Transfer from Jacksonville State with four seasons of eligibility remaining … Tall, strong-armed quarterback who will compete for snaps under center early in his career … Familiar with the Runnin’ Bulldogs following the initial high school recruiting process.

2022 at Gardner-Webb: Served as the primary backup quarterback for the Runnin' Bulldogs in his first season with the team ... Saw action in six games on the year including the season opener against Limestone (9/1) ... Went 12-15 in the contest tossing for 137 yards ... Had five rushes going for 22 yards including his first touchdown with Gardner-Webb ... Threw for 99 yards which featured a 47 yard completion for a career long ... Had his first passing TD for GWU in the FCS Playoffs at William & Mary (12/3) throwing for 103 yards in the contest.

2021 at Jacksonville State: Played in three games as a true freshman and earned a start vs. North Alabama … Completed 14-of-30 passes for 136 yards on the season … Was 10-of-19 for 98 yards in lone start vs. UNA (9/28) … Ran five times for 27 yards and a touchdown in that win over the Lions … Eight-yard touchdown run with 10:31 left in the game gave Gamecocks a 27-17 lead.

High School: Played at Auburn (Ala.) High under Coach Adam Winegarden … Directed team to a 12-2 record and the Class 7A State Championship game as a senior … Passed for 1,856 yards and 21 touchdowns as a senior in 2020 … Ran for 269 yards and five more touchdowns … Quarterbacked the Tigers to a 8-4 record as a junior … Originally signed with Jacksonville State after considering offers from Gardner-Webb and Austin Peay.

Matthew Caldwell