http://www.ajc.com/news/sports/college/jacob-parks-father-knows-nothing-of-son-leaving-ug/nmZK3/
Do we label this a bust or just a missed evaluation in recruiting? My hunch is a little bit of both but I was never that high on the young man. I figure he'll wind up at a D2 or at best a 1-AA school . Bunch of my Dawg friends down here are upset! None of these guys on this list have done much. I pulled this gem from a few years ago:
Do we label this a bust or just a missed evaluation in recruiting? My hunch is a little bit of both but I was never that high on the young man. I figure he'll wind up at a D2 or at best a 1-AA school . Bunch of my Dawg friends down here are upset! None of these guys on this list have done much. I pulled this gem from a few years ago:
WHO IS THE STATE'S BEST
2014's Park is at the top of the list
I think there are several quarterbacks who, as they continue to develop, are going to be mentioned in this type of conversation. But the question is, if I were a coach and could select any quarterback in the state to be my signal caller, who would it be? The answer is Jacob Park of Stratford High School. We got a good look at this rising junior during his freshman season, where he started for the Knights. He attended the 2011 QB1 Quarterback Challenge and immediately found his way into our prospect hot list. At 6-4, 210lbs, Park easily passes the eye-ball test. He's got a skill set that sets him apart from other guys in the state because he ads size to that set. From a passer standpoint, he spins the ball as well as anyone in the state, with great velocity and rope throws on the short to mid-range timing patterns. He's got great footwork and really controls his body well in the pocket. What I like about this kid's passing skill set is his accuracy. With a quick release, he's got great placement ability, putting the ball where only his receiver can make the play and he thows very catchable footballs. He shows good field vision, rarely making a bad read in the passing game. The interesting thing about Park is that he is a dangerous runner. I've heard several analyst talk about him as a pro-style quarterback because of his size. Uh uh. This kid has solid enough run skills that he has to be considered a big dual threat quarterback. He doesn't run a lot, but when he does, he's effective, with more than 10 yards per carry and rarely gives up a sack. He's a great kid with solid leadership. Watch the film and see how poised he is in any situation. In camp settings, he's always giving direction to his receivers, as well as other quarterbacks. I like what he brings to the table in terms of his personality and character.
WHO'S CLOSE TO PARK
Bentley has all the tools and is extremely accurate
There is at least one or two guys who you could mention here. I like Shuler Bentley of Byrnes. He's a very cerebral player and has the skill set to make all of the throws. The knock on him is going to be size, but keep in mind, his step brother fought that same enigma and is now the starting quarterback at Rutgers University. Bentley is well coached and grew up watching his dad, who happens to be one of the best quarterback coaches in high school football, instruct the position. He's got adequate arm strength but I think his strongest two assetts are his ability to see the field well and the accuracy of his delivery. His field vision, along with his QBIQ enables him to make solid decisions with the football, which increases his value at the position.
Lexington's Will Hunter is from the same mold as Bentley. Both fight the battle of "size" but both have the qualities of being a "thinking" quarterback with solid accuracy. While I don't think either Hunter nor Bentley is anywhere nearly as mobile as Park, both have the ability to get of trouble when necessary.
So, that's three very good quarterbacks, all from the Class of 2014. So, where do they fit in the big picture of the group of quarterbacks in South Carolina?
Rank Name School Class
1 Jacob Park Stratford High School Class of 2014
2 Shuler Bentley Byrnes High School Class of 2014
3 Will Hunter Lexington High School Class of 2014
4 C.J. Frazier Bluffton High School Class of 2013
5 Mykal Moody Conway High School Class of 2013
6 Cody Turner North Augusta High School Class of 2013
7 Devin Pearson South Pointe High School Class of 2013
8 A.C. Whaley Richland Northeast High School Class of 2013
9 Ryne Strickland J.L. Mann High School Class of 2013
10 Tyler Keane Myrtle Beach High School Class of 2013
11 Grant Devitte Irmo High School Class of 2013
12 Matt Chapia Chapin High School Class of 2014
13 Bo Baldwin South Aiken High School Class of 2014
14 Kelly Bryant Abbeville High School Class of 2015
15 Ben Beck Woodruff High School Class of 2014
16 Derrek Olenchuk Dutch Fork High School Class of 2014
17 Shaq Johnson Hartsville High School Class of 2013
18 Tyrecous Garrett Boiling Springs High School Class of 2013
19 Chase Turner Chesnee High School Class of 2014
20 Josh Council Camden High School Class of 2013
21 Luke Lancaster Gaffney High School Class of 2014
22 Mason Rudolph Northwestern High School Class of 2014
23 Spencer Carrol York High School Class of 2013
