'15 CA QB Blake Barnett (Arizona State Transfer)

[arrowryan]

40 time = high 4.7 (back during this summer)

Says he's improved his time.

If I had to guess, I would say that is around the same time Golson ran last year. I wouldn't be the least bit surprised if Barnett ran the 40 in the high 4.5s to low 4.6 range by the time he got here

 

[PANDFAN]

I've seen this only tangentially addressed here, but how big is his high school -- ie, are they in the top category by size or what? nd is their conference a high quality one?

i know they played mission vejo and they always seem to play top notch football and produce big time players wave: redfield)

 

[calvegas04]

I've seen this only tangentially addressed here, but how big is his high school -- ie, are they in the top category by size or what? nd is their conference a high quality one?

Better than almost anywhere else in the country

 

[arrowryan]

I've seen this only tangentially addressed here, but how big is his high school -- ie, are they in the top category by size or what? nd is their conference a high quality one?

The competition he plays against is as good as any in the West. In fact, his league is generally considered the third best league in Southern California and one of the top five leagues in the state of California. And Santiago always plays one of the most challenging schedules of any team in California in the non-league portion, so he’s going against elite teams and defenses weekly.

This is from a new Scout Article about Blake

 

[IrishEyesAreSmiling]

Conducted himself very well in the interview it looked like Tom was going to crap his pants for some reason

 

[GBdomer]

hahahah my god look at Loy. Dude still gells his hair

 

[Irishnuke]

One of his teammates was badly injured during their playoff game.

Santiago football player remains in critical condition | Corona, Norco, Eastvale News | PE.com

Santiago High football player hospitalized with spinal injury

 

[Luckylucci]

Blake Barnett - Hudl

Not sure if everybody saw this but they have a new game highlight up on Blake's hudl from Nov. 22nd. Click on the link and scroll to the bottom.

 

[Luckylucci]

Also Blake gave Jake Brown at II a killer quote, IMO. When asked about the pressure or spotlight of being QB at ND, Blake responds "I like that because either way it's a pressure. Half the world hates you and half the world loves you, but everyone cares, right?

 

[PANDFAN]

Also Blake gave Jake Brown at II a killer quote, IMO. When asked about the pressure or spotlight of being QB at ND, Blake responds "I like that because either way it's a pressure. Half the world hates you and half the world loves you, but everyone cares, right?

he gets IT, seems to be a real cerebral kid

 

[Whiskeyjack]

Also Blake gave Jake Brown at II a killer quote, IMO. When asked about the pressure or spotlight of being QB at ND, Blake responds "I like that because either way it's a pressure. Half the world hates you and half the world loves you, but everyone cares, right?

Some serious insight from a 16 year old. Kid's gonna be a star.

 

[Wild Bill]

Some serious insight from a 16 year old. Kid's gonna be a star.

Unless he de-commits.

 

[irishff1014]

Also Blake gave Jake Brown at II a killer quote, IMO. When asked about the pressure or spotlight of being QB at ND, Blake responds "I like that because either way it's a pressure. Half the world hates you and half the world loves you, but everyone cares, right?

That is awesome for a junior in high school to say. He is going to be a fan favorite i do believe.

 

[NDBoiler]

How up to date are his rankings? I usually don't get too excited about guys that are pretty much consensus 3 stars, but I watched his highlight video and I actually think he is underrated.

 

[Ironman8]

How up to date are his rankings? I usually don't get too excited about guys that are pretty much consensus 3 stars, but I watched his highlight video and I actually think he is underrated.

They are up to date in regards to where he is ranked right now, but basically every site said he will be moving up when they update rankings.

 

[woolybug25]

How up to date are his rankings? I usually don't get too excited about guys that are pretty much consensus 3 stars, but I watched his highlight video and I actually think he is underrated.

He's a 4 star with a 247 composite rating of 90. He is also rumored to be a guy that is going to raise even higher in the following weeks.

He's one of, if not THE, best QB's in the class.

