The most prolific passer in Texas state history, 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. As a true freshman, threw for 1,239 passing yards, while completing 101 of 155 passes and nine touchdowns to just one interception. As a sophomore, three 64 completions on 93 attempts for 625 yards and six touchdowns in 2 games before being injured.