UCLA Bolsters Quarterback Depth with Offer to Star QB Henry Hasselbeck
The Bruins look to strengthen their quarterback position with a promising recruit.
In a season marred by a slew of unfortunate injuries to their top quarterbacks, UCLA’s football team is already looking ahead to enhance the depth of the position for future seasons. The Bruins suffered from a series of setbacks this year as Ethan Garbers, Dante Moore, and Collin Schlee, all missed significant time due to various injuries, leading to missed opportunities against beat-up opponents like Utah and an undermanned Arizona State squad.
Key Takeaways:
- UCLA faced quarterback injuries that affected their performance this season.
- Head Coach Chip Kelly is actively working to strengthen the quarterback position.
- A scholarship offer has been extended to 2024 quarterback Henry Hasselbeck, who comes from a football dynasty.
In a promising move for the Bruins, head coach Chip Kelly has extended a scholarship offer to star quarterback Henry Hasselbeck. The name might ring a bell for football fans, as Henry hails from a family with a rich football legacy. His father, Matt Hasselbeck, is a three-time Pro Bowler and a respected figure in Seattle Seahawks history. Additionally, his uncle Tim Hasselbeck had a notable NFL career, playing for seven different franchises.
While Henry Hasselbeck has football in his genes, he is carving out his unique path. He earned recognition as an all-state football player in Massachusetts and initially committed to Michigan State, turning down offers from Pitt, Boston College, Arizona, and Georgia Tech. However, the firing of Mel Tucker, Michigan State’s head coach at the time of Hasselbeck’s commitment, has left his future with the Spartans uncertain.
Henry not only excels on the football field but also in the classroom. He possesses the coveted dual-threat ability at the quarterback position and shares an NFL lineage with Chip Kelly. Moreover, Kelly has a penchant for multi-sport athletes, a category Henry fits into nicely as a noted lacrosse player.
Currently, UCLA has secured the commitment of another promising quarterback, Karson Gordon, a speedy athlete from Texas. The big question now is whether the Bruins can successfully bring Henry Hasselbeck to Los Angeles for an official visit before the first signing day period in December. With his impressive football pedigree and potential, Hasselbeck’s addition could prove to be a game-changer for UCLA’s quarterback depth in the coming years.
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