A lot of what we've seen before: Suspect mechanics but OMG arm strength.
The other thing that stood out to me was his accuracy, both on improvised plays and designed throws. Yes it's a highlight video, but that's an awful lot of DO or CA passes.
EDIT: A link would help:
November 14th, 2017 at 2:23 PM ^
Seems moldable
November 14th, 2017 at 5:52 PM ^
Clay?
November 14th, 2017 at 6:23 PM ^
No. Bad dog.
Just kidding. Good dog. But still no to that nickname.
November 15th, 2017 at 10:53 AM ^
Then you're a putz. All of you are putzes. They should change the sign outside from My-T-Sharp to ze Three Putzes.
November 14th, 2017 at 2:30 PM ^
My god that arm strength is impressive.. He can get it to receivers 30 yards downfield in the blink of an eye. I'm not sure there's been a recruit in the last 5 years that I want to see hit their ceiling more than Milton.
November 14th, 2017 at 2:52 PM ^
Shane Morris?
November 14th, 2017 at 3:10 PM ^
Definintely would've been nice to see Morris hit his ceiling... But safe to say Milton has a better chance from the start working with Harbaugh rather than Borges.
November 14th, 2017 at 4:25 PM ^
No doubt about that
November 14th, 2017 at 5:52 PM ^
#FireBorges
November 14th, 2017 at 4:42 PM ^
else that stood out on that film is how good his receivers are. Any of those kids Seniors and being recruited??
November 14th, 2017 at 9:38 PM ^
Crazy arm!!! Tell you what, Joe should be thanking #12. That cat should have some offers. Dude is a frisbee catching dog.
November 15th, 2017 at 8:32 AM ^
hope he's got a change up to go with that fast ball. I feel like that was Shane's pitfall to becoming a high level QB, he was still slinging bullets on 5 yard slants to the slot receiver and no one could handle it. That's something Peters almost does too well when he's checking it down. Thing just seems like it's not even going to get there sometimes.
November 14th, 2017 at 2:33 PM ^
Guy looks like an athlete.
November 14th, 2017 at 2:53 PM ^
Marlin Washington. Isn't rated on 247.
November 14th, 2017 at 8:44 PM ^
According to his HUDL page, he's 6'1", 175, runs a 4.5 40 (Ok - maybe 3 out of 5 fakes but he sure looks fast on tape) looks really quick and has a 40 inch vertical with great moves to boot. Runs solid routes. I'm no recruiting expert but he looks like a 3-star on his film. He looks at least as good as number 12 in the video (Shane Hooks who is a 247 3-Star headed to Ohio).
November 15th, 2017 at 10:56 AM ^
3 out of 5? Correction, 100% of 40 times on HUDL are not accurate.
November 14th, 2017 at 3:40 PM ^
That was my second thought, besides the arm strength. Kid seems really shifty
November 14th, 2017 at 3:47 PM ^
That's the type of player we need. All the great QB's in the world won't mean spit until the receiving corps rounds into shape. Our current receivers seldom seem to be able to gain separation from the DB's they face. Not sure if that is a function of skill or inexperience. But filling those positions with viable targets for the QB's should be a priority. IMHO.
November 14th, 2017 at 5:40 PM ^
Well we probably won't ever recruit a wr class like we had this year again.. so it isn't a skill issue.. it is experience.. too many young players
November 14th, 2017 at 2:33 PM ^
This guy is legit. its gonna be hard to keep him off the field.
November 14th, 2017 at 2:38 PM ^
Gonna be a while, he's pretty raw, plus we have 2 studs already on campus.
November 14th, 2017 at 3:27 PM ^
I realize Kaepernick was, but as far as college goes. Could be very beneficial to force defenses to prepare for both
November 14th, 2017 at 3:48 PM ^
He’s not really a true Duel Threat like Kaep. Milton is a pro style QB who can move if need be. He’s a lot closer to Peters/Luck style then he is to a Kaepernick or Russell Wilson.
