Kody Wilstead, Pine View (St. George, Utah)
Last Year: 4,395 yards
Wilstead finished just 52 yards away from breaking the Utah state record for passing yards in a season. Another deep run in the playoffs (Pine View reached the championship game in 2013) could give Wilstead the record and put him among the national leaders.
Why he will lead the nation in passing: At 6-foot-6, 210 pounds, Wilstead has the size to survey the entire field and pick out his receivers. Pine View also likes to throw the ball, as Wilstead never had fewer than 29 attempts in a game.
Why he won't: Utah doesn't play many playoff games, so while Wilstead may be the national leader early in the season, quarterbacks whose teams play more games may surpass him.
