It’s a bit ironic that there was a focus on the quarterback position early today and what was brewing with Penn State and target Drew Allar.
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Well, the Irish found their answer on how they think it’s going as they accepted a commitment this evening from New Jersey quarterback Steve Angeli.
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— Steve Angeli (@SteveAngeli_125) March 5, 2021
The six-foot-four-inch and 215-pound junior who preps at Bergen Catholic, led his team to a 5-1 record while throwing for 919-yards and 9 touchdowns. He becomes the 8th commit in the 2022 Notre Dame recruiting class, the first quarterback. Here is a scouts view of what to expect out of the newest Irish quarterback.
First off, Angeli is a winner, a quality that you love to see from a position of leadership. A big frame that could still add on a few pounds without having to lose the impressive athleticism. Angeli is a quarterback who likes to get on the move, typically throwing on the run. It seem more by choice than due to a poor offensive line, he’s just more comfortable doing so. It seemed like during his junior year, Angeli felt a little gun-shy to push the ball down the field.
I needed more, the six games from this past season just wasn’t enough for me. So, off to his sophomore tape and there was a huge difference in Angeli’s game. He was using his solid arm strength and touch to stretch the field. The short passes and athletic scrambles were there too, showing more of a complete game, the high-level ability that Brian Kelly and Tommy Rees are looking for.
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On first watch, his game reminds me a whole lot of Ian Book, but much bigger. Their running ability, similar abilities to escape from pass-rushers, Steve Angeli is Book hulked up. If the Garden State quarterback has a career similar to Book’s, I think we all would be pretty happy with that outcome.