5-star QB Jackson Arnold displays dual-threat ability in playoff shootout win

Denton (Texas) Guyer five-star quarterback and Oklahoma commit Jackson Arnold didn’t have his best game Saturday against Trophy Club (Texas) Byron Nelson.

On3’s top Texas recruit was only 8-for-16 passing for 162 yards with no touchdowns in the playoff game.

Instead, Arnold did more of his damage on the ground. He finished the game with 23 carries and totaled 154 yards while finding the end zone three times.

Denton Guyer won the game 59-41 and advanced to the next round of the playoffs.

Arnold is the No. 9 overall recruit and No. 4 in the 2023 cycle, according to the On3 Consensus, a complete and equally weighted industry-generated average that utilizes all four major recruiting media companies.

He currently has an On3 NIL Valuation of $585k. The On3 NIL Valuation is an index that looks to set the standard market value for both high school and college-level athletes. The NIL valuation does not act as a tracker of the value of NIL deals an athlete has completed to date. It rather signifies an athlete’s value at a certain moment in time.

Jackson Arnold Scouting Summary

Tough, live-armed quarterback who quickly rose to be the top 2023 signal caller in Texas in his first year as a starter. Plays for one of the top high school programs in the Dallas Metroplex and led his team to the state title game as a junior. Plays in a spread-iso offensive scheme that heavily utilizes play action downfield passes and power running between the tackles. Shows a strong arm with the ability to generate velocity on intermediate and downfield throws. A light-footed athlete who consistently escapes pressure and makes plays out of the pocket. One of the tougher top quarterbacks in the 2023 cycle, carrying a considerable rushing load. A physical runner who embraces contact. Hit the ground running in his first year as a varsity starter against top competition. Has a smaller frame than some other top quarterbacks in the cycle.