Stephen Sparrow

Junior (2024) Saw action in all 12 games across the campaign Finished the year sixth on the squad in total tackles (40) Hauled in 15 primary tackles Registered one pass breakup and one quarterback hurry Forced one fumble on the year Began the season with a season-high tying five tackles (four assisted) at FBS opponent South Florida (Aug. 31) Had five assisted tackles against SWAC foe Alabama State (Sept. 28) Posted his forced fumble to go along with four tackles (three solo) at Alabama A&M (Oct. 12) Pulled down five tackles (three primary stops) versus Grambling State (Nov. 2) Totaled three assisted tackles against Florida A&M (Nov. 23) in the annual Florida Blue Florida Classic Sophomore (2023) Played all 11 games as a sophomore Saw action as a nickelback and safety Finished third on the team with 45 tackles, 1.5 tackles for loss and one sack Picked off one pass and broke up three passes altogether Recovered one fumble Finished with a season-high nine tackles (seven solo) at FBS opponent Miami (Fla.) Had seven tackles (four assisted) with an interception away to SWAC opponent Alabama State Pulled in eight tackles (five solo) with a pass deflection versus Texas Southern Registered seven tackles (five assisted) with a half-tackle for loss against Mississippi Valley State Secured a pass breakup and three tackles (two assisted) against Florida A&M in the Florida Blue Florida Classic High School A four-year starter as a dual-threat quarterback for Oakleaf from 2017 to 2020 Accounted for 2,274 total yards and 28 touchdowns as a senior while leading the Knights to a 7-4 record and second-round playoff appearance under coach Frank Garis Completed 128-of-235 passes for 1,747 yards and 20 touchdowns Had a long completion of 71 yards vs. Camden County Tossed three TDs in a game on three occasions (Fleming Island, Mandarin, Clay) and surpassed 200 yards three times (20-of-33 for 316 vs. Lowndes, 13-of-20 for 251 vs. Clay and 13-of-30 for 238 vs. Camden County) Rushed for 527 yards on 108 carries (4.9 ypr) with eight scores Top ground outing was a regular season matchup vs. Bartram Trail (17-156, 2 TD, long of 80), while another notable effort came against the same opponent in a postseason clash (13-75) Eclipsed 50-plus rushing yards in five contests Charged with just two fumbles all season Had key role in the Knights' 7-3 campaign in 2019 as a junior Produced a pair of 200-yard passing performances – 15-of-23 for 291 yards with four TD vs. Orange Park and 9-of-12 for 215 yards and a TD vs. Nease Rushing efforts of note was a four-carry, 117-yard, one-score outing against Gainesville and a 151-yard (20 attempts) night vs. Sandalwood Accounted for 300 of OHS's 396 total yards during a 34-20 victory over Clay Passed for 2,187 yards (141-of-287) and 18 TDs, while adding 210 rushing yards (75 carries) and four ground scores during sophomore campaign in 2019 Authored five 200-plus-yard passing outings and surpassed the 300-yard milestone twice – 15-of-31 for 318 yards and four TDs vs. Vanguard, 16-of-30 for 302 yards vs. Bartram Trail Picked up 74 rushing yards on eight attempts in the playoff opener vs. Lincoln to headline top ground effort Began prep career as a starter for coach Steve Reynolds, completing 87-of-197 passes for 1,108 yards and five touchdowns in 2017 Was 10-of-25 for 146 yards and a TD in prep debut vs. Camden County and followed with five other triple-digit aerial performances, which included a season-best 224-yard effort vs. Vanguard A consensus three-star prospect (247Sports.com, Rivals.com, ESPN.com) Rated No. 18 among all dual-threat quarterbacks nationally per ESPN.com (33rd by 247Sports.com) Personal Born on June 16, 2005 Grandfather, Walter Simmons Sr., played as a defensive end at Edward Waters His father, Walter Simmons Jr., suited up as a defensive tackle for Bethune-Cookman Made the transition to quarterback at the age of 11, after beginning his youth career as a defensive end and linebacker Intended major is Information Technology