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Big 12 QB recruit with several SEC offers shot in ‘road rage incident,’ mother asks for prayers
By Keith Farner
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A notable recruit in the class of 2023 was shot on Friday in an incident his mother described on social media as “road rage.”
Raheim Jeter, who committed to West Virginia in December, has had surgery and is “doing well and recovering,” according to 247Sports. Jeter is the No. 7 player in the state of South Carolina out of Spartanburg, and the No. 35 quarterback in the class, according to the 247Sports Composite. He has a reported 9 offers, including Auburn, Georgia, Kentucky, Missouri, South Carolina.
Here’s his mother’s Facebook post:
“[Good morning good morning]!! Some may know, some may not my son Raheim Jeter was invovled in a road rage incident on Friday 2/18/2022. He was shot in his left leg and will be having surgery soon. I’m asking that everybody keep us in your prayers. I can’t say much about the incident because I don’t know everything, but I will say my God is awesome! Thanks to everyone who reached out and continue to pray for him.”
Awful news out of Spartanburg. Please keep Raheim Jeter in your prayers.#schsfb #hsfb pic.twitter.com/zFlNVo1Sg3
— Movin’ The Chains (@MovinChains) February 20, 2022
Jeter completed 192 of 300 passing last season for 2,979 yards and 27 touchdowns.
This is difficult news and a story to monitor as Jeter recovers and prepares for his senior season.
A former newspaper veteran, Keith Farner is a news manager for Saturday Down South.