"I think he's a lot more battle-tested than he probably would have been staying home [for high school]," Elite 11 president Brian Stumpf said. Working under a new offensive coordinator/QB coach for the third consecutive year, Roberson would be an obvious beneficiary from a full spring practice schedule, and those snaps would go a long way toward determining whether he is prepared to push Clifford, comfortably handle primary backup duties, or is ill-equipped to be counted on for either of those outcomes, which would necessitate bolstered efforts for Penn State in Transfer Portal exploration. From big-time pass rushers, electric running backs and playmakers and quarterbacks who can change a game in the blink of an eye, the top-half of Pennsylvania’s Class of … "Those are the only seven games I've ever started at quarterback in my life. ... Where he's gonna need to continue to work is just playing on the move, playing in chaos.". Clifford, Roberson and Veilleux are the only three scholarship quarterbacks left on this roster after Penn State entered 2021 with five of them. The Nittany Lions have not been shy in showing interest to other QBs within that cycle and, considering the current scholarship numbers, a two-player position class may very well make sense next year. Plus, the departure of Levis could prevent Veilleux from accruing scout-team reps — which he could really use after the layoff — and elevate him into a No. Clark didn't start until his senior year but certainly maximized an abbreviated seven-game season, completing 70 percent of pass attempts for 1,505 yards and 18 touchdowns without an interception, while adding 339 yards and four scores as a runner with 4.7-range speed. Penn State will undoubtedly keep tabs on the Transfer Portal and, as reported here at Lions247, there has been dialouge with a variety of quarterbacks seeking new homes. A third-year freshman — you'll see plenty of players carrying this strange status across college football following an NCAA pause on eligibility — Roberson enrolled in January 2019 alongside fellow four-star quarterback prospect Michael Johnson Jr., and they were followed to town by 2020 signee Micah Bowens, but he is the last man standing from that trio. earned a Nittany Lions offer at camp during the summer of 2019 and clocked a 40-yard dash time in the 4.6s, reflecting an impressive level of athleticism beyond the pocket. In other words, it was not a devil's advocate statement, it was simply wrong. © 2005-2021 CBS INTERACTIVE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Among the three positional prospects Penn State signed in its 2019 and 2020 classes, only redshirt freshman Ta'Quan Roberson remains and, barring a transfer addition, he will be thrust into the spot of "next man up". I thought Franklin flipped Barkley from Rutgers. Eligibility: FreshmanSize: 6-3, 215 pounds. "... That's another big part of this — getting back to that position playing at a high level, and even taking the next step of playing really, really high-level football. 3 (or even No. Levis spent two seasons as primary backup to starter Sean Clifford, briefly supplanting him atop that depth chart last November before the Nittany Lions went back to the redshirt junior and closed on a four-game win streak. JavaScript is disabled. Sean Clifford. Trace McSorley Signed Penn State Nittany Lions Full-Size Helmet with Multiple Inscriptions (JSA COA) Trace McSorley Signed Penn State Nittany Lions Full-Size ... JSA Witnessed. "I wouldn't say that we took a step in the right direction," Franklin said while reflecting on Penn State QB play in 2020. Clifford was reinserted during a blowout loss versus the Hawkeyes, and retained first-team reps. Clifford limited his miscues to two turnovers during a four-game win streak that finished the season. That December, Franklin made a splashy move to acquire Ciarrocca from Minnesota, and expectations pointed to an upcoming performance spike like the one enjoyed by Golden Gophers quarterback Tanner Morgan, a fellow redshirt sophomore. Making claims about recruits being BOBs when all evidence is to the contrary isn't being a devil's advocate, it's being wrong. He accrued a 60.6 completion percentage, 1,883 passing yards, 335 rushing yards, 19 total touchdowns and nine interceptions. Talk Spider Gridiron here. Go ahead, claim otherwise, I'm ready with the list of recruits to support my point, are you? Misinformation. "I think he's a lot more battle-tested