Apr 28, 2021
The Elite 11 in Philadelphia featured quarterbacks committed to Illinois, Notre Dame and Penn State, along with a handful of other prospects with multiple power five offers. Yet it was a prospect without any offers that stole the show.
Malven Prep (PA) quarterback Jack Capaldi won the Golden Gun Accuracy event at the camp, made impressive throws throughout the afternoon and displayed a strong arm. The fact that he did not have an offer seemed implausible. So we asked Dave Gueriera, head coach at Malvern Prep.
"I think he is unknown because is didn't start as a sophomore," Gueriera said. "Had no spring or summer last year to showcase his talent at camps. Only gets four games as a junior, which is not a great sample size. I think this is the direct effect of the NCAA being (in a) dead (period)."