Indiana Cathedral High School quarterback Danny O’Neil commits to San Diego State, becoming the first-year coach Sean Lewis' early recruiting victory. O'Neil, a three-star, dual-threat QB, announced his verbal commitment after an official visit to SDSU, choosing the Aztecs over Northwestern and Miami (Fla.).

Why It Matters

The commitment of Danny O’Neil as a dual-threat, three-star quarterback significantly bolsters San Diego State's future offensive capabilities, marking an early recruiting success for first-year coach Sean Lewis.

By the Numbers
  • O'Neil produced over 9,000 yards of offense and 130 touchdowns in his high school career
  • Ranked as the 34th high school quarterback prospect nationally by 247Sports.com
  • Originally committed to Colorado but decommitted and chose SDSU following Coach Lewis' move
State of Play
  • O'Neil is set to graduate early, allowing him to enroll in college in time for spring football
  • He will join a quarterbacks room that includes sophomores Kyle Crum and Liu Aumavae, and redshirt freshman Javance Tupou’ata-Johnson
  • Expectation for SDSU to acquire a quarterback from the transfer portal
What's Next

O'Neil's commitment sets the stage for his early enrollment, positioning him to acclimate to college play and develop in SDSU's offensive system, potentially impacting the team's future on-field performance.

Bottom Line

Danny O'Neil's commitment adds a talented, dual-threat quarterback to SDSU's roster, signaling an early recruiting victory for Coach Lewis and potentially shaping the team's offensive strategy in the seasons to come.