Top High School QBs of 2007

[Cyberjag]

2008 is interesting as well. Andrew Luck is behind Terrell Pryor, Mike Glennon, and Blaine Gabbert.

[trix123]

I believe that number 3 Tyrod Taylor is backup QB at the Ravens

[Cam's New Arm]

2008 is interesting as well. Andrew Luck is behind Terrell Pryor, Mike Glennon, and Blaine Gabbert.

I can't wait for Luck to finally come out and show just how mortal he really is. I've watched him more this past year after he shafted us and to tell you the truth, I'm just not that impressed. He has Manning like presence in the pre-snap judgment of coverage with his audibles but other than that, mortal.

[CarolinaNCSU]

Hogan in the Wildcat FTW ;)

[CharlotteBeer.com]

If Cam at No. 9 is better than Clausen at No. 1, then it stands to reason that Brandon Hogan at No. 24 could be better than both.

Bench Cam!

[CharlotteBeer.com]

I can't wait for Luck to finally come out and show just how mortal he really is. I've watched him more this past year after he shafted us and to tell you the truth, I'm just not that impressed. He has Manning like presence in the pre-snap judgment of coverage with his audibles but other than that, mortal.

You're telling me he's not, in actuality, the Highlander?

[VGcollector]

wow didnt think clausen would be number 1 on that list. shows just how much things chnage when u get to nfl and to a lesser standard if college. Also see ryan mallet #2, when brady retires(or if they trade mallet) i can see him being a pretty good QB if he focuses on football as a career and not just a hobby. Also see wily korn up there i use to like him alot after watching the NFLnetwork show 4 Quarters where they test different top HS Qb's and he stood out to me. Was wishing we would draft him back then lol but seems he was dealt a bad hand, and also my boy tyrod taylor up there from hampton roads represent lol.

[teeray]

LOL. Read the scouting reports. Apparently the Jamarcus Russell comparisons didn't just start before this last draft. LOL at those who thought he was never considered a pocket passer.

Newton is a monster of an athlete and huge pocket passer with deceptive speed and quickness. He looks like an athletic receiving tight end. Essentially we would describe him as a pocket passer with the ability to get out of trouble and make some plays with his legs when he has to. He possesses ideal measurables -- he has great size, is tall and well built and has long arms and big hands. Shows very deceptive arm strength. Release is high and over the top from the ear. He shows good touch on underneath throws and the ability to change velocities and crank it up. Shows good zip on the deep out route and gets adequate RPMs on his downfield throws. Can drive the ball downfield and shows good touch on the deep ball. He throws catchable passes and has a feel for leading his receivers. Extremely accurate in the short-to-intermediate range. He's an excellent athlete. Basketball player with power and strength. Has adequate feet. Shows good pocket presence and buys a lot of second-chance opportunities with his athleticism. He is a threat to take off and run. Will steamroll smaller defenders that try and tackle him. Has above-average speed and some elusiveness to make defenders miss in space. However, his release can be long and he will wind up at times and then just push the ball at others. Not sure if he can consistently beat the rush with his delivery. He is actually more elusive in space than he is in the pocket, and if cornered, he is so big that he may not be able to avoid quick enough. He reminds us an awful lot of LSU QB JaMarcus Russell, only Newton is a better runner.

