Decided to Fly: Drew McQuarrie

By Quinn Kelly

Drew McQuarrie

From: Weare, NH

High School: John Stark Regional

Position: TE

Ht/Wt: 6’6” 220

Twitter: @drew_mcquarrie

Ratings:

ESPN Rating: 76, 3 star (ATH)

247 Rating: 84, 3 star (Pro-S QB)

Rivals Rating: 2 star (Pro-S QB)

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High School Stats:

Most of what McQuarrie did in high school is moot in regards to his BC career, as despite starting as his high school’s quarterback, he will be converting to play tight end for the Eags.  While his 22 passing touchdowns don’t mean too much for us Eagles fans, the eight rushing touchdowns he complimented them with are of a bit more value.  It certainly appears McQuarrie has a nose for the endzone.  McQuarrie also really fits the model that Addazio likes, being a big yet athletic guy.  He was a three sport athlete at John Stark, captaining their lacrosse team and starring on their basketball team.

Addazio’s Take:

“Drew McQuarrie from John Stark High School in New Hampshire was a high school quarterback … Big, another big, physical guy and is a really good basketball player. Those are real athletes. He’s going to be playing tight end. He had great ball skills in camp. He’s going to grow into being just a big man, and we really liked his athleticism and his mind-set.”

McQuarrie on Commitment:

“I want to go to Boston College because they’re Power 5, Division 1 football, the Ivy League [caliber] education I’ll be receiving, and [because] it is both local to myself and my family.”

Our Take:

McQuarrie is another prospect that is a couple years away from being a contributor on offense.  There are four tight ends currently on the roster; two are rising seniors and two are rising sophomores.  He is also coming in with two other tight end recruits in Patrick Brown and Hunter Long.  So, in all likelihood, McQuarrie will spend the year simply honing his craft and learning how to play the position.  In 2018, barring any other recruits coming in at the position, McQuarrie will have a much easier time finding his way onto the field with only five at the position rather than seven.  It still could be a little more time after that before he really finds his role, but he does have some great upside given his athleticism.  McQuarrie is another big question mark in this class, given his unfamiliarity with the position.  But, if he makes the transition well, his prospects look great.