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AJ Simpkins

Class of 2022

Pro Style

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SCORE:

95.04

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  • Christ School
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  • Asheville, NC
  • |
  • Class of 2022

Stats

Height: 6'3"

Weight: 212 lbs.

Pro Style

GPA: 3.9

Evaluation Scores

Size: 9.1

Footwork: 9.46

Accuracy: 9.56

Poise: 9.64

Arm Strength: 9.58

Pocket Presence: 9.52

Release: 9.56

Decision Making: 9.58

Throw on Run: 9.52

Touch: 9.52

Score: 95.04

Scouting Report

SIZE:
AJ has excellent size for a 2022 Pro Style QB at 6’3” 212 lbs. He stands in tall in the pocket, showing good patience and toughness. He works within a spread formation offense, able to deliver quick hitters. Does a nice job moving in and around the pocket with good agility.
ACCURACY:
He displays very good accuracy in his short and intermediate game. Whether he’s on the run or set in the pocket, his throws are made with sharp precision.
ARM STRENGTH:
AJ can fire it into the secondary with high velocity. He throws with a quick release, getting the ball to his receivers in a hurry. Able to thread the needle within zone coverage. He’s got a solid vertical game, able to go long when the opportunity strikes.
RELEASE:
His throws are made with an over the top delivery with a full arm extension. Very good footwork prior to set up.
THROW ON RUN:
AJ's most comfortable within the pocket but can get to the outside when needed. He does a great job avoiding traffic while moving laterally, maintaining his focus down field. Good body rotation and forward momentum.
FOOTWORK:
Displays a quick first step, able to move in all directions. He’s not considered a Dual Threat but can pick up yardage on short down situations.
POISE:
AJ's a very confident QB, able to do just about anything on the field. Good awareness of the space around him, demonstrating a calm under pressure.
POCKET PRESENCE:
This is where AJ's most comfortable. He sets up in a hurry, while showing good patience as he waits for the play to develop, taking the hit soon after. Good awareness of defensive pressure and using his internal clock to get the ball off on time.
DECISION MAKING:
An intelligent QB who’s able to pick up on his best option receiver. He’s able to work through from his primary target down to his secondary outlets.
TOUCH:
A hard throwing QB at the short and intermediate range while in the pocket. He’s able to work in a soft delivery while on the run, getting it in between zone coverage.

40 Yard Dash: 4.95

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2019Games Played: 11
Passing Yards:
2206
Passing TDs:
16
2020Games Played: 8
Completions:
110
Passing Attempts:
160
Passing Yards:
1888
Passing TDs:
19
Rushing Yards:
81
Rushing TDs:
2
CommitSchoolDateType
Lehigh university02/24/2021Offer
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Fordham University05/28/2021Offer
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Columbia06/09/2021Offer
Akron06/24/2021Offer
Kent State06/25/2021Offer
Campbell University06/25/2021Offer
Miami Ohio 07/25/2021Offer
Yale 07/09/2021Offer
NameDate
Offensive Backs MVP/Team Award12/06/2019
Football Scholar Award/Team Award12/06/2019
Honor Roll/3.9 Quarter GPA10/30/2019
Honor Roll/3.6 GPA06/07/2019
I-Meck All Conference12/16/2019
National Combine Invite07/12/2020
Charlotte Observer High School Heisman Finalist11/23/2020
NCISAA Div II State Champion11/20/2020

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