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Former Toledo QB becomes Plant (Fla.) offensive coordinator
TL;DR
Tucker Gleason, former Toledo quarterback, has been named the offensive coordinator for Plant High School in Florida. Gleason returns to his alma mater after a successful college career, where he threw for over 6,660 yards and 57 touchdowns.
Key points
- Tucker Gleason appointed offensive coordinator at Plant High School
- Gleason is a former quarterback for the Toledo Rockets
- He played five seasons of college football
- Gleason threw for over 6,660 yards and 57 touchdowns
- He returns to his alma mater as a coach
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Toledo Rockets quarterback Tucker Gleason (4) runs for the first down, during the first half of the 2024 GameAbove Sports Bowl at Ford Field in Detroit, Thursday, Dec. 26, 2024.
One of Plant High Schoolās (Fla.) own is returning to the Panthers, but this time as a coach.
The Panthers on Monday announced the appointment of former Toledo quarterback Tucker Gleason as Plantās next offensive coordinator under the direction of head coach Hank Brown. Gleason, who played at Plant for his high school career, played five seasons of college football, throwing for over 6,660 yards and 57 touchdowns through the air.
Welcome home @TuckGleason ! Coach Gleason brings high level playing experience, leadership and a passion for mentoring student-athletes on and off the field.
In Gleasonās final season playing college ball, the signal caller threw for 2,515 yards, 21 touchdowns, and nine interceptions in 2025. Gleason followed a long line of talented quarterbacks to have come from the South Tampa school, with the passer starting for the Panthers in 2018 and 2019.
Between the two seasons, Gleason ended up throwing for over 3,000 yards and 33 touchdowns. Gleason was a three-star quarterback recruit coming out of high school.
The Panthers ended up finishing with a 5-6 record and as the No. 119 ranked team in the state, according to the finalĀ Florida 2025 High School FootballĀ Massey Rankings.
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Q&A
Who is Tucker Gleason and what is his new role?
Tucker Gleason is a former quarterback for the Toledo Rockets, and he has been appointed as the offensive coordinator for Plant High School in Florida.
What were Tucker Gleason's college football statistics?
During his college career, Tucker Gleason threw for over 6,660 yards and 57 touchdowns.
Who is the head coach at Plant High School?
The head coach at Plant High School is Hank Brown.
