In the past few years, no high school in North Carolina has produced more Division 1 quarterbacks than Butler High School in Matthews. The list is pretty impressive with Jacob Charest, Christian Lemay, Riley Ferguson, and Anthony Ratliff-Williams. Next up on that list is senior Davis Cheek, who has verbally committed to Elon.

Cheek, a 6-3 180 all-conference selection for Coach Brian Hales completed 155 of 263 passes last year for 2,108 yards with 16 touchdowns. He helped the powerhouse Bulldogs to a 10-3 record.

NCPreps.com's Chris Hemphill caught up with Cheek and he had the following thoughts on the upcoming season.

What passing mechanics have you worked on in the off-season to prepare for your senior year?

"I have worked on mainly my base and being ready to throw at all times. I have also just tried to get a quicker release and flick on the ball."

What are your expectations for this upcoming season?

"I expect us to go deep in the playoffs and win the State Championship."

What made you choose Elon to play college ball?

"I love the coaches, environment, team, and academics. The biggest thing is that it felt like home."

How does it feel to play for a traditional football powerhouse like Butler HS?

"It feels great. I know that we get everyone's best shot and it's a great challenge to compete not only with ourselves but the teams that came before us."

How much do you bench press in the weight room?

"250"

How often do you watch game film to better your self and help you understand different defenses?

"Generally every day."

Any game on the schedule you are looking forward to more than others?

"Mallard Creek"

Who are some of the top targets you throw to that you trust?

"The entire wide receiver core is very talented and I trust them all to make plays."

What is your longest pass for touchdown?

"In high school, I believe 60 or 70. In Pop Warner, I threw a 85-yard touchdown pass."

What activity outside of football do you do well at that most would not know?

"Basketball."