 Noland in 2024 | |
| Ohio State Buckeyes–No. 12 | |
|---|---|
| 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 for the Ohio State Buckeyes. He is a football recruit in the 2024 class.
Noland 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 | |
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals:  247Sports:  ESPN: ESPN grade: 85 | ||||||
Noland is the son of Prentiss Noland Jr. and Audrey Gill. [8]
Noland is left-handed. [3]
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