Brogan McCaughey

Brogan McCaughey is a 6’1”, 185 lb. dual-threat quarterback from the football powerhouse St. Xavier in Cincinnati. As the only quarterback in the incoming recruiting class, expectations will be high for McCaughey throughout his career. 247 Sports ranks McCaughey as a three-star prospect and lists a total of 11 offers from FBS and FCS institutions. Over his two starting seasons at St. Xavier, McCaughey threw for over 5,300 yards including a school-record 556-yard game versus St. Ignatius. In his senior campaign, McCaughey threw for 31 touchdowns and was only intercepted 5 times, an amazing feat considering McCaughey did not play past halftime in 5 contests. McCaughey has a big arm with the power to connect on deep strikes. His knack for perfectly placing the ball in the corner of the endzone or along the sidelines is truly extraordinary at the high school level. When the pocket breaks down, McCaughey shows surprising nimbleness in dodging defenders and resetting his feet while keeping his eyes downfield. When he decides to run the ball, his speed and quick cuts make it difficult for pursuing defenders to tackle him. A pancake block from McCaughey on a trick play demonstrates the selflessness and team-focused mentality that a quarterback must have. While predicting the future success of a quarterback recruit could be the most difficult aspect of college football, Reno landed a solid talent in McCaughey who has all the tools to be successful in the Ivy League.