Commit Fit: How the Elite 11 QBs fit with their future programs

The Elite 11 is in the books and after days of seeing these top quarterbacks in action, Rivals national recruiting director Adam Gorney looks at each of the committed ones and how they’ll fit in each school’s offense. Eighteen of the 20 quarterbacks in attendance have made their pledges.

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BRYCE BAKER, North Carolina

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There is an expected significant drop-off at quarterback for North Carolina and how can’t there be since first-round NFL Draft pick Drake Maye was the QB last season.

After his senior year at Kernersville (N.C.) East Forsyth, Baker will have an opportunity to come in early and play because he’s physically ready and a great decision-maker. Last year, he completed more than 66 percent of his passes for 3,082 yards with 39 touchdowns and three picks. He’s smart, he throws a beautiful ball and at the Elite 11 he was quietly solid the entire time.

Even with Maye, the Tar Heels ran the ball slightly more than they threw it last season but if some better receivers can surround Baker then they’ll have a big arm sitting in the pocket.

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TY HAWKINS, TCU

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After Max Duggan’s phenomenal 2022 season, TCU had some issues at quarterback last season and some serious growing pains. Josh Hoover is back and Hauss Hejny is coming in (who could be Duggan-esque in play style) but Hawkins is at a higher level of ability.

At the Elite 11, the San Antonio (Texas)…

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Publish date : 2024-06-24 12:58:43

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