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2027 Chandler (Ariz.) quarterback Will Mencl at the Navy All-American Bowl. (Photo by Sam Spiegelman/Rivals)

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Will Mencl's accuracy, rushing ability, production on Friday nights, and size make him a high-floor prospect, reminiscent of Bo Nix. Like Nix, Mencl is a well-rounded productive quarterback. Both were accurate and able to layer and locate throws at a high level. Neither tout an overwhelming arm, but are able to generate enough velocity. Mencl is a bit bigger-framed at the same stage. 

Will Mencl put together three good days of work at the Elite 11 Finals. The 6-foot-3, 205-pounder was excellent in the rail shot challenge at the end of day one, showing the ability to make one of the more difficult throws on the route tree with near automatic precision. Mencl followed that up with quality showings during his pro day workout and 7-on-7 session. His ability to layer downfield throws with proper timing stood out. The five-star signal caller is a high-level processor who plays with advanced timing. Mencl hit the top of his drop, drove off his back foot, and fired seamlessly. The level of skill in this pass-only setting is supplemented by the fact that he’s one of the more productive run threats in the 2027 cycle on Friday nights.


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