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DEL.ICIO.USTake Ten: Best QBs
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Who’s the best high school quarterback in Georgia? I spoke with Scott Kennedy, recruiting analyst for Scout.com., to get his take. Kennedy ranked the top seniors in the state. How is the state’s Class of 2006 for QBs? “I think it’s top heavy. The two guys at the top are very good. But I don’t think it’s as deep as past years,” Kennedy says.
Here are Kennedy’s top 10 and their cumulative statistics:
10. Simeon Kelley, Grady: “He’s so quick running the ball, and he passes well enough to keep defenses honest.”
Completions-Attempts-Yards-Interceptions-Touchdowns
Stat line: 21-40-400-2-6 TDs
9. Bryan Ellis, Peach County: “He’s a transfer that everybody will know about by the end of the season.”
Stat line: 52-71-853-1-6 TDs
8. Robby Davis, Starr’s Mill: “An athlete that does lot of damage with his legs.” Committed to Navy.
Stat line: 48-94-438-3-6 TDs
40 carries-335 yds.-4 TDs
7. Lee Chapple, GAC: “Under-appreciated passer that opens things up for [tailback] Caleb King.
Stat line: 34-48-553-1-6 TDs
6. Giorgio Morgan, Tri-Cities: “And up-and-comer that can really throw and run.”
Stat line: 43-97-573-0-2 TDs
42 carries-173 yds.-6 TDs
5. Matt Moody, Landmark Christian: “A polished pocket-passer and makes good decisions.”
Stat line: 31-55-518-4-5 TDs
37 carries-181 yds.-2 TDs
4. Morgan Burnett, North Clayton: “Athletic QB that will play safety in college.” Has primarily played receiver on offense this year.
Stat line: 4-8-52-0-1 TD
27 carries-310 yds.-5 TDs
30 tackles, 1 interception, 1 fumble recovery, 1 blocked field goal
3. Eric Berry, Creekside: “He may be the best athlete in the state.”
Stat line: 15-28-345-0-2 TDs
43 carries-537 yards-6 TDs
2. Cameron Newton, Westlake: “Big, strong arm and a great athlete.” Committed to Florida.
Stat line: 776 passing yards, 3 TDs
1. Josh Nesbitt, Greene County: “He can do it all with the ball in his hands.” Committed to Georgia Tech.
Stat line: 41-68-713-2-9 TDs
30 carries-69 yards-3 TDs
Go on. Take Ten. Who’s the state QB with the most razzle dazzle? Let us know. Also tell us who still says ‘razzle dazzle’ - besides us.
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By footballking
September 27, 2006 02:09 PM | Link to this
I think Dylan Knight of St. Pius will be the best QB at the end of the season. Pius all the way!
By Jaybird
September 27, 2006 02:57 PM | Link to this
TELL MR KENNEDY TO COME CHECK OUT EARLY COUNTY’S EMMANUEL TAYLOR. THRU 4 GAMES HE HAS THROWN FOR 950 YARDS AND RUSHED FOR ALMOST 300 MORE!
By RJm
September 27, 2006 03:10 PM | Link to this
Morgan BURNETT THE BEST AT WHAT HE DO
By football star
September 27, 2006 03:21 PM | Link to this
Cesary Wilborn of McNair I feel is a good quarterback he just needs a line to help him out.
By Vincent
September 27, 2006 04:46 PM | Link to this
Chas Henry of East Paulding is a good all round player. He plays QB,Safety,Punter and Kicker. Excells in all!
By LaVonda
September 27, 2006 05:52 PM | Link to this
You simply can’t overlook Thomas Darrah of Newnan High School. That kid is the next Peyton Manning!
By QB expert
September 27, 2006 06:50 PM | Link to this
Thomas Darrah has more than a 1000 yards passing. That is a great deal more than anyone on the list. He should be at the top.
By Bill Walters
September 27, 2006 07:06 PM | Link to this
How can you leave Charlton County’s, Dwight Dasher off the list? All he has done is win back to back state championships. By the way he beat your top pick in the Dome lasr year.
