Proof of Concept at QB

[Braduhley]

Lagway, Marcel Reed, Kevin Jennings ( although last night was abysmal) and Quinn Ewers if he ends up getting benched for Arch manning are some id be interested in

 

[miamimike305]

Anyway we pry QB Sorsby from Cincy?

 

[JustAFanHTX]

 

[BOLTY]

This is why Cam's success this year was going to so critical to our future.

Cam has made Miami a prime destination for elite transfer QBs.

 

[E1k]

If we had these skill players next year i could be talked into rolling with emory but we are gonna lose alot so this idea of us having a stacked roster around emory next year is unrealistic imo so we need a really good p5 qb

On top of that dawson system needs someone who can handle alot on their plate so i think we should swing for whoever top guy is again. I actually feel better about the development that can happen on defense next year than i do about our offensive situation if we roll with Emory

 

[Calinative]

2025 Portal QB Targets: (maybe I'll try to update near the end of the year...)

Player	School	TD, TD%	INT, INT%	YDS, AY/A	QB Rating	EPA Pass	EPA Run, Sack	CAREER TD%	CAREER INT%	CAREER AY/A
Cam Ward	Miami	24 , 8.5%	5 , 1.8%	2,746 , 10.68	193.6	61.8	19.6 , -9.6	5.7%	1.7%	8.08
John Mateer	Wash St	18 , 7.4%	6 , 2.5%	2,153 , 9.27	155.5	40.3	18.8 , -12.7	8.0%	2.7%	9.67
Brendan Sorsby	Cinci	15 , 5.7%	4 , 1.5%	2,108 , 8.50	149.1	47.9	10.4 , -6.1	5.9%	2.0%	7.63
Nico Iamaleava	UTenn	8 , 4.7%	4 , 2.4%	1,413 , 8.19	144.2	20.2	-1.4 , -9.1	4.7%	1.9%	8.13
Connor Weigman	Texas A&M	3 , 2.8%	4 , 3.7%	782 , 6.07	118.9	NA	NA	5.3%	1.7%	7.69
Darian Mensah	Tulane	14 , 8.5%	3, 1.8%	1,583 , 10.47	169.2	28.4	5.4 , -8.8	8.5%	1.8%	10.47
Alonza Barnett	JMU	18 , 7.4%	2 , 0.8%	1,793 , 8.49	142.0	21.7	7.9 , -15.7	7.1%	1.2%	8.03
Fernando Mendoza	Cal	10 , 3.8%	3 , 1.2%	2,095 , 8.31	146.5	45.0	6.4 , -18.8	4.8%	2.6%	7.35
Behren Morton	Texas Tech	17 , 5.8%	3 , 1.0%	2,063 , 7.77	139.9	36.7	1.5 , -6.5	5.2%	2.2%	6.54
Caden Veltcamp	W. Kentucky	14 , 8.5%	5 , 3.0%	1,428 , 9.04	164.7	32.7	5.7 , -8.5	8.6%	2.7%	8.78
Sawyer Robertson	Baylor	17 , 8.8%	4 , 2.1%	1,541 , 8.81	152.1	29.6	19.5 , -3.9	5.9%	2.8%	7.49
Gio Lopez	S. Alabama	13 , 6.5%	1 , 0.5%	1,634 , 9.20	152.8	27.9	22 , -5.4	6.5%	1.1%	8.83

I'd probably have Mateer and Sorsby as the top 2 targets as of right now. Mateer, if you can reduce his INTs, Is a **** good target... Sorsby is just really good all around. Takes better care of the ball than Mateer.

I'd still be inclined to take a shot on Weigman as a 5star guy that could be on the move. I'd also take a shot at Nico from UTenn, who doesn't seem like he's getting developed very well over there. Maybe you can sell him on being a 1 yr developement and off to NFL.

Caden Veltcamp is probably worth a look into. Fernando Mendoza is from South Florida, and is having a decently nice season, but his TD rate is super low.... Gio Lopez and sawyer Robertson seem primarily like they do most of their damage on the ground, but are both passing pretty well...

Lastly I'd just say there is basically no reason to go for a "safe" Qb. Unless we are going for a Qb we feel is a potential Heisman/ QB award winner or guy that can be a 1st round type of player that can go out and win us games and a championship, I'd say go with Emory and use that money loading up on WR/DB/DL in portal.

 

[bdcane4eva]

Mateer comin.

 

[CountDookoo]

Keep an eye on this Weigman at Texas AM, he was pulled down big vs LSU for Marcel Reed who rallied the Aggies to a victory. Weigman looked good against in 23. He had a few injuries since but he's someone to keep an eye on.

 

[bobbydigius]

Keep an eye on this Weigman at Texas AM, he was pulled down big vs LSU for Marcel Reed who rallied the Aggies to a victory. Weigman looked good against in 23. He had a few injuries since but he's someone to keep an eye on.

I don’t think Weigman is it. Think he is a fading 5 star that some of our fans liked because he tore up our **** secondary and also hung tough in the pocket doing it.

