QUARTERBACK SPOTLIGHT
Player Name: Devante Cross, Parkland
Height: 6-3
Weight: 185
Class of: 2016
Position(s): QB/WR/CB
Jersey Number: 12
Years with Varsity: 2
Other Sports: Basketball
Starting experience: He played a lot last year at quarterback. When he wasn’t playing quarterback we sometimes moved him at wide receiver.
2013 Stats: Devante had 843 yards rushing on 121 attempts for 11 TD’s. He threw for 1055 yards with 11 TD’s and 6 pics , he was 87 for 151.
On defense he had 11 tackles and 15 assists 1 tackle for loss; 1 fumble recovery, and 2 pass break ups.
Coaches Q&A with Jim Morgans:
Q. What are his strengths at quarterback?
A. He has good speed, great vision and he’s explosive. He reads things very well. He’s an excellent runner. We like to roll him out and let him make plays at times.
He has good field vision and sees the whole field. He has a lively arm. He throws the ball accurately, and he doesn’t force passes. He will either eat the football or try and make a play running.
He can throw the ball short and long depending on what the defense gives us.
Q. Final thoughts on Devante?
A. He loves to work at being a quarterback. He works on all phases of the game. He has gone to some college camps this offseason. He will call up the receivers to work with them.
He’s a great kid and good leader.
He is working to get better and faster this year.
Schools of Interest: Maryland, Missouri, Penn State, Rutgers and Syrcuse
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