2024 Watchlist: Quarterbacks Part I
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Early analysis of the top quarterbacks on the 2024 Watchlist.
Demond Williams Demond Williams 5'11" | 180 lbs | QB Basha | 2024 State AZ , Basha, 6’0” 180 lbs.
Williams is the top 2024 QB prospect in the state after a huge freshman season. He’s a plus athlete that can make plays both through the air and on the ground. Very fluid and smooth with a natural feel and command of the QB position. Shows great footwork and throwing mechanics with a live arm capable of making high velocity throws at any depth. Displays a great ability to improvise, avoid pressure, and make accurate throws on the run to either direction. Great intangibles and leadership. Recruiting has skyrocketed since the new year with seven offers coming in and many more to come.
Brady McDonough Brady McDonough 6'1" | 185 lbs | QB Desert Mountain | 2024 State AZ , Desert Mountain, 6’0” 175 lbs.
Impressive multi-sport athlete that picked up his first Power 5 offer from Arizona at the end of January. He’s a competitive playmaker that shows a great ability to create/improvise and put his teammates in position to make plays. He flashes great arm talent and accuracy for a young QB showing good timing, anticipation, and ball placement. Good all around mechanics from his release down to his footwork, love his ability to maintain his mechanics under pressure while maneuvering around the pocket keeping his eyes down field looking for a target. He’ll be one of the top prospects in the 2024 class.
Gage Baker Gage Baker 6'1" | 160 lbs | QB Paradise Honors | 2024 State AZ , Willow Canyon, 5’9” 155 lbs.
Good young talent and foundation to build on as he continues to develop. It’s clear Gage has played the position for a long time with his ability to scan the field and go through his progression. Shows a high football IQ with good understanding of coverages and is capable of making quick decisive reads. Slight build right now but possesses a strong arm at the short/intermediate level and has shown he can stretch the field vertically with touch. Has performed extremely well on the 7on7 circuit.
Mason Bray Mason Bray 6'1" | 185 lbs | QB Saguaro | 2024 State AZ , Saguaro, 5’11” 160 lbs.
Playing in the powerhouse Saguaro program, Bray shows good upside and potential at QB. He flashes great dual threat ability in the read option offense where he can use his athleticism to his advantage. As a pocket passer, he’s precise with his footwork and maintains a well balanced platform to deliver accurate passes with velocity. He shows good ability to feel/evade pressure when protection breaks down and is capable of throwing on the run to either direction without sacrificing accuracy. Sound decision maker that is skilled in reading coverage and making accurate reads both in the passing game and the read option run game. Excited to see him progress in that offense with all the weapons around him.
Navi Bruzon Navi Bruzon 5'11" | 180 lbs | QB Liberty | 2024 State AZ , Liberty, 5’9” 165 lbs.
Bruzon was called up to varsity in the playoffs and made one of the more memorable plays of the 2020 season when he completed a two-point conversion with a minute left to beat Centennial 25-24 in the Open Division Quarterfinals. He’s a talented dual threat QB with plus athleticism and speed. Tough to contain as a ball carrier with his very physical and fast running style. He’s strong at the contact point and elusive in the open field making him difficult to tackle 1v1. As a passer, he’s a developing strong armed lefty with a lot of natural arm talent. Has a snappy release that allows him to get the ball out quickly. Showed a good ability to hit his spots and fit the ball in tight windows. Good upside and potential.
Cassius Campbell Cassius Campbell 6'2" | 170 lbs | QB Maricopa | 2024 AZ , Maricopa, 6’2” 170 lbs.
Great size, frame, and length to build on at 6’2” 170 lbs. Got some good experience as a freshman on varsity in 2020 when he flashed his potential to be a quality college QB prospect. Strong all around pocket passer with plus arm strength and a quick over the top release. Stands tall in the pocket, gets the ball out quickly, and shows no fear even against some of the toughest opponents in the state. Shows his toughness with his ability to stand in the pocket under pressure and deliver an accurate ball while taking a hit. He’s a functional athlete that can escape pressure and is not afraid to tuck it and make a play with his legs when he has too. He’ll be one to watch over the next several seasons.