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Julian Sayin

Quarterback
CARLSBAD HS
CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA
SENIOR
Height: 6-FOOT-2
Press Release

Peak Performance

2369

Passing Yards

24

Touchdown Passes
“Julian is special for sure. He throws with extreme accuracy and power and extends plays better than anyone out there. He is the real deal, no doubt about it.”
Sean Sovacool
Head Coach - head coach of La Costa Canyon High
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Athletic Excellence

The 6-foot-2, 200-pound senior quarterback passed for 2,369 yards and 24 touchdowns this past season, leading the Lancers (10-1) to the San Diego Section Open Division tournament semifinals. Ranked as the nation’s No. 3 recruit in the Class of 2024 by ESPN.com, Sayin was the MVP of the Elite 11 Finals quarterback competition last summer and is a three-time Avocado League Offensive MVP.

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Academic Achievement

Sayin has maintained a weighted 4.08 GPA in the classroom. Taking advantage of NCAA early signing rules, Sayin inked a financial-aid agreement that paved the way for him to enroll at the University of Alabama. He graduated from high school in December and will attend classes in the spring semester.

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Exemplary Character

Sayin has volunteered locally with OAK (Oncology and Kids), a foundation that supports children with cancer.