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J.T. Daniels

Quarterback
MATER DEI HS
SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA
SOPHOMORE
Height: 6-FOOT-1
Press Release

Peak Performance

484

Passing yards

67

Passing touchdowns

315-of-423

Completed passes
“J.T. is the most accomplished sophomore quarterback I've ever seen. He has been unbelievable this year. He is extremely accurate, distributes the ball where it needs to go and makes great decisions.”
Chuck Petersen
Head Coach
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Athletic Excellence

The 6-foot-1, 195-pound sophomore quarterback passed for 4,849 yards and 67 touchdowns this past season, leading the Monarchs (13-1) to the Southern Section Division I championship game. Daniels completed 315-of-423 passes (74.5 percent) and tossed at lea

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Academic Achievement

Daniels has maintained a weighted 4.14 GPA in the classroom.

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Exemplary Character

He has volunteered locally delivering care backpacks to the homeless, and he has donated his time to his schools Monarchs for Marines program, providing support and encouragement for Marines and their families living at nearby Camp Pendleton.