Advertisement
football Edit

Nevada 2020 recruiting: Quarterback Prospects to Watch

Nevada has seen a spike in the number of quarterbacks signing with four year school with one off the board early this year. The 2020 class has a great group of athletes vying for attention this off-season but as we close in on the next spring recruiting cycle:

Top 2020 Prospects to Watch

Advertisement

152/234 64% 2770 yards 29 tds 8 int (100 car 927 yards 15 tds)

An elite athlete with a big arm, Bowen has the ability deliver the ball at all levels. He also brings elite foot speed with the ability to score with his feet from long range and extend plays on the edge.

As one the top quarterbacks in the country, Bowen has already commited to take his skills to Penn State.

109/175 62% 1952 yards 22 tds 7 int (73 car 856 yards 11.7 avg 14 tds)

An explosive runner Jackson led one of the state’s most explosive offensive attacks the last two years leading Churchill County to the 3A title.. He has good touch on the football with the ability to distribute the football with impressive velocity and touch but he needs to refine his fundamentals.

A rural Nevadan, Jackson also led the basketball team to a state title averaging 17.7 points per game. His all-around athletic skill gives him position versatility at the collegiate level.

223/332 yards 67% 2587 yards 22 tds 2 int (102 yards 1 td rushing)

Displaying a solid arm with plenty of touch Riggin has the ability to make plays on the move. Highly competitive, he does a great job making plays in the clutch and has the ability see the field transitioning through reads to locate the open man.

Riggin isn’t a player that blows the door open with his arm but he is a high quality quarterback that has the ability to manage the game efficiently on the field.

178/314 56% 2145 yards 17 tds 7 int

A pocket passer, Castro is a great distributor from the pocket that throws a great ball and does a great job with ball placement. He has the ability to avoid the rush from the pocket and has the ability to rise as a senior.

Underclassmen to Watch  

124/195 63% 2187 yards 27 tds 8 int (358 yards 4 tds rushing)

A impressive athlete, Scolari is a great game manager with a good arm and impressive field vision. With a developing body, he has plenty of physical upside and guided the Miners to their first 4A Northern title as a sophomore.

135/253 53% 1765 yards 13 tds 8 int (131 yards 5 tds rushing)

Physically talented with a live arm, Scroggins is a mobile player that is dangerous outside the pocket with great ball placement and zip on the football.

159/293 54% 2308 yards 25 tds 9 int (157 yards 2 tds rushing)

A touch passer with good feet and impressive ball placement, Szabo is a player to watch as he continues to physically mature coming off a great sophomore season.

142/256 55% 2020 yards 17 tds 13 int (160 yards 3 tds)

A sophomore, Tenney is a player to watch from the quarterback position proving to be productive as a sophomore. He brings a solid arm and touch as a passer with good field awareness.

Other 2020 Prospects to Watch  

67/126 53% 1041 yards 13 tds 5 int (320 yards 3 tds rushing)

An impressive leader on the field that does a great job managing the game with good energy and a solid arm.

43/85 50% 537 yards 4 tds 3 int (404 yards 7 tds rushing)

Raw with physical talent, Tauli’ili has arm talent and speed to develop at the quarterback position quarterback. He lacks great fundamental development but also has good size along with toughness.

A impressive athletes, Tauli’ili can also develop at any skill position on either side of the ball.

Advertisement