24 Zeke Walker Brookland-Cayce High School Class of 2014
25 Solomon McCormick Allendale-Fairfax High School Class of 2013
26 Trey Robinson Dorman High School Class of 2013
27 Keiston Smith Union High School Class of 2013
28 Daniel Thompson Boiling Springs High School Class of 2015
29 Devin Kilgore Cane Bay High School Class of 2014
30 Matthew Harkness Berkeley High School Class of 2014
2014's Park is at the top of the list
I think there are several quarterbacks who, as they continue to develop, are going to be mentioned in this type of conversation. But the question is, if I were a coach and could select any quarterback in the state to be my signal caller, who would it be? The answer is Jacob Park of Stratford High School. We got a good look at this rising junior during his freshman season, where he started for the Knights. He attended the 2011 QB1 Quarterback Challenge and immediately found his way into our prospect hot list. At 6-4, 210lbs, Park easily passes the eye-ball test. He's got a skill set that sets him apart from other guys in the state because he ads size to that set. From a passer standpoint, he spins the ball as well as anyone in the state, with great velocity and rope throws on the short to mid-range timing patterns. He's got great footwork and really controls his body well in the pocket. What I like about this kid's passing skill set is his accuracy. With a quick release, he's got great placement ability, putting the ball where only his receiver can make the play and he thows very catchable footballs. He shows good field vision, rarely making a bad read in the passing game. The interesting thing about Park is that he is a dangerous runner. I've heard several analyst talk about him as a pro-style quarterback because of his size. Uh uh. This kid has solid enough run skills that he has to be considered a big dual threat quarterback. He doesn't run a lot, but when he does, he's effective, with more than 10 yards per carry and rarely gives up a sack. He's a great kid with solid leadership. Watch the film and see how poised he is in any situation. In camp settings, he's always giving direction to his receivers, as well as other quarterbacks. I like what he brings to the table in terms of his personality and character.
WHO'S CLOSE TO PARK
Bentley has all the tools and is extremely accurate
There is at least one or two guys who you could mention here. I like Shuler Bentley of Byrnes. He's a very cerebral player and has the skill set to make all of the throws. The knock on him is going to be size, but keep in mind, his step brother fought that same enigma and is now the starting quarterback at Rutgers University. Bentley is well coached and grew up watching his dad, who happens to be one of the best quarterback coaches in high school football, instruct the position. He's got adequate arm strength but I think his strongest two assetts are his ability to see the field well and the accuracy of his delivery. His field vision, along with his QBIQ enables him to make solid decisions with the football, which increases his value at the position.
Lexington's Will Hunter is from the same mold as Bentley. Both fight the battle of "size" but both have the qualities of being a "thinking" quarterback with solid accuracy. While I don't think either Hunter nor Bentley is anywhere nearly as mobile as Park, both have the ability to get of trouble when necessary.
So, that's three very good quarterbacks, all from the Class of 2014. So, where do they fit in the big picture of the group of quarterbacks in South Carolina?
Rank Name School Class
1 Jacob Park Stratford High School Class of 2014
2 Shuler Bentley Byrnes High School Class of 2014
3 Will Hunter Lexington High School Class of 2014
4 C.J. Frazier Bluffton High School Class of 2013
5 Mykal Moody Conway High School Class of 2013
6 Cody Turner North Augusta High School Class of 2013
7 Devin Pearson South Pointe High School Class of 2013
8 A.C. Whaley Richland Northeast High School Class of 2013
9 Ryne Strickland J.L. Mann High School Class of 2013
10 Tyler Keane Myrtle Beach High School Class of 2013
11 Grant Devitte Irmo High School Class of 2013
12 Matt Chapia Chapin High School Class of 2014
13 Bo Baldwin South Aiken High School Class of 2014
14 Kelly Bryant Abbeville High School Class of 2015
15 Ben Beck Woodruff High School Class of 2014
16 Derrek Olenchuk Dutch Fork High School Class of 2014
17 Shaq Johnson Hartsville High School Class of 2013
18 Tyrecous Garrett Boiling Springs High School Class of 2013
19 Chase Turner Chesnee High School Class of 2014
20 Josh Council Camden High School Class of 2013
21 Luke Lancaster Gaffney High School Class of 2014
22 Mason Rudolph Northwestern High School Class of 2014
23 Spencer Carrol York High School Class of 2013
24 Zeke Walker Brookland-Cayce High School Class of 2014
25 Solomon McCormick Allendale-Fairfax High School Class of 2013
26 Trey Robinson Dorman High School Class of 2013
27 Keiston Smith Union High School Class of 2013
28 Daniel Thompson Boiling Springs High School Class of 2015
29 Devin Kilgore Cane Bay High School Class of 2014
30 Matthew Harkness Berkeley High School Class of 2014