Elder's Scouting Report - Matt Joeckel
By Kirk ElderNovember 04, 2009
Arlington QB Matt Joeckel (A&M Commitment in 2010 Class) -- 6-5, 210
General Observations: With his "big" brother protecting his blindside, Matt Joeckel had a career night, throwing for 310 yards and four touchdowns. Matt solidified his status as a top-tier Big 12 quarterback prospect in my eyes. This young man stands at 6-5 and weighs in at approximately 210 pounds. During pre-game warm-ups, I was able to catch a glimpse of Matt's mechanics. He has good touch on the ball and generates a great amount of spin with his passes. It's very clear that Joeckel works hard at his craft. I would not be surprised if he had a private quarterback coach who helps him work on mechanics and technique (he does ... A&M legend, Kevin Murray). He looks that sharp.
Game Notes: As the game got underway, Matt showcased not only his throwing ability but also his running ability and athleticism. Arlington ran several quarterback draws mixed it up with a zone read attack. Joeckel had several runs in excess of 10 yards and added a 5-yard score. He was not at all afraid of a little contact, either, finishing with 123 yards on the ground. All told, Matt racked up 433 yards total offense!
Joeckel simply doesn't make many mistakes in the passing game. In my opinion, his strongest attribute is his ability to stay focused. He puts the ball right where it needs to be on virtually every throw. Matt also plays with a tremendous amount of poise and confidence. He is also a leader -- there is no question about that.
All of the aforementioned traits are the base foundation that any great quarterback must possess and, ultimately, build on. Matt Joeckel won't blow you away with his arm strength but I would say it is more than enough for him to enjoy success as a Big 12 starter.
Bottom Line: I am predicting one hell of a battle between Joeckel and fellow incoming fish Jameill Showers next year for the backup quarterback spot. Showers is the more athletic quarterback but Matt will be a very pleasant surprise when gets to College Station. He's going to be a good one in an Aggie uniform, there's no question about that, and will contend to be a three- or even four-year starter (depending on whether he redshirts or not in 2010).
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Game Notes: As the game got underway, Matt showcased not only his throwing ability but also his running ability and athleticism. Arlington ran several quarterback draws mixed it up with a zone read attack. Joeckel had several runs in excess of 10 yards and added a 5-yard score. He was not at all afraid of a little contact, either, finishing with 123 yards on the ground. All told, Matt racked up 433 yards total offense!
Joeckel simply doesn't make many mistakes in the passing game. In my opinion, his strongest attribute is his ability to stay focused. He puts the ball right where it needs to be on virtually every throw. Matt also plays with a tremendous amount of poise and confidence. He is also a leader -- there is no question about that.
All of the aforementioned traits are the base foundation that any great quarterback must possess and, ultimately, build on. Matt Joeckel won't blow you away with his arm strength but I would say it is more than enough for him to enjoy success as a Big 12 starter.
Bottom Line: I am predicting one hell of a battle between Joeckel and fellow incoming fish Jameill Showers next year for the backup quarterback spot. Showers is the more athletic quarterback but Matt will be a very pleasant surprise when gets to College Station. He's going to be a good one in an Aggie uniform, there's no question about that, and will contend to be a three- or even four-year starter (depending on whether he redshirts or not in 2010).