By Bill Walters
September 27, 2006 07:06 PM | Link to this
How can you leave Charlton County’s, Dwight Dasher off the list? All he has done is win back to back state championships. By the way he beat your top pick in the Dome lasr year.
By PantherVeep
September 27, 2006 07:57 PM | Link to this
Uh….ERIC BERRY ring a bell?
By Cornelius
September 27, 2006 10:35 PM | Link to this
My boi EB is the best QB and DB…..everyone should jump on the seminoles band wagon
By Go Pack
September 28, 2006 02:37 AM | Link to this
How about Colquitt County qb Channing Hudson. 54 for 80, 801 passing yards, nine TDs with just one interception is pretty good.
By calvin
September 28, 2006 07:49 AM | Link to this
We have a pretty good one at Northside.
11 Marques Ivory has rushed for 138 yrds on 27 attempts for an ave. of 5.1 per carry and 1 TD.He has passed for 472 yrds on 32/58 and 7 td passes. Thats an ave. of 118 yrds passing and 2 TD per game.
He is a Jr.
By s-town
September 28, 2006 08:31 AM | Link to this
i think terrance davis from salem high school should be on there after his over 200 yards on the grownd with 3 rushing TD’s game against occonee
By Panther
September 28, 2006 09:06 AM | Link to this
Starr’s Mill quarterback Robby Davis is the most under rated player in the State of Georgia. He can do it all.
By Alex
September 28, 2006 10:51 AM | Link to this
Scott,
By James
September 28, 2006 11:06 AM | Link to this
Tell Mr Kennedy he needs to do more research and check out MLK’s QB Jarad Dorsey. He 2nd in passsing in AAAAA on AJC poll.
By G-town
September 28, 2006 02:06 PM | Link to this
Bryce D** from Norcross is leading AAAAA in yards and TDs according to AJC’s stats.
By Seth
September 28, 2006 03:34 PM | Link to this
Hey what about Dustin T. from Roswell hey a second year starting Junior and leads the number one team in the state. Doesnt the QB leading the top team deserve to be mentioned? he is only a junior and if you watch him play you can see him improve each and every game. For a junior he has uncanny composure and great field vison. If he isnt one of the top ten QBs this year he better be next year!
By Andre
September 28, 2006 07:50 PM | Link to this
Junior QB for Stockbridge High is a player to watch, the name is Tyler Bass, he has great size, great arm strength, can run, and very intelligent with excellent leadership skills.
By Andre
September 28, 2006 07:56 PM | Link to this
Junior QB at Stockbridge High in Henry County is another player to watch. He has great size, great arm strength, can run the ball; is very intelligent with superb leadership skills. Take note.
By charles scott
September 29, 2006 05:55 AM | Link to this
YALL REALLY NEED TO SEE BACARRI RAMBO SEMINOLE COUNTY’S JUNIOR QUARTERBACK,HE IS SPECIAL RUNNING OR THROWING.
By Stan
September 29, 2006 12:38 PM | Link to this
How can you leave out Dwight Dasher off of this poll? He has a tremendous arm,and also runs very well. In his third year of starting he currently has a record of 31-2 and has led Charlton County to BACK 2 BACK state championships. And also outshined Josh Nesbitt last year in the dome.
By Parkview Fan
September 29, 2006 07:40 PM | Link to this
Clayton Wilkins from Parkview is the best quarterback in 5AAAAA!!!
By Rational man
September 29, 2006 11:32 PM | Link to this
WEll some of yall are really dumb…. yall expect every QB to be on the list… he chooses who he chooses, obv. you see some adv in your qb that he dosnt….. yall act like we should do the top 100 best QBs, I mean, why not just rank them all as number one?
Any Ways, Clayton Wilkins, P’View. hes the man to watch, we will see how this starting Sophmore QB from the number 7 ranked school in the nation (sports ill.) improves this year!