Huntington High quarterback Mark Shaver won’t have too go to far to play his college football.  Shaver announced Tuesday afternoon he plans to walk on with Marshall this fall.

Shaver has led the Highlander’s offense over the past two season as Huntington High has surged back as one of the top programs in Class AAA.  The Highlanders were 8-4 in 2011 finished the 2012 season 9-3, falling to Morgantown in the quarterfinals.  Huntington was also rated No. 1 in the state during the 2012 season.

“I feel like this is a great opportunity,” Shaver told the Huntington Herald-Dispatch. “There’s nothing better than playing in front of my town and being a part of the team that I’ve been watching since I was barely able to walk, it’s just amazing.”

While Shaver was under center for the Highlanders he will join The Herd listed as an “athlete.”  Herd coaches will evaluate him this fall and determine where he can best help the team.

Dave Wilson

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  • cutty77

    Can this Guy Play at Marshall? Who else wanted Him,that will tell me if he Can Play.

    February 28, 2013 at 4:18 pm | Reply Report comment

    • Grant

      He is walking on, so it isn't costing Marshall a scholarship to have him play, and he gets to live out his dream, total win-win!

      As for can he play? Who knows, but there are many kids who have walked on and had very successful careers. Owen Schmitt and several others have done well at WVU. There are stories like this at just about every program. So, instead of asking if he can play, be happy for the kid!

      March 1, 2013 at 8:58 am | Reply Report comment

  • Greg

    from football stars of tomorrow website...
    "Height: 5' 11"
    Weight: 180 lbs
    Position: QB/LB
    : * SPEED = 4.67 - 40yd.
    : * AGILITY= NA.
    : * STRENGTH = 275lbs - Bp.
    : * POWER = 450lbs - Squat.
    : * FST RANKING = NR
    Background: Huntington High School's Mark Shaver is an athletic signal caller who has the speed and quickness to play several positions. As a junior, he completed 54 of 122 passes for 1,102 yards, 11 TDs, and 5 INTs, while carrying the ball 52 times for 156 yards and 6 TDs. If Shaver can improve his accuracy and cut down on his turnovers, he could emerge as one of the Mountain State Conference's top rated QB's. However, he might project better as a WR or Safety, due to his physical stature."

    another site with some highlights... http://www.hudl.com/athlete/860814/highlights/24553373

    3.8 GPA

    February 28, 2013 at 5:00 pm | Reply Report comment

  • Mike

    4.67 speed,what a burner.

    March 1, 2013 at 7:38 pm | Reply Report comment

  • Blaze

    Why can't these kids realize that high school and college are two different games. He's not big enough nor does he have the talent to excel at the next level. Stop with the dream, begin a career!

    April 8, 2013 at 9:13 pm | Reply Report comment