Rhett Lashlee got his quarterback in the class of 2022 in Valdosta (Georgia) Lowndes four stars Jacurri Brown on Friday. He chose Hurricanes over Texas A&M, Auburn, Florida and Arizona State live on CBS Sports HQ less than a week after spending a few days in South Florida.
“Just a school rich in football tradition. My relationship with coaches. The quarterback room gives me a legitimate opportunity to compete early in my career,” Brown told InsideTheU in a message about why Miami was the choice. “Miami is a unique city that will allow me to expand my brand. Miami, Coral Gables it is a first class city that can help in the development of becoming the man I want to be. “
Brown, who is considered the overall number 167 and the fifth quarterback in the country according to the 247Sports Composite generated by the industry, becomes the runner-up for Miami and the first offensive player to join the class. Tampa Carrollwood Day Top247 Defensive Striker Brandon Cleveland it is the only other promise from UM.
He is excited to reach Coral Gables, where he knows the attack will use his unique skill set.
“I feel that they will focus around my skill set and maximize my skills to the fullest. There are many points to be scored in the Rhett Lashlee system,” said Brown.
The 1.80 m tall and 205-pounder also has some ambitious goals for his UM term.
“Run the state of Florida,” said Brown. “Win the conference, win a ball, win Heisman and, somehow, go around the children and leave a legacy like no other.”
The caller spent part of the last weekend in Miami, walking around the UM campus and meeting with city officials and members of Big Brother, Big Sister, a mentoring organization in South Florida. Making an impact on the community is a big part of what he plans to do while in Coral Gables.
“I’m not rich, but I could give my time,” Brown told InsideTheU last weekend. “If I were to make my decision, I want it to be a 40-year decision. Leaving my mark and having a legacy, I want to be known for giving back to children. In that area, you can be in the wrong place at the wrong time and your whole life can be changed like that. If you start having children at an early age, you change a trend for an entire generation. “
Brown is Georgia Lashlee’s second four-star quarterback who has landed in so many years. The Hurricanes call player managed to hit the Loganville (Georgia) quarterback Grayson Top247 Jake Garcia out of Peach State on Early Signature Day last December. Brown also becomes the second Lowndes player to choose hurricanes. The school signed edge Thomas Davis out of South Georgia’s last energy cycle.
As a junior, Brown threw 1,537 yards with 14 touchdowns, while adding 1,101 yards on the ground with 16 more points. He totaled 276 yards and four Winnersville Classic touchdowns against rival Valdosta.
Since becoming a full-time starter in the South Georgia powerhouse, Brown has a 24-3 record. He made an appearance in the 7A state championship as a sophomore. In his high school career, Brown totaled 72 touchdowns, including 44 on the ground.
Andrew Ivins of 247Sports compares the quarterback to former Virginia Tech and current Tennessee quarterback Hendon Hooker.
Impressive looking athlete with the desired height to play the position. It has a leaner construction now, but it can eventually reach 220 pounds or more. One of the most unique potential quarterback players in the 2022 class, given the ability to command football. It has already eclipsed the 100 yard mark by running 14 different varsity games. Still developing as a passer, but started showing some improvements in the spring after the junior season. There is no problem taking the ball to all the different levels of the field. He likes to use the trajectory to his advantage, especially in his deep shots. More like a ball hitter, but capable of throwing off the plane during the race. Player with traits who is not afraid to challenge tight windows, but sometimes fights with precision and tends to make some of the easiest pitches the most difficult. Tested exceptionally well before his senior season scoring a 4.6 on the 40-yard dash and a 4.4 on the short space shuttle. Long strides allow him to move away from defenses. He is not afraid, however, to lower his shoulder and power through defenders, if necessary. Considered a leader by those in his group and won many great games on Friday nights playing in one of the highest rankings in the State of Peach. He’ll need to find some touch and keep improving his mechanics, but raw tools are valuable as a quarterback, and he has a ton of them. You should be seen as a high ceiling and low floor potential customer who can make a difference at the Power 5 level with patience and the right training. Likely to thrive in an offensive system that involves double threat quarterbacks and builds on their strengths.