McCae Hillstead is a quarterback for the BYU Cougars and is a sophomore in 2024. He hails from Lehi, Utah, and attended Skyridge High School. Hillstead was a three-star recruit, was rated as the No. 15 overall prospect in Utah, and the No. 60 quarterback in the nation. As a three-year starting quarterback for the Skyridge Falcons, Hillstead registered 6,898 passing yards and 73 touchdowns with 1,791 rushing yards and 35 touchdowns. He helped Skyridge earn a state championship in 2022 and was also selected in the Utah 6A All-State Second Team. Hillstead attended Utah State Aggies prior to joining BYU, where he appeared in eight games during the 2023 season. As per his official BYU Cougars profile, Hillstead speaks Mandarin and is fond of fishing, hunting, and dirt biking.
McCae Hillstead had a remarkable season in 2023 as a true freshman for the Utah State Aggies. He played in eight games and started four of them. Hillstead threw 94 passes of 158 attempts for 1,062 yards and 11 touchdowns with eight interceptions. He set a Utah State single-game passing record against James Madison when he threw for 399 yards and four touchdowns with 53% passing accuracy. This record has never been achieved by any freshman in BYU’s history. For his performance, he received the Academic All-Mountain West recognition.
McCae Hillstead parents
McCae Hillstead’s parents are Kara Hillstead and the late David Hillstead.
Who is the mother of McCae Hillstead?
Kara Hillstead is the mother of McCae Hillstead. According to her Facebook profile, she went to the Southern Utah State University where she met David and the couple got married in the St. George Temple.
Who is the father of McCae Hillstead?
McCae Hillstead's father is the late David Hillstead. He went to the Lyman High School where he participated in football, basketball, and track. David graduated with a degree in history from Southern Utah State University. He also did his PhD in Family Therapy from BYU and worked as a therapist for young adults. David passed away on March 27, 2016 in Springville, Utah.
What is the nationality of McCae Hillstead's parents?
McCae’s parents are both residents of Utah, United States and are American nationals.
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