2011 College Football Recruiting: The Worst States For Quarterbacks

Last month we gave you the top 10 states for quarterback recruits in 2011, but this month we give you the very worst. 

To set parameters, only high school players are considered and with that note a player must attend a high school in the state they count toward. 

So to all the JUCOs out there, apologies in advance. 

There might not be many surprises about what you'll find on the list, but nonetheless, it's a fun, light read to finish off the week

The No Quarterback States

If you really wanted to know where the worst places to find quarterbacks for the 2011 recruiting class are then these are your "winners", but what's the fun in that. 

Here are states that failed to qualify for consideration because they do not have a single quarterback worthy of Division I consideration. 

• - Alaska
• - Delaware 
• - Iowa
• - Maine
• - Montana
• - New Hampshire
• - North Dakota
• - Rhode Island
• - South Dakota
• - Vermont
• - Wyoming

10. Oregon

Quarterbacks: 10

Oregon has the most quarterbacks of any school on this list, but the quantity doesn't make up for a lack of quality. The state features one 2-star quarterback in Brett Smith and nine unranked passers that have received very little attention. 

9. Minnesota

Quarterbacks: Seven

Like Oregon, Minnesota can also claim to have a 2-star quarterback on the books with Brian Athey, who committed to West Virginia in July. Beyond Athey, there are six quarterbacks from the state and none of them have been ranked. 

8. Indiana

Quarterbacks: Six

Indiana has 2-star prospect Matt McIntosh and then the rest when it comes to the quarterback position. McIntosh is a Northern Illinois commitment and of the remaining passers from the state, only Bryan Graves even has schools with reported interest. 

7. Utah

Quarterbacks: Five

The last state that lays claim to a 2-star passer, Utah's Alex Kuresa is heading to BYU where he'll have the chance to back up Jake Heaps. After Kuresa, Utah has four unranked quarterbacks, the most of any state remaining short of Nevada. 

6. Nevada

Quarterbacks: Four

Like Utah, Nevada has four unranked quarterbacks, but only Joe Portaro has received any interest from the group. Potaro hasn't received a Division I offer yet, but Cal, Oregon, Oklahoma, and UCLA among others have all taken a look. 

5. Nebraska

Quarterbacks: Three

You'll soon see that Nebraska and Massachusetts both have three unranked quarterback prospects from their respective states, but Nebraska rates lower on the list, which is actually better, because two of the prospects, Jimmie Forsythe and Derrius Vick have received interest from schools. 

4. Massachusetts

Quarterbacks: Three

Massachusetts might have a few good prospects at other positions, but when it comes to quarterbacks the state suffers. All three of Massachusetts passers are unranked haven't received any reported interest from prospective schools to this point. 

3. West Virginia

Quarterbacks: Two

West Virginia narrowly avoids the top of the list by bringing two unranked quarterbacks to the list when the names above them can't claim to have reached the same feat. Justin Fox and Zach Mayes don't have any listed suitors, but two is always better than one. 

2. Connecticut

Quarterbacks: One

Connecticut would have three prospects to list if we stretched the rules a bit and included a couple out of state quarterbacks studying here who're included in the 2011 recruiting class. But we're sticking to the rules and that leaves only unranked Brennden Cullen.

1. Idaho

Quarterbacks: One

Ok, so while we don't give Connecticut credit for more than one quarterback, it's enough to stop them from receiving the top honors here and instead award the distinguishment to Idaho. Idaho's only quarterback, Riley Magner, is an unranked prospect who's received minimal attention.