Inside the Huddle: Quarterbacks -Class of 2021

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Inside the Huddle: Quarterbacks -Class of 2021

    The state of Florida is known for their skill players when discussing high school and college football. Some of the top running backs over the past 20 years have been from the Sunshine State. From Frank Gore (Future Hall of Fame) to Dalvin Cook. One of the top players in the NFL is Derrick Henry who also played in Florida. The Sunshine state has never had a hard time producing skilled players. When it comes to the quarterback position it has been a crap shoot when predicting what high school players would perform at a high level. When you look at the NFL Lamar Jackson (Boynton Beach) HS.)is one of the best quarterbacks but most never thought he would ever get the chance to play the position. You look at college football and most of the top quarterbacks come from Georgia, Texas and Louisiana. While the state does not produce a ton of gifted quarterbacks, ESS breaks down the 2021 class and projects where they will be heading on NSD.

    Quarterbacks –Class of 2021

    1. Walter Simmons-Oakleaf-6’1-170

    Ranking: (8) Simmons is a prospect that made some noise last year. He has a real nice smooth throwing motion. On his throws you would like to see Walter put the ball out in front of the receivers a little more. He will throw the deep passes in stride. The intermediate and shorter passes need to become crisper. (Reported offers: Virginia Tech, Georgia Tech, USF, UCF and LSU)  

    2. Santino Marucci-Bartram Trail-6’1-180

    Ranking: (7) Marucci is a smart kid. He comes from a football family and should be pretty good this upcoming season. He is a good athlete as well as he plays linebacker on defense and quarterback on offense. (Reported Offers: Committed to Wake)  

    3.Kiael Kelly-Tampa Jesuit-6’2-200

    Ranking: (7) Kelly is the son of Kenny Kelly who played football and baseball at the University of Miami. The gifted quarterback will have the chance to showcase his talents over the next two years. (Reported Offers: Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Coastal Carolina)

    4. Jacobi Myers-Ponte Vedra-6’3-190

    Ranking: (7) Myers can whip the ball down the field. He is a kid that is a true dual threat quarterback. If you give him a crack, Myers can go the distance. (Reported offers: Boston College, USF, Indiana, Coastal Carolina, Wake)

    5.Ridge Jacobs-Atlantic Coast-6’1-190

    Ranking: (7) Jacobs is a prospect that caught our eye this spring. He can spin the football and put it on the mark when there is time to throw. He has the tools to be a good player in college. (Reported offers: Liberty, Central Michigan, Charlotte, Troy State)

    6.Nick Vattiato-University School-5’11-160

    Ranking: (7) Nick is already receiving interest from college coaches. He is one of those quarterbacks that gets the ball and gets rid of it quickly. He throws a very nice, catchable football. He is not real big so that is something to keep an eye on. (Reported Offers: UAB, FAU, App State, Wake, UK)

    7.Cam’ron Ransom-Armwood-6’3-210

    Ranking: (7) He has a strong arm and great athletic ability. He does needs to improve his footwork and his mechanics. Once that happens his game can go to another level. He is a big play waiting to happen. Problem is that big play could be for the offense or defense. (Reported Offers: UK, Boston College, USF, Southern Miss and UCF)

    8.Timmy McClain-Seminole-6’1-170

    Ranking: (7) McClain is a prospect we expect to blow up this spring. He has a lively arm and can make most of the throws asked of him. He is still a young player so there is plenty of time for him to develop. (Reported Offers: Louisville, Boston College, UK, Charlotte, Toledo)

    9.Bryce Norton-Rockledge-6’0-175

    Ranking: (6) One thing Bryce can do is run. He has some wheels on him. He is the type of kid that can put his foot in the ground and take off. He is a dual threat quarterback. He is just as effective beating you with his legs as Bryce can do with his arm. (Reported Offers: Troy State)


    10.Cedquan Smith-Plantation H.S. -5’11-170  

    Ranking: (6) Smith is a play maker with the football in his hands. He may not be the biggest quarterback on the board but there may not be a tougher kid to play. He has the ability to break down a defense with his arm or legs. (Reported Offers: Kent State) 

    11.Will Mitchell-Superior Collegiate Academy-6’3-220

    Ranking: (6) Mitchell comes from the state of Maine. He has the physical attributes that college coaches are looking for. He can make most of the throws asked of him. He already holds a D1 offer. (Reported Offers: Southern Miss)

    12.Jacory Jordan-Trinity Christian Academy-6’4-190

    Ranking: (6) Jacory is a prospect that intrigues us. He has a big arm. The question is can he control it. He has a nice throwing motion but his consistency throwing the ball is a question we have. He is also a threat to run with the football. Look for his stock to rise. (Reported Offers: Committed to Bowling Green)

    13.Tyler Beasley-Out the Door Academy -6’1-170

    Ranking: (6) Beasley has a good arm. He can put the ball out there and into his receiver’s hands. He is accurate on throwing the football. He will put the ball in stride and hit a receiver where only they will catch it. (Reported Offers: Tennessee)

    • DJ Boney –IMG Academy-6’3-200
    • Ranking: (6) Here is a kid that will probably end up drawing interest this spring. He is raw but there is some physical talent to work with. It will be interesting to see if anyone pulls the trigger this spring. (Reported Offers: Bowling Green, Charlotte, FAU, Fordham)  
    • Jay Allen-John Caroll-6’1-170
    • Ranking: (6) Jay will end up a dual threat quarterback in college. He can beat you with his arm or legs. He moves around the pocket well and throws it on the run with accuracy. He does a good job of keeping his eyes down the field and waiting for a receiver to get open. He can put the ball right in a receivers hands. He a threat running with the football. (Reported Offers: None)
    • Torey Morrison-Booker T. Washington -5’10-160
    • Ranking: (6) We first saw Morrison lead Keys Gate Charter to a win against Belen his 8th grade year. Yes, Morrison started as an 8th grader on Varsity and was already performing at a high level. (Reported offers: Southern Miss)  
    • Shawqi Itraish-Braden River-6’3-190
    • Ranking: (6) Here is a kid who gets it done on and off the field. He is fully qualified. It would not surprise us to see him end up at an academic institution. (Reported Offers: App. State, Buffalo, Brown, Furman, Fordham, Mercer, N. Iowa, Penn, Rice, South Dakota, Tenn. State, UAB and Yale.

        Best of the rest…..Nate Mikell-Wildwood Middle, Brady Dean-Saint Thomas, Gavin Rupp-Berkeley Prep, Grant Travis-Fleming Island, Jacob Azizi-Bishop Verot, John Hinkell-Satellite Beach, DJ Arroyo-Cocoa HS, Canaan Mobley-Edgewater, Jack Hevesy-Bucholz, Elias Allen-Rockledge, Jaylon Tolbert-Chaminade, Taffrey Peterman-Boca Ciega.