Hes more of an exceptional passer who also happens to also have aboveaverage mobility. A dual threat quarterback can easily make an offense more dynamic. At first, i didnt think too much of spread formation offenses. The evolution of bowies dual threat qb jason epps prince. I like gio but he seems like a short term solution. Hurts was rated as a fourstar recruit and was ranked among the top dualthreat quarterbacks in the class of 2016. He wasnt the biggest qb around at just over 60, but he made magic. In the 1950s, tobin rote, was a rare example of a dual threat quarterback, as he led the green bay packers in rushing in 3 seasons, and retired with 3,128 yards. Someone like persa was a true dual threat, and in fact, one could say that he was a triple threat as he would use his legs to set up a pass play. I would put laviono as the worst spread option qb in the country by far. Cam akers part ii michael barrett 3 dual threat qb but lsu offered as a rb this guy has cam akers written all over him.
Topranked 2020 dualthreat qb bryce young includes texas. The goal in a spread offense is to use space to attack a defense but once defenses adjust by matching athletes with athletes than the offense needs to either use option tactics to attack a defenses structure, or else have players that. The thirdyear starter barely made it over 3,000 passing yards last season. When you have a true dual threat qb you have the luxury of running any offense better than it would be run without it. Power ranking college footballs best 2015 dualthreat. As of the end of 2017 nfl season, rote still ranks 10th all time in rushing yards for a quarterback the next decade, however, saw fran tarkenton impact the game in both passing and running aspects. Unfortunately i cant think of a catchy 2word phrase to properly describe rodgers even though i dont think dual threat really fits. He played as a dualthreat quarterback for the raiders football team. For example, auburn and ohio states spread works great when you have a qb who can pick up yards inside and set up easy throws downfield because of the attention defenders have to pay to his legs. Trevone boykin tcu horned forges 3901 passing yards 33 tds 707 rushing yards 8 tds 2. Feb 12, 2015 top 10 dual threat qbs college football jay dawg. Jan 18, 2016 saban was so afraid of losing again to another dual threat qb than he gambled with an onside kick to win the 2015 natl championship.
And they extended a scholarship to another qb on tuesday. Jul 06, 2016 top dual threat qb seasons in nfl history passing yards passing tds ints passer rating carries rushing yards rushing tds. All this while being able to throw on the run down the sideline. Illini all in on dual threat qbs mark tuppers blog.
Top 10 college dual threat qbs 2015 season youtube. I know most of the spread offenses work well but im sure some are better than others and more fun to run as a qb. Max duggan, a fourstar dualthreat quarterback out of iowa, picked up an offer from the vols on tuesday. Even if this kid is half as good as the positive members of this thread think he is, hes still added depth at a position whose backups to this. A dt qb also gives you the option of running read plays. Topranked 2020 dualthreat qb bryce young includes texas in. Not to be out done in the future alabama signed their dual threat qb, jalen hurts. But should an nfl team really be willing to commit to basing their offense around a dual threat dynamo from this years draft class, these are the mustsee candidates.
For example, auburn and ohio states spread works great when you have a qb who can pick up yards inside and set up easy throws downfield because of. Look at the 2016 heisman trophy winner, qb lamar jackson from louisville. Cam akers part ii michael barrett 3 dual threat qb but lsu. Is cam newton the greatest dualthreat qb in history. Spread offenses are always trying to stay one step ahead of the defenses with new tactics designed to create the leverage advantages that make the system work. Therefore, running is more associated with dualthreats than just simply passing. He is somebody that is very elusive and a dualthreat guy, lowry. Jun 04, 2018 one of the top dual threat quarterbacks in the country announced his college commitment late on sunday night. Prefer a prostye qb who can runscramble some since true dual threats tend to be pretty rare, but would take a true dt qb over any. Prefer a prostye qb who can runscramble some since true dualthreats tend to be pretty rare, but would take a true dt qb over any. Someone like persa was a true dualthreat, and in fact, one could say that he was a triplethreat as he would use his legs to set up a pass play. Zone read offense nfl seeing emergence of dual threat qb. Oklahoma signed kyler murray as their future dual threat qb.
As of the end of 2017 nfl season, rote still ranks 10th all time in rushing yards for a quarterback. Scout rated tyrod talyor as a 5star qb in 2007, and many viewed him as the nations best dualthreat qb that year. The best dual threat quarterbacks in college football are ones who dont lean too heavily in one direction or the other but rather make it seem like a crapshoot on each and every play. Ranking the top 10 qb prospects in 2015 nfl draft aol news. Cam akers part ii michael barrett 3 dual threat qb but lsu offered as a rb posted by jeff goldblum on 317 at 10. Cam newton not a top dualthreat quarterback according to. Bowie since the days of minnesota vikings quarterback fran tarkenton, the dualthreat quarterback is something every coach dreams of having. The dualthreat qb has consistently been one of the top 5 most popular subjects of reader interaction since i came to the uga recruiting beat 17 months ago. Rider high school in wichita falls, texas, where he was a threesport athlete in football, basketball, and track. Those rankings also have him as the 16thbest player in the state of california and the top rated quarterback in the state. The dualthreat qb added 644 yards and 10 tds on the ground. Many top dualthreat quarterbacks took changing positions not as an insult, but as a challenge. I think that savage might be the best qb we ever recruited.
