High School Career
Drew Weatherford attended Land O' Lakes High School in Pasco County, Florida. He led the Fighting Gators to a 32-14 (4-4 in the state playoffs) record in four years as the starting quarterback. Drew set both school and county records for season and career passing yards as well as touchdown passes. In his freshman season, Drew had the opportunity to play football with his older brother, Sam. The tandem played to a 7-3 regular season record and traveled to Southlake High School for the playoffs. Andrew threw a touchdown to his tight end sibling in a losing effort.
In the 2002 season, Weatherford had his most prolific stats, leading the state in passing touchdowns(ahead of future FSU backup Xavier Lee). His Gators would win the second playoff game in school history against Ocala Vanguard. Weatherford did not throw an interception through eight games. This was the season he would set Pasco's single season passing yardage record. Land O' Lakes would set school scoring records for points in a game (60) as well as points for a season (423). Weatherford guided his team to a perfect regular season, and two playoff wins. His season ended when they lost to eventual state champion Palm Bay High School, which featured future NFL players Reggie Nelson and Joe Cohen. The Palm Bay game was by far Drew's most struggling performance being sacked and intercepted four times (making the season total six). He would finish the season with an astounding 12-1 record.
Coached by John Benedetto, Drew Weatherford would start every game of his high school career behind center. In his senior year he would also start on defense as the team's safety. After a superb junior year, the Gator's started the year with a state ranking of No. 5. They quickly fell from the state's elite when they lost the first two games of the season. While Drew put up modest numbers himself, the lack of another standout player and the loss of focus on the running game, the team would finish 6-4. Drew and his team would gain composure in the playoffs defeating Auburndale and Ocala Forest. Drew Weatherford played his final game in a shootout with Lakeland Lake Gibson High School, losing to the Braves (who were led by USF's eventual star quarterback Matt Grothe) 44-35.
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