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Recruit Breakdown: Tyler Wiegers

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Ceiling: 8               Ranking: 6                  Floor: 3.75 ( Ranking Explanation ) School: Detroit Country Day (Franklin, MI) Size: 6'3" - 200 lbs. Composite: 3 Star, 0.8697 ,  #25 Pro #476 Overall 247 : 3 Star, 83, #55 Pro Rivals : 4 Star, 5.8, #7 Pro, #180 Overall Scout : 3 Star, #35 QB Favorites:  Rutgers (Commit) Others:  Iowa, CMU, WMU Strengths Gets the ball deep and is a great passer on throws 10+ yards (particularly post patterns) Very comfortable throwing on the run, particularly moving right Keeps his eyes down field and gets the ball into the hands of his play makers. Can really push the ball deep by having good arm strength and a nice flight trajectory. Ball drops in pretty well and he allows for his WRs to make plays. Good throwing power on intermediate routes, gets good height and zip on his post and dig type routes, really steps in an...

Recruit Breakdown: David Blough

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Ceiling: 8.25                 Ranking: 5.5                  Floor: 3 ( Ranking Explanation ) School: Creekview (Charrollton, TX) Size: 6'1" - 185 lbs. Composite: 3 Star, 0.8498 ,  #40 Pro, #821 Overall 247 : 4 Star, 90, #15 Pro. #238 Overall Rivals : 3 Star, 5.5 Scout : 3 Star, #38 QB Favorites:  Purdue (Commit) Strengths Very good quick release with great arm and wrist snap for good ball velocity Capable of putting the ball over top of the defense and drop the ball in a barrel with little wasted hang time Moves well within the pocket and has good footwork at this stage Very good at stepping up into the pocket and escaping out of the natural lanes that form by pass rushers getting up field. Little wasted movement going from read to throwing motion; ball doesn't extend much behind helmet and is snapped forward quickly at a height just about at the top of his...

Recruit Breakdown: Michael O'Connor

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Ceiling: 8                 Ranking: 6                  Floor: 3.5 ( Ranking Explanation ) School: IMG Academy (Bradenton, FL) Size: 6'5" - 215 lbs. Composite: 4 Star, 0.9020 ,  #13 Pro, #251 Overall 247 : 4 Star, 90, #16 Pro Rivals : 4 Star, 5.8, #8 Pro, #188 Overall Scout : 3 Star, #28 QB Favorites: Penn State (Commit) Other Notable Offers:  Michigan State, Miss St, Mizzou, Rutgers, South Florida, Vandy Strengths Very quick, compact release leaves little time for defenders to anticipate throws Capable of switching up trajectories with good touch Size allows him to see field and go through progressions well at this stage Has a nice, quick, compact release, finishes with his arm releasing to throwing hand side. Capable of switching up ball flight trajectory and applying touch for different types of throws. Has great height and size for a QB. Is able to...

Recruit Breakdown: Clayton Thorson

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Ceiling: 8                 Ranking: 6                  Floor: 3.75 ( Ranking Explanation ) School: Wheaton North (Wheaton, IL) Size: 6'4" - 195 lbs. Composite: 4 Star, 0.8973 ,  #15 Pro, #271 Overall 247 : 4 Star, 92, #11 Pro Rivals : 4 Star, 5.8, #7 Pro Scout : 3 Star, #43 Pro Favorites:  Northwestern (Commit) Other Notable Offers:  Boston College, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, NC State, Ole Miss, Penn St, Syracuse Strengths Strong arm on short passes, capable of firing ball in quickly Quick release and good at moving the pocket Underrated athlete that can keep defenses honest with his feet Strong arm, can really rocket a ball in there. Displays the ability to put some air on the ball and throw over top of defenses. Good height. Has a release point above his helmet, while still not with full arm extension, still gives him a high release point...

Recruit Breakdown: Wilton Speight

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Ceiling: 8.25                 Ranking: 6                  Floor: 4 ( Ranking Explanation ) School: Collegiate (Richmond, VA) Size: 6'6" - 220 lbs. Composite: 3 Star, 0. 8800,  #20 Pro, #369 Overall 247 : 3 Star, 86, #34 Pro Rivals : 3 Star, 5.7, #21 Pro Scout : 3 Star, #22 Pro Favorites:  Michigan (Commit) Other Notable Offers:  Miami (FL), NC State Strengths Height Good Arm and body rotation in combination to push the ball deep Effectively alters ball trajectory to fit the ball in at different levels Height allows him to see the field well, and despite lower release point, can still snap his arm down and have a decent release height to get good spin on the ball. Very good at rolling the pocket and throwing on the run, does a good job of getting his front hip and shoulder down field so he can get good body rotation into his throws ...

Recruiting Breakdown: Alexander Diamont

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Ceiling: 6.5                 Ranking: 4.25                 Floor: 2 ( Ranking Explanation ) School: Venice (Los Angeles, CA) Size: 6'1" - 170 lbs. Composite: 2 Star, 0.78 ,  #78 Pro 247 : 2 Star, 78, #89 Pro Rivals : 2 Star, 5.3 Scout : 2 Star Favorites:  Indiana (Commit) Strengths Can put the ball on a rope Gets good ball rotation to cut the ball through the air Can escape the pocket and threaten defenses with legs When set in the pocket, has a nice high release and tight arm snap, leading to good ball rotation, allowing the ball to cut through the air on deep passes. This allows him to fit the ball over the top at times to drop the ball over defenses. Has a fairly quick release so that he can threaten the short seam to TEs and slot WRs. Release and body rotation allows him to put the ball on a line and fight some tight passes when he's allowed to fully step i...

Recruiting Breakdown: Chayce Crouch

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Ceiling:   7.5               Ranking: 5.5                  Floor: 3 ( Ranking Explanation ) School: Newark Catholic (Newark, OH) Size: 6'4" - 215 lbs. Composite: 3 Star, 0. 8578,  #31 Pro, #654 Overall 247 : 3 Star, 88, #26 Pro Rivals : 3 Star, 5.6, #27 Pro Scout : 3 Star, #51 Pro Favorites:  Illinois (Commit) Other Notable Offers:  Kent St, Ohio, Toledo, Western Michigan Strengths Good accuracy and velocity on short to intermediate passer Understands timing passing Better athlete than many pro-style QBs Stands tall in the pocket. Solid arm that is capable of stretching the field laterally on short and intermediate passes. Good pure arm strength, can put some muscle into his short passes to hit outside windows. Has good ball velocity and is capable of fitting the ball into tight windows on short and intermediate routes. Is capable of understanding ...