By Chad Wilson – Editor – GridironStuds Blog
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There was a time when everyone was looking for the 6’5″ QB who could stand tall in the pocket, see everything and rifle the football to his playmakers. In this new era, teams have learned that if the QB can see everything then everyone can see him. A stationary target in the pocket may not be what the doctor ordered anymore so the proliferation of highly athletic QBs is in full effect. Quarterbacks that can escape the pocket and keep a play alive or gut the defense for big yards is what is in demand. 2016 Miami Monsignor Pace High School quarterback is just what the doctor ordered.
Walker is reminiscent of Russell Wilson when you watch him on film. He’s not a scrambler by trade but has the ability to pull the ball down and hurt the defense. His initial instincts are to look down field for the open receiver and even move around behind the line of scrimmage to wait for someone to break open. However, when the situation seems bleak, Walker is a great athlete that can not only go get a first down but beat the defense for a long touchdown. With the recent success of Wilson and other mobile quarterbacks, colleges have been seeking the services of dual threat quarterbacks not only for run based spread offenses but for both balanced and pass heavy offenses. When all else fails, quarterbacks like Walker provide that added dimension that drives defenses crazy.
You will observe Walker on film using his quickness to avoid the rush and buy time for the big play down field. It’s an absolute killer for defenses that must cover for extended periods of time when Walker is at the controls. Equally as dangerous are the zone read plays that Walker runs to perfection. He’s a good learner, who has been well coached to come skinny off of the read when he pulls the football. He gets North / South through the defense in a hurry and sets up the downfield blocks quite well to crank out big gains. Walker is certainly one to keep your eye on in this next recruiting cycle as a dual threat quarterback who is also athletic enough to play any skill position on the field. No doubt, Walker is a baller.
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Chad Wilson is a college football recruiting expert and creator of the GridironStudsApp which allows high school football players to gain exposure to college football coaches and fans. Wilson is a former college football player for the University of Miami (92-94) and Long Beach St. (’90-’91) and played briefly for the Seattle Seahawks (’95). He is also a former youth and high school football coach for over 15 years most recently for 5-A State of Florida Champs American Heritage. He runs All Eyes DB Camp a defensive back training company located in South Florida IG: @alleyesdbcamp. Wilson’s oldest son Quincy plays in the NFL for the New York Giants and his younger son plays cornerback for the Arizona Cardinals.
