Mandarin quarterback and Florida State commit, Tramell Jones, laughs with other quarterbacks during the 2023 Jaguars' QB Skills Challenge at TIAA Bank.
Florida State committed junior is one of the top passers in the state. He's a welcomed addition to the team.
Bartram Trail QB Riley Trujillo (11) looks to pass during a game with Mainland at Daytona Stadium in Daytona Beach, Friday, Sept. 9, 2022.
Dual-threat quarterback who'll be a good change of pace from the more traditional QB's on our roster.
RB: Laython Biddle, Bartram Trail
Bartram Trail's Laython Biddle (33) gets a little blocking help from teammate Jacob Kallner (18) as he runs for a first down during third quarter action. The Bartram Trail Bears football team hosted Gainesville's Buchholz Bobcats at the Bears Saint Johns stadium Friday, November 25, 2022. With the Buchholz's Friday night 21 to 20 win in the FHSAA Region 1-4S high school football final, the Bobcats's advance to the final four. [Bob Self/Florida Times-Union]
He’s a big play threat with his speed and pass catching abilities.
RB: Darnell Rogers, Trinity Christian
Trinity Christian Academy's Darnell Rogers (4) rushes for yards during the fourth quarter of a regular season high school football game Friday, Oct. 7, 2022 at Riverside High School in Jacksonville. Trinity Christian Academy defeated the Riverside Generals 30-14.
A tough runner with state champion pedigree and quickness.
RB: Devonte Lyons, St. Augustine
St. Augustine's Devonte Lyons sprints to the end zone for a touchdown.
Mandarin High School wide receiver Jaime Ffrench pulls on an Alabama jersey during his college football commitment announcement on July 23, 2023. [Clayton Freeman/Florida Times-Union]
He has it all. Route running, speed, good hands. His versatility can be effective for us.
One of the top wide receiver recruits in the state, Burroughs will be a menace in the slot.
WR: Tae'shaun Gelsey, Riverside
Riverside Generals Tae'Shaun Gelsey (13) stretches for a pass that he was unable to pull in during early game action. Bartram Trail traveled to Riverside High for the high school football preseason kickoff classic Friday, August 18, 2023. [Bob Self/Florida Times-Union]
Multisport athlete with good hands and size. Jump balls are going his way all game.
WR: Miles Burris, Trinity Christian Academy
Trinity Christian Academy's Miles Burris (6) walks to meet with teammates for a post-game huddle after a regular season high school football game Friday, Oct. 7, 2022 at Riverside High School in Jacksonville. Trinity Christian Academy defeated the Riverside Generals 30-14.
Versatile receiver who already has a good relationship with Hurley.
WR: Jenoa Alford, University Christian
University Christian's Jenoa Alford (7) goes into the end zone for a touchdown while being defended by Clearwater Central Catholic's Julian Allen (4) during late first quarter action. The Clearwater Central Catholic Marauders traveled to Jacksonville, FL to take on the University Christian Christians in the Florida High School Athletic Association Class 1M starts football semifinal match Friday, December 2, 2022. The Marauders came away with a 29 to 34 win over the Christians.
I feel like this is a sleeper pick. If you've seen him play, you'll understand it.
Ponte Vedra’s Jake Guarnera competes in the shot put Friday, May 19, 2023 during the FHSAA Class 3A Track & Field State Championships at the University of North Florida’s Hodges Stadium in Jacksonville, Fla. Guarnera placed second with a put of 17.74 meters.
An ESPN300 rated lineman seems like a good fit for the all-star roster we’re building.
OL: Quory Ambrose, Oakleaf
Offensive lineman Quory Ambrose (77) leads his teammates in drills at a practice session. The Oakleaf High School Knights football team practiced on the school's practice field Tuesday, May 2, 2023 under new head coach Christopher Foy. [Bob Self/Florida Times-Union]
Played both sides of the ball at Jackson, he's a mauler.
Solomon Thomas blocks a defender during Raines' spring game versus Terry Parker.
Not just talented on the field but he brings a cerebralness about the game.
ATH: Rylan Hale, Yulee
Yulee's Kendell Heyward (56) congratulates teammate Rylan Hale (10) for his two point conversion during the third quarter of a regular season football matchup Friday, Oct. 13, 2022 at Yulee High School in Yulee. The Baker County Wildcats edged the Yulee Hornets 31-30.
Hale plays both sides of the ball so his versatility will come in handy.
Fletcher's quarterback Marcelis Tate (2) tries to get away from Mandarin's Jackson Copeland (7) during first half action. The Fletcher Senators football team hosted the Mandarin Mustangs Friday evening, August 26, 2022 at the Senators Neptune Beach stadium.
Dual-threat QB who can rip it.
ATH: Cibastian Broughton, Fleming Island
Fleming Island Golden Eagles quarterback Cibastian Broughton #11 looks on during practice Tuesday, Aug. 16, 2022 at Fleming Island High School in Jacksonville.
Gaby Rourke practices kicking as Camden Michaud holds during football practice Thursday, Oct. 20, 2022 at Atlantic Coast High School in Jacksonville. Rourke, a 17-year-old high school junior, became the first female to play football in school history this season. Rourke, a four sport varsity athlete, is a goalkeeper and defender in girls soccer, wide receiver in girls flag football, middle blocker in girls volleyball and place kicker on the varsity football team.
She's a four-sport athlete and already committed to play soccer at Kentucky next year.
