Texas A&M Football in the Film Room: Spring Game Quarterback Review

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Nov 19, 2016; College Station, TX, USA; Texas A&M Aggies quarterback Jake Hubenak (10) passes against the University of Texas at San Antonio Roadrunners at Kyle Field. Texas A&M beat the University of Texas at San Antonio Roadrunners 23-10. Mandatory Credit: Erich Schlegel-USA TODAY Sports /

Jake Hubenak

As the most experienced passer on the roster, Jake understandably got the fewest snaps of any QB on the day. However after his limited run under center, he reminded us all not to count out the senior signal caller.

Here we see Hubenak look very comfortable in the pocket as he scans through his progressions. After allowing the play to develop (something the younger QBs struggled with throughout the day) he finds a hole in the zone defense and delivers a strike to Kirk.

Jake Executes Play-Action Fake Perfectly

Here is a play that has been in the Aggies arsenal since Kevin Sumlin first arrived to campus back in 2012. It is a play action designed to draw the linebackers in as the X receiver runs a slant route right behind them. It seems simple enough, but the key here for the quarterback is to sell the run fake hard enough for the defenders to bite, and then quickly throw a bullet right in the numbers of his receiver. Jake does that perfectly here.

Hubenak Reacts to Pressure

Here is where that experience and presence in the pocket really stands out. Here Hubenak was able to feel the pressure coming, and bounce the play outside. More on this in a second.

Just Enough Scrambling Ability

Here we once again see Jake showing off a very underrated part of his game in his mobility. The ability to escape the pressure and keep plays alive will surely help what is going to be a very young offensive line this fall.

Hubenak may not have blown the crowd at Kyle Field away with his performance, but I think we all know what we’ll get with him under center. He’s a guy who will protect the ball and help consistently lead the offense down field. There are obviously limits to his game and his ceiling is not nearly as high as Starkel or Mond’s, but if the season started tomorrow there’s not a doubt in my mind he’d be the guy that gives us the best chance to win. A lot may change between now and September, but one thing is clear. It will remain a hard fought battle until a starter is named.