Mike Leach has signed the future leader for his Air Raid attack at Mississippi State in 4-star Sawyer Robertson, a 6-foot-3 1/2 quarterback out of Lubbock, Texas.

It is no surprise that such a talented signal-caller would want to play for Leach, who has helped take quarterbacks with lesser pedigrees to major success at both the collegiate and NFL levels. But what do we know about Robertson?

Here are 5 things to know about the new Mississippi State signee.

1. Robertson can put up yards and touchdowns in bunches

In 3 seasons as the starter for Coronado High School, Robertson threw for an eye-popping 134 touchdowns and 11,141 yards. His arm doesn’t tire, either. In a system that Leach would love, the quarterback attempted 1,251 passes in those 3 seasons, completing 803 of them.

2. The Lubbock connection

While Robertson might have been too young to enjoy the Leach era at Texas Tech, it is obvious that Leach’s success at the Big 12 school, especially that of the Red Raiders’ offense, is still remembered fondly. Interestingly, while Texas, TCU, SMU, North Texas and Texas State all offered the quarterback, Texas Tech did not.

3. Robertson had offers from several other major schools

State landed Robertson despite many schools, including Florida State, USC and Arkansas, offering him scholarships. Recruited by Dave Nichol, who has spent the past 5 seasons with Leach, Robertson was on the coaching staff’s list for quite some time; he also received an offer from Washington State when Leach and his staff were there.

4. He has all the throws in his arsenal

Need a quick out? A pass down the seams? Corner route? Robertson can deliver all of that. His arm strength is one of his top qualities, and his quick overhead delivery will fit nicely into a system that depends all on timing. His pocket presence is another strength, and that will definitely come in handy when big SEC defenders are rushing around him.

5. Robertson will immediately compete for the starting position

After the State offense bogged down this season, especially compared to Leach standards, there will likely be few players who are guaranteed a starting position heading into 2021, and that includes at quarterback. While Will Rogers was coming along during the last part of the season, he didn’t blow everyone away. That could open the door for Robertson to come in and compete immediately along with Sam Houston State transfer Jack Kristofek.