Taisun Phommachanh is an idealistically framed dual threat quarterback from Avon, Connecticut. The Old Farms School signal caller threw an impressive 24 touchdowns vs only one interception last year. Phommachanh amassed 633 yards rushing adding 17 more touchdowns with his feet. Miami has not offered Phommachanh but rival FSU has and I've been getting requests to look at his tape. My opinion, you still offer Phommachanh based on his ability and his improvement. Kid is good. The number one rated recruit in the state of Connecticut is the subject of our breakdown.
Taisun Phommachanh
Footwork/Rhythm: Phommachanh has good footwork and shows nice ability to work his way back up into the pocket. He also stays tall after the release and is in line on most throws. Noted a couple instances where he is unbalanced and falling away from his target. Need him to drive through on deep balls and not lock up the lower half or fall back away from his target. I like his rhythm. Ball is relatively out on time within the framework of his offense.
Accuracy/Arm Strength/Mechanics: 24 touchdowns vs one interception should be proof positive of his accuracy. Very good ball placement allowing his receivers several run after the catch opportunities. Fits the ball in very tight spaces on seem throws and has 100% confidence in his arm to do so. Phommachanh has a very live arm. I chart his vertical throws with little to no drop off. Throws within 20 yards of him are on ropes. Phommachanh is very capable in a vertical passing system and his offensive coordinator calls all 9 concepts pretty regularly.
Phommachanh has a quick release and is a short rotational C thrower. The relationship he has between quickness of release and power are in my opinion superb. He does not sacrifice power for the sake of being quick. Phommachanh would be classified overall as a very good arm talent.
Mobility: Love his ability to factor in QB power run concepts. Big frame and is not afraid to get his jersey dirty. Vertically once he gets going he is a formidable runner. Do not see the same lateral burst or top end speed as Michael Johnson Jr per say but Phommachanh still has good running ability. Phommachanh is good outside the pocket and eludes pressure while maintaining his eyes down field.
Roman Rank: I had the pleasure of watching Phommachanh at paradise camp last year and I instantly gravitated to his ability. He had an exceptionally live arm and I just noticed how much rotation he put on his ball. Ultimately I felt every quarterback that day was a little erratic but truth be told those camps are not really ideal for quarterbacks in terms of rhythmic relation. I understood the lack of offer at the time but fast forward a year and Phommachanh has improved.
Jarren Williams was similar in the fact that from junior to senior year you saw a big jump in ability. Any concerns I had with accuracy where resolved this year as Phommachanh finished his junior campaign as a 70% passer. Roman Rank 4 stars
Taisun Phommachanh
Footwork/Rhythm: Phommachanh has good footwork and shows nice ability to work his way back up into the pocket. He also stays tall after the release and is in line on most throws. Noted a couple instances where he is unbalanced and falling away from his target. Need him to drive through on deep balls and not lock up the lower half or fall back away from his target. I like his rhythm. Ball is relatively out on time within the framework of his offense.
Accuracy/Arm Strength/Mechanics: 24 touchdowns vs one interception should be proof positive of his accuracy. Very good ball placement allowing his receivers several run after the catch opportunities. Fits the ball in very tight spaces on seem throws and has 100% confidence in his arm to do so. Phommachanh has a very live arm. I chart his vertical throws with little to no drop off. Throws within 20 yards of him are on ropes. Phommachanh is very capable in a vertical passing system and his offensive coordinator calls all 9 concepts pretty regularly.
Phommachanh has a quick release and is a short rotational C thrower. The relationship he has between quickness of release and power are in my opinion superb. He does not sacrifice power for the sake of being quick. Phommachanh would be classified overall as a very good arm talent.
Mobility: Love his ability to factor in QB power run concepts. Big frame and is not afraid to get his jersey dirty. Vertically once he gets going he is a formidable runner. Do not see the same lateral burst or top end speed as Michael Johnson Jr per say but Phommachanh still has good running ability. Phommachanh is good outside the pocket and eludes pressure while maintaining his eyes down field.
Roman Rank: I had the pleasure of watching Phommachanh at paradise camp last year and I instantly gravitated to his ability. He had an exceptionally live arm and I just noticed how much rotation he put on his ball. Ultimately I felt every quarterback that day was a little erratic but truth be told those camps are not really ideal for quarterbacks in terms of rhythmic relation. I understood the lack of offer at the time but fast forward a year and Phommachanh has improved.
Jarren Williams was similar in the fact that from junior to senior year you saw a big jump in ability. Any concerns I had with accuracy where resolved this year as Phommachanh finished his junior campaign as a 70% passer. Roman Rank 4 stars
