Northwestern State University of Louisana

A highly-accomplished but undersized prep standout, Santos must improve his grasp of the Demons' offense and become more consistent to have the chance to work into the playing rotation in the next two seasons.

2005: Redshirted

High School: All-time leading passer in history of the fabled New Orleans Catholic League with 8,355 yards...Second all-time in New Orleans metro area passing...He completed 52 percent of his 9611 passes, with 77 touchdowns among his 500 completions (54 interceptions)...Averaged 16.7 yards per completion...Started every game of his high school career, becoming the first freshman in 10 years to start at QB in that district, leading his teams to 31-15 record with four consecutive playoff appearances...Two-year All-District 10-5A selection...A Times-Picayune All-Metro selection in 2002 as a sophomore...Threw for over 2,200 yards for three straight years...Had 40 completions over 20 yards as a senior...Threw for 2,485 yards abd 25 TDs, both career highs, as a sophomore when he was the All-District 9-5A Offensive MVP and T-P All-Metro, along with honorable mention All-State 5A...In his final three seasons (34 games), he led an offense that average 30 points and 352 yards per games...Led New Orleans Metro area in passing yards and TD passes in two seasons...Member of the National Honor Society, FCA, and selected as Who's Who Among American High School Students.

Personal: 19 years old, born 10/29/86...Son of Gayle and Pat Santos...Father is the Louisiana Chief of Homeland Security...One brother, Stephen (17)...Majoring in health and human performance and has a 3.4 grade point average...Wants to coach high school football.