Kevin Sanchez, Chavez Academy (Detroit)
Last Year: 0 yards
Sanchez was a receiver for Chavez last year and did not throw the ball. The quarterback, Omar Salih, threw for 3,305 yards, but he also only played nine games. Figure in the fact that he threw for 674 yards in one game and was over 300 yards seven times and it becomes clear that Sanchez, who replaces Salih (who transferred), could be among the national leaders this year.
Why he will lead the nation in passing: Cesar Chavez Academy puts the ball in the air on a regular basis. Salih attempted at least 50 passes six times and the team reportedly attempted just 60 running plays all season. Sanchez will likely throw the ball just as often.
Why he won't: Chavez won just three games and played only nine. It will need to go deep into the playoffs in order for Sanchez to crack 4,000 or 5,000 yards passing.
