Gabbert was invited to participate in the Elite 11 quarterback camp in the summer of 2007 where he won the camp MVP honors over Andrew Luck and then, in January 2008, he played in the US Army All-American Game.
Gabbert recorded 623 passing yards and five touchdowns as a senior, despite an injured foot that limited him to four games.
Gabbert had a strong debut in 2009, throwing for 313 yards with three touchdowns in the air and another one on the ground against the Illinois Fighting Illini in the annual Arch Rivalry. He set career highs with 30 completions (30 for 51) and 468 yards against Baylor.
Where did Blaine Gabbert go to high school?
Gabbert was born in Ballwin, Missouri. Gabbert attended Parkway West High School in Ballwin, where he played for the Parkway West Longhorns high school football team.
Gabbert was a five-star blue-chip All-American and, according to Rivals.com, was their No. 14 national player overall at any position.