2022 UConn Football Commit - Zion Turner (Miami Florida)

[huskymedic]

Zion Turner is a 6-1 185lb QB attending St Thomas Aquinas School in Ft. Lauderdale Florida. Other offers from Arkansas, Coastal Carolina, FIU, Jacksonville State, Kentucky, Louisville, LSU, Maryland, Miami (FL), Pitt, Southern Miss, Temple, Texas A&M and Toledo.


Highlights


From Zion's 247 Sports Bio: Also runs track. Originally from Miami-Dade. Started 39 varsity games in three years in Sunshine State's second-highest classification.

2021: Led St. Thomas Aquinas to its third-straight state title as Raiders went 14-1 and capturing a Florida 7A ring in the process. Completed 68 percent of his passes for 2,103 yards with 25 touchdowns to go against 5 interceptions. Also ran for 382 yards and 12 more scores averaging 5.0 yards per carry. Named to Sun Sentinel All-County first-team offense.

2020: Guided STA to an 8-1 record and a 7A state title. Threw for 1,066 yards, 9 touchdowns and 6 interceptions in 9 games while rushing for 206 yards and 7 touchdowns. Miami Herald All-Broward 8A-6A first-team selection.

2019: MaxPreps Sophomore All-American second-team selection. Won preseason quarterback battle and ended up going 15-0 as the starter leading the Raiders to a 7A state title.

 

[WhereistheDove?]

Awesome pickup. Some much needed talent being added to the QB room this offseason.

 

[huskymedic]

 

[OGinsider]

Wow! This is huge, let’s keep this momentum going!!!

 

[Goatmeat]

Love this. Great pickup for the huskies. Loving mora right now

 

[huskymedic]

-> UConn, which offered Turner a few weeks after Mora was introduced as the program's next head coach, hosted Turner and his parents for an official visit this past weekend. That's when Turner knew that he wanted to play for Mora and offensive coordinator Nick Charlton. "It was a great visit," Turner said. "Coach Mora was just talking about all his experience and that really stood out to me. He's a real genuine coach and I look forward to making history with him at UConn."

Turner likes how Mora helped mold Brent Hundley into an NFL Draft pick at UCLA years ago and has called plays on Sundays. "That definitely played a role," Turner said. "He knows a lot of stuff that most college coaches don't. Him and my parents had some great conversations." <-

 

[Drew]

Buckle up folks- its about to get FUN in Storrs, Connecticut!!!

 

[metsfan2323]

The offer list is first class as is the completion percentage of 68%. He must be a very accurate passer. Another great pickup.

If the offer list is accurate this must be our highest rated high school QB recruit since Orlovsky. Quite an accomplishment for Mora and the new staff.

 

[Da_Aisijimo_Gou]

You say you want a revolution ...

Alright, alright, alright ...

 

[oldanintheway]

Welcome Zion, Congratulations.

 

[The Viking]

When Mora was hired I was kind of lukewarm on it. Jokes on me. Take a look at our collection of QBs now compared to when he was announced.
Sweet lord.

 

[Durks07]

Is it being too greedy to hope that Zion convinces one or more teammates from St. Thomas Aquinas to come north?

 

[pepband99]

Per 24/7 - Miami's lead recruiter was Rhett Lashlee.

 

[HuskyAlum012]

 

[gtcam]

The last 2 QB pick ups are eye opening - the competition will almost ensure a quality starter and back-up
Welcome Zion

 

[ZachFan]

Offers from LSU and Texas A&M? Wow.....

 

[huskymedic]

 

[HuskyDogArt]

Zion Turner is a 6-1 185lb QB attending St Thomas Aquinas School in Ft. Lauderdale Florida. Other offers from Arkansas, Coastal Carolina, FIU, Jacksonville State, Kentucky, Louisville, LSU, Maryland, Miami (FL), Pitt, Southern Miss, Temple, Texas A&M and Toledo.


Highlights


From Zion's 247 Sports Bio: Also runs track. Originally from Miami-Dade. Started 39 varsity games in three years in Sunshine State's second-highest classification.

2021: Led St. Thomas Aquinas to its third-straight state title as Raiders went 14-1 and capturing a Florida 7A ring in the process. Completed 68 percent of his passes for 2,103 yards with 25 touchdowns to go against 5 interceptions. Also ran for 382 yards and 12 more scores averaging 5.0 yards per carry. Named to Sun Sentinel All-County first-team offense.

2020: Guided STA to an 8-1 record and a 7A state title. Threw for 1,066 yards, 9 touchdowns and 6 interceptions in 9 games while rushing for 206 yards and 7 touchdowns. Miami Herald All-Broward 8A-6A first-team selection.

2019: MaxPreps Sophomore All-American second-team selection. Won preseason quarterback battle and ended up going 15-0 as the starter leading the Raiders to a 7A state title.

8 P5 offers!! Wow...nice pick up...Love our new coach...

 

[HuskyDogArt]

When Mora was hired I was kind of lukewarm on it. Jokes on me. Take a look at our collection of QBs now compared to when he was announced.
Sweet lord.

I thought JM would do great for UCONN, but didn't think it would be this soon...

 

[Pudge]

When Mora was hired I was kind of lukewarm on it. Jokes on me. Take a look at our collection of QBs now compared to when he was announced.
Sweet lord.

The bigger underlying issue is about approach. Structure. Nick Charlton (and Mora) has exponentially the better vision going forward than the former guys. I wouldn't matter who was competing with us. Why would you sit forward and listen.

 

[UCFBfan]

The QB level on this team is insane compared to the past 10+ years!!

Welcome Zion!

 

[Chin Diesel]

You had me at "also runs track".

 

[UConn2SF]

"Per the 247Sports' database, he's in line to become the second-highest ranked quarterback signee in school history and will likely be the highest-ranked prospect to ink with the Huskies since linebacker Cory Jasudowich back in 2013."

 

[ZooCougar]

This is what a real uptick looks like.

 

[Chin Diesel]

You say you want a revolution ...

Alright, alright, alright ...

It's a brave new world.

Welcome to the Revolution.