Four McQueen High School Football Players Ink Commitment to Feather River College
On a crisp Wednesday morning at McQueen High School, a quartet of seniors made a collective promise that extended far beyond the gridiron. Nason Rodriguez, Zac Draeger, Luke Richmond and Conner Parsons, who have shared a football field since elementary school, gathered to sign their letters of intent to play at Feather River College in Quincy, California.
Rodriguez and Draeger, the two longest‑standing teammates, spoke of the rarity of being able to extend their on‑field partnership into the next chapter. "It feels surreal," Rodriguez said, describing the moment as a gift that many only imagine. He recalled watching the college’s program on television as a sixth‑grader and never letting go of that vision.
Richmond and Parsons, who joined the conversation later, echoed the sentiment, emphasizing that the decision was never about individual opportunity but about staying together. "We wouldn’t have considered any other path," Draeger explained, noting that Rodriguez had made it clear he would not play unless his closest friends could join him.
The four athletes’ commitment represents more than a recruiting win for Feather River College; it underscores a narrative of loyalty that has been cultivated over years of shared victories, including a state championship in their youth league. Their unified signing ceremony highlighted the power of friendship as a recruiting tool, with Rodriguez acting as the unofficial ambassador to the college coaching staff.
College officials welcomed the group, noting that the arrival of four seasoned teammates could reshape the program’s dynamics. The signing day not only marks a personal milestone for each player but also signals a rare instance where high school camaraderie becomes the cornerstone of a college roster.