Garrett Gilbert
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| Garrett Gilbert | |
|---|---|
| College | Texas |
| Conference | Big 12 |
| Sport | Football |
| Position | Quarterback |
| Jersey # | 7 |
| Class | HS junior |
| Career | 2009 – present |
| Height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
| Weight | 186 lb (84 kg) |
| Nationality | USA |
| Born | July 1991 |
| High school | Lake Travis HS Austin, Texas |
| Career highlights | |
| Records | |
| Texas HS single-season passing yards (4,827)[1] | |
Garrett Gilbert (born July 1991) is an American football player. He currently starts at quarterback for Lake Travis High School of Austin, Texas. Gilbert broke the state record for most passing yards in a season with 4,827 yards during his junior season.[1] The record was previously held by Graham Harrell. Gilbert is currently rated a five-star prospect by Rivals.com.[2] Alongside Matt Barkley of Mater Dei High School in California, Gilbert is considered the premier quarterback prospect of the class of 2009.
Gilbert guided Lake Travis to the 2007 4A state championship. He is the son of former NFL quarterback Gale Gilbert.[3] On February 7, 2008, Gilbert verbally committed to the Texas Longhorns.[4]
[edit] References
- ^ a b Davis, Danny. "It took a while, but Lake Travis confirms Gilbert's third state record", Austin American-Statesman, 2007-01-10. Retrieved on 2008-02-07.
- ^ Trubow, Alan. "Quarterback recruit Gilbert earns fifth star", Austin American-Statesman, 2008-01-30. Retrieved on 2008-02-23.
- ^ Bohls, Kirk. "Lake Travis' Gilbert is a grounded but premier passer", Austin American-Statesman, 2007-12-07. Retrieved on 2008-02-23.
- ^ Duarte, Joseph. "Lake Travis’ Gilbert commits to Texas for 2009", Houston Chronicle, 2008-02-08. Retrieved on 2008-02-23.
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