Colin Hurley

Long Read, but well worth it: From Dr. Tom Gormley
Looks like we getting a good, one

Colin has a big arm, highly efficient hip shoulder sequencing, a fluid arm path and timing, impressive velocity, and natural power/athleticism. You can turn on any of his film or catch him live on Friday nights and see his talents on display; he has the ability to make every throw, he has an understanding of how to base throws with his hips and not just his feet, he has dynamic arm angles, and the feel for touch and throttle of different balls. Colin wants to beat you with his brain, understanding, and special arm talents; but don’t be mistaken to think he isn’t a good athlete. Colin can run, change directions, and take hits; but he often looks to be a pro-threat QB, using his ability to dynamically make plays with his feet while being able to expand time to make off-platform strikes down field. Physically and biomechanically Colin doesn’t leave much to be desired. He stacks right up there with our NCAA and NFL QBs in basically every metric including expansive 3D motion capture tracking technology on sequencing. Additionally, Colin has consistently performed in the biggest games, with the highest of expectations, dating all the way back to when he was 13 years old. He commands the respect of his teammates, holds them accountable, and leads by example on the diligence and consistency needed to perform at a high level. Athletes gravitate towards him, they WANT to play with him. Not to mention he carries a 4.0 GPA and is as impressive intellectually as he is physically on Friday nights. I guess that’s what leaders do and what recruiting staffs, GMs, and scouts are looking for as the ‘it’ factor. Somehow, with all of Colin’s training, practice, travel, media time, expectations, and demands; he is able to keep the game a game and have fun with it. His father and I marvel at his ability to stay calm, ALL THE TIME, he’s always the level headed one. Obviously, I am incredibly close to Colin and have forged a great relationship with him throughout the years; watching him grow and develop, while pushing him to excel at all aspects of physical development and QB skill acquisition. Yet, even after 4 or 5 years I am often left in awe of the way he handles football, school, and the pressures that come with being an elite QB prospect with such ease, class, and calmness. If you’re around Colin enough you genuinely have to sometimes stop and remind yourself that this guy is only 15 years old, he is that impressive of a PERSON not just football player.

Colin will bring Baton Rouge and LSU a no nonsense, low-maintenance, and hard-working quarterback that has validated performance and throwing metrics which stack up with any NCAA quarterback in the nation and rival many NFL QBs. Colin is a leader, a self-starter, and an incredibly consistent worker. He is a simple kid with a tight knit group of support staff and friends; but does not shy away from the pressure of the extroverted requirements of the media and leadership positions. Colin is as good of a person as he is a football player and that is what makes him special. I am excited to continue to push his development and to watch him continue to be challenged both intellectually and cognitively, because Colin is a bright kid and has all the capacity needed to process complex and detailed information. I do think that the next phase of football growth will happen with the staff at LSU.