Nicholas Edward Foles is an American football quarterback for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Arizona and was selected in the third round of the 2012 NFL Draft by the Philadelphia Eagles. Initially a backup, Foles was named the team’s starter midway through his rookie season.
Where did Nick Foles go to high school?
Foles was born and raised in Austin, Texas, the son of restaurateurs Larry and Melissa Foles.He graduated in 2007 from Westlake High School. A two-year starter for the football team, Foles threw for 5,658 yards and 56 touchdowns, breaking most school records previously held by Foles’ future NFL opponent, Drew Brees.
Foles also excelled at basketball, where he started three years, twice received team MVP honors,and was recruited by Georgetown, Baylor, and Texas. Foles also played high school football with Justin Tucker, kicker for the Baltimore Ravens, and Kyle Adams, a former tight end for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Chicago Bears.