Return specialist: Mark Miller, Raines
Raines' Mark Miller (23) is shoestring tackled by Atlantic Coast's Elijah Bell (10) during the second quarter of a regular season football matchup Friday, Oct. 21, 2022 at Atlantic Coast High School in Jacksonville. The Raines Vikings blanked the Atlantic Coast Stingrays 36-0.
His shiftiness will get him out of tight spots and help set up big returns.
Atlantic Coast's Camden Hardy receives his third-place medal in the boys javelin at the Gateway Conference high school track and field meet on April 6, 2023. [Clayton Freeman/Florida Times-Union]
Wake Forest committed and son of a former Jaguars legend. He’ll be a key piece to our defensive front.
Bolles Bulldogs' Garrison Butler (52) scrambles to pick up a fumble by Episcopal Eagles's Nate Blair (11) during second quarter action. The Episcopal Eagles were hosted by The Bolles School Bulldogs at Skinner-Barco Stadium in the FHSAA Region 1-2M high school football quarterfinal game Friday, November 11, 2022. Bolles went into half time with a 28 to 0 lead. [Bob Self/Florida Times-Union]
Elite run stopper, good luck getting past him.
DL: Jyon Simmons, Raines
Atlantic Coast's Jorge Schaible (22) is stopped by the Raines defense during the first quarter of a regular season football matchup Friday, Oct. 21, 2022 at Atlantic Coast High School in Jacksonville. The Raines Vikings blanked the Atlantic Coast Stingrays 36-0.
He makes it a habit to get into the backfield. Ball carriers and quarterbacks beware.
Bolles' Trent Carter (21) looks to defend pressured by Ed White's Elijah Harper (18), left, and Joshua Macklin (11) during the second quarter of a high school football scrimmage Friday, May 26, 2023 at Ed White High School in Jacksonville, Fla. The Bolles Bulldogs held off the Ed White Commanders 23-21.
Louisville committed backer is a heat sinker for ball carriers.
LB: Cam Anderson, Trinity Christian Academy
Trinity linebacker Cameron Anderson hits the tackling sled during football practice Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2023 at Trinity Christian Academy in Jacksonville, Fla.
One of the best tacklers in the area, he flies from sideline to sideline.
LB: C.J. Allen, Sandalwood
Nease wide receiver DaVon Patterson (1) tries to escape the tackle of Sandalwood's C.J. Allen (9) during a high school football game on October 4, 2022. [Clayton Freeman/Florida Times-Union]
His speed and tackling ability will make him a great fit for the team.
LB: Simeon Caldwell, Bolles
Bolles' Simeon Caldwell (24) lines up with teammate Trent Carter (21) during the second quarter of a high school football scrimmage Friday, May 26, 2023 at Ed White High School in Jacksonville, Fla. The Bolles Bulldogs held off the Ed White Commanders 23-21.
Hybrid safety/linebacker is one of the youngest on this team but has the skills to make the roster.
Ed White's Joshua Patterson (2) is lauded for a third down defensive stop during the second quarter of a high school football scrimmage Friday, May 26, 2023 at Ed White High School in Jacksonville, Fla. The Bolles Bulldogs held off the Ed White Commanders 23-21.
His versatility will come into play. Might see time at nickel or safety with his ability to tackle.
DB: Drake Stubbs, Mandarin
Drake Stubbs talks with a Mandarin coach during a jamboree with Mandarin, St. Augustine and Bishop Kenny on Wednesday.
Always good to have a thumper in the secondary.
DB: Brody Jennings, Sandalwood
Sandalwood's Brody Jennings races in the boys 400-meter run at the Gateway Conference high school track and field meet on April 6, 2023. [Clayton Freeman/Florida Times-Union]
He’s the youngest in the secondary but don’t sleep on him.
ATH: Kaylib Singleton, Fleming Island
Fleming Island defensive back Kaylib Singleton prepares to return a kickoff against Oakleaf.
He has good speed to stick with receivers. Might also see time at kick return.
ATH: Kyle Boylston, Trinity Christian
Trinity Christian Academy's Kyle Boylston (9) grabs an interception intended for Riverside's Devin Herring (5) as Trinity Christian Academy's Jaykob Jones (1) looks on during the second quarter of a regular season high school football game Friday, Oct. 7, 2022 at Riverside High School in Jacksonville. Trinity won 30-14.
Can play on both sides of the ball for us.
ATH: Dah'kari Gilley, University Christian
University Christian defensive end Dah'kari Gilley (6) runs through warm-ups before a high school spring football game against Mayo Lafayette in Jacksonville on May 25, 2023. [Clayton Freeman/Florida Times-Union]
Gilley lines up at EDGE for UC but has skills to move around on the defense.
P: Liam Padron, Bartram Trail
Bartram Trail's Liam Padron( 6) with teammate Michael Matos (43) on the opening kickoff in the rain in their game against Buchholz Friday night. The Bartram Trail Bears football team hosted Gainesville's Buchholz Bobcats at the Bears Saint Johns stadium Friday, November 25, 2022. With the Buchholz's Friday night 21 to 20 win in the FHSAA Region 1-4S high school football final, the Bobcats's advance to the final four.
The most highly recruited specialist in Northeast Florida with a canon on his leg.
Juston Lewis is a sports reporter for the Florida Times-Union. You can follow him on the website formerly known as Twitter at @JustonLewis_.
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