LOOK: Kansas State 4-star QB commit Avery Johnson visiting Wildcats
Maize (Kan.) four-star quarterback Avery Johnson committed to Kansas State on July 5. On Saturday, he returned to Manhattan for the sixth time for the Wildcats’ game against Oklahoma State.
During the trip, he posed for a photo with Davenport (Fla.) Ridge Community three-star athlete Joe Jackson and College Station (Texas) three-star wide receiver Wesley Watson. Jackson is committed to Kansas State, while Watson pledged to Colorado this summer.
Johnson is the No. 106 overall prospect and No. 10 quarterback in the 2023 cycle, according to the On3 Consensus, a complete and equally weighted industry-generated average that utilizes all four major recruiting media companies. He is also the No. 1 player in Kansas.
The 6-foot-2, 175-pound prospect is the top-ranked player in the Wildcats’ 2023 recruiting class. Kansas State’s group is currently No. 47 in the 2023 On3 Consensus Team Recruiting Rankings and No. 8 in the Big 12.
Johnson has an On3 NIL Valuation of $244K. The On3 NIL Valuation is an index that looks to set the standard market value for both high school and college-level athletes. The NIL valuation does not act as a tracker of the value of NIL deals an athlete has completed to date. It rather signifies an athlete’s value at a certain moment in time.
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Avery Johnson On3 Scouting Summary
The following is the On3 Scouting Summary for Avery Johnson:
“Three-sport star who is one of the more athletic quarterbacks in the 2023 cycle. Dynamic athlete for the position with speed and leaping ability that stacks up among wide receiver and defensive back prospects. An explosive mover both as an off-schedule playmaker and runner in the open field. Led his team to a state title appearance as a junior, passing for 2,550 yards and 20 touchdowns against six interceptions while rushing for 1,080 yards and 22 more scores.
“Makes plays against pressure in part due to his outstanding foot quickness. Has an elongated motion on Friday nights, but looks to have made progress in tightening things up prior to his senior season. Showed improved passing skills in the camp setting, generating good velocity and spinning the ball the best we’ve seen. Tests as a strong athlete, running a 4.54 second 40-yard dash and jumping nearly 37 inches in the vertical. Doubles as a standout in basketball, where he has above-the-rim bounce and baseball. Will need to add weight to his thinner 6-foot-2, 175-pound frame.”