Aaron Corp was born on March 6, 1989. Aaron Corp is an American football quarterback for the University of Southern California Trojans.
Aaron Corp has great size, a big time arm and has surprising mobility for a quarterback his size. Aaron Corp has an arm that can make all the throws. Aaron Corp has quickness and “feel” in the pocket and can escape the initial pass rush. Aaron Corp can throw on the run with accuracy or he will keep it and go. Aaron Corp has good speed and is a good runner in the open field. When Aaron Corp does have time in the pocket he plays with poise and shows good decision making skills.
Aaron Corp threw for almost 1,800 yards and 15 touchdowns, while running for 650 yards and eight touchdowns. Aaron Corp was named his league's MVP and also earned second team all-state under-class honors; bench: 220/squat: 300/power clean: 250
- Aaron Corp reports a 3.6 core GPA and is awaiting his April SAT score.
- Aaron Corp is an All-CIF selection, all-area and all-league selection as a junior.
Aaron Corp scouting reports:
Aaron Corp
6'4, 195 lbs.
Orange Lutheran, Villa Park (CA.)
TYPE OF PLAYER: SC did a great job securing verbal commitments from arguably two of the top four quarterbacks in California on consecutive days. After Jimmy Clausen’s commitment to the Fighting Irish, the Trojan coaching staff searched for yet another gun slinger capable of one day leading the Trojan arsenal. Corp is a very athletic quarterback, running the veer option at Orange Lutheran. Corp does not possess the arm strength that will continuously challenge a defense deep, but he is very heady and good at making throws on the run.
WHAT WE LIKE: Many people wonder how a quarterback that runs the veer option will one day fit into SC’s offensive scheme. But the fact that the option is designed to utilize the quarterback’s athletic ability is a major plus. Many dual-threat quarterbacks have trouble keeping their eyes down field, immediately searching for an escape route as soon as the play breaks down. But with Corp, that is not the case. The veer option creates designed plays in which Corp can utilize his athletic ability.
When watching film on Corp, it is obvious that he is very calm and collected while in the pocket. Not only does he make plays within the tackles, but he is also very effective when rolling out. Corp will bring an entirely new element to the Trojan offense, a quarterback with the ability to create something when the play breaks down.
Corp may not possess the quickest release out of any quarterback I have seen this year, but he consistently finds a way to get the job done and make big plays. In his junior season, Corp led his Orange Lutheran team to a 9-2 record, throwing for nearly 1,800 yards and 15 touchdowns, while rushing for 650 yards and eight touchdowns. Corp saw his junior numbers earn him league MVP and second team all-state under-class honors.
WHAT HE NEEDS TO WORK ON: It is obvious that SC landed a good one in Corp, but there are a few things that he will have to work before arriving on campus. It seems as if Corp is lighter then his listed weight at 195 lbs., so he will have to add some size in order to take the day-to-day pounding at the college level.
While Corp is a very accurate passer, he will definitely need to improve his arm strength. By no means does he possess a weak arm, but he will need to be able to consistently throw the deep ball in order to succeed at the next level. Corp is very athletic, but he will need to learn when to tuck the ball and run. Often, quarterbacks with above average athleticism tend to rely heavily on their feet, so it will be interesting to see how Corp adjusts to the SC offense.
WHO HE REMINDS US OF: Corp reminds me a whole lot of last years first overall selection in the NFL Draft, Alex Smith. Both Corp and Smith are smooth athletes, and do a very good job of making plays on the run. Neither Smith nor Corp possess incredible arm strength, but they make up for it with their play making ability.
CORP SAYS: "I basically made the decision Sunday night. They had offered me on Friday and I just took a couple days to think about it and make sure it was the right decision for me. I just felt this is where I want to go, this is what I want to do, so I went ahead and made the commitment."
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By Greg Biggins — 8/4/2006
"At the Elite 11, Aaron Corp had a very steady camp and was as consistent as anyone in the camp. Won the Golden Gun accuracy challenge two of the four days of the camp and was voted by the college counselors as the Most Accurate QB in the camp. Actually reminds us of a right handed Matt Leinart at the same stage in their careers. Has a tall, lanky frame and relies more on throwing the ball on time and putting it right on the money, rather than showcasing a big time arm. Has great feet and is very athletic. Makes quick decisions with the ball and is very good at the finding his second and third options. Was runner up to Ryan Mallett for Best in the Chalk Talks and also picked up votes for Best Feet."
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By Mike farrell — 6/20/2006
"Aaron Corp is a smart quarterback with rare quickness for his size and good decision-making ability. He is deceptively fast and surprises defensives with his ability to get around the corner on option plays and run away from linebackers and defensive backs when he gets to the second level. Corp is an accurate passer and doesn’t panic in the pocket. His mechanics need a lot of work as he drops his elbow too often and tends to push the ball when he feels he needs extra zip. Corp is a good enough athlete to play other positions in college if quarterback doesn’t work, but with a few years of development he should give defenses fits with his pass/run ability."
Evaluation: Corp looks the part of a tall, pocket passer with an excellent arm, but he is much more than that as an overall athlete. He can buy time, he can...
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