After a 3-3 start to their 2005 season, McNutt was named Hazelwood Central's new starting quarterback. He led them to six straight victories and into the state championship where they were defeated by DeSmet 38-24. As a junior, in seven games, McNutt threw for 1239 yards, 12 touchdowns, and four interceptions in completing 79 of 157 pass attempts. He also rushed for 76 yards and two touchdowns on 14 carries, and caught two passes for 28 yards. He is also considered a division one basketball recruit as a shooting guard and small forward, and averages 20 points per game.

McNutt reports a 3.2 core GPA and a 20 ACT.

McNutt: "I'm athletic and I throw pretty hard. I'm working on my mental awareness on the field. I do that by watching films, practicing with my coaches, and learning techniques and listening to advice when I'm at camps.

"I'm being recruited to play basketball from small schools, but I probably won't take up a basketball offer. My future is in football and if I go to a major college with a football scholarship, I won't be playing any basketball in college."