Mark Guthrie is a 6’1, 185 pound quarterback out of St. Thomas More High School in Lafayette, LA. He is a class of 2028 prospect. Marks strengths he brings to the game are his ability to read the defenses, know when and when not to throw the ball, and as well as knowing what the team needs and doesn’t need. To Mark being a quarterback means the team can always rely on him followed by the leadership he needs to help his team win. Mark says to not give up and to compete with who you need to compete with no matter the circumstances but most importantly if you have the passion for the sport, do not give up.
What strengths do you bring to the game?
I am a really good pocket passer, I am also good at reading the defensives. I know when to throw the ball and when to not throw the ball. I also know what we need and what we don’t need.
If you have any weaknesses, what are they and how do you try to improve on them?
Speed, I have a personal trainer that I work with. I also work on a lot of my speed at the house or I go to the field and work on speed training.
What were your thoughts about the camp?
I thought it was incredible, there was good competition and this was a good way to get myself into the recruiting world. A lot of talent was there as well.
Do you play any other sports other than football?
No.
What is the best part about being a quarterback?
Being the person that the team can rely on and the leadership. It’s understood that the QB will be the person that leads the team to victory. I also love the pressure.
What made you start pursing football?
My dad, he was big on me as a kid. My dad played high school ball and taught me to be a QB at a young age. My dad pushed me to be as good as I can be and as good as the kids in my area and my school.
If you have any advice to give to a player that is younger than you, what would that advice be?
Don’t give up, if you have a passion to play don’t give up, compete with who you need to compete with. Don’t be pressured and just don’t give up.
Do you have any offers?
No I do not.
If you have a dream school you could go to, what school would that be?
Any power 5 school, a dream school would definitely be LSU or Alabama.
Do you have anyone you look up to in the football world, if so who?
My dad, he taught me how to play. My offensive coordinator as well, he has motivated my game tremendously. He took what my dad taught me and made it way better and perfected it into a sense. God also had been a really big part as well.
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