In his first full year as a starter last year, Hermitage (Richmond, VA) quarterback Jameel Sewell posted modest numbers. He completed 65 of 135 passes for 1,032 yards, 16 touchdowns and 5 interceptions in leading his team to a 9-1 record in 2003.

Heading into this season, Jameel was expecting a breakout year and that’s exactly what he has had. Through 7 games, Sewell has completed 56 of 86 passes (65% completion rate) for 1,171 yards with 17 touchdowns and 2 interceptions. More importantly, he has led Hermitage to a 7-0 record and a #8 ranking in the AAA state rankings.

“I think Jameel’s progression has been outstanding,” Hermitage Head Coach Patrick Kane said. “He made good decisions last year. I think that was one of his strengths. If you look at his touchdown to interception ratio last year, it was excellent last year and he’s continued that this year. I think that’s a key thing that sets him apart from most high school quarterbacks. He’s also continued to make good progressions. We’ve escalated what reads he needs to make and he’s done well with that in his development. He also makes good decisions with the ball in terms of when to run it and when to throw it if things start to break down.

“I think he’s taken his play up to another level this year.”

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