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2015 Football Roster

12 Jack Beneventi

  • Position Quarterback
  • Height 6-6
  • Weight 185
  • Class Freshman
  • Hometown Oak Park, Ill.
  • Highschool Fenwick

Biography


FRESHMAN (2015): Redshirted.

HIGH SCHOOL: From 2012-13 was listed No. 4 quarterback in the country by Fox Sports and No. 10 at the position by ESPN... attended Benet Academy and set the records for: passing yards in a game and season, TDs in a season, season completion percentage, career passing yards and career pass completions... lettered three times in football and once in basketball... in 2012 helped win the ESCC Conference championship... played football for coach Gene Nudo... will graduate from Fenwick HS.

PERSONAL: Born November 6, 1996... No. 1 sports highlight was throwing the game-winning touchdown during the quarterfinals of the Class 7A state playoffs with three seconds left in the game, ended up winning the game and first time in 25 years that Benet made it to the semifinals... his grandfather has been a major influence, "He pushed me and always was supportive. He was the first person to really introduce me to the game."... most admires New England quarterback Tom Brady, "His journey was very difficult going from seventh string QB at Michigan to being drafted in the seventh round and being doubted along the way. His perseverance, work ethic and confidence has inspired me."... had relatives play football at Notre Dame, Northwestern, Wisconsin, Indiana State and Western Illinois (Brian Myers)... enjoys football, basketball, baseball, golf, tennis, music and traveling... favorite professional teams are: Chicago White Sox, Chicago Bulls, Chicago Bears, Green Bay Packers and Atlanta Falcons... son of Tom and Dawn Beneventi.

MAJOR: Accountancy

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