than he probably would have been staying home [for high school]," Elite 11 president Brian Stumpf said. Franklin admitted earlier this month that the Nittany Lions are open to adding a piece, but there are layers to such a decision. Clifford turned the ball over 10 times in those five contests, resulting in defensive touchdowns during three straight games. Duquesne Robert Morris ... A 70-yard touchdown pass from third-stringer Trace McSorley to Marquise Brown and a 39-yard scramble by second-stringer Robert Griffin III … I haven't learned so many things like a lot of these guys that started at quarterback in high school for three or four years. You must log in or register to reply here. Comprehensive and up-to-date Baltimore Ravens news, scores, schedule, stats and roster Claiming McSorley was a "bit player" in 2016 reflects an ignorance of the stats, a complete misunderstanding of the term "bit player", or something far less flattering to you. Levis joined freshman Micah Bowens — who has since landed at Oklahoma — in leaving the Nittany Lions QB room during recent weeks. There's a lot more I can work on, and Penn State saw things that they can build on.". He was benched for Levis at Nebraska and entered an ensuing game against Iowa as the Nittany Lions' backup. ... Where he's gonna need to continue to work is just playing on the move, playing in chaos. In 2020, without spring practices and a typical preseason setup, and after attempting to establish rapport with his players remotely, Ciarrocca did not deliver a Morgan-like leap for Clifford (Morgan, meanwhile, regressed at Minnesota). With two seasons of eligibility left, the fifth-year junior is halfway to Trace McSorley's start total since becoming the record-setting quarterback's surprising replacement (Tommy Stevens was the long-perceived heir apparent before injury issues halted his progress, opened the door for Clifford, and resulted in a 2019 transfer to Mississippi State). Not worried. I think we all know, whether it's NFL, college, or high school, that position is critical to your overall team success. SpiderNation UR Basketball Forum UR Football Forum UR Baseball - Other Sports Off Topic Forum The Main Board New posts Search forums adnavigation_navitem_find_new_posts_guest Undeniable fact. Franklin gets credit for not ignoring BoB’s recruits and realizing they were good players. The next time you are right will be the first. Are you sure? Not sure what your issue is other than stir the pot. "It's going to be really important for us to get a chance to get a better understanding of where Ta'Quan is at in his development," Franklin said last week. Nothing more. The quarterback room is certainly no exception. That casts an expanded spotlight on walk-on members of the QB room, and Mason Stahl is in his second year on campus. He was a Franklin recruit who commmited to Vandy. I'd love to hear how BOB was responsible for McS' recruitment or, perhaps, since he was a Franklin recruit, how he wasn't a key part of the offense. Deal with it. Fanatics Outlet is the ultimate destination for officially licensed Discount Baltimore Ravens Apparel and Gear. Free NFL football player stats and stats leaders in simple, easy to read tables. 2 quarterback during their respective redshirt freshman campaigns, and the latter actually handled QB1 reps for the final six quarters of regular-season action in 2019. NFL fans can find a great assortment of Cheap Ravens Clothing that will add some oomph to your gameday wear without hitting your wallet too hard! — and elevate him into a No. Eligibility: FreshmanSize: 6-foot, 204 pounds. The official 2021 Football Roster for the Penn State University Nittany Lions I checked your claim that BOBs hit rate on recruiting was "through the roof", and the numbers don't support it. Considering his small sample size and limited exposure, there's a chance the Nittany Lions landed a underrated, albeit unpolished gem here. Christian Veilleux emerged early as a prospect to know in Ottawa, Ontario, then transferred to Canisius (Buffalo, N.Y.) High School for the 2018 season before moving on to the Bullis School in Potomac, Md., where eventual Ohio State star Dwayne Haskins once starred. We haven't witnessed an extended game appearance for Ta'Quan Roberson since his days at DePaul Catholic High School in New Jersey, and that lack of experience through two years of college reflects a different path than the one traveled by his two predecessors.