National Signing Day 2011: The Top 10 Quarterbacks and The Schools That Got Them
Quarterback is easily the most crucial position in football.
A good quarterback must take command of his offense. He has to be able to physically make plays with both his arm and his feet, but he also has to know when to utilize either of those options.
He also has to be smart enough to direct his team on the field. He needs to show them were to go, call audibles when needed, and obviously clearly relay the play in the huddle.
The most important factor in a quarterback though is his leadership: Is he able to lead his his team into battle, and get them to respond when the chips are down?
If you have a great quarterback you have a chance to be a great team.
Let's look at the top 10 quarterback prospects in this years college draft class, and see whose school they will be leading onto the field on Saturdays.
10. J.W. Walsh: John H. Guyer H.S (TX)
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J.W. Walsh is the son of a coach, so naturally the reports on him are that he has great command of an offensive scheme.
He is 6’2’’ and 195 lbs which is pretty decent size for a kid coming out of high school. And one could assume that he’s going to be growing a bit more.
Walsh’s hometown is Denton, Texas, but it looks like he’s going to be taking his talents to the state of Oklahoma!
J.W. Wash has signed with Oklahoma State.
9. Teddy Bridgewater: Miami Northwestern H.S. (FL)
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Teddy Bridgewater appears to be your typical duel threat quarterback. He’s 6’2’’ 179 lbs. and has the ability to make plays with both his arms and his legs.
The word on Bridgewater is that if he doesn’t play quarterback he could easily transition to wide receiver, which is a testament to his athletic ability.
Bridgewater is from Miami, FL and he has made a verbal commitment to Louisville.
8. Jerrard Randall: Chaminade-Madonna College Prep (FL)
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Jarrard Randall is another one of those athletic quarterbacks that can transition to just about any skill position on the field.
The report on this guy is that it would be an attractive option, but apparently his ability to make throws all over the field makes him look real good at quarterback.
He is from Hollywood, FL.
Randall is 6’1’’ 190 lbs. and has verbally committed to BCS finalists, Oregon
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7. Bubba Starling: Gardner Edgerton H.S. (KS)
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Bubba Starling is from Gardner, KS and once again brings the athletic element to the quarterback position.
The difference with him though is that he is exceptionally tall for a quarterback, and uses his height and body as an advantage.
Gardner is 6’5’’ 195 lbs. and has made a verbal commitment to play for the neighboring Nebraska Cornhuskers.
6. Brett Hundley: Chandler H.S. (AZ)
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Brett Hundley has been proficient as a quarterback in the spread offense and has the ability to be a great pocket passer, but Hundley can also make all his throws on the run.
He has incredibly arm-strength and can make throws sideline to sideline, as well as down the field.
Hundley is from Chandler, AZ. He is 6’3’’ 210 lbs and is headed to UCLA.
5. Christian LeMay: Butler H.S. (NC)
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Christian LeMay has been touted as the quarterback with the best fundamentals in this class.
He has an incredibly smooth and fast release and knows how to play in the shotgun and under center. Reports are that he has incredible poise under pressure, and that he possesses enough athleticism to evade the rush.
LeMay is also a very accurate quarterback that can throw any kind of pass to any part of the field.
Christian LeMay is from Mint Hill, NC. He is 6’2’’ 195lbs. and has signed with Georgia.
4. Braxton Miller: Wayne H.S. (OH)
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Braxton Miller is 6’2’’, 190 lbs. and hails from Huber Heights, OH.
As seems to be the recent trend, Miller is a duel-threat quarterback that can beat you in a variety of different ways.
What makes Miller stand out from other duel-threat QBs though is his arm.
Many times we see quarterbacks that tend to run will neglect the passing side of the position. Braxton Miller is said to have incredible arm strength, but he also knows how to put touch on the ball.
Miller has made a verbal commitment to Ohio State.
3. Max Wittek: Mater Dei H.S. (CA)
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Max Wittek is the successor to Matt Barkley at Mater Dei, and he has shown that he can handle the pressure of a big-time quarterback position.
According to scouts, Wittek’s greatest strengths are his rhythm and timing as a pocket passer.
Max Wittek is 6’3’’ 200 lbs and is from Corona Del Mar, CA. He follows his predecessor Berkeley to USC.
2. Kiehl Frazier: Shiloh Christian School (AR)
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Kiehl Frazier is from Springdale, AZ and is 6’3’’, 215 lbs.
Frazier is known to be a play maker at the quarterback position. He is very proficient when rolling out of the pocket, and uses his athleticism and instincts to make plays with his feet or in the air.
He has a very tall frame and great build for a quarterback, and when given time to develop his mechanics and the finer points of the position, he will be a stud.
Frazier has verbally committed to Gene Chizik and the Auburn Tigers.
1. Jeff Driskel: Paul J. Hagerty H.S. (FL)
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Jeff Driskel is No. 1 for a reason. Scouts have reported that he literally has every single aspect that you would want in a quarterback.
He can run, he has a great arm, he is big, and he is extremely athletic.
Driskel has the ability to play in just about any offensive scheme you would want to fit him in, and his physical stature gives him a great advantage in the running game.
As a passer Driskel is able to make any throw you would ask him to, and he also has great accuracy and touch when he needs to fit one in a tight spot.
Jeff Driskel stands at 6’4’’ and 224lbs. The Oviedo, Florida-native has signed with the University of Florida.
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