Grant Gunnell
Quarterback
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Houston, Texas (Saint Pius X HS)
In Grant's Own Words: Why Arizona?
“Grant’s high school accomplishments speak for themselves. What is most exiting through is his passion and knowledge for the game. We are so excited about Grant and what he brings to the University of Arizona.” – Noel Mazzone, offensive coordinator
Coach Says:
“I believe in what Coach Sumlin is building and I want to be a part of it.” – Grant Gunnell, quarterback
Arizona 2019: Expected to enroll in January 2019.
High School: The most prolific passers in Texas state history … Named a finalist for the All-American Bowl Offensive Player of the Year … The Greater Houston Honda Dealers Player of the Year in 2018 … Totaled 16,108 passing yards and 195 touchdowns – both state records – in three-plus seasons as the starting quarterback at St. Pius X High School in Houston, Texas … Threw only 28 interceptions on 1,471 career pass attempts … Also gained 1,621 rushing yards and 28 touchdowns on the ground … As a senior, passed for 4,752 yards and 53 touchdowns against only seven interceptions. Added 533 yards and eight scores on the ground … Totaled 4,936 passing yards and 61 touchdowns as a junior, while adding eight scores and 390 yards on the ground … In 2016, tossed for 4,973 yards and 65 touchdowns, while adding 389 rushing yards and five scores … Assumed starting job four games into freshman season before passing for 1,447 yards and 16 touchdowns, and gaining 309 rushing yards and seven rushing touchdowns … In 2017, was a second-team MaxPreps Junior All-American and earned first-team all-state honors … In 2016, was a first-team MaxPreps Sophomore All-American and a first-team all-state selection As a freshman in 2015, was a MaxPreps second-team Freshman All-American.
Personal: Son of Chris and Julie … Mother, Julie, is from Scottsdale, Ariz., … Has two brothers, Will and Nelson … Brother, Will, is a walk-on receiver on the UA football team … Intends to major in business.
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