SIGNEE: Aaron McLaughlin‍

IPS RANK: 91

SCHOOL: Denmark High School

HOMETOWN: Alpharetta, GA

POSITION: Quarterback

VITALS: 6’5/225

Early Enrollee? YES

Where Does He Rank?

Statistics: In an injury shortened senior season McLaughlin completed 107 of 187 passes for 1,505 yards and 21 scores. He also rushed for 650 yards and six additional touchdowns. 

Why NC State?  “No doubt his (Tim Beck’s) success was a factor. I definitely feel like he can develop me as a quarterback, and I can go there and help run a successful offense.”

Who Did He Pick NC State Over? Louisville, Miami, Arizona, and Arkansas

IPS Take On Aaron McLaughlin- McLaughlin checks all the boxes physically, but we all know that for him to be successful he must be able to throw the football, and there is a lot to like about the QB on tape.

The 6-foot-5 signal-caller still has some developing to do, but he possesses a strong arm, can throw from the pocket, can make plays on the run, and has an understanding of what defenses are trying to do – which is critical.

He’s been timed in the 4.6 range in the 40-yard dash, and with his frame, he’s going to add a lot of weight.

College offenses are now built around quarterbacks who are mobile with big arms, and McLaughlin checks those boxes.