
Jason Munns (Scout.com)
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Northwest Recruiting Analyst Posted Jun 26, 2006
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Today the Scout.com Northwest Hot 100 rolls out it's evaluations of the best of the best. We've broken down film, we've hit the combines, we've gone to the high schools in order to find out the top players in the region. Onto the evaluations!
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for the full list of the Scout.com Northwest Hot 100 quarterbacks, from No. 1 to No. 30.
Below are the evaluations for the top 10 field generals, starting with No. 1 - BYU
commit Jason Munns from Southridge High School in Kennewick, Wash.
1. Jason Munns (BYU) - A big sturdy frame, sets in there and delivers much like a
tradional pocket-passer would. A comparison to Drew Bledsoe at his stage would be
pretty much dead-on. Has some escapability, but is much better eluding as going
downfield as opposed to side-to-side. Strength helps him get out of dicey situations.
2. Jake Gelakoska (Oregon State) - Big, strong, athletic prospect who will get bigger.
Raw with some mechanics, especially with dropping the ball down while on the move,
but already has a quick release. Also needs to work on becoming more accurate, but
is a very hard worker. Has very good straight-ahead speed, but no shake.
3. Kellen Kiilsgaard - Very comparable to Washington signee Jake Locker. Solid size,
good strength at his position, but his mobility and feet are what sets him apart. Great
straight-line speed and is very good at making would-be tacklers miss. Will most
likely get a shot at QB first in college, but is also an exceptional safety.
4. Griff Robles (Utah) - Mechanically a very sound technician, although it would be
nicer to see him get rid of the ball quicker. He gets away with it at the high school level
because he has a very strong arm and is also very accurate. Will do well in college
because of his size, mobility and arm strength.
5. Tom Farinacci - Fundamentally as sound a prep QB on the west coast, few flaws in
his game. Would like to see a little quicker release. Needs to get bigger, stronger,
faster to be at the elite level, but is very much like Cal-bound Kevin Riley in his
development right now. As he grows, his recruitment will also grow.
6. Evan Mozzochi - Another big, strong kid that is cool in the pocket and gets the job
done under fire, but could be limited at the D1 level by his athleticism in terms of
escapability and making positive plays with his feet. Very solid understanding of the
game and his mechanics are also good, especially on short drops.
7. Cory Bean - A big kid with a strong arm that looks to be in the mold of a pocket
passer, but is in an offense in high school that focuses on him rolling out. As a result
he's become very comfortable throwing on the run. Uses his innate ability to get him
by, is raw mechanically. Can use his size and strength to get out of trouble, but not a
straight-ahead burner.
8. Brett Kan - More in the mold of former Hawaii slinger Timmy Chang, Kan is a high
school player that has been built into a great prep passer and will get even better
when he gets bigger, stronger and faster. Plays in a throwing system, which has
allowed him to refine his abilities. Another prospect that has few holes mechanically.
9. Bryson Beirne (Arizona) - Just the opposite of Brett Kan, Beirne is a supreme raw
talent who wills himself to make plays and to be the best. A big, strong player who can
sit in the pocket and also make plays on the run. Will need to get coached up at the
next level to really take advantage of his god-given abilities in terms of the passing
game. Very raw at this point.
10. Matthew Ballenger (Colorado) - Ballenger combines size with strength and an
ability to lead. Speed is not a strength. Also part of a two-time state basketball
championship program, he's known to rise up when the going gets tough.
Fundamentally, has the tools to be a solid D1 performer, but they need to be
sharpened.
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