November 14th, 2017 at 7:18 PM ^
Not as big, but I see ALOT of Ryan Mallett in him...more mobility though
November 14th, 2017 at 4:02 PM ^
Not all black quarterbacks are dual-threats.
November 14th, 2017 at 4:26 PM ^
As a dual threat
November 14th, 2017 at 4:44 PM ^
McCaffrey is a better runner than Milton is.
November 14th, 2017 at 6:00 PM ^
McCaffrey's runs in high school and Milton's. You will see that Milton is faster, shiftier, and has much more power. People get the illusion McCaffrey is a better runner because his HS team used his legs more and he was playing against slower opponents than Milton did so his rushing stats look better on paper.
November 14th, 2017 at 4:44 PM ^
McCaffrey is a better runner than Milton is.
November 14th, 2017 at 4:45 PM ^
McCaffrey is a better runner than Milton is.
November 15th, 2017 at 11:34 AM ^
Ok you’ve convinced me. One thing I’ve learned over the last year is if someone says something over and over again then I must believe it. Question nothing. Mccaffery is a better runner than Milton is.
November 15th, 2017 at 1:34 PM ^
"it's got electrolytes"
November 14th, 2017 at 4:55 PM ^
He’s listed at 6’ 5” and 222 lbs. If he get to 240 and run a 4.8 he can be a punishing runner if not a breakaway one. Obviously he should be pass first though.
November 14th, 2017 at 4:59 PM ^
Cam Newton...but faster
November 14th, 2017 at 2:38 PM ^
#3 jukes 4 guys at the same time......DO WANT!
November 14th, 2017 at 3:05 PM ^
Looks like his name is Marlon Washington, doesn't have a 247 page. The other receiver does however, guy by the name of Shane Hooks. He is a 3* committed to Ohio.
November 14th, 2017 at 3:12 PM ^
Yes that Ohio. Go Bobcats!
November 14th, 2017 at 2:40 PM ^
Milton has the best arm talent I’ve seen in a long time. I have high hopes for him under Harbaughs tutelage. His highlight tape is excellent, but his completion percentage is still nowhere near where it needs to be. Definitely redshirting, but after a year or two he could really be an unreal QB. Will be interesting battle between him and Doyle.
November 14th, 2017 at 2:42 PM ^
My gawd that second highlight he throws the ball 60 yards off his back foot.
November 14th, 2017 at 2:44 PM ^
Looks like the ceiling is a rich man's Trace McSorely. About the same mobility but bigger arm and not much fear in throwing a guy open. Just gotta get that wind up tightened up...
November 14th, 2017 at 2:46 PM ^
He's about half a foot taller, though.
November 15th, 2017 at 11:36 AM ^
I see the mcsorley comparison in that he loves to chuck it deep into double coverage. There’s some questionable competition in those highlights
November 14th, 2017 at 2:44 PM ^
You can't coach that. But, accuracy is more important. Let's hope he brings that, or at least the coaches can bring it out after he gets here.
November 14th, 2017 at 2:45 PM ^
His ceiling is Matthew Stafford. His floor is Shane Morris.
November 14th, 2017 at 4:26 PM ^
Is Shane Morris!
November 14th, 2017 at 2:45 PM ^
That is crazy arm strength. Stronger than Sugar Shane when he came out of high school. I recall seeing Shane Morris throw it like 50+ yards off his knees.
November 14th, 2017 at 3:50 PM ^
His arm strength seems to be more generational. The only other QB I’ve heard that type of arm strength from was JaMarcus Russell.
Milton seems to be a good kid, and he’s from the same high school as Deandre Francois. I hope and pray the kid becomes great.
November 14th, 2017 at 5:10 PM ^
I remember how the scouts raved about his.
November 14th, 2017 at 2:48 PM ^
I wouldn't be so sure about the accuracy. His completion rate is still below fifty percent this season.
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