 

[DTP]

UM has to go with home grown QB's. There is a reason they were offered scholarships. Williams and Anderson are the bigger QB's that Mario likes. Nickel is a Berlin type and Coleman may be a King type QB. If UM continues to bring in QB's thru the portal then why would any of these QB's on the roster stick around? Poff should have never came to UM, but he was an option until Mario convinced Ward to sign on the dotted line. I expect Poff to portal after the season.

The goal is to get the best players at every position, not to keep backup level players happy by gifting them starting positions. If the coaches really felt Williams or Anderson were starting quality players, they wouldn’t be trying to get someone from the portal. If those guys want to transfer down a level to get some playing time, I wouldn’t hate them for it. You don’t get a starting job just because you’ve been here a while.

 

[3FW]

Tough call. If you overuse the portal it will make it difficult to recruit QBs. Goes for all spots. I think you evaluate and make the best decision you can. Fight the instinct that other guys are better than what you have.

 

[grover]

I think there is enough sample size to see who might be a good fit for transfer qb. I think Drones looks good, his numbers at VT aren’t great but he could definitely up his draft stock with Dawson. Call me crazy but I want a mobile QB.

As for a couple under/off the radar QBs

John Mateer WSU. We would be the bane of WSUs existence stealing another QB but he’s a dual threat who can pass.



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Alonza Barnett III

Most underrated IMO. Could have him for 2+ years and he scored 7 TDs against UNC. Needs a little work but Dawson’s offense is QB friendly

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Those look like two good options. There should be more now that the market rate has been set.

 

[grover]

What do we think of these guys:

Eli Holstein
Darian Mensah
Kevin Jennings
Chandler Morris
CJ Bailey

I liked Bailey as a great local pickup. But not as our starter for next season. Jennings is intriguing,would track closely. I haven't watched North Texas or Tulane play and I think the Pitt kid isn't going anywhere.

 

[tsimonitis]

I liked Bailey as a great local pickup. But not as our starter for next season. Jennings is intriguing,would track closely. I haven't watched North Texas or Tulane play and I think the Pitt kid isn't going anywhere.

In the current NIL environment I wouldn't rule out anyone going anywhere

 

[smack99]

If our plan is to start Emory next year, then we lose all the momentum we’ve created so far this season because dude is not a Miami caliber starting QB. “Looks good in practice” Not saying much since our defense sucks. They should be doing everything they can to pull in the top QB transfer. They also need to start recruiting HS QBs at a higher level.

 

[IllinoisCane]

Lagway or Air Noland (unproven I know but the talent looked to be there from his high school tape).

 

[miamimike305]

Tough call. If you overuse the portal it will make it difficult to recruit QBs. Goes for all spots. I think you evaluate and make the best decision you can. Fight the instinct that other guys are better than what you have.

I rather make it difficult to recruit QBs (seems like it already is) than not have elite WR come to us. We have yet to land that one difference maker at WR.

 

[252cane]

2025 Portal QB Targets: (maybe I'll try to update near the end of the year...)

Player	School	TD, TD%	INT, INT%	YDS, AY/A	QB Rating	EPA Pass	EPA Run, Sack	CAREER TD%	CAREER INT%	CAREER AY/A
Cam Ward	Miami	24 , 8.5%	5 , 1.8%	2,746 , 10.68	193.6	61.8	19.6 , -9.6	5.7%	1.7%	8.08
John Mateer	Wash St	18 , 7.4%	6 , 2.5%	2,153 , 9.27	155.5	40.3	18.8 , -12.7	8.0%	2.7%	9.67
Brendan Sorsby	Cinci	15 , 5.7%	4 , 1.5%	2,108 , 8.50	149.1	47.9	10.4 , -6.1	5.9%	2.0%	7.63
Nico Iamaleava	UTenn	8 , 4.7%	4 , 2.4%	1,413 , 8.19	144.2	20.2	-1.4 , -9.1	4.7%	1.9%	8.13
Connor Weigman	Texas A&M	3 , 2.8%	4 , 3.7%	782 , 6.07	118.9	NA	NA	5.3%	1.7%	7.69
Darian Mensah	Tulane	14 , 8.5%	3, 1.8%	1,583 , 10.47	169.2	28.4	5.4 , -8.8	8.5%	1.8%	10.47
Alonza Barnett	JMU	18 , 7.4%	2 , 0.8%	1,793 , 8.49	142.0	21.7	7.9 , -15.7	7.1%	1.2%	8.03
Fernando Mendoza	Cal	10 , 3.8%	3 , 1.2%	2,095 , 8.31	146.5	45.0	6.4 , -18.8	4.8%	2.6%	7.35
Behren Morton	Texas Tech	17 , 5.8%	3 , 1.0%	2,063 , 7.77	139.9	36.7	1.5 , -6.5	5.2%	2.2%	6.54
Caden Veltcamp	W. Kentucky	14 , 8.5%	5 , 3.0%	1,428 , 9.04	164.7	32.7	5.7 , -8.5	8.6%	2.7%	8.78
Sawyer Robertson	Baylor	17 , 8.8%	4 , 2.1%	1,541 , 8.81	152.1	29.6	19.5 , -3.9	5.9%	2.8%	7.49
Gio Lopez	S. Alabama	13 , 6.5%	1 , 0.5%	1,634 , 9.20	152.8	27.9	22 , -5.4	6.5%	1.1%	8.83

I'd probably have Mateer and Sorsby as the top 2 targets as of right now.

