Max Duggan

Max Duggan: biography

Max Duggan is a college football quarterback who currently plays for the Los Angeles Chargers of the National Football League.

Childhood and youth

Max Duggan was born on March 12, 2001, in Council Bluffs, Iowa, and grew up in a family with a strong athletic background. His father, Jim Duggan, was a former quarterback at the University of Iowa, and his mother, Beth Duggan, was a college volleyball player. Duggan has two older siblings, who werea adopted.

Growing up, Duggan was exposed to football at an early age and began playing in youth leagues. He was a multi-sport athlete in high school, playing football, basketball, and baseball, but he excelled the most in football. He attended Lewis Central High School in Council Bluffs, where he was a standout quarterback for the football team.

Duggan had a successful high school career, throwing for 6,126 yards and 65 touchdowns in his three years as a starter. He also rushed for 1,364 yards and 26 touchdowns, showcasing his dual-threat ability.

Football career

Duggan was highly recruited by college football programs across the country and ultimately chose to play for TCU. He made an immediate impact as a true freshman in 2019, starting 10 games and leading the Horned Frogs to a 5-5 record. He threw for 2,077 yards and 15 touchdowns, and rushed for 555 yards and six touchdowns. Duggan's performance earned him the Big 12 Newcomer of the Week award three times.

Duggan continued to improve in his sophomore season in 2020, despite the challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic. He played in nine games and threw for 1,795 yards and ten touchdowns. He also rushed for 526 yards and ten touchdowns, leading TCU in both categories. Duggan's performance earned him Second Team All-Big 12 honors and established him as one of the top dual-threat quarterbacks in the conference.

Duggan's skill set as a passer and runner make him a dangerous threat to opposing defenses. He has a strong arm and can make accurate throws at all levels of the field. He also has excellent mobility and can extend plays with his legs or take off and run when necessary. Duggan's toughness and competitiveness have also been praised by coaches and teammates, as he has shown a willingness to take hits and fight for extra yardage.

Personal life

Max Duggan is currently dating McKenna Howard, who he met while attending Texas Christian University. They began dating in 2022.

Duggan has also been involved in community service and charity work throughout his football career. He has volunteered at local hospitals and participated in events to raise money for pediatric cancer research. In addition, he has been a mentor to young athletes in his hometown of Council Bluffs, Iowa, and has spoken at local schools to encourage students to pursue their dreams.

Off the field, Duggan enjoys spending time with his family and friends.

Achievements and accomplishments

• Big 12 Newcomer of the Week three times (2019)
• Academic All-Big 12 honoree (2019)
• Started 10 games as a true freshman (2019)
• Set a TCU freshman record for total offense with 2,346 yards (2019)
• Named TCU's Offensive MVP as a freshman (2019)
• Second Team All-Big 12 selection (2020)
• Led TCU in rushing with 526 yards and 10 touchdowns (2020)
• Threw for 1,795 yards and 10 touchdowns in nine games (2020)
• Maintained a 4.0 GPA in high school
• Participated in community service and charity work, including volunteering at local hospitals and raising money for pediatric cancer research
• Highly recruited by college football programs across the country