Blair Peterson Class: Sophomore Hometown: San Antonio, Texas High School: Churchill HS Height / Weight: 6-3 / 210 Position: Quarterback Experience: RS

NEW MEXICO:

True freshman quarterback (left-handed) who enrolled at UNM in January after serving a two-year Mormon mission on the outskirts of Buenos Aires, Argentina...age is 21...enjoyed a solid spring practice season, displaying good maturity and competitive drive as well as a live arm on the practice field...will open preseason camp as the No. 3 QB, but did a nice job of pushing senior backup Bryan Clampitt in the spring...appears to have a bright future as he continues his development...speaks fluent Spanish.

HIGH SCHOOL:

A 2004 graduate of San Antonio Churchill...a three-year letterman for coach Carl Gustafson...honorable mention all-district as a senior when he completed 116 of 215 passes for 1,425 yards and 11 TDs...also rushed for three scores...finished second in the MVP voting in the 2004 Southwest Texas All-Star game...participated in the EA Sports Elite 11 Quarterback Camp before his senior season, a showcase that featured many of the nation's top prep quarterbacks.

PERSONAL:

Born Nov. 7, 1985, in Bemidji, Minn...age is 21...full name is Blair Christian Peterson...son of John and Wendy...father is a long-time coach in the college and professional ranks and is currently a scout for the Seattle Seahawks...Blair has five brothers and sisters...also an Eagle Scout...major is Business Administration.