Jake Haener
Jake Haener, Class of 2017, was one of the Bay Area’s standout high school quarterbacks. He led Monte Vista to a 12–1 record and the 2016 CIF North Coast Section Division I championship during his senior season. He completed 61 percent of his passes for 2,976 yards and 37 touchdowns, adding six rushing touchdowns. Over three varsity seasons, Haener amassed 8,464 passing yards and a school-record 90 touchdown passes. He received the prestigious Peter Villa Award, recognizing him as the top football player in the San Ramon Valley, and earned first-team All-North Coast Section, All-East Bay Athletic League, and All-NorCal honors.
Haener began his college career at the University of Washington before transferring to Fresno State, where he became one of the program’s most accomplished quarterbacks. He finished his career with 9,013 passing yards and 67 touchdowns, setting a school record with a 68.1 percent career completion rate. In 2021, he threw for 4,096 yards and 33 touchdowns, helping lead the Bulldogs to a memorable victory over UCLA. In 2022, he earned first-team All-Mountain West honors and was named Offensive MVP of the Mountain West Championship Game. He capped his collegiate career by earning MVP honors at the 2023 Senior Bowl.
The New Orleans Saints selected Haener in the fourth round of the 2023 NFL Draft, with the 127th overall pick. He made his NFL regular-season debut in 2024 and earned his first career start that December. After his time in New Orleans, he joined the Kansas City Chiefs in February 2026 before signing with the New York Giants in August 2026, continuing his professional career at the highest level.
