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Texas's Top High School QB Prospect: Connor Wood

As the Second Baptist Eagles prepared for the 2009 football season, they did so once again behind the leadership of quarterback Connor Wood, who amazingly enough has started every game for the Eagles since his freshman season.

Wood's three previous years as an Eagle have "flown by," much like the footballs that spiral out of his hands each fall. Wood has passed for more than 5,700 yards and 54 touchdowns in three seasons. Last year alone, the 6'4", 215-pound QB rushed for 17 touchdowns.

"He's the physical tools," Coach Mike Sneed said. "He's got the height. He's got the great arm. He's got the great release. He's got the knowledge of the game. He seems to always make the big plays when you need it. It's just amazing to see the things he does."

What Wood has done has made a name for himself as the top quarterback prospect in the entire state, while also bringing recognition to the Second Baptist football program.

"Of course it means everything in terms of all the attention it's brought to our school," Sneed said. "I think it's been good for all private schools just to prove that private schools can have just as good of players as some of the other schools. I can assure you Connor would be as good at a 5A school as at Second Baptist. He's the real deal."

"I've got a great supporting cast around me," Wood said. "We've got a great offensive line. I can't do it without those guys."

That cast, along with Wood, will try to bring back a State Championship to Second Baptist – something the school hasn't seen in a decade.

"To win a state championship my senior year would definitely be memorable," Wood said. "I have some personal goals … but the goal is to win a state championship. That's what we're working for."

Beyond Second Baptist, Wood has made a verbal commitment to play at the University of Texas, leaving a legacy behind him.

"It's exciting," Wood said. "It's definitely been a dream to play college football and to get paid to go to school and get my tuition paid for. It's definitely a cool thing but again, I can't do it without those guys behind me. It's definitely been a blessing for all this stuff to happen."

"I'm not sure what the records are, but I'm sure he's one of the top private school players of all time," Sneed said. "I would like to see the guy who's better than he is because he's the best guy I've ever been around."