Written by: Drew Johnson (@RealNews102)
Potential Breakout QBs
2028s
- Hudson West (Sarasota) – Played only a half, but threw for 134 yards and 3 touchdowns. Calm in the pocket, smooth delivery, and he’s already showing the polish of one of Florida’s best young arms. Kind of want to watch some of his film. Not too many are talking about him. Powerful arm – good deep ball – real pocket presence
- Jackson Stecher (Lake Brantley) – A two-time state champ who’s efficient and dangerous with both his arm and legs. Went for 333 yards and 2 TDs through the air, plus 63 rushing. Complete young QB. – cannon attached to his arm – mobile if he needs to
- Brycen Marbrey (Lake Howell) – Threw for 240 yards and 3 touchdowns on just 16 attempts. Good chemistry with his receivers, clean mechanics, and ahead of schedule for his class. Very mature for his age, relishes the bigger moments noticed that in the offseason competing up an age group
- AJ Chung (West Orange) – Wasted no time in Week 1, tossing 210+ yards and 3 TDs in the first half alone. Dynamic in an explosive offense. – just smart, accurate, poised, game manager
- Daniel Terry (Wiregrass Ranch) – Posted video-game numbers: 300+ passing, 100+ rushing, 4 TDs. He’s a dual-threat with big upside.
- Aizion Sandy (Space Coast) – Efficiency at its peak: 5-of-5, 175 yards, 4 touchdowns. Explosive playmaker.
2027s
- Logan Flaherty (Port Charlotte) – Delivers in big moments. Pushes the ball vertically and extends plays — the type of QB who’s going to pile up numbers this fall. Think their game went down to the wire – big time kid Sage also told me about – 6-2 185 – baseball kid
- Champ Smith | QB | 2027 | Cocoa | @champsmithqbSmith couldn’t have asked for a better debut at Cocoa. The 2027 four-star QB showed poise beyond his years, throwing for 296 yards on 28-of-39 passing (72%) with a touchdown in a 16-7 win over Bradford — one of the toughest defenses in the state.
- Chance Houston (Land O’ Lakes) – Dual-threat QB who accounted for 3 touchdowns before halftime. Smart on the run, composed in the pocket — a sleeper who can stress defenses.
- Jayden McCutchen (Fort Meade) – Threw for over 2,600 yards and 22 TDs last year, and looks ready to take it up another level. A dynamic dual-threat weapon.
2026s
- Parker Nippert (Riverview) – Broke Riverview’s single-game passing record with 347 yards and 3 TDs. Poised under pressure in a double-overtime thriller.
- Billy Dunn (Escambia) – At 6-3, he’s got the size and arm talent coaches look for. Came out firing with 4 TDs in the kickoff classic.
- Chase Burrill (SPC) – True gunslinger. Throws with confidence, delivers dimes, and plays with swagger.
- Tyson Davison (Ocoee) – One of the biggest nights across the state: 5 passing TDs, 1 rushing TD, 100+ rushing yards. A gamer who can completely take over a game.
Kickoff Classic Standouts
- RJ Peabody (Mitchell) – 135 receiving yards, 2 TDs, plus an interception on defense. A true impact player who can change the game in all three phases.
- Ayden Gonzalez (Bishop Verot) – Went for 140 yards and 4 touchdowns. Strong frame, body control, and the tools to break out this year.
- Samari Chisolm (Oviedo) – 9 tackles, 2 forced fumbles, plus a 96-yard kickoff return touchdown that flipped the game. Dynamic in all areas.
- Edison Delgado (West Orange) – 5 catches, 132 yards, 2 TDs. Explosive after the catch and a consistent downfield threat.
- Jayden Phipps (Palm Beach Central) – Over 100 yards and 2 TDs. Reliable route runner with size and strong academics — coaches take notice.
- Anthony Miller (Riverview) – 130 yards and 2 TDs, including a clutch overtime score. Steps up in the biggest moments.
Defensive Standouts
- Marcus Day Jr (Mainland) – Matched a record with 3 interceptions in one game. Sticky in coverage and opportunistic.
- Ronin Dangler (Manatee) – High-motor linebacker with 27 TFLs. Shoots gaps and finishes with violence. Tone-setter for Manatee.
- Noah Maddox (Boone) – 17 tackles against Dr. Phillips. Relentless and consistent, a true tackling machine.
Under the Radar
- Xavier Clemente (Land O’ Lakes) – Shifty WR with burst and agility. Can turn short gains into long ones.
- David Hill | ATH | Jesuit | 2028
Shout out to Pops man, told him I would show David some love because that’s what I’m all about. Another under the radar young prospect who’s trying to carve out his role at a tough program. Looked solid in the kickoff Classic just adding a blocking component at the wideout position. He’s a versatile prospect who will look to find his role.
- Mason Pauliot (Hernando) – Young linebacker already showing instincts and toughness. Went with us on the bus tour
- Kash Johnson (Victory Christian) – 2029 defensive end with length and upside. Development piece with big potential. – 6-2 – long arms and frame – just a young pup I think he has some real upside
Noah Kaylor (Trinity Catholic) – Versatile DB who flies around the field. Playmaker in the secondary. Has put it the work, he will make a jump this season
