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David Sills Biography

Jul 30, 2008

Is this 12-year-old boy the NFL's next great quarterback? Experts believe this talented football player from Delaware has all the tools to be!

Background

At first glace, David Sills looks like every other kid his age. He is around 5'5" tall and weighs 110 pounds. But when you see the Bear, Delaware native throw a football, then you quickly find out he is anything from ordinary. Experts and scouts rave about David's skills and believe he has NFL greatness in his future!

Ahead of the Curve

Many experts say that David has superior physical gifts for his age. Even though he is skinny, he has a rocket of an arm and can pass with pin-point accuracy. His passes are thrown with a lot of speed and power and he can launch long-balls like a young Peyton Manning. Mentally, David has the maturity of a quarterback in high school. Coaches say David has the ability to learn plays quickly, possesses great leadership and can read defenses extremely well.

Learning From the Best

Although he is not even in Jr. High yet, David is getting an elite-level football education. On top of enrolling David in every top quarterback camp (all of which David dominates), the family has hired a personal coach in Steve Clarkson. The coach knows a thing or two about talent, he runs the Air 7 Quarterback University that current NFL stars like Matt Leinart and Ben Roethlisberger had attended. Clarkson has coached over 25 Division One quarterbacks and believes David is a one-of-a-kind player.

Future

While it is tough to predict where David Sills will be 10 years from now, you know he has a chance to do something special. Many other child prodigies like Tiger Woods and LeBron James have gone on to greatness. If David continues to develop his skills and continues to grow, then there is a high probability he will be in the NFL right around the year 2018!

Did U Know?

  • David Sills' father played college football at Virginia Military Institute.
  • David Sills' favorite quarterbacks are Peyton Manning and Drew Brees.
  • David Sills has two older sisters.
  • David Sills' favorite place to visit is California.
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