ALISO VIEJO, Calif. – After four days of competition, Rivals.com recruiting analyst Barry Every grades all 12 quarterbacks at the EA Sports Elite 11 in five important categories – arm strength, footwork, athleticism, accuracy and release. The scores are based only on on-the-field performance at the Elite 11 Camp. Keep in mind, the Elite 11 is only one evaluation tool Rivals.com will use to rank prospects. Players are listed in alphabetical order.
Scoring system: 20 points and above: 5-Star performance; 17-19 points: 4-Star performance ; 14-16 points: 3-Star performance.
AJ McCarron, 6-4, 189 PQB Mobile (Ala.) St. Paul's
Arm Strength: 3
Footwork: 4
Athleticism: 3
Accuracy: 4
Release: 4
Total: 18
Conclusion: McCarron excelled with accuracy, superior footwork and a very quick release. Once he fills out; his arm will naturally become stronger and he will be an able to make any throw that will ever be required of him. The Crimson Tide should be excited about this gunslinger's potential.