THE OFFICIAL ATHLETICS SITE OF THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH ALABAMA LIONS

PREVIOUS: Played at two Power Four schools before landing at UNA, including Kentucky and Colorado ... Was ranked the No. 38 quarterback in the transfer portal in 2023 by 247 Sports ... Spent the 2024 season at Colorado, appearing in one game against Arizona ... Spent the 2023 season at Kentucky, redshirting as a true freshman and leading the practice squad ... Made his first career start at the end of the season against Iowa in the Music City Bowl  ... Completed 16 of his 30 passes for 98 yards while adding 23 net rushing yards.

HIGH SCHOOL: Played for Coach Brian Coleman at Summit High School in Spring Hill, Tenn. ... Was named "Mr. Football" as a senior for Division I, Class 6A, the largest classification in Tennessee ... Began starting at quarterback during his freshman year, then was the full-time starter for three seasons ... Was a four-star prospect in high school and was ranked the No. 12 athlete in his class by On3 ... ESPN ranked him as the No. 293 player nationally, the No. 24 athlete in the class and No. 9 player from Tennessee ... Rivals ranked him as the No. 16 athlete in the class and No. 10 player from Tennessee ... Guided Summit High School to a three-year record of 40-5 ... Team was state champion in Class 5A as a junior (14- 1 record) and state runner-up twice, Class 5A as a sophomore (12-3) and Class 6A as a senior (14-1) ... As a senior, rushed for 2,308 yards and 30 touchdowns while throwing for 1,436 yards and 18 TDs ... Named Region 7-6A Most Valuable Player ... Finalist for Class 5A "Mr. Football" as a junior while being named to the all-state team by the Tennessee Sportswriters Association ... Also a three-year letter winner as a guard on the basketball team.

PERSONAL: Born on October 22 in Nashville, Tennessee ... Son of Valerie and Steve Wade ... Has three brothers, Jalen, Cameron and Keaten ... Keaten is his twin brother, and both played together at Colorado ... Major is marketing ... Nickname is "Dae."