Dec 15, 2014 brian leigh and kynon codrington have studied, ranked and graded the top athletes in the country, narrowed that list to 250 and sorted by position. There are plenty of third downs where teams are pinning their ears back and coming after eason where i wish he could scramble because he could grab that first down instead of getting sacked. Shawne merriman counts down his top five dualthreat quarterbacks in the nfl. With the evolution of football over the years, a quarterback capable of keeping plays alive with his mobility, while providing headaches and nightmares for opposing coaches and defenses, has become the standard. Why are pro style qbs rated much higher than dual threat qbs. Ranking the best dual threat quarterbacks in nfl history. Justin fields, the top dualthreat qb in the nation, is set to make his commitment. Cardale jones ohio state buckeyes 860 passing yards 7 tds 296 rushing yards 1 tds 3. What playbooks offer good options for a dual threat qb. These quarterback recruits ranked ahead of lamar jackson in 2015.
Sep 08, 2017 its important to keep in mind that the first part of dualthreat is in the air and taylor has to improve there. These five quarterbacks have a proven ability to take matters into their own hands. Shawne merriman counts down his top five dual threat quarterbacks in the nfl. Brian leigh and kynon codrington have studied, ranked and graded the top athletes in the country, narrowed that list to 250 and sorted by position.
A college football offense that can make a defense view the qb as a serious running threat increases its chance for success. I would like for us to try the version of a dual threat qb that is a passer that can also run. Some team sources felt montez had a chance to develop into a special quarterback prospect as he has a good skill set with size and a strong arm, but they think something is missing with montez, who was too streaky and inconsistent during his collegiate career. Tommie frazier jr, scott frost, eric crouch, taylor martinez and tommy armstrong jr were all runners that threw the ball. And im also changing my tune in terms of what to look for in recruiting a qb. Therefore, running is more associated with dual threats than just simply passing. Vols offer fourstar dualthreat quarterback rocky top. Topranked 2020 dualthreat qb bryce young includes texas in top group new, 7 comments one of the nations premier quarterback prospects named texas in his top six on saturday. Here are the secs top dual threat signal callers heading into the 2015 campaign. Hes not particularly dual threat, but he evades defenders well and has good enough legs to command respect from opposing deslbs. Find out where newly crowned super bowl champion russell wilson ranks. Cam newton was absent from michael vicks top dualthreat quarterback list both michael vick and cam newton possess the physique and capabilities of being dualthreat quarterbacks, those who.
Mar 27, 2015 spread offenses are always trying to stay one step ahead of the defenses with new tactics designed to create the leverage advantages that make the system work. No one knows how the 2015 nfl season will play out, but our nfl writer offers his take on who the best starting quarterbacks. A legitimate heisman candidate, hurts is easily the most celebrated and proven of the quarterbacks on this list. Those rankings also have him as the 16thbest player in the state of california and the toprated quarterback in the state. Top dualthreat qb seasons in nfl history passing yards passing tds ints passer rating carries rushing yards rushing tds. Id say im roughly 6535 pass first, but id like lots of opportunities to run the ball. Mar 28, 20 scout rated tyrod talyor as a 5star qb in 2007, and many viewed him as the nations best dual threat qb that year.
Georgia is a great school, its my home school, fields said. One of the top dualthreat quarterbacks in the country announced his college commitment late on sunday night. Cam akers part ii michael barrett 3 dual threat qb but. When you have a true dualthreat qb you have the luxury of running any offense better than it would be run without it. Lamar jackson was only the 12thranked dualthreat quarterback in the class of 2015, but he ended up being the most productive.
The 12 best dualthreat qb recruits of the bcs era bleacher. Saban was so afraid of losing again to another dual threat qb than he gambled with an onside kick to win the 2015 natl championship. According to the 247sports composite rankings, daniels is the no. As a junior, he rushed for over 1,500 yards and passed. Apr 04, 2018 according to the 247sports composite rankings, daniels is the no. Most dual threat qbs cant just throw their way to wins every week but rodgers can, so i dont think the title fits him. Its important to keep in mind that the first part of dualthreat is in the air and taylor has to improve there. In the 1950s, tobin rote, was a rare example of a dualthreat quarterback, as he led the green bay packers in rushing in 3 seasons, and retired with 3,128 yards. The dual threat qb has consistently been one of the top 5 most popular subjects of reader interaction since i came to the uga recruiting beat 17 months ago. Oct 21, 2015 bowie since the days of minnesota vikings quarterback fran tarkenton, the dualthreat quarterback is something every coach dreams of having. Hundley is the bruins career leader in touchdown passes with 75, second in rushing yards 1,647 and first in rushing touchdowns 31.
Either it was too pass happy or merely running back masquerading as a qb and was no way going to catch on in the nfl. Hes not particularly dualthreat, but he evades defenders well and has good enough legs to command respect from opposing deslbs. Tm g cmp att yds td int 2pp sk att yds td fantpt dkpt fdpt fantpt dkpt fdpt. Dec 06, 2017 lamar jackson was only the 12thranked dual threat quarterback in the class of 2015, but he ended up being the most productive. One of the last remaining dominos in the 2018 recruiting cycle will fall on friday. The vols have already offered a few different quarterbacks in the 2019 class. I think this version opens up the most for us to have balance.
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