 

[NDBoiler]

They are up to date in regards to where he is ranked right now, but basically every site said he will be moving up when they update rankings.

Exactly what I was hoping for, thanks.

 

[NDhoosier]

I think he will end up a top 5 QB on almost every recruiting service.

 

[PANDFAN]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Assistant Bob Elliott will be out to see 2015 <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23NotreDame&src=hash">#NotreDame</a> QB commit <a href="https://twitter.com/BlakeBarnett_8">@BlakeBarnett_8</a> today. More coach visits ($): <a href="http://t.co/LJKCGN9N3v">http://t.co/LJKCGN9N3v</a></p>— Jake Brown (@Jake_Brown) <a href="https://twitter.com/Jake_Brown/statuses/407536354793238531">December 2, 2013</a></blockquote>
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[Emcee77]

He's a 4 star with a 247 composite rating of 90. He is also rumored to be a guy that is going to raise even higher in the following weeks.

He's one of, if not THE, best QB's in the class.

This happens a lot at this stage. I remember about this time last year watching Joe Mixon's highlights and thinking he was criminally underrated ... and then sure enough he bounced up into top 100 territory. Same with Ezekiel Elliot before him. Those two are just off the top of my head; the examples are legion. Thomas Holley would be another.

Just saying, no one should view his current rankings as a red flag.

 

[pkt77242]

This happens a lot at this stage. I remember about this time last year watching Joe Mixon's highlights and thinking he was criminally underrated ... and then sure enough he bounced up into top 100 territory. Same with Ezekiel Elliot before him. Those two are just off the top of my head; the examples are legion. Thomas Holley would be another.

Just saying, no one should view his current rankings as a red flag.

I would like to add Justin Brent to that list.

 

[PANDFAN]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Be sure to tune into ISD Power Hour tonight. 2015 QB commit Blake Barnett (<a href="https://twitter.com/BlakeBarnett_8">@BlakeBarnett_8</a>) will be our guest.</p>— Irish Sports Daily (@ISDUpdate) <a href="https://twitter.com/ISDUpdate/statuses/407558157443944448">December 2, 2013</a></blockquote>
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[irishmarine]

where do i go to see power hour? i havent been on the board much in the last year + going through tough times with divorse ect but now im back and want to be a more active role / participant in these discussions. i just oved to NC and actually got to see some serious talent aroyund here.

 

[ThePiombino]

where do i go to see power hour? i havent been on the board much in the last year + going through tough times with divorse ect but now im back and want to be a more active role / participant in these discussions. i just oved to NC and actually got to see some serious talent aroyund here.

http://www.irishsportsdaily.com/podcast/

 

[Ironman8]

These were the highlights from his tough playoff loss. Get 'em next year, Blake.


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[Rack Em]

These were the highlights from his tough playoff loss. Get 'em next year, Blake.


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I watched Rees make some of those same throws this year. Barnett is a HS junior and made them look easier than Rees did.

 

[#1rish]

That scramble for a TD pass at 2:21 was awesome.

Tough loss though, he looked like he and his team played their hearts out. Liked at the end the opposing player gave him a hand up even though the game was over.

 

[IrishLion]

Those deep outs looked niiiiiiiice.

And he busted out the Johnny Manziel around the 2:25 mark. The read option TD was awesome too.

Dayne Crist may have been *underwhelming*, but he DID know how to run the zone-read in the redzone pretty well. Barnett reminded me of Dayne with the fake and stretching the run out to the goalline.... but the difference is Barnett could complete a basic out pattern lol.

 

[aubeirish]

I watched Rees make some of those same throws this year. Barnett is a HS junior and made them look easier than Rees did.

Those 2 strikes and that long ball near the end of the clip is better than Tommy's IMO.

This is exciting.

 

[Buster Bluth]

Just weird knowing that we'll be in full Christie vs Clinton election mode by the time he starts are game at Notre Dame. So. Far. Away.