Devon Dampier

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Devon Dampier
New Mexico LobosNo. 4
Position Quarterback
ClassSophomore
Major Electrical Engineering
Personal information
Born: (2004-10-04) October 4, 2004 (age 19)
Height5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Weight198 lb (90 kg)
Career history
College
High school Saguaro (Scottsdale, Arizona)

Devon Dampier (born October 4, 2004) is an American football quarterback for the New Mexico Lobos.

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Early life and high school

Dampier attended Saguaro High School located in Scottsdale, Arizona. Coming out of high school, Dampier was rated as a three-star recruit, where he decided to commit to play college football for the New Mexico Lobos over other schools such as Air Force, Arizona, and Northern Arizona. [1] [2]

College career

In week five of the 2023 season, threw for two touchdowns versus Wyoming. [3] Dampier finished the 2023 season playing in nine games with one start where he completed 40 of his 64 passing attempts for 525 yards and six touchdowns, while also rushing for 328 yards and four touchdowns on 59 carries. [4] [5] Heading into the 2024 season, Dampier was named the starting quarterback for the Lobos for their week one matchup versus Montana State. [6] [7]

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References

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  2. Benson, Bradley. "Sports Desk: Dampier ready to lead under new regime". KRQE. Retrieved 2 September 2024.
  3. Reider, Sean (2 October 2023). "'Devon is where he needs to be': Freshman QB Devon Dampier shines against Wyoming". Albuquerque Journal. Retrieved 2 September 2024.
  4. Tate, Van. "Devon Dampier ready to drive the Lobos offense as QB 1". KRQE. Retrieved 2 September 2024.
  5. Reider, Sean (3 December 2023). "Stay? Go? Jacory Croskey-Merritt, Devon Dampier committed to Lobos until next coaching hire". Albuquerque Journal. Retrieved 2 September 2024.
  6. Reider, Sean (20 August 2024). "UNM football position preview: Dampier enters first season as unquestioned starter". Albuquerque Journal. Retrieved 2 September 2024.
  7. Reider, Sean (26 July 2024). "UNM football: QB Devon Dampier says the game is starting to slow down". Albuquerque Journal. Retrieved 2 September 2024.