Trent Hites, Kenton (Ohio)
Last Year: 240 yards
Kenton quarterbacks have a long history of leading the nation in passing yardage. In fact, the top all-time career passing leaders in national history are from Kenton - Ben and Maty Mauk. Hites is the next man up now that last year's national leader, Grant Sherman, has graduated.
Why he will lead the nation in passing: Kenton quarterbacks rarely hand the ball off and can be expected to throw over 600 passes in a season. Last year, Sherman set the national record for completions in a season with 440.
Why he won't: Still just a sophomore, Hites may need to grow into the position. Additionally, coach Mike Mauk has left Kenton to coach in Missouri. Brent Fackler, the team's defensive coordinator the past 29 years, will succeed Mauk as head coach.
