Early Years
Lee attended Seabreeze High School in Daytona Beach, Florida. He set Florida's all-time record for passing yards (9,082), completions (549) and touchdowns (98) in football. Lee, who was named Florida's Mr. Football in 2002,and also won state 3A Player of the Year honors as a senior. During his senior season, he rushed for 461 yards and 13 touchdowns and was 188-for-304 (62 percent), passing for 3,075 yards with 33 touchdowns and 10 interceptions. The heavily recruited prospect was rated a five-star player and the No. 1 dual threat quarterback in the nation by Rivals.com. Lee played in the 2004 U.S. Army All-American Bowl. He signed with Florida State, passing up overtures by Ohio State, Tennessee, Texas, Auburn, and Florida.
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