THE BOX

Xecutives Position Group at a glance – QB’s

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With the Xecutives rapidly approaching, we take a quick look at some of the facts and figures at the QB’s that will be attending the event in Lakeland on Sunday. We also tell you briefly how they qualified for it as well.

QB Position Group Quick Facts –
No. of attendees by county:
Hillsborough -5
Pasco -3
Pinellas -2
Polk -2

No. of attendees by class:
2016 – 4
2017 – 6
2018 – 2

List of Invitees:
Garrison Bryant, Clearwater (6-3, 172) -2016, earned invite from Ignite
Chaddrick Cann Jr, Dixie Hollins (6-2, 186) -2017, earned invite from e7 Spring
Larry Dalla Betta, Mitchell (6-3, 190) -2017, earned invite from Ignite
Holden Hotchkiss, Lakeland (6-3, 185) -2017, earned invite from Ignite
Corey King II, Plant City (6-2, 180) -2017, earned invite from e7 Spring
Bryce Martin, Wharton (6-1, 172) -2016, e7 Summer MVP
Hunter Orem, Lake Gibson (6-1.5, 203) -2016, earned invite from e7 Spring
Michael Penix Jr, Pasco (6-2, 171) -2018, e7 Spring MVP
Jacob Thomas, Wesley Chapel (6-4, 180), earned invite from e7 Summer
Kyle Trina, Plant (5-9.5, 175) -2017, earned invite from e7 Spring
Malik Tyson, Robinson (6-2, 190) -2016, earned invite from Ignite
Tate Whatley, Strawberry Crest (6-0, 175) -2018, earned invite from Ignite

The rundown:
The QB’s will be asked to do many things that they’re already familiar with. One thing they might not be so comfortable with in a shirts-and-shorts camp setting is being under constant pressure while trying to make what should be ordinary throws. These guys should bring their mental “A” game as much as their physical on Sunday. We expect the four seniors to lead the group, but those underclassmen will be snipping at their heels all day. There’s decent size for the most part up-and-down the list with the average coming in at 6-foot-2.5 inches and 183-pounds, but can they put the ball on-target and free from the DB’s hands? Can they recognize the situation and adjust quickly? These will be just a few of the things on the agenda that will be tested.

The two 2018 prospects in Whatley and Penix Jr. have really turned the heat up after good looking spring campaigns along with a steady summer. The six juniors from the class of 2017 have all shown flashes and consistency will ultimately tell the tale whether or not their day is a success. The four seniors as alluded to will look to take control and show the underclassmen how it’s done with guys like Bryant, Orem and Tyson all with good opportunities to take home MVP honors if they can compete at their highest level.