When the South Carolina Gamecocks fired the head coach Will Muschamp in November, it was inevitable that some players would withdraw from the program. While the 2022 five-star quarterback Gunner Stockton has not yet done so, 247Sports recruiting director Steve Wiltfong reported today (VIP) that the Auburn Tigers arrived with an offer for the talented flagger today and are working hard to take him down.
It is important to note that Gamecocks offensive coordinator a year ago Mike Bobo, Stockton’s top recruiter in South Carolina, was hired to serve as the offensive coordinator for new head coach Bryan Harsin. This led to some speculation among recruiting insiders that Stockton could turn around. Bobo is now the trainer who tries to take Stockton to the plains.
On Monday night, Steve Wiltfong and Auburn Undercover recruiting director Keith Niebuhr of 247Sports Undercover made predictions of the Crystal Ball for Stockton to land in Auburn. Each of them placed their confidence level at “4”, which is considered “average” on the scale.
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According to 247Sports Composite, the product Tiger (Ga.) Rabun County High School is the player in 27th place in the national ranking, as well as the quarterback of two highest rated threats. He is also the third player from the state of Georgia in third place.
“A squat perspective on the quarterback that doesn’t seem to have significant growth potential,” wrote the former scout director at 247Sports in the assessment of a Stockton player, comparing him to North Carolina quarterback Sam Howell. “Good athlete with a history of baseball who has active feet in his pocket. He can extend plays when necessary and has counted more than 700 run yards as a freshman against limited competitions. He is capable of making some advanced pitches and shows the touch and placement of the ball in field creativity and competence delivering on screens and RPO play in motion. Comfortable making a tight window look like pitches with speed. Still in the early stages of its development and shows the need to carry large balls. It tends to overtake with its front foot and can loosen mechanically. Very early stages of a potential NFL customer, but significant experience and development are still needed. “
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As a junior, he shot 3,128 yards and 45 touchdowns for just four interceptions, with another 1,581 yards running and 26 more points. Over the course of three years, he shared defenses with 9,518 passing yards and 122 touchdowns, with 3,416 running yards and 62 points.