Quarterback Standouts in Canton
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There was a wide range of quarterback talent at the Canton showcase. All classes were represented well and there was no lack of competitive spirit. Throwing in the heat for over three hours was no problem for these quarterbacks who…
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Continue ReadingThere was a wide range of quarterback talent at the Canton showcase. All classes were represented well and there was no lack of competitive spirit. Throwing in the heat for over three hours was no problem for these quarterbacks who performed at a very high level.
Evan Unruh Evan Unruh 6'0" | 180 lbs | QB Lima Central Catholic | 2022 OH 6’0” 175 Lima Central Catholic 2022
Unruh has made is presence felt all over the Midwest at various camps and showcases this off season. He continually performs at a high level and is always one of the top quarterbacks, and that was also the case in Canton this past Saturday. Evan has a quick release, fits the football in small windows, and has a nice touch on the deep ball.
Jackson Johnson Jackson Johnson 6'0" | 185 lbs | QB Salem | 2023 OH 6’0” 175 Salem 2023
This southpaw from Salem, Ohio throws a tight spiral with both accuracy and velocity. Johnson is active in the pocket, stepping up and delivering the football while under pressure. He can throw extremely well when sprinting out and puts the ball on target even on the move. It is easy to see why Johnson threw for nearly 4,000 yards last season.
Kaden Holmes Kaden Holmes 5'11" | 170 lbs | QB Fremont Ross | 2023 State OH 5’10” 170 Fremont Ross 2023
Holmes, despite his size, is a very good and athletic quarterback. He throws a tight football and has all the intangibles to excel at Fremont Ross. If you watch Holmes on film, you can see how talented of a dual-threat quarterback he his. Holmes can turn an apparent loss into a big play by the way he maneuvers in space. The good thing, he still has two seasons left for Ross.
Mack Keenan Mack Keenan 6'5" | 210 lbs | QB Westlake | 2022 OH 6’5” 210 Westlake 2022
Keenan is just now coming into his own as a standout quarterback. He is physically intimidating as he stands tall in the pocket working out of the spread offense. Keenan is best when throwing vertical routes where he hits receivers in stride with consistency. He is also a hard running quarterback who is tough to tackle due to his size and strength.
Brandon Mielke Brandon Mielke 5'11" | 200 lbs | QB Northwood | 2024 OH 5’11” 175 Oregon Clay 2024
Mielke is only a sophomore this fall and doesn’t really have any varsity experience, but he was very impressive Saturday in Canton. He throws tight spiral and his timing was exceptional in hitting receivers as they broke out of their routes in the one-on-one competition. Mielke shows maturity and poise for a young quarterback.
Tyler Tusai Tyler Tusai 6'5" | 220 lbs | QB St. Thomas Moore | 2025 State NewE 6’4” 195 Padua Franciscan 2024
Tusai is another young quarterback who shows great potential and performed admirably at the Canton showcase. He is a tall and rangy athlete who can put the ball on the money to his receivers even when tightly covered. With continued work on skill development and foot quickness, Tusai can excel as a high school quarterback.