Prentiss "Air" Noland III is an American football quarterback for the South Carolina Gamecocks. He previously played for the Ohio State Buckeyes.
 Noland in 2024 | |
| South Carolina Gamecocks | |
|---|---|
| Position | Quarterback |
| Class | Freshman |
| Personal information | |
| Born: | College Park, Georgia |
| Height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
| Weight | 192 lb (87 kg) |
| Career history | |
| College |
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| High school | Langston Hughes (Fairburn, Georgia) |
High school career
editNoland played four years of varsity football at Langston Hughes High School in Fairburn, Georgia.[1] Noland started three games his freshman year before becoming the full-time starter his sophomore year.[2] As a sophomore, he led Langston Hughes to a 13-2 record and a Georgia 5A state runner-up finish.[3] In 2022, he led the Panthers to a perfect 15-0 record and a state title, the first in school history.[4][5] That year he also helped to set the Georgia state record for points scored by a team in a season with 792.[1] Because of his success, he was named Georgia Region 5 6-A Player of the Year and was a MaxPreps Junior All-American.[3] As a senior, he helped Langston Hughes to an 8-3 record and a playoff appearance, slightly regressing under a new offensive coordinator.[1]
Noland was rated a four-star recruit by most recruiting services.[6] He committed to play college football at Ohio State on April 8, 2023 over offers from Alabama, Oregon, and Texas A&M.[7]
| Name | Hometown | High school / college | Height | Weight | Commit date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Noland QB |
College Park, Georgia | Langston Hughes | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | 192 lb (87 kg) | Apr 8, 2023 | |
Star ratings: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: ESPN grade: 85
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Personal life
editNoland is the son of Prentiss Noland Jr. and Audrey Gill.[8]
Noland is left-handed.[3]
References
edit- ^ a b c "Air Noland, Ohio State Buckeyes, Quarterback". 247Sports. Retrieved April 12, 2024.
- ^ Goeckel, Christian (April 8, 2023). "Where is Air Noland Headed?". Sports Illustrated Clemson Tigers News, Analysis and More. Retrieved April 12, 2024.
- ^ a b c Poloha, Josh (April 12, 2024). "Better Know a Buckeye: Air Noland's Accuracy and Proven Production Gives the Left-Hander Plenty of Confidence Despite Competition at Quarterback". Eleven Warriors. Retrieved April 12, 2024.
- ^ Goodin, Hannah (August 27, 2023). "Recruiting Spotlight: Hughes QB Air Noland". Georgia Public Broadcasting. Retrieved April 12, 2024.
- ^ Kellogg, Rachel (January 18, 2024). "Langston 4-Star Quarterback Graduates Early as Part of Family Tradition". Marietta Daily Journal. Retrieved April 12, 2024.
- ^ "Air Noland - Ohio State Buckeyes - Quarterback". www.on3.com. Retrieved April 12, 2024.
- ^ Brown, Chase (December 20, 2023). "Signed: Air Noland Brings Five-Star Talent to Ohio State and Adds Next-Level Accuracy With a Quick Release to the Buckeyes' Quarterback Room". Eleven Warriors. Retrieved April 12, 2024.
- ^ Marcello, Brandon. "A 'pure' southpaw with a beautiful mind: The sky's the limit for 2024 recruit Air Noland, who announces today". 247Sports. Retrieved April 12, 2024.