 Noland in 2024 | |
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| 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) |
Prentiss "Air" Noland III is an American football quarterback. He previously played for the Ohio State Buckeyes. He was a football recruit in the 2024 class.
High school career
Noland played four years of varsity football at Langston Hughes High School in Fairburn, Georgia. Noland started three games his freshman year before becoming the full-time starter his sophomore year. As a sophomore, he led Langston Hughes to a 13-2 record and a Georgia 5A state runner-up finish. In 2022, he led the Panthers to a perfect 15-0 record and a state title, the first in school history. That year he also helped to set the Georgia state record for points scored by a team in a season with 792. Because of his success, he was named Georgia Region 5 6-A Player of the Year and was a MaxPreps Junior All-American. As a senior, he helped Langston Hughes to an 8-3 record and a playoff appearance, slightly regressing under a new offensive coordinator.
Noland was rated a four-star recruit by most recruiting services. He committed to play college football at Ohio State on April 8, 2023 over offers from Alabama, Oregon, and Texas A&M.
| 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
Noland is the son of Prentiss Noland Jr. and Audrey Gill.
Noland is left-handed.
References
- ^ "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.
- ^ 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.