For high comedy here is Clausen's

Clausen possesses rare polish and comes from a solid quarterback pedigree. At this stage, few players possess his physical traits. Reminds us of John Elway at the high school level when he came out of California, only not quite the same arm strength. Clausen has very good arm strength and shows natural zip on the deep out. Has a quick release and a consistent delivery. Can certainly make all the necessary throws. Uses a quick release to fit passes into tight spots and has a consistent release point. Throws the ball from his ear and over the top. Is very accurate when he sets his feet and follows through. Sees the whole field, makes progression reads and does a nice job of finding his backs on check downs. Is not much of a threat to run but has terrific pocket presence, above-average quickness and a great feel for when to sidestep the rush. Is a good athlete for his position. Can buy second chances with subtle movements in the pocket and sees the field well. Has good mechanics and accuracy, but delivery is unorthodox. Has touch and timing and throws a very catchable ball. Also throws the ball very well on the run, but tends to be more accurate when rolling right. We question the level of competition he faces; he is in California, but at a smaller school. He has not been challenged or hit much. Things have been easy for him and it will be interesting to see how he responds to adversity at the next level. He does not have the power as a vertical passer that you would expect. Deep ball will hang a bit. Must be careful not to let his confidence overshadow his decision-making ability when it comes to risky throws. Brothers Rick and Casey have been a solid foundation to draw from and learn the nuances of the position. He shows excellent awareness and understanding of the game. His accuracy above all else is what impresses the most. He has good arm strength, pocket presence, a quick release, toughness and leadership qualities that make him a valued and unique prospect.

And out of curiosity here is Brandon Hogan

This guy is a nightmare in space as a scatback playing quarterback in the spread system, but don't kid yourself, he could stay at quarterback in that system and he reminds us of a right-handed Pat White of West Virginia. Hogan is undersized and will struggle to find passing windows as a pocket guy, but with misdirection and the movement of the pocket he can be an effective passer. Regardless, if he doesn't ork out at QB, he could be a great back in the spread who can flex out and play slot as well. He shows outstanding initial burst and overall quickness. He is extremely sudden and will consistently make multiple defenders miss in space. Shows a second gear in the open field and flashes the ability to break the long run given a seam. Reaches top speed in a hurry. As a passer, he gets set quickly and shows quick feet in the pocket. Is calm and keeps his eyes downfield despite knowing he can beat you with his legs. Buys a lot of second-chance passing opportunities with his feet. Is an efficient passer when on the run and is extremely difficult to defend when he breaks contain. His release is quick and smooth. However, arm strength is just above average. Overall, Hogan is a lot like Florida commit QB/ATH Bert Reed.

[tondi]

Here is their scouting report on Cam. Still sounds pretty accurate today:

Newton is a monster of an athlete and huge pocket passer with deceptive speed and quickness. He looks like an athletic receiving tight end. Essentially we would describe him as a pocket passer with the ability to get out of trouble and make some plays with his legs when he has to. He possesses ideal measurables -- he has great size, is tall and well built and has long arms and big hands. Shows very deceptive arm strength. Release is high and over the top from the ear. He shows good touch on underneath throws and the ability to change velocities and crank it up. Shows good zip on the deep out route and gets adequate RPMs on his downfield throws. Can drive the ball downfield and shows good touch on the deep ball. He throws catchable passes and has a feel for leading his receivers. Extremely accurate in the short-to-intermediate range. He's an excellent athlete. Basketball player with power and strength. Has adequate feet. Shows good pocket presence and buys a lot of second-chance opportunities with his athleticism. He is a threat to take off and run. Will steamroll smaller defenders that try and tackle him. Has above-average speed and some elusiveness to make defenders miss in space. However, his release can be long and he will wind up at times and then just push the ball at others. Not sure if he can consistently beat the rush with his delivery. He is actually more elusive in space than he is in the pocket, and if cornered, he is so big that he may not be able to avoid quick enough. He reminds us an awful lot of LSU QB JaMarcus Russell, only Newton is a better runner.

[Darth Biscuit]

Clausen is 6'3"? He sure doesn't play like it.

[Cat'sGrowl]

Clausen makes Brees look like...well, Cam.

He plays so small. At least he did last time we saw him.

[CWalker4205]

Hogan was one of my Father-in-law's students, we made the trip to watch him win the state championship in his senior year and he was pretty impressive, just too small to be a D-1 or NFL QB.

[LinvilleGorge]

North Greenville. If you're gonna try to hate on someone at least know what you're talking about. Also, he sucked because he was injured and Clemson handled that terribly. He tore it up this year at NGU.

LOL

Oops, so sorry I got it mixed up what poo school that scrub transferred to.

[Sapper]

Phil Sims, #1 QB of 2010!