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129. A.J. Erdely, UAB

Erdely originally started his career at MTSU and spent a year at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College before landing at UAB. Redshirt freshman (and three-star recruit) Tyler Johnston is likely to be Erdely’s top competition this offseason.

126. Jackson Tyner, Rice

Tyler Stehling departs after accounting for 2,358 total yards last season. Tyner (32 of 67 for 318 yards) is the front-runner, with J.T. Granato also in the mix


121. Blake LaRussa, Old Dominion

David Washington’s steady play (31 TD passes) was a big reason why Old Dominion won 10 games and reached the program’s first bowl game last fall. While Washington will be missed, head coach Bobby Wilder is one of Conference USA’s top offensive minds and has some intriguing options. LaRussa worked as Washington’s backup in 2016 and is expected to open spring ball as the No. 1 quarterback. Redshirt freshman Drayton Arnold and junior college recruit Jordan Hoy are also in the mix.


118. Keon Howard, Southern Miss

Nick Mullens leaves big shoes to fill in Hattiesburg this spring. Howard was one of Southern Miss’ top recruits in its 2016 signing class and started two games due to an injury to Mullens last year. Howard threw for 365 yards and one score and added 150 yards and two touchdowns in 2016.


114. Mason Fine, North Texas

Second-year head coach Seth Littrell has North Texas trending in the right direction, but the Mean Green need more from their quarterbacks in order to reach a bowl for the second consecutive year. Fine threw for 1,572 yards and six scores in 10 games as a true freshman in 2016

100. Ryan Metz, UTEP

Metz gained the starting job over Zack Greenlee in early October and finished with a solid 2016 season. Metz threw for 1,375 yards and 14 scores, while completing 64.7 percent of his passes. The junior never topped more than 215 yards in a game in 2016.



99. De’Andre Johnson, FAU

Potential. That’s the best word to describe Johnson in FAU’s offense under the watchful eye of new head coach Lane Kiffin. The former Florida State signal-caller lands in Boca Raton after transferring in from East Mississippi Community College.



98. Hasaan Klugh, Charlotte

Charlotte’s offense showed signs of life with Klugh at the controls last season. In his first opportunity for snaps with the 49ers, Klugh threw for 1,356 yards and 10 scores and added 426 yards and eight touchdowns on the ground. The junior needs to improve a completion percentage that dipped to 53.6 after connecting on less than 45 percent of his passes in each of the last three games.

73. Alex McGough, FIU

Injuries cut short McGough’s 2016 season, but the Tampa native is expected to return at full strength for 2017. This will be McGough’s fourth consecutive season as FIU’s starter, and he will look to post a season similar to his 2015 totals: 21 TDs, 2,722 yards and 64 percent completion percentage.



72. Dalton Sturm, UTSA

The Roadrunners will miss top running back Jarveon Williams, but the offense should be able to lean a little more on the pass with the return of Sturm and the team’s top four statistical receivers from 2016. The former walk-on threw for 2,170 yards and 20 touchdowns and added 313 yards and four scores on the ground last fall.



71. J’Mar Smith, Louisiana Tech

Louisiana Tech’s high-powered offense loses standout receivers Trent Taylor and Carlos Henderson, but the offense should remain one of the best in Conference USA this year. Smith is a big reason why the Bulldogs should be set on offense once again, as the sophomore is a rising star to watch. In eight appearances (with one start) in 2016, Smith threw for 412 yards and two touchdowns and added 62 yards and two scores on the ground.

65. Chase Litton, Marshall

Litton’s 2016 totals were slightly better than his ‘15 production, but the junior still has room to improve entering ‘17. Litton did not play in two contests last year but ended 2016 with 2,612 yards and 24 scores. If Litton takes the next step in his development this offseason, Marshall should be able to rebound after last year’s surprising 3-9 record.

18. Mike White, WKU

White thrived under former head coach Jeff Brohm, as he earned second-team All-Conference USA honors after throwing for 4,363 yards and 37 scores last year. New head coach Mike Sanford should keep WKU’s offense performing at a high level, but top targets Taywan Taylor (98 catches) and Nicholas Norris (76) will be missed.

17. Brent Stockstill, MTSU

A collarbone injury limited Stockstill to just 10 games in 2016, but he still finished the year with 3,233 yards and 31 scores. Over the last two seasons as MTSU’s No. 1 quarterback, Stockstill has passed for 61 touchdowns. His return to full strength should help the Blue Raiders contend for the Conference USA title in 2017.

Only one other G5 is ranked lower....

16. Logan Woodside, Toledo

hen there's the P6 QB ....
6. Quinton Flowers, USF

I had heard a rumor that some P5 schools had (illegally) contacted Brent to trying to get him to transfer as a graduate transfer.

Wasn't able to get confirmation on it...but wouldn't be surprised if it's true.

(03-31-2017 11:54 AM)ThreeifbyLightning Wrote:  I had heard a rumor that some P5 schools had (illegally) contacted Brent to trying to get him to transfer as a graduate transfer.

Wasn't able to get confirmation on it...but wouldn't be surprised if it's true.

That doesn't make any sense. Why would he transfer out when his dad is his Head Coach? That would be a tough phone call for a P5 school to make.

Look how many P5 QBs are rated 50 or worse. Heck look how many are outside the top 100.

I really don't know the truth here. I talked to one person within the program who said it was true but he was not a first hand source. I ask others and no one would confirm or deny.

So, I really don't know but assume if it was happening the schools were using surrogates not actually coaches from other schools. Either way.

There is always a lot of subjectivity to these rankings. Are they based on pro potential or how good they are at the collegiate level? If a P5 QB put up numbers like Woodside did at Toledo they would be top 3. These are always jaded towards the P5 schools. For example if Jarrett Stidham transferred from Baylor to a G6 team he might be top 50 but since it was Auburn he is 12th.

(03-31-2017 05:31 PM)Franko Wrote:  There is always a lot of subjectivity to these rankings. Are they based on pro potential or how good they are at the collegiate level? If a P5 QB put up numbers like Woodside did at Toledo they would be top 3. These are always jaded towards the P5 schools. For example if Jarrett Stidham transferred from Baylor to a G6 team he might be top 50 but since it was Auburn he is 12th.

A simpler way to describe the article