Jonathan Law Quarterback Named CT Gatorade Football Player Of Year

MILFORD, CT — Jonathan Law High School football receiver turned quarterback John Neider was named the 2022-2023 Gatorade Connecticut Football Player of the Year after leading the Lawmen to a historic 10-2 season.

Neider completed 155 of 236 pass attempts for nearly 2,300 yards and 30 touchdowns. He also rushed for nearly 1,700 yards and 24 touchdowns, and caught a touchdown pass.

“His ability to run made him such a dangerous player," said Mark T. Sheehan High School head coach John Ferrazzi in a statement. "Whether it was designed runs or scrambles, he had the size, speed, and physicality to really hurt you whenever he took off running.”

Neider is equally excellent academically, with a 4.18 weighted GPA. He also volunteered locally at a car wash to raise money for cancer research, and donated his time reading to children at his former elementary school.

The Gatorade Player of the Year program recognizes winners across multiple sports in each state. Neider will advance to the national Gatorade competition and a winner will be announced in January.