Penn State may have landed a gem in the 2024 class with their quarterback commit [autotag]Ethan Grunkemeyer[/autotag].
He went into the summer as a three-star recruit and came out of it as one of the biggest risers, resulting in a bump to four-star status. This came on the heels of great performances at the Elite 11 quarterback camp that saw him make it to the finals in Los Angeles.
Grunkemeyer is now the 13th overall quarterback in the class according to On3’s industry rankings.
Heading into his senior year of high school football, many of the scouts wanted to see if the 6’2″ 190 pound quarterback could keep his momentum going through the season and prove why he was such a big riser.
Lewis Center High School started their season on Friday and it didn’t take long for Grunkemeyer to show off his skill set.
He finished the game completing 24-of-34 passes for 444 yards and four touchdowns. He also showed off his legs, rushing for 80 yards and a touchdown on the ground.
1st play from scrimmage, Grunk to Leech for an 84 yard TD
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When it comes to the evaluation of Grunkemeyer during his senior season, On3’s Director of Scouting, Charles Power, told BlueWhiteIllustrated, “He’s not playing for a powerhouse high school. Some of the guys we’re comparing him to are surrounded by Power Five talent. He’s not. That’s another thing that’s important to understand when it comes to how he plays on Friday nights.”
There’s a possibility that if the Penn State commit continues to shine for his high school that he could continue his ascension.
Power also said, “Now, I also think he needs to continue to play better as a senior. You want to see the progression as a senior on Friday nights, but that’s also baked into his ranking. I think if he comes out and plays really well, he could go up.”
It was a great start to the season for Grunkemeyer who is riding one of the best performances of the summer by any prospect.
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