Shimonek attended Mildred High School in Mildred, Texas. As a senior, he threw for 2,718 yards and 35 touchdowns with six interceptions, while also rushing for 811 yards rushing and 16 touchdowns.[1] Following his high school career, Shimonek committed to play college football at the University of Iowa.[2]
College career
After redshirting at Iowa in 2013, Shimonek transferred to Texas Tech University.[3] He was ineligible to play in 2014, and he played sparingly in 2015. Shimonek entered the 2016 season as the backup to Patrick Mahomes.[4] After Mahomes was injured in a game against Kansas, Shimonek stepped in and threw for 271 yards and four touchdowns, solidifying a 55–19 victory.[5][6] He finished the 2016 season, throwing for 464 yards and six touchdowns in four games.[7] Entering the 2017 season, Shimonek was named the Red Raider's starting quarterback.[8] In his first career start against Eastern Washington, he threw for 384 yards and three touchdowns in a 56–10 rout.[9] Shimonek finished the season passing for 3,963 yards and 33 touchdowns.[10]
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