7	Mitch Leidner
	Class: Freshman Hometown: Lakeville, Minn. High School: South HS Height / Weight: 6-4 / 230 Position: Quarterback

Mitch Leidner Bio

OVERVIEW: Enrolled at the University of Minnesota in January • will take part in spring practice • ranked as the No. 56 quarterback in the nation by Scout.com • earned a three-star rating from Scout.com • two-star rankings from Rivals.com and ESPN • listed as the No. 110 signal-caller in the nation and the No. 9 player in Minnesota by ESPN • ranked as the 10th-best prospect in Minnesota by Rivals.com • deceptively athletic for his size • prototypical measurements for a pro-style quarterback • delivers the ball quickly • avoids pressure and buys time with his legs • is very effective on the move • competitive, smart player.

HIGH SCHOOL: Graduate of Lakeville South High School • helped lead his team to a 15-7 record over the past two seasons, including a section championship in 2010• earned all-metro and all-conference honors as a senior • also named honorable mention all-state in 2011 • all-conference and honorable mention all-state choice as a junior in 2010 • passed for 2,096 yards and 17 scores in 2010 • tallied 1,872 yards and 20 touchdowns passing as a senior • holds school record for single-game touchdown passes with six • was also an honorable mention all-conference selection on the basketball court as a junior • coached by Larry Thompson.

PERSONAL: Mitch Leidner was born Jan. 17, 1994 • son of Jeff and Carrie Leidner.

Pronunciation Guide: LIDE-ner