Grant Hocker brings size, production, and dual-sport athleticism to South Dakota’s QB room
Hocker is an intriguing freshman quarterback for South Dakota because he pairs a 6-foot-3, 185-pound frame with proven high-school production and real speed/athletic profile, including a 49.86 400-meter best and reported 4.82 forty time.[4][6][2] In his senior season, he threw for 1,575 yards and 29 touchdowns through part of the year, and Prep Redzone noted he had already reached 34 touchdowns in 7 games, which points to a passer who can drive an offense and handle volume.[8][1] He looks like a developmental fit for a team that values upside, mobility, and a quarterback who can grow into the position rather than just manage it.[4][6]
