2025 Football Roster
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Gumino, Colton

Jersey Number 17
Colton Gumino
- Position:
- Quarterback
- Height:
- 6-0
- Weight:
- 190
- Class:
- Freshman
- Hometown:
- Arlington Heights, Ill.
- Previous School:
- John Hershey HS
Bio
High School
Three-star recruit according to 247Sports, ESPN and Rivals … No. 15 in state of Illinois and No. 15 dual-threat quarterback by Rivals … leaves John Hershey as all-time leader with 5,228 passing yards … completed 118 of 177 passes (.667) for 2,265 yards, 20 touchdowns and five interceptions in 2024-25 … also rushed 77 times for 668 yards (8.7 yards per carry) and 13 touchdowns … named Illinois High School Football Coaches Association 7A All-State in 2024 … invited to participate in 2024 Blue-Grey All-American Bowl … selected to News-Gazette All-State Football First Team … over varsity career at Hersey, totaled 6,612 passing yards and 73 touchdowns through the air … was first-team all-league pick and threw 20-plus touchdowns in each of three varsity seasons … varsity captain in both junior and senior seasons.
Personal
Son of Chris and Anne … has one older sister, Ava, and one younger sister, Sloane … decided to attend UCLA because “the combination of the coaching staff and academic environment made me feel right at home” … describes his greatest athletic thrill to date as being trusted in high-pressure situation as sophomore and ultimately helping Hershey secure 41-34 overtime win against crosstown rival Prospect … admires Tom Brady for “his intense competitive drive, strong leadership and determination to never give up” … hobbies and interest include golf, wakeboarding and skiing … was raised in suburbs of Chicago, but has family in and around Los Angeles … was fan of former UCLA quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson growing up.
Three-star recruit according to 247Sports, ESPN and Rivals … No. 15 in state of Illinois and No. 15 dual-threat quarterback by Rivals … leaves John Hershey as all-time leader with 5,228 passing yards … completed 118 of 177 passes (.667) for 2,265 yards, 20 touchdowns and five interceptions in 2024-25 … also rushed 77 times for 668 yards (8.7 yards per carry) and 13 touchdowns … named Illinois High School Football Coaches Association 7A All-State in 2024 … invited to participate in 2024 Blue-Grey All-American Bowl … selected to News-Gazette All-State Football First Team … over varsity career at Hersey, totaled 6,612 passing yards and 73 touchdowns through the air … was first-team all-league pick and threw 20-plus touchdowns in each of three varsity seasons … varsity captain in both junior and senior seasons.
Personal
Son of Chris and Anne … has one older sister, Ava, and one younger sister, Sloane … decided to attend UCLA because “the combination of the coaching staff and academic environment made me feel right at home” … describes his greatest athletic thrill to date as being trusted in high-pressure situation as sophomore and ultimately helping Hershey secure 41-34 overtime win against crosstown rival Prospect … admires Tom Brady for “his intense competitive drive, strong leadership and determination to never give up” … hobbies and interest include golf, wakeboarding and skiing … was raised in suburbs of Chicago, but has family in and around Los Angeles … was fan of former UCLA quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson growing up.
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