At the quarterback position, a name that Central Louisiana needs to pay attention to in the near future is Grant High School signal caller Gage Hossieni. Over the last two years, Hossieni has been a frequent camper during our Gridiron Football Elite Camp series and has shown a lot of potential only entering his sophomore season. The 5’10, 154 pound Class of 2028 quarterback prospect can stand tall in the pocket and has a very good delivery. If needed, he can also roll outside the pocket and throw on the run as well.
Not only does he have a nice delivery, he also shows great touch and accuracy when throwing to his receivers. Despite just finishing his freshman year, Hossieni has really showed his skillset in the 7v7 and camp circuit. He has been a consistent performer at Gridiron’s camps, but most notably, he has led the JackBoyz to four championship games this past spring and he also earned an invite to Top Gun in Florida through FBU. Along with being a talented quarterback on the field, he also shows the discipline needed to be a great student athlete having over a 3.0 GPA. In our latest Rising Star writeup, read more about Gage below!
What are your biggest strengths as a quarterback?
“My biggest strength as a quarterback is being able to react quickly.”
What are you looking to improve on the most as a quarterback?
“I want to show leadership and move the ball consistently. My goal this summer is to also add more weight before next season. I have a lot of work to do and I’m going to continue to grind and work.”
What are the accomplishments that you are most proud of to this point of your football career?
“I’m a freshman, but I’ve been invited to showcase camps. I went to QB Universe and also earned an invite to Top Gun in Florida through FBU. I made starting QB for 7v7 with the JackBoyz making it to four championships this past season.”
Who is a college or NFL quarterback that you like to model your game after?
“My favorite college QB is Shedeur Sanders because he’s a good pocket passer and that’s what I like so much about him because he gets the ball our and makes something happen with the ball. My favorite NFL QB is Josh Allen because he’s a great leader and a great dual threat QB.”
What are your goals for this upcoming season?
“My goals are to lead my high school to the best season. I am going to use the season to be a better player and teammate, work as hard as I can to get my name out there.”
You have been to a lot of our camps and events. What have you enjoyed the most about our Gridiron Football camps?
“I do like the Gridiron camps. I haven’t had the outcome that I wanted, but I try to stay positive and take in as much as I can. I like the different drills and opportunities to learn new things.”
What other sports do you play besides football and how do those sports help you as a quarterback?
“I play baseball. There is a lot from baseball that can help you. Footwork, reaction, hand eye coordination, bat swing training helps a lot with QB body and foot motion.”
What is an interesting fact about yourself off the field that not a lot of people know about you?
“I’m a big brother and when I’m not training myself, then I work with my little brother. He’s turned out to be a really good baseball player at 7 years old.”
How long have you been playing football?
“I’ve been playing football for as long as I can remember. I started flag at four years old, but I remember a little before that always playing with my dad. Everywhere I went, I had a football.”
When your playing career eventually comes to an end, what profession do you see yourself doing?
“Possibly coaching. Not 100% sure, but I’d love to coach. Just sharing everything I know and helping others grow means a lot to me.”
What is your favorite college and NFL teams that you like to support?
“Geaux Tigers! I love LSU living in Louisiana. My dream is to play in Death Valley. My favorite NFL team is the New Orleans Saints. It’s my home state team. There are other teams I like watching, but it will always be the Saints.”
Why should Grant fans be excited about this year’s team?
“Grant fans are excited every year. It’s an exciting place to be on Friday nights, but this year, there’s a lot of new kids coming in and I’m sure that will bring some excitement in. Also, a lot of parents want to see what I’ll bring to the table so I’m going to continue to work and chase that #1 spot. We will be putting in some good work this summer so hopefully that will be exciting seeing the growth from all the kids.”
Why should college coaches start looking at you? What sets you apart from other quarterbacks?
“If they are wanting a great pocket passer or a leader on and off the field with strong work ethic, then I’m their guy and I hope one day, some college coaches will see that in me.”
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