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2009 National CFB: 5 Sleeper QBs
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Periodically throughout the summer, we'll be offering some insights on the national college football scene, both through our burning questions, and through top and bottom five lists.
You can access the entire archive right here, or by the NCFB tag at the bottom of this blog.
Today: Five sleeper quarterbacks. Y’know, the guys not named Tebow, Bradford, and McCoy.
Russell Wilson, NC State: Short-and-stocky (5-foot-11, 208 pounds) and a bit prone to injury, Wilson nevertheless had a terrific first year for the surprisingly competitive Wolfpack: 1955 yards passing, 388 rushing, 21 total touchdowns, just one interception. And it wasn’t like Wilson had much of an offensive line to protect him, either, but engineered three consecutive upsets – over Wake Forest, Miami and North Carolina – to end the 2008 season. We expect more from him in 2009.
Andrew Luck, Stanford: One of the nation’s top 2008 recruits redshirted last year, and he’ll benefit from one of the nation’s better running games as he gets his feet wet. The early schedule, which includes games vs. Washington State, San Jose State and Washington, is manageable. Luck may take some lumps, but, after throwing for 352 yards and five touchdowns in the spring game, he’s the goods.
Ryan Mallett, Arkansas: He transferred from Michigan after Rich Rod was hired and essentially settled into the spot Mitch Mustain vacated to play third-string at USC. The 6-7 Mallett is a bit of a “groove” thrower, but when he gets hot, and gets good protection, look out. Arkansas returns its top seven receivers from last year and one of the nation’s best tight ends in DJ Williams.
Jordan Jefferson, LSU: Was his brilliance in the Peach Bowl just an aberration, or a sign of things to come? We expect it’s the latter, and considering the Tigers have targets galore and return both starting tackles, we think the offense is set up for Jefferson to thrive. How long he’s able to hold off true freshman Russell Shepard is another question.
Taylor Potts, Texas Tech: Business as usual for signal-callers in Lubbock, especially with a much-improved running game. Potts, barring injury, will drop 4,000 yards and 30 touchdowns on opponents.
You can access the entire archive right here, or by the NCFB tag at the bottom of this blog.
Today: Five sleeper quarterbacks. Y’know, the guys not named Tebow, Bradford, and McCoy.
Russell Wilson, NC State: Short-and-stocky (5-foot-11, 208 pounds) and a bit prone to injury, Wilson nevertheless had a terrific first year for the surprisingly competitive Wolfpack: 1955 yards passing, 388 rushing, 21 total touchdowns, just one interception. And it wasn’t like Wilson had much of an offensive line to protect him, either, but engineered three consecutive upsets – over Wake Forest, Miami and North Carolina – to end the 2008 season. We expect more from him in 2009.
Andrew Luck, Stanford: One of the nation’s top 2008 recruits redshirted last year, and he’ll benefit from one of the nation’s better running games as he gets his feet wet. The early schedule, which includes games vs. Washington State, San Jose State and Washington, is manageable. Luck may take some lumps, but, after throwing for 352 yards and five touchdowns in the spring game, he’s the goods.
Ryan Mallett, Arkansas: He transferred from Michigan after Rich Rod was hired and essentially settled into the spot Mitch Mustain vacated to play third-string at USC. The 6-7 Mallett is a bit of a “groove” thrower, but when he gets hot, and gets good protection, look out. Arkansas returns its top seven receivers from last year and one of the nation’s best tight ends in DJ Williams.
Jordan Jefferson, LSU: Was his brilliance in the Peach Bowl just an aberration, or a sign of things to come? We expect it’s the latter, and considering the Tigers have targets galore and return both starting tackles, we think the offense is set up for Jefferson to thrive. How long he’s able to hold off true freshman Russell Shepard is another question.
Taylor Potts, Texas Tech: Business as usual for signal-callers in Lubbock, especially with a much-improved running game. Potts, barring injury, will drop 4,000 yards and 30 touchdowns on opponents.
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I think a guy that you could argue belongs on this list is Colin Kaepernick from Nevada. The kid is fleet of foot and can throw a helluva ball. One of the most underrated in the nation, in my opinion.
– Jun 24, 2009