'26 NC QB Faizon Brandon (Tennessee commit)

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butchna said:
Already 2 inches taller than Ward and 1 inch taller than Dixon was at their apex…as a high school sophomore. With a bigger frame than either.
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You’re reaching, rounding up to support whatever point you’re making (disingenuous). And the measurables I pulled were from their supposed high school profiles.

It’s not a perfect science making comparisons. I just don’t see the kid growing 2 inches and adding 50 pounds, and becoming a run first dual threat, in 2 seasons of high school ball, to be compared more to cam newton than the ones I referenced.

Why don’t you throw a name out there that he reminds you of?
 
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vol_in_ga said:
You’re reaching, rounding up to support whatever point you’re making (disingenuous). And the measurables I pulled were from their supposed high school profiles.

It’s not a perfect science making comparisons. I just don’t see the kid growing 2 inches and adding 50 pounds, and becoming a run first dual threat, in 2 seasons of high school ball, to be compared more to cam newton than the ones I referenced.

Why don’t you throw a name out there that he reminds you of?
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Ward was smaller, frame-wise and height-wise, and had a weaker arm (which is why he wasn't drafted in the NFL). The offense at FSU was tailored to maximize his strengths and minimize his weaknesses (he couldn't hit the deep out like someone with high-end arm talent can, for example). Brandon has much more arm talent, even at such a young age. It will only get stronger.

I can see the Dennis Dixon comp, though. I'll throw another name out there: Vince Young. Very similar delivery, height (Brandon isn't as thick, but maybe fills out) and running ability with those long strides.
 
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NighthawkVol said:
Ward was smaller, frame-wise and height-wise, and had a weaker arm (which is why he wasn't drafted in the NFL). The offense at FSU was tailored to maximize his strengths and minimize his weaknesses (he couldn't hit the deep out like someone with high-end arm talent can, for example). Brandon has much more arm talent, even at such a young age. It will only get stronger.

I can see the Dennis Dixon comp, though. I'll throw another name out there: Vince Young. Very similar delivery, height (Brandon isn't as thick, but maybe fills out) and running ability with those long strides.
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Charlie Ward arm critique and comparison I’ll buy. But watch his highlights, he was really “rangy” (the part that most makes the comparison for me) and it led to play that was bigger than his listed 6 2.5 195. Dennis Dixon Arm and Charlie Ward athletic movement, I still see it. I honestly don’t recall Dennis Dixon running style that much bc of how much I remember him being great passing from the pocket. But the more I think about it, the more I think this kid compares overall to Dixon, both throwing and athletically. Hopefully with better knees though.

And I thought about that (VY) but was hesitant to make a comparison to someone as prolific a runner as VY or Cam, maybe the best mobile QBs in history not named Vick.
 
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vol_in_ga said:
You’re reaching, rounding up to support whatever point you’re making (disingenuous). And the measurables I pulled were from their supposed high school profiles.

It’s not a perfect science making comparisons. I just don’t see the kid growing 2 inches and adding 50 pounds, and becoming a run first dual threat, in 2 seasons of high school ball, to be compared more to cam newton than the ones I referenced.

Why don’t you throw a name out there that he reminds you of?
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The OP on the subject said STRICTLY from a physical and arm talent stand point. He didn’t refer to style of play.

He is 6’3.5” as a sophomore in HS. He may not grow any taller at all, everyone is different, some kids are as tall as they will ever be in 8th grade, some are still growing after they graduate high school. So it very reasonable to think he might grow an inch or so between his sophomore year and graduation. Even if he doesn’t grow taller, 6’3.5” isn’t that big of a difference from 6’5”

He is what, 190lbs? Has a good frame. I would be surprised if he put on 40-50 lbs in 2 years but depending on his body type, it’s very possible he could be 220+ before he hits UTs campus (yes, I’m calling him a Vol lol) He could also be the type that struggles to put on weight. Idk, and like I said, guys progress and mature differently.

So the physical comparisons aren’t completely out in left field. We will know in a couple of years.
 
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haydnhollinnnn said:
Fong Follows Suit

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