Jackson Arnold

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2023

QB / 6-0.5 / 198

Oklahoma

On3 College Rating

91.00

Natl.

221 QB

22 Recruiting Class of 2023

98.94

Natl.

8 QB

4 TX

2

On3 DB / Jackson Arnold

As a College Recruit

Tough, live-armed quarterback who quickly rose to be the top 2023 signal caller in Texas. Looks like the most ready to play quarterback in the 2023 cycle. Plays for one of the top high school programs in the Dallas Metroplex and led his team to the state title game as a junior and a deep playoff run as a senior. The most productive five-star quarterback in 2023, while also facing the toughest competition of the group. Plays in a spread-iso offensive scheme that heavily utilizes play action downfield passes and power running between the tackles. Flashes a quick release in cams and Friday night settings. Shows a strong arm with the ability to generate velocity on intermediate and downfield throws. A light-footed athlete who consistently escapes pressure and makes plays out of the pocket. One of the tougher top quarterbacks in the 2023 cycle, carrying a considerable rushing load. A physical runner who embraces contact. Has the speed to pull away at the second level. Backed up a very productive senior season with a strong showing at the Under All-America Game. Does not have the stature of some other top quarterbacks at under 6-foot-1 and around 200-pounds but has a relatively big frame at his height. Also doubled as a top baseball player before turning his focus to football.

Reminds Us Of

Baker MayfieldQB/6-0.6/215

82.83

HS Class of 2013

2018Draft: Rnd1 /Pick1

Jackson Arnold's live arm, quick release and on-field toughness remind us of Baker Mayfield. Like Mayfield, Arnold plays with a strong base and generates good zip on his passes. Arnold is a more touted high school prospect and has a quicker release at the same stage, while Mayfield made more improvisational plays at the prep level.

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Junior Year

Scouting Journal

1/03/23

Jacson Arnold a top performer at Under Armour All-America week

Charles Power•

Jackson Arnold was the top quarterback all week at Under Armour. The Five-Star Plus+ signal caller flashed a quick release and strong arm with the ability to easily generate zip to all levels of the field. Arnold was accurate and did a very nice job of establishing chemistry with his Team Speed receivers. This was on display during the game, when Arnold hit Mikey Matthews on a back shoulder fade – a route they practiced all week. Throughout the week and during the game, Arnold showed the ability to move within the pocket. We saw him step up in the face of pressure on several occasions. Being honest, the Team Speed offensive line is the most porous front we’ve in a national all-star game in some time. With that said, Arnold acquitted himself very well, showing some translatable feel and mobility in dealing with pressure.

11/21/22

Jackson Arnold earns 5th star from On3

Charles Power•

Oklahoma quarterback commit Jackson Arnold earns his fifth star and leaps up to No. 12 overall in On3's rankings update. The 6-foot-1, 190-pounder is having a very strong season at Denton (Texas) Guyer. Arnold has been tearing up the Lone Star state's highest classification as a senior, completing 69 percent of his passes for 2,859 yards (10.43 yards per attempt) and 31 touchdowns against three interceptions. Arnold has also continued to to show his ability as a run threat, rushing for 513 yards and 14 more scores to this point. The Sooner pledge has one of the stronger and quicker arms among quarterbacks in the cycle and has made continued progress as a player on Friday nights. He's consistent on a week-to-week basis and plays at his best in the showcase games. We've also seen Arnold show some progress in working against pressure and navigating within the pocket. It's also worth noting Arnold has many more opportunities to impress as he and Denton Guyer are primed for a deep playoff run in addition to being the highest-rated quarterback set to play in a national all-star game.