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Name: Dillon Markiewicz
Position: Quarterback
Year: Freshman
Height: 6’5”
Weight: 216 lbs.
Hometown: McKinney, Tex.
High School: McKinney North
2019 stats: At McKinney North last year, Markiewicz was the fourth-leading passer in Texas, completing 71.6% of his throws for 4,187 yards and 45 passing scores (plus another seven TDs on the ground).
2020 projections: Given the current quarterback situation on the roster and the fact that he’s still learning the Syracuse Orange offense, it’s highly likely that Markiewicz redshirts in 2020.
How’d he get here?: Syracuse showed up late in the process, offering him after Texas State and Stephen F. Austin did, but before Boise State. They landed his commitment in late January, and he signed on National Signing Day.
What’d recruiting sites say?: Threes from ESPN and 247, while Rivals decided not to rank him. Boooooooo.
Money quote: The Dallas Morning News asked Dillon about his “stressful” recruiting process and the chip he potentially has on his shoulder as a result...
“Sure I’m going to think about it later and think it was stressful at times, but I trusted it was all going to work out, and I had the season I did, had a lot of fun and I’m sitting here today signed to a Power 5 program so I can’t complain.”
Twitter feed: @dmarkiewicz4
Tweets of wonder: In case you needed more on the caliber of QB Syracuse was getting —
3 @MNHS_Football players were recognized by the Texas Associated Press Sports Editors as All-State selections!
— McKinney North Football (@MNHS_Football) December 18, 2019
https://t.co/BrDRFoB7LQ pic.twitter.com/3hBXVXk2YQ
What movie would Dino recommend for him?: Matt Dillon played Healy in 1998’s “There’s Something About Mary.” We were going to do something “Friday Night Lights”-related (Dillon High School was the name of the Texas-based school), but that seemed almost too easy.
Interesting nugget o’interest: Dillon has a twin brother, Austin, who was a three-star offensive line prospect this previous cycle. He wound up signing with Texas State, which also offered Dillon.
Let’s get a look at ya: Here’s a signing day video for you.
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