Although several of them have yet to begin their junior season, several quarterbacks have already emerged in the class of 2013 in what appears to be a good year for the position.
Here's a look at five signal-callers — among a few dozen — who are already well-known recruiting targets.
Max Browne, 6-5, 210, Skyline (Sammamish, Wash.)
Max Browne
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U.S. Air Force All-American as a sophomore, Browne was offered a scholarship by Washington before ever playing a down of varsity football.
Taking over for Jake Heaps, Browne threw for 4,182 yards and 50 touchdowns last year, numbers that are simply staggering for a sophomore.
According to older brother Mitch, himself a former Skyline quarterback, Max Browne has spent the offseason bulking up in the weight room and improving his footwork. While the loss of Kasen Williams might mean Browne's numbers dip a little bit in 2011, he's still poised for a huge season.
Recruiting buzz: In addition to Washington, Browne has offers from Clemson, Wisconsin, Cal and Utah. This summer, he visited the Badgers along with Michigan and Notre Dame, neither of which offered. Washington has strong ties to Skyline and has done well recruiting in-state, so it could be the favorite. Michigan, with Shane Morris already committed, would seem unlikely. If Notre Dame offers, the Fighting Irish could be in the mix.
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