former Memphis dual-threat QB who brought legit high-school production and athletic juice
Will Gilchrist arrived at Memphis as a highly touted dual-threat quarterback, rated the No. 1 QB in Tennessee and No. 22 dual-threat QB nationally by Rivals, after throwing for 5,743 yards and 71 touchdowns and adding 1,400-plus rushing yards in high school. At Memphis, he was developed as a mobile, multi-dimensional passer, with the program noting his focus on learning the offense and building arm strength. The big takeaway: he was a traits-and-upside prospect whose value came from athleticism, toughness, and upside more than proven college production.
