Bryn Renner

Bryn Renner

Renner in 2013
North Carolina Tar Heels — No. 2
Quarterback	Senior
Major: Double major in Communication studies and Sociology
Date of birth: (1990-01-22) January 22, 1990
Place of birth: West Springfield, Virginia
Height: 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)	Weight: 225 lb (102 kg)
Career history
High school: West Springfield (VA)
College(s): North Carolina (2009–2013)
Bowl games
Career highlights and awards
Stats at ESPN.com

Bryn "The Gunner" Renner (born January 22, 1990) is an American football quarterback. He played college football at North Carolina. He was the starting quarterback for the North Carolina Tar Heels from 2011 to 2013. Renner is considered a potential prospect for the 2014 NFL Draft.^[1]

Early years

Renner attended West Springfield High School in West Springfield, Virginia, where he threw for 3,123 yards and 35 touchdowns as a senior. He was selected as a SuperPrep All-American and ranked as the No. 3 quarterback in the United States.^[2] During his time at West Springfield, Renner also played for the school's basketball and baseball teams.^[3] His father Bill Renner, a former punter for the Green Bay Packers in the National Football League, was his high school coach.^[4]

College career

Freshman

He enrolled at the University of North Carolina in 2009 and was a redshirt during his freshman year.^[2] Prior to attending the University of North Carolina, Renner worked out for the New York Yankees of the MLB.^[5] A standout high school baseball player, Renner initially wanted to compete for both the school's football and baseball teams, but eventually decided to concentrate solely on football.^[6]

Sophomore

After appearing in several games as a backup behind T.J. Yates during his redshirt freshman season in 2010, he became North Carolina's starting quarterback as a redshirt sophomore in the 2011 football season.^[7][8][9] In his first game as North Carolina's starting quarterback, Renner completed 22 of 23 passes and set North Carolina and Atlantic Coast Conference records for passing accuracy.^[10]

During the 2011 regular season, Renner completed 212 of 308 passes for 2,769 yards and 23 touchdowns.^[11] His quarterback rating of 161.2 ranked 10th among all NCAA Division I FBS quarterbacks.^[12]

Junior

Renner followed up his impressive 2011 campaign during the 2012 season, completing over 65% of his passes for 3,356 yards, 28 touchdowns, and only 7 interceptions.^[13] His 7 interceptions ranked among the lowest in NCAA FBS among eligible Quarterbacks.^[14] His best game came in a 34-39 loss to the Louisville Cardinals led by Big East Conference Offensive Player of the Year, Teddy Bridgewater. Renner completed 26 of 41 passes for 363 yards and a career-high 5 touchdowns.^[15][16] He was named Honorable Mention All-ACC by coaches and media.^[17]

Senior

Prior to the 2013 season, Renner has been named to the Maxwell Award watch list, given annually to the best college football player in the country,^[6] as well as the Davey O'Brien Award watch list, given to the nation's best quarterback.^[18] Praising his performance at the Manning Passing Academy, NFL Network draft analyst Mike Mayock said Renner looked "polished" and would not be surprised if he is a first-round pick in the 2014 NFL Draft.^[19] His season ended after seven games due to a shoulder injury he suffered against NC State.^[20] For the season he had 1,765 passing yards and 10 touchdowns.

College Statistics

Off the Field

Renner is a double major in Sociology and Communication. He is also an avid golfer.^[17]

Personality

Renner is known to be very enthusiastic and competitive on and off the field.^[21] He is credited with starting the "Lawnmower" celebration after touchdowns.^[21]

References

External links

• North Carolina Tar Heels bio
• ESPN profile