Skyridge’s McCae Hillstead throws a cross throughout a varsity soccer recreation in opposition to American Fork at American Fork Excessive Faculty on Wednesday, Oct. 13, 2021. Hillstead has dedicated to Utah State. Kristin Murphy, Deseret Information
Utah State’s first commit for its 2023 recruiting class comes from the top-rated quarterback prospect within the state of Utah.
Skyridge Excessive’s McCae Hillstead introduced his dedication to Blake Anderson’s program Thursday morning through Twitter.
COMMITTED!!! Thanks @USUFootball@CHbanderson@AnthonyJTucker for believing in me and my skills! Grateful for everybody that received me right here! @skyridgefb@JonLehman@coachjhemm@AlphaRecruits15@QBAlphaKidd@qbinfluence@qbelite@stroformance@Ezwrighter10#HurdEmUp23#Aggieuppic.twitter.com/J6efxRMP29
— McCae Hillstead (@mccaehillstead) Might 5, 2022
Who's McCae Hillstead?
The 5-foot-11, 175-pound Hillstead is rated a three-star quarterback prospect by each 247 Sports activities and Rivals.
247 Sports activities lists Hillstead because the No. 13 prospect within the state of Utah (and prime QB on the listing) in its Top247 rankings. He additionally is available in because the No. 53 quarterback within the nation within the 2023 recruiting class, per 247 Sports activities.
What has McCae Hillstead achieved at Skyridge Excessive?
Over the previous two seasons because the starter at Skyridge, Hillstead has thrown for five,570 yards, 60 touchdowns and 19 interceptions, per the Deseret Information database.
The twin-threat QB has additionally rushed for 1,505 yards and 28 touchdowns throughout that very same span.
Final weekend, he participated in an Elite 11 Regional camp in Las Vegas and was rated one of many prime 5 performers by 247 Sports activities’ Greg Biggins.
“The athletic gunslinger has been often known as a playmaker with spectacular pocket mobility and on Sunday, he confirmed off the arm energy and accuracy,” Biggins wrote. “... He was among the many most constant contributors, trying comfy in his drop backs and moving into his throws to hit targets with loads of velocity.”