Danny O'Neil (American football) explained

Danny O'Neil
School:San Diego State Aztecs
Currentnumber:5
Currentposition:Quarterback
Class:Freshman
Heightft:6
Heightin:0
Weight Lb:195
Highschool:Cathedral (Indianapolis, Indiana)
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Espn:5126474

Danny O'Neil is an American football quarterback for the San Diego State Aztecs.

Early life and high school

O'Neil attended Cathedral High School located in Indianapolis, Indiana. During O'Neil's senior season, he completed 61.8% of his passes for 2,068 yards and 31 touchdowns to ten interceptions, while also rushing for 722 yards and eight touchdowns.[1] O'Neil finished his high school career, throwing for almost 8,000 yards and 99 touchdowns, while also adding 1,300 yards and 31 touchdowns on the ground. [2] Coming out of high school, O'Neil was rated as a three-star recruit, where he also held offers from schools such as Colorado, Indiana, Louisville, Purdue, Northwestern, San Diego State, Syracuse, Wake Forest, and West Virginia.[3] [4] Initially, O'Neil committed to play college football for the Colorado Buffaloes.[5] [6] However shortly after the conclusion of Colorado's regular season finale, O'Neil decided to de-commit from the Buffaloes.[7] [8] Ultimately, O'Neil decided to commit to play for the San Diego State Aztecs.[9] [10]

College career

Heading into O'Neil's true freshman season with the Aztecs in 2024, he was named the team's starting quarterback, becoming the Aztecs’ first true freshman starting quarterback.[11] [12] In week one, O'Neil completed 22 of 33 passes for 214 yards and two touchdowns in a victory against Texas A&M–Commerce.[13] O'Neil sustained an injury the following week in a loss to Oregon State. After sitting out a week due to injury, O'Neil threw for 246 yards and two touchdowns in a loss to Central Michigan.[14] In weeks six and seven, O'Neil led the Aztecs to back to back wins against Hawaii and Wyoming where he claimed Mountain West Freshman of the Week honors both weeks.[15] [16]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Neddenriep . Kyle . Colorado football recruiting: Indianapolis QB Danny O'Neil decommits from Colorado . IndyStar . 27 November 2023 . 22 August 2024.
  2. Web site: Kenney . Kirk . 'A special kid': True freshman Danny O'Neil named Aztecs' starting quarterback . San Diego Union-Tribune . 18 August 2024 . 22 August 2024.
  3. Web site: Neddenriep . Kyle . Danny O'Neil explains why he decommitted from Colorado . IndyStar . 27 November 2023 . 22 August 2024.
  4. Web site: Mendoza . Jordan . Three-star QB recruit Danny O'Neil decommits from Colorado . USA Today . 27 November 2023 . 22 August 2024.
  5. Web site: Garrison . Paul . Analysis: 5 reasons SDSU's choice of Danny O'Neil makes sense and 3 reasons it doesn't . East Village Times . 22 August 2024.
  6. Schable . Brian . Colorado's Danny O'Neil shines at Elite 11 . Sports Illustrated . 16 June 2023 . 22 August 2024.
  7. Tolle . Josh . Elite 11 2024 QB Danny O'Neil decommits from Colorado . Sports Illustrated . 27 November 2023 . 22 August 2024.
  8. Web site: VanHaaren . Tom . Danny O'Neil joins Antwann Hill as decommitted Colorado QBs . ESPN . 27 November 2023 . 22 August 2024.
  9. Web site: Neddenriep . Kyle . Football recruiting: Indy QB Danny O'Neil commits to San Diego State . IndyStar . 13 December 2023 . 22 August 2024.
  10. Web site: Kenney . Kirk . Aztecs QB commit Danny O'Neil: SDSU's coaches 'are going to push me to be the best version of myself' . San Diego Union-Tribune . 13 December 2023 . 22 August 2024.
  11. Web site: Togerson . Derek . Get to know Danny O'Neil, the Aztecs first true freshman starting quarterback . NBC 7 . 22 August 2024.
  12. Web site: Kenney . Kirk . Danny O'Neil said he was excited to be named SDSU's starting quarterback, then it was back to work . San Diego Union-Tribune . 19 August 2024 . 22 August 2024.
  13. Web site: Second half surge propels Aztecs past Texas A&M-Commerce, 45-14 . San Diego State University . 31 August 2024 . 1 September 2024.
  14. Web site: Aztecs Lose Heartbreaker on Late Field Goal at Central Michigan . San Diego State University . 28 September 2024 . 12 October 2024.
  15. Web site: MW Football Players of the Week - Oct. 7. October 7, 2024. October 7, 2024. themw.com. Mountain West Conference.
  16. Web site: MW Football Players of the Week - Oct. 14. October 14, 2024. October 14, 2024. themw.com. Mountain West Conference.

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