Brown is now rated as a five-star prospect, and he moved into the No. 1 overall spot in the final
On3 300 rankings for the Class of 2022.
The latest rankings were released on Monday as Brown saw himself soar from his billing as the No. 28 overall player and No. 2 quarterback in the class, per On3, into the No. 1 spot in both.
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Why Devin Brown is On3's No. 1 2022 prospect
Deciding on Devin Brown as top QB
We first had to settle on our top quarterback with Brown and Penn State signee Drew Allar being the clear top two in our mind. Unlike 2019, which was headlined by Spencer Rattler, we do feel a little better about these top two signal-callers, with both ranking in the top 10. Still, it was not an easy decision.
Allar has ranked as the No. 1 quarterback in the cycle since the initial On300 ranking in August. The 6-foot-5, 230-pounder is the top arm talent in the cycle with the ability to effortlessly drive the ball downfield while throwing with touch and location do different levels from multiple arm slots.
Brown rose to our No. 2 quarterback entering the final ranking on the heels of a senior season where he showed high upside as a downfield passer. Brown transferred to Utah powerhouse Corner Canyon and put up gaudy passing stats. He completed 68.3% of his passes for 4,815 yards and 57 touchdowns. Brown did so while throwing for 12.9 yards per attempt – the highest mark among top quarterbacks in the class. His yardage total broke the single-season record in the state of Utah.
Brown excelled as a downfield passer. At 6-foot-2.5 and 195 pounds with 10-inch hands, Brown throws a consistently tight ball that comes out of his hand hot. We saw the continued progression from Brown over the course of the season. He played his best football in the playoffs while leading his team to the cusp of a state championship. He also receives strong reviews from trusted sources relative to intangibles at the position.
While Brown had a big senior season at Corner Canyon, there are some questions and areas for improvement. He threw 14 interceptions in 14 games. The aggressive mentality can get him into trouble at times. Cleaning up some decision-making and adjusting to the uptick in the competition will be key to his success at the next level.
Ultimately, we gave Brown the edge over Allar due to his perceived advantage in movement skills. Simply, we found Brown’s athleticism and foot quickness to be more projectable to escapability at the next level. While neither look to have the elite processing ability and feel of a Bryce Young or the pure athletic horsepower of Caleb Williams, both Brown and Allar have the talent to live up to their lofty rankings.
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