Who is Terrelle Pryor?

Apparently the announcement is going to be broadcast on ESPNNEWS. So that combined with it being splashed all over every website front page in sports nation, this news will probably reach many people that have no idea who Terrelle Pryor is or why this is such a big announcement.


So for the uninitiated here is a brief bio and few links that will bring you up to speed...

Terrelle Pryor
Height: 6' 6"
Weight: 227 lbs.
Position: QB
Jersery #:11
High School: Jeannette Senior High School
Hometown: Jeantette, PA

Terrelle Pryor is a two-sport star, that has been blessed with an other-worldly athletic ability. While playing quarterback he did the unthinkable by throwing for 1,889 yards and 23 touchdowns, and rushing for 1,889 yards and 35 touchdowns. He led his team to a AA state title. This performance not only earned him All-State honors and a nod as the AA state player of the year, but he was named the Parade All-American High School Player of the Year. He was offered no less than 70 scholarships to Division One schools, and has been offered the immediate starting job for at least 5 "top 25" football programs. He decided not to announce his decision on national signing day like 99% of the other top level recruits, because he had too many offers to consider and he was busy winning another state title for his school (this one in basketball). Before the signing day snub, he had basically committed to Ohio State University, but decided to take a few more visits before signing.

Check out Henry Gola's Terrelle Pryor Timeline to see how the process played out.

Awards:
Three-Time AA Pennsylvania All-State selection
Parade All-American High School Player of the Year
The Associated Press Pennsylvania Class AA football player of the year

Career Stats:

According to this Parade.com article, Pryor finished his high school career having completed 232 of 399 passes for 4340 yards and rushing 435 times for 4238 yards. In all, his play led to 125 touchdowns. He is also the first Pennsylvania high school athlete to pass and rush for more than 4000 yards each in his career.