Sam Huard Explained

Sam Huard
School:Utah Utes
Currentnumber:14
Currentposition:Quarterback
Class: Junior
Major:Communication Studies
Birth Date:17 June 2002[1]
Birth Place:Bellevue, Washington
Heightft:6
Heightin:2
Weight:200
Highschool:Kennedy Catholic
(Burien, Washington)
Pastschools:
Espn:4567748

Sam Huard (born June 17, 2002) is an American football quarterback for the Utah Utes.[2] He has previously played for the Washington Huskies and Cal Poly Mustangs.

Early life and high school

Huard grew up in Bellevue, Washington and attended John F. Kennedy Catholic High School.[3] He was named the MaxPreps National Freshman of the Year after passing for 3,432 yards and 34 touchdowns.[4] Huard completed 248 of 395 passes for 4,141 yard with 42 touchdowns and 10 interceptions during his sophomore season.[5] He completed 269 of 426 passes for 4,172 yards with 56 touchdowns and 11 interceptions as a junior and was named the Area Offensive Player of the Year by The Seattle Times and the 4A State Player of the Year by the Associated Press.[6] Huard passes 1,473 yards and 21 touchdowns with no interceptions during his senior season, which was postponed from the fall to the spring of 2021 due to COVID-19.[7] He also was invited to play in the 2021 All-American Bowl.[8] Huard finished his high school career with a state record 13,214 passing yards and threw 153 touchdown passes.[9]

Huard was initially rated a four-star recruit.[10] He committed to play college football at Washington as a sophomore over offers from Boise State, California, Florida, Tennessee, and Washington State.[11] Huard was re-rated as a five-star recruit during his senior year.[12]

College career

Washington

Huard entered his freshman season at Washington as the Huskies second-string quarterback behind Dylan Morris.[13] He appeared in four games during the season, completing 22-for-42 pass attempts for 241 yards with one touchdown and four interceptions.[14] Huard made his first career start in the Apple Cup rivalry game at the end of the 2021 season, completing 17-of-31 pass attempts for 190 yards and one touchdown with four interceptions in a 40-13 loss to Washington State.[15] In 2022, Huard served as the third-string quarterback behind transfer Michael Penix Jr. and Morris.[16] Following the end of the season, he entered the NCAA transfer portal.[17]

Cal Poly

Huard ultimately transferred to Cal Poly in San Luis Obispo.[18] The transfer reunited him with his former head coach at Kennedy Catholic, Sheldon Cross, who had recently been hired as the Mustangs' offensive coordinator.[19]

Huard opened the 2023 season as Cal Poly's starting quarterback.[20] He played in 9 games for the Mustangs, totaling 2,205 yards, 18 touchdowns, and 10 interceptions.[21]

Utah

On May 7, 2024, Huard transferred to the University of Utah.[22]

Personal life

Huard is the son of former Washington and NFL quarterback Damon Huard.[23] His uncle, Brock Huard, also played quarterback at Washington and in the NFL.[24] Another uncle, Luke Huard, played quarterback at North Carolina and is currently a member of the USC Trojans coaching staff.[25]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Sam Huard, QB Washington. dynastyleaguefootball.com. August 23, 2023.
  2. Web site: Kosko . Nick . May 7, 2024 . Former Washington QB Sam Huard announces transfer commitment to Big 12 contender . May 7, 2024 . On3 . en.
  3. Web site: UW Huskies have four former Kennedy Catholic standouts on their roster. Tacoma News Tribune. April 29, 2022. January 31, 2023.
  4. Web site: Kennedy Catholic's Sam Huard named Freshman of the Year by Maxpreps. The Seattle Times. January 5, 2018. February 1, 2023.
  5. Web site: Kennedy Catholic's Sam Huard is The News Tribune's spring 2021 All-Area football player of the year. Tacoma News Tribune. May 7, 2021. January 31, 2023.
  6. Web site: UW QB signee Sam Huard plans to play senior season in spring, but is excited to join ‘hungry’ Huskies. The Seattle Times. February 2, 2021. February 1, 2023.
  7. Web site: Sam Huard, former five-star QB recruit with NFL pedigree, signs with Cal Poly. Santa Maria Times. January 30, 2023. February 1, 2023.
  8. Web site: Five-Star University of Washington Commit Sam Huard Welcomed to 2021 All-American Bowl. Gus. Ramos. NBC Sports. November 11, 2020. February 1, 2023.
  9. Web site: What's the plan for UW QB Sam Huard's freshman season? Is there a plan?. Union-Bulletin. October 24, 2021. January 31, 2023.
  10. Web site: 4-Star 2021 QB Sam Huard Commits to Washington. Kyle. Newport. Bleacher Report. November 23, 2018. February 1, 2023.
  11. Web site: Kennedy Catholic QB Sam Huard, No. 1 pocket passer in 2021 class, makes commitment to UW Huskies. The Seattle Times. November 23, 2018. January 31, 2023.
  12. Web site: Husky 2021 QB Signee Sam Huard Gets Fifth Star From 247Sports. Scott. Eklund. 247Sports.com. January 27, 2021. February 1, 2023.
  13. Web site: Freshman QB Sam Huard makes brief appearance for UW as Dylan Morris exits for one series with an injury. The Seattle Times. October 22, 2021. February 1, 2023.
  14. Web site: Sam Huard’s first goal is to win UW’s QB competition. His next is to avenge the Apple Cup.. The Seattle Times. April 5, 2022. February 1, 2023.
  15. Web site: Five-star freshman Sam Huard makes first career start for UW in Apple Cup. Tacoma News Tribune. November 27, 2021. February 1, 2023.
  16. Web site: Caple: Sam Huard, the transfer portal and the price of elite talent acquisition. Christian. Caple. The Athletic. January 10, 2023. January 31, 2023.
  17. Web site: Huskies backup QB Sam Huard says entering transfer portal was ‘hardest decision I’ve had to make in my life’. The Seattle Times. January 10, 2023. January 31, 2023.
  18. Web site: Ex-Washington Huskies QB Sam Huard to transfer to Cal Poly. Adam. Rittenberg. ESPN.com. January 30, 2023. January 31, 2023.
  19. Web site: Sam Huard transfers to Cal Poly as former Washington QB, five-star prospect reunites with high school coach. Barrett. Sallee. CBS Sports. January 30, 2023. February 1, 2023.
  20. News: Ho . Matthew . September 2, 2023 . New QB Sam Huard dazzles for Cal Poly in 27-10 season-opening win over San Diego . The Tribune (San Luis Obispo, CA) Web Edition.
  21. Web site: Sam Huard 2023 Stats per Game - NCAAF. May 19, 2024. espn.com. en.
  22. Web site: Utah adds QB Sam Huard: Former 5-star shores up key position group entering potential CFP campaign. May 19, 2024. cbssports.com. en.
  23. Web site: The next Huard quarterback has arrived: Damon's son Sam excelling as Kennedy Catholic freshman. The Seattle Times. October 9, 2017. January 31, 2023.
  24. Web site: Washington QB competition getting started with spring ball. Tim. Booth. APNews.com. April 1, 2022. January 31, 2023.
  25. Web site: ‘Pressure is a privilege’: The football life of future Washington QB Sam Huard. Christian. Caple. The Athletic. October 5, 2020. February 1, 2023.

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