Interview: 2024 Texas QB Mabrey Mettauer Already has the Look of a P5 Talent
Written by Ryan Wright
Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG
Let the comparisons fly to a certain collegiate quarterback at Clemson, and for good reason. Class of 2024 talent Mabrey Mettauer already has the look and arm talents of a P5 quarterback. Listed at 6-5, 210 pounds, the freshman phenom got a midseason call up with The Woodlands putting his skills to the test against Texas 6A defenses, and did not disappoint. With bloodlines currently going to the collegiate level, brother McKade Mettauer is a sophomore starting offensive lineman for Cal, college programs like Texas, Baylor, Utah, A&M, and Oklahoma are peeking in to see what Mettauer is doing with the Highlanders.
Taking a break from playing varsity basketball, a dunker since the seventh grade, Mettauer goes over his breakthrough 2020 season in an RNG one-on-one interview.
Interview
Mabrey, during your freshman campaign what style of offense were you executing?
We were more of a pro-style set and we did some spread.
At which level were you competing against during the season?
I was half JV and half varsity.
When did you get call up?
A kid broke his wrist, so they moved me up. About halfway through the season they told me they were moving me up to varsity. It was right at the beginning of district.
Looking back, how did the season go for you overall personally?
I think it went really well. My first pass play was a 57-yard TD pass. In that same game, I ran in a touchdown.
And the legend begins. Which areas of your game grew the most throughout the season?
I’d say running the ball, I’m always throwing and improving on that part of my game. But my running got better going against the bigger guys that weighed way more than me. In JV, I tumbled over everyone. I was still doing it in varsity but it was harder.
What do you now feel are the strengths to your game?
My passing. They did not let me pass a lot but when I did, I did well. Reading defenses is another strength. I worked with my coach, Keith Blackmon, on that a lot throughout the week. I did not throw an interception this season and I did not have an incomplete pass until the playoffs.
Wow. Just to make sure, you went all the way into the playoffs before having an incomplete pass?
Yes, sir.
Impressive. Since the season ended, how have your workouts gone?
I’ve been playing basketball a lot, that is my second sport. LI have been lifting a lot and throwing a lot with my coach Sean Salisbury (Minnesota Vikings).
What have you focused on with your technique?
Mainly getting my release quicker, so I can get the ball out faster, and getting my shoulder stronger.
What have you been doing to increase your velocity and accuracy?
Doing arm band workouts, weighted lifts for shoulders and power lifting.
What have you been doing with your footwork drills?
With my 7v7 team, we do those drills every week. Basketball helps with my footwork. In basketball, I play at the top of the key. I will get my ankles broken if I don’t move my feet.
And how have you been further your football IQ?
By studying film, and I have a white board to draw up coverages. My coach Sean Salisbury and I have Zoom lessons. We go over the game together. For around the last eight months we’ve been doing that.
Are you going to camps or playing 7v7?
I played AAU up to eighth grade and I’ve been playing 7v7 with Team Texas Fury. We had a tournament in Dallas for Pylon.
How did that tournament turn out for you?
It was good. I was ranked one of the top QBs at the tournament. I was the only freshman quarterback playing.
You’ve mentioned also playing basketball, do you play any other varsity sports for The Woodlands?
Yes, track.
Which events?
The high jump, shot and discus.
Mabrey, it was a lot of fun learning more about your skills today. I appreciate your time. Good luck with the basketball season until we talk again.
Thank you, sir.
Photo credit: Mettauer family; Mabrey Mettauer