“I‘d say it’s the biggest factor for me. If I can’t play both, I’m definitely not going to that school,” Dylan Lonergan said after choosing Alabama to play both the game, football and baseball. There were four quarterbacks on scholarship while Lonergan was choosing Alabama, “So it’s going to be an open competition is what I’ve heard from the coaches.” Dylan mentioned. hence, it seems like the versatile player was not afraid of little competition.

Along with that, having parents with an athletic background also helped the four-star athlete to arrive at the Capstone as a dual-sport athlete. Moreover, the guidance and support he got from his parents, boosts him to move forward in the world of gridiron. Let’s know more about the support system of Alabama’s backup quarterback.

Lonergan’s support system and family background

Born in Snellville, GA, Lonergan attended Brookwood High School and he was a first baseman and right-handed pitcher for the Brookwood baseball team. Additionally, in 2021, he accumulated 3,932 total yards and 39 touchdowns for Brookwood as a junior. He is the son of Dan Lonergan and Jean Lonergan. Most importantly, his parents’ tremendous support helped the athlete to play golf along with his passion. His father, Dan, played quarterback at Penn State in the early 1980s and was also a member of the Nittany Lion national championship squad. The most interesting fact is that, like Dylan, his father was a football and baseball star, too.

Now, it is clear to you that this is where the backup quarterback’s love for sports comes from. However, no more personal details regarding the family background of the four-star quarterback of the Crimson Tide are not publicly available. He is a perfect fit for a quarterback because of his skill and size. On that note, once he said, “I‘d say that I have a powerful arm, can make every throw on the field.” Let’s have a look at his performance and achievements from now on and off the field.

Dylan’s football journey and achievements

On July 7, 2022, Dylan committed to Alabama and showcased his skill, which caught the eye of Crimson Tide fans and coaches. Praising the features of Dylan, Katz, Brookwood’s offensive coordinator, who looked at Lonergan like a son, said “At the end of the day, he’s a kid who loves two sports,“. Hence, you can imagine the prowess of the four-star athlete in the competitive world of football. Most importantly, he earned the No. 3 player from the state of Georgia via ESPN.com. Additionally, his versatility is a good fit for O’Brien’s runs and that is why he got so much popularity at Crimson Tide. Right now, the star athlete is getting ready for the next season to improve their likelihood of winning.