La Jolla (Calif.) The Bishop’s School quarterback Tyler Buchner is on a tear to start his junior season.
In his first five games, Buchner racked up 2,167 yards of total offense and accounted for 28 touchdowns. That is an average of 433.4 yards and 5.6 touchdowns per game.
The Notre Dame 2021 quarterback pledge has completed 83 of 125 throws for 1,595 yards with 19 touchdowns and just three interceptions for a QB rating of 139.1. Buchner has also added 50 rushes for 572 yards and nine scores.
The 6-2, 195-pounder had an absolutely unreal game in September, throwing for 465 yards and five touchdowns on 24-of-36 passing, while also rushing for 295 yards and four touchdowns on 20 carries. His total of 760 yards was just one yard shy of the all-time best single-game performance in California high school history.
“The tape is phenomenal,” Rivals recruiting analyst Adam Gorney said. “He can sit in the pocket and dissect defenses, but when the pressure comes, Buchner has phenomenal presence to feel it, escape it, keep his eyes down the field and find open receivers. Even when he’s rushed, Buchner stays composed and relies on his athleticism.
“Overall, he’s a playmaker whether it’s throwing a deep ball or getting away from pressure or on designed runs. I do worry about the level of competition because it is weak, but the kid can play. He has the talent to adjust to the game speeding up on the next level.”
Buchner committed to the Fighting Irish over Alabama, Arizona State, Georgia, Michigan, Nebraska, Oregon and others.
Rivals ranks him as the No. 5 recruit in California, and the No. 8 pro-style quarterback and No. 65 overall player nationally.
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