App State’s veteran backup QB with grit, experience, and a steady hand
David Hernandez is a senior Appalachian State quarterback whose value comes less from flash and more from reliability: he backed up most of the 2023 season, then did not appear in any games in 2024[1]. At 6-foot-0 and about 210 pounds, he has the build to absorb contact, and his path is notable — he stayed with App State after arriving as a non-football student and later won a walk-on opportunity[1][8]. The big takeaway: he looks like a tough, mature, depth-chart stabilizer rather than a headline-grabbing starter, which makes him a useful fit for a program that prizes poise and persistence[1][4].
