Willie Snead

Muskegon Heights (Mich.) HS for his last three years, where he also played basketball. Received All-State accolades as junior and senior... Contributed to four district championships, three regional titles and one Michigan state championship at Holland (Mich.) Christian HS as freshman. Named Michigan Player of the Year as senior, after totaling 2,500 passing yards, 10 TD passes, 1,320 rushing yards and 13 rushing TDs. Finished high school career with 4,000 passing yards and 40 TD passes, supplemented by 2,500 rushing yards and 29 rushing TDs. A four-year letterman at both Muskegon Heights and Holland Christian for Willie Snead III, his father and head coach. Given name is Willie Lee Snead IV, which he had attached to his game jersey in 2016. Born in Winter Park, Fla and grew up in Belle Glade, Fla. as a youth. Nickname growing up was "Willie Beaman" because he played quarterback from start of football career through high school. Father played at the University of Florida, was drafted by the New York Jets in 1989, played for the Houston Oilers and is a longtime high school and college coach. Has worked as counselor at Manning Passing Academy both in college and as a professional. Attended the Touchdown Club of New Orleans' 2016 Saints crawfish boil.