4-star QB Kenny Minchey decommits from Pittsburgh

Four-star Hendersonville (Tenn.) Pope John Paul II quarterback Kenny Minchey has decommitted from Pittsburgh, he announced on Monday.

The 6-foot-1, 205-pounder committed to the Panthers in April over offers from West Virginia, Virginia Tech, Vanderbilt, Memphis and a handful of others.

After an impressive performance at the Elite 11 Finals in Los Angeles, in which he finished among the top quarterbacks there, Minchey received an offer from Notre Dame and has been pursued by the Fighting Irish since.

Michigan State, which recently parted ways with three-star quarterback commit Bo Edmundson, could be another school to watch for as the Spartans are also looking to flip five-star Oregon quarterback commit Dante Moore.

In 13 games played last fall, Minchey completed 215 of 351 passes for 3,280 yards and 32 touchdowns. On the ground, he added 137 yards and three more scores.

Kenny Minchey Scouting Summary

“Polished, consistent passer with feel for the game. Has a compact build at 6-foot-1, 201 pounds with a 10-inch hand. Tests as a good athlete for the position, running a 4.78 second 40-yard dash, a 4.32 second shuttle and jumping 37 inches in the vertical prior to his senior season. Completed 61.3 percent of his passes for 3,280 yards and 32 touchdowns against 9 picks as a junior. A steady, consistent passer on both Friday nights and in the camp setting.

… Able to replicate throws from different platforms and in the face of pressure. Negotiates space in the pocket well and shows a good feel for the pass rush. Arm strength looks to be better in the camp setting than at times on Friday nights. Can continue making more plays with his legs. Longer back stroke within his throwing motion that can show up in game settings. Will not wow you with his physical tools relative to other blue-chip quarterbacks, but presents a well-rounded skill set, particularly as a passer.” — Charles Power, On3 Director of Scouting and Rankings