Quinton Hood
Class of 2024 - FS/ SS / CB
5’10 / 180lbs
Riverside High School
Greer, SC
NCAA ID# 2203-46-6144
Social Media:
@king_qhood (Instagram)
@realqhood (Twitter)
Email: quintonhood100@gmail.com
Academic Honors:
5.28 GPA (Honors & AP Courses)
Academic Scholarship - Mechanical Engineering, Clemson University 2024
Dual Enrollment at Palm Beach Atlantic University, Florida
National African-American Recognition Award: College Board 2023
Sophomore Class President (2021-2022)
Beta Club Member
National Honor Society Member
Class Rank #14 out of 411
Attended 2022 Clemson C-Cats Academic Camp (Invitation Only)
Athletic Honors:
All-State Honorable Mention - Junior & Senior Year - 2022, 2023)
All-Region Class 4A (2022, 23)
Team Defensive Player of the Year (2022, 23)
Team Leadership Award (2022,23)
Iron Warrior Strength Award (2022, 23)
Starter as a True Freshman at CB/FS (5 Interceptions Freshman Year) 3 Forced Fumbles, 1 Fumble Recoveries, 23 Solo Tackles, 5 Break-ups
State Champion Class-A Football (2020)
State Champion Class-A Football (2021)
State Champion Class-A Boys 4x400 Relay Track & Field (2020)
State Champion Class-A Boys 4x400 Relay Track & Field (2021)
National Underclassmen Combines Elite Prospect Camp (Atlanta) Defensive MVP 2021
Greer Area Touchdown Club - 5x Defensive Player of the Week 2023
Team Captain (2022,23)
Led his team in Tackles and Pass Break-ups (2022, 23)
Scouting Report:
Head Coach: Matt Rochester, Riverside High School, Greer, South Carolina
Overview:
Ranks #14 Academically in his class. An outstanding student-athlete.
Team Captain and outstanding leader according to his coaches.
Has played multiple positions on both offense (WR / RB) and defense (CB / FS / SS / LB).
No social media “Red Flags”
Strengths:
Great strength and above average speed and agility for his primary position as a Safety. As both a cornerback and safety he has good cover skills and closing ability. Good footwork and good hip flexibility to get in and out of breaks and react to the ball. He is a “dawg” on the field and fundamentally sound. He tackles with a good base and drives through ball carriers. He is very heavily involved in the run support game. Displays exceptional big play instincts and outstanding situational awareness. Leads his defensive teammates by getting them in and out of coverages as needed. Athlete who can play on both sides of the ball (WR / CB / FS). Smart kid who would be a great fit for a program at a highly selective academic school.
Areas of Improvement:
Meets D1 criteria for height and weight at 5’10 and 182lbs. No major areas of concern for improvement. Solid prospect.
Character Awards:
Timothy Award - given to students who excel in Christian fellowship and community outreach service.
Distinguished Christian Student Award - Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI)
College Visits:
Player Profile:
Quinton was coached by Mike Sonneborn of Southside Christian High School in 2020 and 2021 in Simpsonville, South Carolina. Quinton started at cornerback as a true freshman for the 2-time SC State Champions in football (2020 & 2021). Quinton also has 2 State Championships in track and field and All-State honors as a member of the 4x100m relay and 4x400m relay teams. He is an exceptional student carrying a 5.28 GPA.
As a junior, Quinton transferred to his local public school, Riverside High School to step-up the competition level to South Carolina 4-A football. He is currently coached by Matthew Rochester (Head Coach) Riverside High School.
Quinton simply loves to hit people. Very physical and has great footwork. He is a smart player that uses his knowledge of the game to gain a competitive advantage. He displays exceptional leadership skills as as a four-year high school starter. He was trusted to make most of the defensive secondary calls during the two championship seasons in 2020 and 2021.
He is a member of the National Honor Society and he was voted Class President at Southside Christian High School as a sophomore. Quinton serves his community through academic tutoring of elementary and middle school athletes in the Greenville area. His father Greg Hood is a former Clemson Tiger running back, track athlete and graduate. His mother Tressa Hood is also a graduate of Clemson University.
Note: Quinton Hood is #4 in Blue and White Uniforms & #9 in Black Uniform