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Evan Wysong

Quarterback
CLEVELAND HS
RIO RANCHO, NEW MEXICO
SENIOR
Height: 5-FOOT-11
Press Release

Peak Performance

2004

Passing Yards

28

Passing Touchdowns

1289

Rushing Yards

15

Rushing Touchdowns
“Evan is a one-of-a-kind player. The command that he brings to our offense is very unique. He always works his hardest in practice and has been nothing but a bright spot for our team. What Evan brings to the table is special.”
Robert Garza
Head Coach - head coach of Cleveland High
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Athletic Excellence

The 5-foot-11, 165-pound senior quarterback led the Storm to an 11-2 record and the Class 6A state championship this past season. Wysong passed for 2,004 yards and 28 touchdowns, and also rushed for 1,289 yards and 15 TDs. He rumbled for 247 yards and three scores on the ground and passed for another TD in Cleveland’s 75-61 win over La Cueva High in the state final. He concluded his prep football career with 47 touchdown passes and 30 rushing TDs.

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Academic Achievement

Wysong has maintained a weighted 3.04 GPA in the classroom. At the time of his selection, he’d made a verbal commitment to play football on scholarship at the University of New Mexico this fall.

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Exemplary Character

Wysong has volunteered locally as part of multiple fundraising campaigns to benefit cancer research. He has also donated his time at an elderly care facility and as a youth football coach.