Harbaugh Offers 3* Dual Threat QB

but I just watched about half of his junior tape and my initial skepticism was unjustified.

He's listed in his HUDL profile as 6-3/196, but the video says he's 6-4/205. Whatever he is, he's big enough to be able to run through contact; doesn't look like you can arm tackle him.

He's not what I would call fast, but he's got a deceptive ability to make people miss in the open field, and has a good sense of awareness of where defenders are, both in the pocket and in the open field. He appears to be a much more capable runner than any starting QB we've had in recent years, with the obvious sole exception of Denard. (I haven't seen DM in any kind of action)

He uses his mobility to move around in the pocket to find an open receiver; he doesn't bail at the first sign of pressure. However, he's not afraid to pull the ball down and run if there's open space around him.

He'll cock his arm waiting to make a throw, but he's got a pretty quick release once he decides to throw—I didn't see any long wind-up.

One play that stood out to me is at 7:01—the snap is way over his head, but he deftly uses his height to snag it, and then moves out of the pocket and throws a soft jump pass to a RB.

His stats are eye-opening: 135/192 for 2253 yds; 70.3% completion percentage; 16.6 yds/completion; 24 TDs passing/1 INT; 633 yds rushing for 17 TDs

The only real question I have is the level of competition he's faced in Avon, CT. I wonder if this is a Don Brown recruiting contact.

Don't know how up-to-date this info is, but 247/Scout lists his only offers as Syracuse, UConn, Maryland, Minnesota, and Michigan. I bet that changes now that Michigan has offered.

Do want.

That's a fairly quick and compact release he's got there.

40 times can be finicky, but they're not nothing.

If 4.97 is accurate, that's not the speed you expect from a "dual threat" QB. Not even close. For comparison, Peyton Manning ran in the 4.8 range. Tim Tebow, whose dual threat was focused on power rather than speed or agility, still managed a 4.71. Pocket-only guys like Matt Leinart get 4.91s. 

There are other attributes that make a guy a good runner, true. But you need some acceleration, and 4.97 doesn't have much at all. That's not going to cut it against college athletes. If Harbaugh likes him it's for other stuff. 

to be. Much more polished as a passer than Joe Milton. If he hits the camp circuit this summer and is as statistically good his Sr year, could see him coming in as very solid 4-star. That offer sheet gonna get bigger. Way bigger. Glad we're in early.

Craziest name since Biakabatuka?

Maybe the year can start going in these OPs... Either way, thanks for sharing! With a name like Prommachanh, he has the chance of going down in Michigan lore. 

Over a half threat all day long!!

GO BLUE!!

his first name sounds like "Tsun" that's what the Ohio people call us...

I wish Chip Kelly cleans house and Harbaugh brings Fisch back to run the pass game and handle playcalling duties.  It's probably a .0001% chance of this happening, but I'll still wish for it until it's a zero percent change.

I actually like his tape more than Milton and Doyle.

You might not like this but the QB that he most reminds me of in his HUDL tape is JT Barrett. He's not a track star but mobile. Leaps forward in the pocket and has more available yards in the center of the field as opposed to evading the rush laterally. Arm strength is medium. Accurate but floaty. I like him!

That name is all kinds of win

Damn his 40 time, I see a confident, big bodied runner with vision, that can actually throw the ball. Yes please!

Thanks for this news, Comrade.

three were by teams that had QBs who were a running threat  --- McSorley, Lewerke, Barrett. Interestingly, all three of these guys played a whole season without serious injury. There's Barrett's knee/leg, but a sideline cameraman aggravated that! 

In fact, I look for Peters to leg it out a little more in the bowl game. 

 

I admit it. I’m so sick and tired of Michigan getting beat by quarterbacks with their legs more than their arms. But I don’t want someone that’s really sporadic in their passing either
Give me a Baker Mayfield type athlete please over an immobile statue

We own Connecticut football recruiting!  

Come on over would love a qb that can run.

Harbaugh gave a great quote years ago and I can’t remember but it may have been a YouTube video. Harbaugh asked Bill Walsh what is the first attribute he looked for in a high school QB. Walsh responded with “does he play basketball”. Long story short the reasoning is footwork and athleticism.