing at the D3 level if given a shot.
Cooper Corey- Harris County
When watching Corey play, his speed can be a bit deceptive, as he is quick enough to make defensive players miss, while picking up key yards with his legs. Along with this, as a passer, Corey is one of the more polished players on this list, as he has shown that he can step up well in the pocket and deliver passes at multiple levels of the field. Not only does he connect well on the deep ball, but his ability to throw under pressure, and make intermediate throws. His mechanics, while inconsistent at times due to the rise and fall in his shoulders, are also further along than all the players on this list. Along with this, Corey also has good touch on the football, and decent arm strength. Expect him to gain attention from smaller programs this upcoming season, as we can certainly see him playing at the next level.
Brooks Pangle- Greenbrier
While Pangle can be seen to make risky throws at times, we love how willing he is to sling the ball, and make plays down the field. His touch on the football, and ability to drive it into tight windows when shifting weight makes him a very fun to watch. Along with this, he also has the athleticism to make throws from outside of the pocket, and to push the ball downfield, while also opening up the field due to his dual threat ability. Paired with this, Pangle also sees the field very well, and has good ball placement at times, which helps a ton within the passing game. As he continues to develop, we would like to see him make more college level throws, because we could easily see him being a game changer at the D2 level if he continues to develop.
Jevarra Martin- Newton
When watching Martin play, it can easily be said that he is the most polished dual threat QB on this list. Not only does he maneuver the pocket well, but he sees the open receiver very well, even if he is on the run. Along with this, while it can be unconventional and unpolished, he does a good job at getting the ball out of his hands quickly. His overall arm strength and accuracy is a bit shaky at times, but he finds ways to get the balls to WR’s on intermediate routes, which makes him a solid small school player in our eyes nonetheless. Moving forward, he has a ton of things to work on in the passing game, but we like his overall talent that he brings to the table, as well as his willingness to be a tough player, and lay it all on the line for his team.