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FOOTBALL

Jacob Holcomb

Quarterback
PUYALLUP HS
PUYALLUP, WASHINGTON
SENIOR
Height: 5-FOOT-10
Press Release

Peak Performance

3148

passing yards

45

passing touchdowns
“Jacob was the most difficult player we had to prepare for all year. He is incredibly accurate as a passer and has the athleticism to extend plays as well. He is simply a winner.”
Chris Paulson
Head Coach - Head Coach of Curtis High
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Athletic Excellence

The 5-foot-10, 175-pound senior quarterback passed for 3,148 yards and 45 touchdowns this past season, leading the Vikings (11-2) to the Class 4A state semifinals. Holcomb completed 210-of-307 passes (68.4 percent completion rate) and threw just four interceptions. He connected on at least three TD passes in 10 of 13 games and also rushed for 765 yards and eight scores.

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Academic Achievement

Holcomb has maintained a 3.87 GPA in the classroom. He remains undecided upon a collegiate destination.

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Exemplary Character

Holcomb has volunteered locally organizing school assemblies at Puyallup High. He has also donated his time as a youth football and basketball camp counselor.