ELF Central Conference Starting QB Breakdown
After the completion of the 2023 European League of Football (ELF) season, ALL22’s scouts did a thorough ranking of every position group in the league. This was used as an evaluation tool and resource for the understanding of this ever-growing league. With that in-depth analysis from our pro-trained scouts, we will refer back to those rankings in spots to help readers gain context, along with detailed player descriptions. We hope this is an added layer for scouts and readers from all our leagues and countries that are evaluating the ELF for potential player additions or insights.
The ELF is a growing force in the global football landscape and features a ton of European and American players with high-level pro experience. With the 2024 ELF season now having started, today we’re looking at the current Central Conference starting quarterbacks.
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QB Chad Jeffries (Munich Ravens) - Azusa Pacific University (2014-16) / San Diego State University (2011-12)
Citizenship: USA
Height: 6013v | Weight: 223v | Hand: 8 2/8v | Arm: 31 5/8v | Wingspan: 75 3/8v | 40: 5.08v | 10: 1.75v | 20: 2.92v | Shuttle: 4.59v | 3-Cone: 7.63v | Broad: 08’08”v | Vertical: 24.5v | Bench: N/A
ELF Career Stats: 17 GP | 14 GS | 385 CMP | 566 ATT | 68.0% | 4,488 YDS | 39 TD | 9 INT | 7.93 YPA | 107 CAR | 510 YDS | 9 RUSH TD | 4.77 YPC | 2 FMB
ELF Player Awards:
2023 2nd Team All-Star
Background: Jeffries got his first pro gig with the Marburg Mercenaries in the German Football League in 2017. He would then spend four years with the Danube Dragons in the Austrian Football League, capturing a league MVP and perfect season in 2022. He joined Munich and the ELF last season, grading out as ALL22’s second best QB out of 18 qualifiers.
Player snapshot: Good athlete who can hurt a defense with his legs with good open-field acceleration and elusiveness to extend plays. Nice decisiveness and vision on short to intermediate pass concepts. Gets the ball out quickly with very good accuracy to lead and allow receivers to run after the catch. One of the more effective QB’s in the league on deep-shots, showing very good arm strength and touch to hit his targets in-stride. Doesn’t show the same decisiveness when working deeper full-field progressions and will take unnecessary sacks due to his hesitation and inconsistent awareness of pressure. Will miss opportunities downfield when pressured as well.
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QB Reilly Hennessey (Stuttgart Surge) - Central Washington University (2017-18) / Eastern Washington University (2014-16)
Citizenship: USA/Italy
Height: 6036e | Weight: 220e
ELF Career Stats: 12 GP | 10 GS | 229 CMP | 344 ATT | 66.5% | 2,974 YDS | 31 TD | 4 INT | 8.65 YPA | 75 CAR | 322 YDS | 7 RUSH TD | 4.29 YPC | 3 FMB
ELF Player Awards: N/A
Background: Hennessey got his pro start in the Italian Football League with three seasons with the Parma Panthers. He then spent two years with the Schwäbisch Hall Unicorns, capturing the 2022 German Bowl MVP. He debuted in the ELF last season with Stuttgart, as ALL22 ranked him as the 4th best QB out of 18 qualifiers. He has had a tremendous start to this season, leading the league in passing TD’s (17) with a perfect 5-0 record thus far.
Player snapshot: Sneaky good athlete who shows the ability to run for first downs when needed with good open-field acceleration. Plays with very good decisiveness, anticipation, and accuracy when attacking the short to intermediate levels of the field. Displays elite poise in the face of pressure, being able to stand in the pocket with rushers coming down on him to deliver the ball accurately. Shows issues being as decisive on deeper dropbacks, holding onto the ball too long and missing his opportunity. Despite having good arm strength to stretch the field, doesn’t show consistent deep accuracy and flashes ball placement issues on touch throws that require him to layer his throw.
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QB Carlton Aiken Jr. (Helvetic Mercenaries) - Pace University (2018-20 & 2022) / Gardner-Webb University (2021) / Central Connecticut State University (2016-17)
Citizenship: USA
Height: 6010v | Weight: 220v | Hand: 9 2/8v | Arm: 32 6/8v | Wingspan: 79 7/8v | 40: 4.90v | 10: 1.71v | 20: 2.78v | Shuttle: 4.40v | 3-Cone: 7.35v | Broad: 09’01”v | Vertical: 28.5v | Bench: N/A
ELF Career Stats: 7 GP | 6 GS | 109 CMP | 238 ATT | 45.8% | 1,210 YDS | 6 TD | 9 INT | 5.08 YPA | 84 CAR | 552 YDS | 5 RUSH TD | 6.57 YPC | 2 FMB
ELF Player Awards: N/A
Background: Aiken Jr. capped off his college career with a NE10 Most Valuable Player award, NE10 First Team All-Conference and a Don Hansen All-America Honorable Mention. He then got his first taste of the international stage with the Silesia Rebels in the Polish Football League. He joined the ELF in 2023, finishing as ALL22’s 13th best QB with the Barcelona Dragons.
Player snapshot: Solid height with a very sturdy build, resembles a big power RB. Good athletic ability that allows him to elude or break the first tackle. Plays with anticipation and timing vs Zone coverage to be able to deliver into tight windows. Has very good arm strength and solid accuracy to attack all three levels of the field. Flashes some of his best throws on the move where he can let his athleticism take over. Has decisiveness issues on deep full-field progressions, getting stuck on his first read and holding onto the ball too long. Shows inconsistent ball placement when trying to put extra zip on the throw, balls tend to be too low or too high.
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