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Is Preston Stone the next big thing in college football, thanks to his family's unwavering support?

Preston Stone, a talented QB who plays for the SMU Mustangs, is a native of Dallas, Texas. Preston has made his role very evident in the Mustangs by showing his exceptional abilities. He started his football career by joining the Parish Episcopal High School football team, later committing to SMU. Preston completed 902 passes in his high school, with 1,376 pass attempts for 13,178 yards and 148 touchdowns, 21 interceptions, and rushing for 2,172 yards and 34 touchdowns. All of this at this young age is a matter of great pride for himself and his family — who give him unwavering support.

Despite an injury he is recovering from, SMU still sees Preston as a promising prospect for the upcoming season. The team and Preston’s family, who have been a constant source of support, share this positive outlook. Let’s delve deeper into the Stone family’s relentless support for Preston.

A family that never leaves Stone’s side

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Preston was raised by his mom, Gina Stone, and dad, Todd Stone, in Dallas, Texas. Preston has football flowing in his blood as his father, Todd, was a college football player who played as a quarterback at Virginia Tech before a brief professional career. For sure, Todd would have taught Preston a lot of techniques that he might already been using and excelling on the field. Talking of Gina, Preston’s mother, there is no information about her that is widely available, but she has her unwavering support for framing Preston’s life around football while keeping it all low and being a manager behind the stage. Well, she has done a great job; that is all we can say.

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Even Preston Stone is not a very public-pleasing person. He has kept his personal life very low-key. That Todd is well-known in football clarifies that Preston understands it is sometimes just too good to stay a bit low-profile, which might help him in the long term. With that great focus, Preston has a long way to go.

Preston Stone’s future in SMU

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In 2023, Preston started every game, showing how much trust his team has in him. However, during SMU’s 59-14 victory against Navy in November 2023, Stone suffered an ankle injury, which prevented him from participating in the December 4 AAC Championship Game. Despite everything, the fighter continues to battle with a positive mindset and is recovering quickly.

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Is Preston Stone the next big thing in college football, thanks to his family's unwavering support?

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Everyone eagerly anticipates Preston’s return, and 2024 promises a powerful comeback for him. His skills and experience are set to drive SMU to success, and his leadership is expected to be a game-changer in the upcoming season. Let’s prepare ourselves for the excitement and anticipation of what Preston will bring to the field this season. We all look forward to his speedy recovery and a triumphant return!