I'd still be inclined to take a shot on Weigman as a 5star guy that could be on the move. I'd also take a shot at Nico from UTenn, who doesn't seem like he's getting developed very well over there. Maybe you can sell him on being a 1 yr developement and off to NFL.

Caden Veltcamp is probably worth a look into. Fernando Mendoza is from South Florida, and is having a decently nice season, but his TD rate is super low.... Gio Lopez and sawyer Robertson seem primarily like they do most of their damage on the ground, but are both passing pretty well...

Lastly I'd just say there is basically no reason to go for a "safe" Qb. Unless we are going for a Qb we feel is a potential Heisman/ QB award winner or guy that can be a 1st round type of player that can go out and win us games and a championship, I'd say go with Emory and use that money loading up on WR/DB/DL in portal.

Nico isn’t leaving ut they paying that guy a lot of money

 

[miamimike305]

2025 Portal QB Targets: (maybe I'll try to update near the end of the year...)

Player	School	TD, TD%	INT, INT%	YDS, AY/A	QB Rating	EPA Pass	EPA Run, Sack	CAREER TD%	CAREER INT%	CAREER AY/A
Cam Ward	Miami	24 , 8.5%	5 , 1.8%	2,746 , 10.68	193.6	61.8	19.6 , -9.6	5.7%	1.7%	8.08
John Mateer	Wash St	18 , 7.4%	6 , 2.5%	2,153 , 9.27	155.5	40.3	18.8 , -12.7	8.0%	2.7%	9.67
Brendan Sorsby	Cinci	15 , 5.7%	4 , 1.5%	2,108 , 8.50	149.1	47.9	10.4 , -6.1	5.9%	2.0%	7.63
Nico Iamaleava	UTenn	8 , 4.7%	4 , 2.4%	1,413 , 8.19	144.2	20.2	-1.4 , -9.1	4.7%	1.9%	8.13
Connor Weigman	Texas A&M	3 , 2.8%	4 , 3.7%	782 , 6.07	118.9	NA	NA	5.3%	1.7%	7.69
Darian Mensah	Tulane	14 , 8.5%	3, 1.8%	1,583 , 10.47	169.2	28.4	5.4 , -8.8	8.5%	1.8%	10.47
Alonza Barnett	JMU	18 , 7.4%	2 , 0.8%	1,793 , 8.49	142.0	21.7	7.9 , -15.7	7.1%	1.2%	8.03
Fernando Mendoza	Cal	10 , 3.8%	3 , 1.2%	2,095 , 8.31	146.5	45.0	6.4 , -18.8	4.8%	2.6%	7.35
Behren Morton	Texas Tech	17 , 5.8%	3 , 1.0%	2,063 , 7.77	139.9	36.7	1.5 , -6.5	5.2%	2.2%	6.54
Caden Veltcamp	W. Kentucky	14 , 8.5%	5 , 3.0%	1,428 , 9.04	164.7	32.7	5.7 , -8.5	8.6%	2.7%	8.78
Sawyer Robertson	Baylor	17 , 8.8%	4 , 2.1%	1,541 , 8.81	152.1	29.6	19.5 , -3.9	5.9%	2.8%	7.49
Gio Lopez	S. Alabama	13 , 6.5%	1 , 0.5%	1,634 , 9.20	152.8	27.9	22 , -5.4	6.5%	1.1%	8.83

I'd probably have Mateer and Sorsby as the top 2 targets as of right now.

I'd still be inclined to take a shot on Weigman as a 5star guy that could be on the move. I'd also take a shot at Nico from UTenn, who doesn't seem like he's getting developed very well over there. Maybe you can sell him on being a 1 yr developement and off to NFL.

Caden Veltcamp is probably worth a look into. Fernando Mendoza is from South Florida, and is having a decently nice season, but his TD rate is super low.... Gio Lopez and sawyer Robertson seem primarily like they do most of their damage on the ground, but are both passing pretty well...

Lastly I'd just say there is basically no reason to go for a "safe" Qb. Unless we are going for a Qb we feel is a potential Heisman/ QB award winner or guy that can be a 1st round type of player that can go out and win us games and a championship, I'd say go with Emory and use that money loading up on WR/DB/DL in portal.

You think Fickle let's Sorsby go?

 

[3FW]

Keep an eye on PSU as well. We could have a brewing QB controversy. Texas A&M does now for sure, but not sure Weigman is any good.