OVERVIEW: Enrolled at the University of Minnesota in January • will take part in spring practice • earned a three-star ranking from Rivals.com and a two-star ranking from Scout.com • received a three-star ranking and is the No. 38 dual-threat quarterback in the country according to ESPN • listed as the No. 40 prospect in Illinois.
ESPN ANALYSIS: Very good looking kid athletically • pocket passer with deceptively good speed and feet to be a threat on the run • has good height and is well built with the frame to continue to fill out and develop physically • footwork is consistent and quick • good athlete that is effective throwing from the pocket or on the move • has presence to find receivers when he has to roll out • he is a playmaker and can make a play when the pocket collapses.
HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Marian Central Catholic High School in Woodstock, Ill. • was a three-year letterwinner • led team to an 11-1 record and conference championships as both a junior and a senior • helped team advance to the state quarterfinals as a junior and senior • named conference and area Player of the Year in 2011 and 2012 • was a first-team all-state selection in 2012 and was recognized as Academic All-State in 2011 and 2012 • named team MVP after a senior season in which he completed 172 of 250 passes (68.8%) for 2,662 yards and 26 touchdowns • threw only four interceptions • also rushed for 1,276 yards and 22 touchdowns • passed for a touchdown in all 12 games and rushed for a score in 10 games • threw for 2,456 yards and 26 touchdowns as a junior, while also rushing for 970 yards and 17 scores • handled punting duties as well, averaging 35.65 yards on 17 punts as a senior • coached by Ed Brucker.
