2023 QB Marcus Stokes commits to West Florida

Class of 2023 QB Marcus Stokes of Ponte Vedra Beach (FL) Nease High announced his commitment to the University of West Florida Wednesday afternoon.

The 6-foot-2, 185 pounder was previously committed to Florida.

Stokes on why he chose West Florida

“Love the culture they have at West Florida. Pensacola is a great place, but has even better people. I’m ready to bring another Natty back to Pensacola!”

Relationship with coaching staff

“I’m the closest with the head guy, coach Nobles. He is cool,  but me and him don’t always talk about football. I’d say that me and him bonded right away.”

Marcus Stokes Scouting Summary

“Quick-armed passer that can paper cut opponents with his off-schedule athleticism and ability to nickel and dime throws down the field. Owns an athletic frame that comes in at 6-foot-1.5, 190 pounds with a 9.5-inch hand. Ran an electronically-timed 4.82 40-yard dash as well as a 4.47 shuttle and jumped a 30.5-inch vertical during the spring camp circuit prior to his senior season. Has a quick release that can rip it from multiple arm slots. Much more comfortable outside of the pocket and on designed bootlegs than within the pocket. Above average arm strength but release makes up for the relative lack of juice on some passes . Led his team to a regional final during his junior season where he threw for 2,672 yards, 22 touchdowns and 9 interceptions on 196 completions for a 59% completion percentage. Overall arm strength dampens his ability to drive the football downfield at times. Has the ability to frustrate defenses with his skill set to dispense the ball at the underneath and intermediate levels and escape trouble.”

Stokes ranks as the No. 498 player in the On3 Consensus, a complete and equally weighted industry-generated average that accounts for all four major recruiting sites. He also tabs in as the No. 30 quarterback and the No. 85 player in the state of Florida.