Miami Quarterback Recruit Profile: Trever Jackson
The Miami Hurricanes want to take two quarterbacks in the class of 2024, based on a recent offer to Trever Jackson.
He’s gone somewhat under the radar after missing some time with injury in the last year. That does not mean that the Winter Garden (Fla.) West Orange signal caller has not made his talents known.
He threw for 1,553 yards, 16 touchdowns and 7 interceptions last fall. Modest numbers. When he came to the Elite 11 Orlando regional, however, he balled out.
Jackson was one of two quarterbacks to receive an Elite 11 finals invite that’s taking place in the greater Los Angeles area right now. Having seen Jackson play seven-on-seven, in high school action, and at Elite 11, here’s a breakdown of how he’s developed over time.
At 6-foot-2, 190 pounds, Jackson has always moved like a wide receiver. Throwing off-platform and even against the grain as he rolled left, were not issues for him. In fact, that was a strength. Here’s an excerpt from All Hurricanes evaluating him right after the Elite 11 event here in Florida earlier this year:
“Jackson’s confidence showed from the outset. He was on target and sharp throughout the contest. Most noticeably, Jackson’s ability to quickly change directions, set his feet, and quickly fire a strike stood out.
He was also a fast learner. Some of the drills from Elite 11 were intended to challenge the mind more than the arm of a quarterback. Jackson embraced different drills and passing concepts, as well as the heat on the turf that left everyone tired by the end of the event.
He has a natural throwing motion, good velocity, and the ability to make plays with his feet. Jackson’s recruitment has finally started to pick up and a Power 5 school will get a prospect with a lot of upside. Great guy, too. Like Kromenhoek, Jackson received an invite to the Elite 11 finals.”
Looking back, Jackson dipped his arm to change the arm angle and speed of his delivery, and did so without throwing dangerous passes. He was the best at making those otherwise awkward throws of anyone that participated that day during Elite 11.
His abilities were also impressive, however, from the pocket. He showed a natural drop back and then plant and fire that was replicated time and time again. Above all else, that truly was something that was easy to see at Elite 11 earlier this year.
Comparing him to last year, Jackson's process from dropping back and delivering the football have simply sped up; he's more refined as well.
Thinking back to seeing Jackson during the year 2022, he was not quite as smooth with his mechanics. He was still a good passer, but he’s come a long way. The arm strength has also gone up the ladder.
He can zip a pass between the linebacker and safety and create a chunk-yardage play that many other signal callers cannot. Also adept at using a good trajectory for what the route called for, Jackson’s ability to loft a pass over the head of the safety to a streaking wide receiver made Jackson’s stock rise since last fall as well.
He’s one of the most under appreciated quarterbacks in the country, but Pittsburgh (June 2) and Missouri (June 23) will likely have a lot of company on the recruiting trail for Jackson’s services moving forward.
Here’s what John Garcia, Jr. and Adam Gorney from Rivals wrote about Jackson based on his Elite 11 Finals performance on Wednesday:
“The quarterback who came into the event among the lowest-ranked and one of the few uncommitted in the process, Jackson worked with intent at every stop. Even in the measurement circuit before the workout began, the other quarterbacks were taken aback by the power with which Jackson spun it to open up his evening. He took something off the ball as needed as the night wore on and looked as comfortable as any passer regardless of situation. Jackson's accuracy and execution peaked against quite literally everyone else, including reigning Heisman Trophy winner Caleb Williams, in winning the rail shot competition when the pressure was on.”
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