The heir apparent at the starting quarterback position in 2000 ... ready to step into the spotlight after serving as Ben Sankey’s backup in 1999 ... played as a true freshman last season ... added strength and size during the offseason ... one of the most highly-touted high school players ever to sign with Wake Forest ... chose the Deacs over some of the nation’s traditional collegiate powers such as Notre Dame and Penn State ... says he selected Wake because it was “where my heart was” after an extensive recruiting process ... a gifted athlete with unlimited potential ... still young and needs experience ... a multiple threat on offense with his strong throwing arm and his ability to run the ball ... has outstanding size and strength ... impressed the coaches with his work ethic.
1999 Saw action in seven games, including the Aloha Bowl ... is WFU’s second-leading returning total offense performer (86 yards) behind Chris McCoy ... one of three true freshman to see action ... completed 6-of-18 passes during the regular season for 58 yards, one touchdown and one interception ... the touchdown came against eventual national champion Florida State — a 1-yard pass to Fabian Davis on the final play of the game ... spent most of the year working with the No. 2 offense in practice (along with James MacPherson) ... finished 3-of-7 passing for 34 yards against the Seminoles ... rushed three times for 19 yards in a season-opening win over Army ... saw brief action in the Aloha Bowl victory over Arizona State.
Background One of the nation’s most sought-after prospects out of Charlotte’s Independence High ... ranked as the premier quarterback in the South by Fox Sports South and the top AB/athlete by the Blue Chip recruiting service ... a Super Prep All-American and the 27th-best prospect in the nation at any position according to The Sporting News ... all-state as a senior after throwing for 2,420 yards and 28 TDs (with only six interceptions) ... played under coach Rusty Jester ... averaged 9.4 yards per rush (74 attempts for 695 yards) and scored 13 times rushing ... led Independence to consecutive trips to the state playoffs as a junior and senior ... his three-year high school numbers (including sophomore year at South Mecklenburg High) were 5,884 yards passing with 63 TDs and 12 interceptions ... ran for 1,425 yards (9.8 per carry) and 36 scores as well ... led North Carolina squad to victory in the Shrine Bowl ... selected to the state East-West all-star game ... also excels in the classroom ... was a National Honor Society member while attaining a 3.7 GPA ... undecided on a major ... will be 19 just as preseason drills get underway (born 8/7/81).
Career Statistics
Year Comp Att Pct Yds TD Int Lg
1999 6 18 .333 59 1 1 27
