QB Challenge: Five underclassmen that impressed in Atlanta
JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – The Rivals Quarterback Challenge Presented by Under Armour attracted prospects from multiple states. As Sunday’s event unfolded, a handful of such players attracted attention. Below are five underclassmen that made a splash at the event.
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Caleb Reis (2019)
Recruiting wrap: Still a high school freshman, Reis is awaiting his first offer.
Performance: Reis, who qualified for the event’s finals, was remarkably consistent on intermediate throws and accurate on the run. His velocity is what really impressed, though. Reis was never asked to throw a ball as far as he could but the passes he did throw seemed to jump out of his hand. There’s a lot to like about the Marietta (Ga.) Lassiter freshman, and he could develop into something even more impressive by National Singing Day 2019.
Gunnor Faulk (2018)
Recruiting wrap: Faulk has yet to land a scholarship offer
Performance: Faulk was a prospect that shined throwing the deep ball on Sunday. He put two passes into the downfield net that most prospects struggled to hit once. Fault has a nice touch and can be amazingly accurate when he’s allowed to set his feet. He struggled a bit throwing on the run, but that’s to be expected from an underclassman.
Gavin Schoenwald (2018)
Recruiting wrap: Schoenwald lists an offer from Tennessee.
Performance: The 6-foot-4 Schoenwald boasts a nice build. He has a wide, strong frame to go along with his length. On Sunday, he looked consistent throwing on the run. He has decent arm strength and light feet for a prospect of his size.
Seth Agwunobi (2018)
Recruiting wrap: Boston College and UConn have shown interest in Agwunobi but have yet to offer him a scholarship.
Performance: Agwunobi is another prospect that shined when it came time to show accuracy on the deep ball. The sophomore quarterback connected with the deep target twice in a row without pushing the ball or showing any strain. His arm mechanics are solid, even if his footwork needs some developing.
Sam Howell (2019)
Recruiting wrap: Howell has yet to receive an offer but a host of schools have shown interest.
Performance: Just a freshman, Howell has a thick build and sets his feet well. He doesn’t lack for arm strength, either. Howell has a host of physical gifts but also flashed some impressive footwork, as he was decent throwing on the run and connected with one of the day’s difficult deep passes.