After throwing for more than 3,000 yards as a freshman,
Gunner Rivers of
St. Michael Catholic (Fairhope, Ala.) is off to a hot start in 2024.
The Class of 2027 quarterback and son of 17-year NFL veteran Philip Rivers has guided the Cardinals to a 2-0 start.
Wearing No. 17 just like his father and grandfather, who also coaches St. Michael Catholic, Rivers is 37 of 56 passing for 509 yards and four touchdowns against one interception.
Gunner Rivers, son of former NFL quarterback Philip Rivers, has already thrown for more than 500 yards. St. Michael Catholic, coached by the elder Rivers, is off to a 2-0 start led by the sophomore signal caller. (Photo: Brad Boland)
In Friday's 20-19 win over John Carroll Catholic, the MaxPreps Freshman All-American was 17 of 32 for 243 yards and two scores. He also added a touchdown on the ground.
Rivers is the No. 3 player in his class in Alabama and No. 8 nationally among 2027 quarterbacks
according to 247Sports. As seen in highlights, he can make all the throws and excels on the run.
Philip Rivers played for his father, Steve, at
Athens (Ala.). In the NFL, Philip was an eight-time Pro Bowler who threw for 63,400 yards and 421 touchdowns primarily for the San Diego/Los Angeles Chargers. He was the NFL Comeback Player of the Year in 2013.
Gunner Rivers isn't the only sibling playing for St. Michael Catholic as
Grace Rivers played basketball for the Cardinals last season as a junior.
