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Madei Williams, former Syracuse quarterback, who also played professionally overseas, has become a highly sought-after trainer of some of the top quarterbacks in New Jersey, including Brandon Wimbush, the top player in the state, Elijah Robinson, Mike Dare, Jordan Fuller, Anthony Brown, Wesley McKoy and Adeyemi Da Silva.
Williams, owner of
MAD-QB Training, breaks down his pupils' strengths and weaknesses in this multi-part series with NJ Advance Media.
Today, Williams discussed
Anthony Brown, a 6-3, 190-pound junior from
St. John-Vianney (Holmdel, N.J.),
who leads the shore in most passing categories over eight games this season.
He’s completed 102-of-149 passes (68.5%) for 1,565 yards and 18 TDs while also rushing for 499 yards and five TDs on 47 carries.
Up until this season, free safety was Brown’s primary position while he received spot duty at quarterback.
However, quarterback has always been his passion.
Hence, this season, he took the reins as his team’s starting signal caller, never looked back and has become one of the more intriguing football prospects in the Garden State.
“He’s one of those kids similar to Brandon (Wimbush), that is a guy who is a pass-first type of quarterback, who has the ability to extend plays and make things happen with his feet,” said Williams. “He’s just a naturally smooth and gifted athlete, but he’s patient enough to go through his full progression and let the play, play out.”
Williams continued to highlight Brown’s strengths, which apparently, are in abundance.
“The kid is silky smooth in his drop, his set-up. The ball jumps out of his hand,” he said. “And what’s even more impressive is the fact that his football IQ is so high. He’s a 3.5 (grade point average) student and the fact that he’s smart allows for the game to slow down for him.
“It’s slowed down to the point where he looked great from the first game and has progressively gotten better from game one to game eight. And I know coach (Mark) Ciccotelli is extremely excited to have him for another year.”
Brown encompasses many of the tangibles required to play quarterback at the highest level, and according to Williams, will have vast success, as he continues to make the most of his opportunities.
“I think he could turn into a BCS-level quarterback. I think he’s that talented,” said Williams. “Thing is, this is his opportunity to prove his worth and he’s doing a tremendous job of that. And he’s gaining a lot of momentum. He has one offer so far and there will be more on the way. And after this season, I think the secret will be out of the bag.”