The University of Alabama at Birmingham Athletics
UAB Football Positional Preview: The Quarterbacks
5/13/2020 11:08:00β―AM | Football
BIRMINGHAM β Every Wednesday throughout the summer, uabsports.com will break down the 2020 UAB football roster position-by-position, beginning today with the quarterbacks.
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The Blazers bring back 18 starters this season, nine on each side of the ball. The quarterback position is one that boasts a ton of talent and experience, and has a lot of weapons at their disposal.
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Tyler Johnston III is the incumbent starter after throwing for 2,250 yards and 17 touchdowns in nine starts last season as a redshirt sophomore. Following an injury to Johnston III at Tennessee, Dylan Hopkins started five consecutive games and earned Freshman All-Conference USA honors. A promising redshirt freshman, Bryson Lucero, appeared in one game last season and is poised to push for playing time in 2020.
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TYLER JOHNSTON III β REDSHIRT JUNIOR
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Johnston III is 10-4 as a starter for the Blazers in two-plus years and has thrown for 3,586 yards, 28 touchdowns and 24 interceptions for his career. He has four 300-yard career passing games and was on pace to throw for 3,300+ yards last season before his injury at Tennessee.
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DYLAN HOPKINS β REDSHIRT SOPHOMORE
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Hopkins sprang into action down the stretch for the Blazers and was 3-2 as the starter. Following his first start at Southern Miss, Hopkins guided UAB to three-consecutive must wins as UAB defeated UTEP, Louisiana Tech and North Texas to claim its second-straight C-USA West Division title. Hopkins ran for a career-high 163 yards against UTEP and threw for a career-best 185 yards against Louisiana Tech. Β
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BRYSON LUCERO β REDSHIRT FRESHMAN
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Lucero appeared in one game last season (38-14 victory over Old Dominion). With the redshirt off, Lucero is primed to compete for playing time this season. Lucero was looking great through six spring practices before COVID-19 suspended the school year.
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Redshirt sophomore and former Hoover quarterback Jalen Parker enters his second year at UAB and is and additional arm for the Blazers who brings athleticism at 6-1, 215 pounds.
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With the priority deadlineΒ extended to May 15, current football season ticket holders canΒ click hereΒ to renew their seats for the 2020 season. Fans interested in purchasing new season tickets can do so for as low as $75 with theΒ Family Four Pack season ticket. As a reminder,Β 2020 Blazer Boosters membersΒ and season ticket holders will have top priority for seats leading into Protective Stadium in 2021.
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If you have specific questions or concerns regarding your 2020 UAB Football season tickets, call the UAB Athletics Ticket Sales and Service team at (205) 975-UAB1 or email atΒ tickets@uab.edu. Fans can also request more information on ticket options for the upcoming seasonΒ here.
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The Blazers bring back 18 starters this season, nine on each side of the ball. The quarterback position is one that boasts a ton of talent and experience, and has a lot of weapons at their disposal.
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Tyler Johnston III is the incumbent starter after throwing for 2,250 yards and 17 touchdowns in nine starts last season as a redshirt sophomore. Following an injury to Johnston III at Tennessee, Dylan Hopkins started five consecutive games and earned Freshman All-Conference USA honors. A promising redshirt freshman, Bryson Lucero, appeared in one game last season and is poised to push for playing time in 2020.
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TYLER JOHNSTON III β REDSHIRT JUNIOR
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Johnston III is 10-4 as a starter for the Blazers in two-plus years and has thrown for 3,586 yards, 28 touchdowns and 24 interceptions for his career. He has four 300-yard career passing games and was on pace to throw for 3,300+ yards last season before his injury at Tennessee.
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DYLAN HOPKINS β REDSHIRT SOPHOMORE
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Hopkins sprang into action down the stretch for the Blazers and was 3-2 as the starter. Following his first start at Southern Miss, Hopkins guided UAB to three-consecutive must wins as UAB defeated UTEP, Louisiana Tech and North Texas to claim its second-straight C-USA West Division title. Hopkins ran for a career-high 163 yards against UTEP and threw for a career-best 185 yards against Louisiana Tech. Β
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BRYSON LUCERO β REDSHIRT FRESHMAN
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Lucero appeared in one game last season (38-14 victory over Old Dominion). With the redshirt off, Lucero is primed to compete for playing time this season. Lucero was looking great through six spring practices before COVID-19 suspended the school year.
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Redshirt sophomore and former Hoover quarterback Jalen Parker enters his second year at UAB and is and additional arm for the Blazers who brings athleticism at 6-1, 215 pounds.
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With the priority deadlineΒ extended to May 15, current football season ticket holders canΒ click hereΒ to renew their seats for the 2020 season. Fans interested in purchasing new season tickets can do so for as low as $75 with theΒ Family Four Pack season ticket. As a reminder,Β 2020 Blazer Boosters membersΒ and season ticket holders will have top priority for seats leading into Protective Stadium in 2021.
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If you have specific questions or concerns regarding your 2020 UAB Football season tickets, call the UAB Athletics Ticket Sales and Service team at (205) 975-UAB1 or email atΒ tickets@uab.edu. Fans can also request more information on ticket options for the upcoming seasonΒ here.
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