QB recruiting is an inexact science. But when it hits, it can transform programs in a hurry. Take a look at the Rivals rankings for dual threat quarterbacks in the 2011 recruiting class. Keep in mind most of these guys are just about to enter their sophomore years:
http://rivals.yahoo.com/footballrec...s/rank-2648;_ylt=AkOKOXmWBF_0QCS8JA6.5btGPZB4
1. Braxton Miller: Starter at Ohio State.
2. Brett Hundley: Starter at UCLA.
4. J.W. Walsh: Had a promising redshirt freshman season cut short by a knee injury.
6. Teddy Bridgwater: Starter at Louisville.
12. Marcus Mariota: Starter at Oregon.
13. Michael Brewer: Projected starter at Texas Tech.
14. Johnny Manziel: Starter at Texas A&M.
16. Everett Golson: Starter at Notre Dame.
24. Trevone Boykin: Started most of last season at TCU as a redshirt freshman.
Pretty amazing to see how many young guys became stars quickly.
http://rivals.yahoo.com/footballrec...s/rank-2648;_ylt=AkOKOXmWBF_0QCS8JA6.5btGPZB4
1. Braxton Miller: Starter at Ohio State.
2. Brett Hundley: Starter at UCLA.
4. J.W. Walsh: Had a promising redshirt freshman season cut short by a knee injury.
6. Teddy Bridgwater: Starter at Louisville.
12. Marcus Mariota: Starter at Oregon.
13. Michael Brewer: Projected starter at Texas Tech.
14. Johnny Manziel: Starter at Texas A&M.
16. Everett Golson: Starter at Notre Dame.
24. Trevone Boykin: Started most of last season at TCU as a redshirt freshman.
Pretty amazing to see how many young guys became stars quickly.