Steven Montez

Steven Montez
Colorado Buffaloes – No. 12
Position Quarterback
Class Junior
Career history
College
High school Del Valle (El Paso, Texas)
Personal information
Born: (1997-01-14) January 14, 1997
Oakland, California
Height 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Weight 235 lb (107 kg)

Steven Montez (born January 14, 1997) is an American football quarterback for the Colorado Buffaloes.

Early years

Montez attended Del Valle High School in El Paso, Texas. During his career, he passed for 6,512 passing yards with 86 touchdowns, and 8,149 yards of total offense. He committed to the University of Colorado Boulder to play college football.[1]

College career

After redshirting his first year at Colorado in 2015, Montez played in 10 games and made three starts as a redshirt freshman in 2016. He spent most of the season as the backup to Sefo Liufau, but started three games due to Liufau injuries. Overall he completed 83 of 140 passes for 1,078 yards, nine touchdowns and five interceptions.[2] Montez entered 2017 as the starting quarterback.[3] In 12 starts, he completed 228 of 377 passes for 2,975 yards, 18 touchdowns and nine interceptions.[4][5] Montez returned as the starter in 2018.[6]

Personal life

His father, Alfred Montez, played one season in the NFL and was his quarterback coach at Del Valle.[7]

References

  1. ↑ CU football: Buffs land committ from QB Steven Montez
  2. ↑ Redeemed Steven Montez ready for 'new era' at Colorado
  3. ↑ Former Del Valle QB Steven Montez ready for starring role at Colorado
  4. ↑ Colorado Buffaloes QB Steven Montez has tools to be among Pac-12’s best
  5. ↑ HomeBoulder DailyCamera.com Steven Montez striving to make himself, Buffs better
  6. ↑ CU Buffs' Steven Montez has tools to be among Pac-12's best
  7. ↑ Father-son connection key for Colorado Buffaloes quarterback Steven Montez
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