UMass QB Commit Turned NCAA Skiing Star – Football Future on Ice?
Will Koch, the 6-0, 195-pound pro-style QB from Niceville, FL, who committed to Massachusetts Minutemen, has pivoted to elite NCAA cross-country skiing at University of Colorado, earning five-time All-America honors, a 2024 US National Championship win, and consistent top-5 finishes in 11 races that season. His endurance (e.g., 13th in 10k classic at 2022 World Juniors) and mental toughness shine, but limited recent football stats raise questions on arm talent and game speed; a high-upside developmental prospect for teams valuing athletic versatility over immediate QB production.
