JSU - Projected to be the starting quarterback in 2008 despite limited spring practice... an athletic strong armed quarterback ... his big arm will add another dimension to the Tigers offense ... has the ability to perform under pressure.
2007: Saw action in eight games for the Tigers ... completed 20 of 59 pass attempts for 302 yards ... Had 74 rushing yards and two touchdowns.
At Mississippi State: In 2006, started five games ... threw 453 yards ... had one touchdown.
High School: Named South Metro Player of the Year in 2005 ... rated the number one quarter back in Georgia ... also named to Georgia super 11 .. in 2004, named team MVP ... rated one of Rival Magazine's top 100 ... passed for 1,400 yards ... played seven games ... had 18 touchdowns ... versus Riverdale high school passed for 430 yards ... had three touchdowns ... rushed for two touchdowns ... in 2003, passed for 1,260 yards ... had 15 touchdowns ... led team to the second round of the state playoffs ... also passed for 390 yards and completed four touchdowns in the first round of playoffs.
Personal: Parents are Dwight and Lisa Rutland ... born Dec. 28, 1986 ... majoring in health and physical education.