Top Performers from Steve Clarkson’s The QB Retreat
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Steve Clarkson’s annual “The QB Retreat” took place last weekend in Los Angeles. Each year it is the largest gathering of top high school and college quarterbacks in the nation. Here were the top quarterbacks from the event according to…
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Continue ReadingSteve Clarkson’s annual “The QB Retreat” took place last weekend in Los Angeles.
Each year it is the largest gathering of top high school and college quarterbacks in the nation.
Here were the top quarterbacks from the event according to multiple reports.
Christopher Vizzina Christopher Vizzina 6'4" | 200 lbs | QB Briarwood Christian | 2023 State AL , Briarwood Christian, Alabama. Clemson: Vizzina was the top class of 2023 quarterback in attendance. He’s a big guy at 6-foot-4, 205 pounds and can throw from the pocket and off-platform in either direction. One scout compared him to Sam Darnold when he was his age. With Malachi Nelson Malachi Nelson 6'3" | 195 lbs | QB Los Alamitos | 2023 State CA and Pierce Clarkson Pierce Clarkson 6'1" | 195 lbs | QB St. John Bosco | 2023 State CA being limited, Vizzina was the highest-ranked quarterback in his class at the event.
Jaden Rashada Jaden Rashada 6'4" | 185 lbs | QB Pittsburg | 2023 State CA , Pittsburg, Uncommitted: Rashada flew to Oakland from Florida on Friday and then down to Los Angeles on Saturday morning so he didn’t take a lot of reps on Saturday. After getting some rest he worked out on Sunday and was one of the better deep ball throwers of the day. Rashada is a competitor and has all the intangible traits that coaches love.
Pittsburg (Calif) QB Jaden Rashada #TheQBRetreat pic.twitter.com/X7307zlMsS
— Greg Biggins (@GregBiggins) May 28, 2022
Jadyn Davis Jadyn Davis 6'1" | 185 lbs | QB Providence Day | 2024 State NC , Providence Day School, North Carolina. Uncommitted: Davis and the next quarterback on the list showed why they are two of the top class of 2024 quarterbacks in the nation. He is a great athlete and it shows in the off-platform throws. Greg Biggins of 247Sports said that Davis is a better pocket passer than he gets credit for. He is a competitor and took more reps than anyone despite the relaxed atmosphere.
The growth of class of 2024 five-star QB @iamjadyndavis from last year to this year at #TheQBRetreat impressed me. Better than I expected, which is saying much due to his lofty ranking. He has it all. Clean, polished, smart and he can rip it. https://t.co/SaJCswBeD4@247Sports pic.twitter.com/3AhvpK8Ynb
— Tom Loy (@TomLoy247) May 29, 2022
Julian Sayin Julian Sayin 6'1" | 195 lbs | QB Carlsbad | 2024 State CA , Carlsbad, Uncommitted: Sayin is another top 2024 quarterback who pushed Davis. He is one of the more accurate quarterbacks in the nation and the ball jumps out of his hand. He didn’t throw as far as others in the long toss, but he still impressed everyone in attendance with his accuracy. Biggins pointed out that Sayin may have had the quickest release at the event.
I knew class of 2024 five-star QB @juliansayin2 was good, but I'm even higher on him now than before. He was great on Day 1 at #TheQBRetreat. Clean footwork, advanced mechanically, layers the ball well, and it jumps off his hand: https://t.co/pvhkQibKO3@247Sports pic.twitter.com/GkLU9STOen
— Tom Loy (@TomLoy247) May 29, 2022
Dylan Raiola, Chandler, Arizona. Ohio State: Raiola had the longest throw of the day at 72 yards. He is big at 6-foot-3 and 215 pounds and is a baseball star as well. Rivals has him as a four-star recruit but people in attendance say he is on the verge of being a five star.
Chandler (Ariz.) ‘24 QB Dylan Raiola #TheQBRetreat pic.twitter.com/OnTsXeenkd
— Greg Biggins (@GregBiggins) May 28, 2022
DJ Lagway, Willis, Texas. Uncommitted: Lagway was a defensive player who hasn’t played a ton of quarterback in actual games but has all the physical tools. He’s a true dual threat guy who is getting better at throwing from the pocket. USC offered him after the event when he visited the campus.
TC Manumaleuna II TC Manumaleuna II 6'1" | 200 lbs | ATH North Salem | 2024 State OR , North Salem, Oregon, Uncommitted: Manumaleuna is one of the smaller quarterbacks at 5-foot-11 and 180 pounds. He has four offers from Florida State, Louisville, Miami and Oregon. He has been active on the camp circuit and has been improving steadily.
Deuce Barrington, Fulshear, Texas, Uncommitted: Barrington attended the camp last season and according to reports he has improved his arm strength and accuracy.
Husan Longstreet, Inglewood, Uncommitted: Longstreet transferred to Inglewood from Los Alamitos and has been working with a ton of Inglewood players on the Premium LA passing league team. Longstreet needs to add some muscle but he has the arm talent to develop into a nice quarterback.
Bear Bachmeier Bear Bachmeier 6'2" | 225 lbs | QB Murrieta Valley | 2025 State CA , Murrieta Valley, Uncommitted: According to Biggins, Bachmeier was the most impressive class of 2025 guy in attendance. He has a very strong arm and is the younger brother of Boise State quarterback Hank Bachmeier.