THE BOOK OF ELI: Lake Creek's Morcos on the verge of recruiting revival

Eli Morcos of Lake Creek High School has a quiet confidence that a QB1 must possess.

After compiling over 2,000 yards of offense and 29 scores in his first year as the Lions’ starter, the junior has become a sleeper quarterback recruit that is starting to gain some serious traction.

The 6-foot-2 signal-caller led Lake Creek to a 12-1 record and three rounds deep in the playoffs, before falling to eventual State Champ Port Neches-Groves.

So, big season, big arm, no offers.

In early February, Appalachian State pulled the trigger on Morcos. All it takes is one, sometimes. Then came Navy, Sam Houston State, Louisiana Lafayette and Illinois State, who all would offer.

“That first offer was pretty cool and a great feeling,” he said. “I wasn’t really stressed or relieved to get the first one, because I knew I was capable of playing in college. But, I finally felt respected.”

He is now entrenched in 7-on-7 football these days and honing his craft with his quarterback coach and trainer.

“I’m working on the details,” he said. “Working on the mechanics and the little things with intention makes a big difference.”

So does experience. As a sophomore, Morcos played some QB but really starred at WR.

“Being the starting QB is a great feeling,” he said. “Having already played varsity at receiver really helped me have success last year. I just understood the speed of the game coming into my junior year. Last year, I was able to work on consistency and preparation. I understood the game so much more and could read defenses and what they were trying to do. I was just more confident, too.”

As the “Morcos momentum” continues to ramp up over the offseason, college recruiters are going to fall in love with this hyper-focused leader of the Lions.

Some already have.

And, what does he do with his free-time?

“Well, I’m on the way lead a Bible study at my church,” he said.

Thank me later.