As we embark on the 2021 high school football season, we take a look at some of the top prospects at each position going into their senior seasons here in Northeast Florida. As the weeks progress, and teams matchup with one another, we rank each player, during each week and at each position. Rankings are based on stats, opponents, and attributes. And players will be ranked by skill positions.
*Original ratings are listed in bold . Example below*
*Updated ratings are listed in Bold under the current week *
ie: Wk2 Overall Rating: 92
*If players drop below a 65 rating they are removed from the rankings*
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Chris Calhoun, 2022, 3-Star, UConn Commit, Sandalwood QB
Wk #1 Kickoff class 80 yard Touchdown pass to WR Khalil Ward Overall Rating = 99Week #1 vs Fletcher 3 TD runs 144yds Rushing. Overall Rating = 99
Week # 2 vs Buchholz- 115yds pass, 1 int, 190yds rushing, 1 TD
Overall Rating = 99
6’0 , 190 lbs, Calhoun will have a dynamic year at quarterback, tossing the ball around through the air and running on the ground for several yards and touchdowns.
Isiah Teal , Ed White 6’3 215lbs QB, 2023
Wk 1 Kick off Classic – Vs Raines TD Run , 50yd completion Baldwin, several first down completions, TD pass vs Zarepath – Overall Rating 89
Week #1 vs Wakulla- 126yds passing 1 passing TD, 1 Rushing TD, 1 int: Overall Rating = 90
Teal is one of the big potential quarterbacks for the upcoming season. With a rocket arm and elusive feet, Teal is poised to lead an offense that can put him on the map in college recruiting circles. His recent work with Evan Orth, QB coach has his work ready for higher heights.
Larry Edwards QB, 2022, 6’1, 190lbs – He can make every throw on the field. A small frame allows him to maneuver and torque his body on throws to connect down field.
WK #1 Kickoff Classic vs Ribault – TD pass to Devin Hopkins, 1 Interception Overall Rating : 88
Week 1 vs Dakota Ridge – 413 yds passing 3 TDs: Overall Rating = 96
Week 2 vs Raines – 28yds rushing : Overall Rating = 91
QB James Resar,2024, Bishop Kenny, 6’4, 195lbs
With 720 yards passing, 9 TDs, 805yds rushing, and 13 TDs last year, James Resar had a great first year in High School. He’s got all the intangibles for the next level QB, Size, elusiveness, and arm strength.
WK1 Kickoff Classic vs OP- 1 TD Pass, several down field completions
Overall Rating: 89
Week 1 vs Providence – 180 yds rushing , 3 rush TDs, 93yds pass: Overall rating = 90
Week 2 vs Englewood- 50yds passing, 1 TD, 1 int, 180yds rushing , 3TDs
Overall Rating = 98
Baylor Hayes QB 2024 QB. AC
Hayes is young, but he looked really poised in 7 on 7 football. That’s a different experience, but it allows for a unique connect with receivers. Now its time to see how the rush incorporates into the pass rush simulation for him in games.
WK #1 vs Mainland kickoff classic- 2 interception / pick 6 0 points in 2 games. Overall Rating: 66
Wk #1 vs Mandarin, 99yds passing, 1 int : Overall Rating : 65
Wk 2 vs Riverside- 57yds, 1 TD, 1 int
Overall Rating: 67
Riverside High- Daniel Plummer QB , 5’10, 175lbs – Plummer is ready to lead the reigns of a big football team, with a big football focus. Winning a championship is the focus. Plummer comes over from Trinity and Creekside to where he looks to captain an offense in need of a big play QB. He’s proven to coaches that he’s the guy for the job.
Wk 1 Kickoff Classic vs Bartram – 40yd pass to Shaw, 25 yd pass to Manning
Overall Rating : 87
Wk 1 vs Terry Parker 117yds pass, 1 TD, 1 int: Overall Rating :88 (shared snaps at QB)
Wk 2 vs Atlantic Coast- 68yds passing, 25yds rushing: Overall : 88
Carleton Butler 6’1, 190lbs QB Raines- Butler has a plethora of weapons to work with this year that’s going to make for a greatest show on turf for the Vikings.
Kickoff classic – Did not play
Wk 1 vs Trinity- 179yds pass, 1 TD, 1 int: Overall Rating: 74
Wk 2 vs First Coast : DNP
Colin Hurley – Sophomore- QB
The sophomore sensation takes over the Trinity offense with a lot of pressure on his back. He’s already capture D1 offers from Florida State, Ole Miss, Miami, and others, but his work ethic is what will set him apart from others in the QB category. Look for big things from this big play maker this year.
Wk 1 vs Rickards Kickoff classic : 13/21, 142 yd, TD, INT Overall Rating = 80
Wk 1 vs Raines- 25yds passing 1 int, -13yds Rushing : Overall Rating= 70
Wk 2 vs Ribault- 298yrd passing, 4 TDS, : Overall Rating = 82
DJ Moore , Bolles 2024 QB – Young quarterback with young skills set to grow into his frame nicely and make a big name for himself at the collegiate level if he keeps developing.
WK 1 Kick off Classic vs Oakleaf- DJ Moore 50 yd TD pass :
Overall Rating: 80
Wk 1 vs West Nassau – 49yds passing, 1 TD (shared snaps at QB) Overall: 82
Wk 2 vs Columbia – 119 yds passing, 1 TD, 16yds rushing ,1 TD: Overall = 86
Jalen Sonnier QB Jackson, 6’1″ 180lbs – Sonnier has all the intangibles to be the best QB prospect mechanically out of NE Florida. Size, speed and smarts, look for Sonnier to make enough big pays to turn lots of heads by the end of the season.
Wk1 vs Westside- 96yds passing, 2 int , 33yds rush: Overall= 80
Wk 2 vs Providence- 216yds passing, 1 TD pass: Overall = 85
Marcus Stokes QB Nease 2023 – Stokes can run the RPO to perfection, getting first downs on runs, but also making big first down passes down the field too.
WK 1 Kickoff Classic vs Flagler Palm Coast loss 24-17. Game was tied 17-17
Overall Rating: 75
Wk 1 vs Ponte Vedra- 121 pass yds , 1 int, 67 rush yds, 1 TD: Overall = 77
Wk 2 vs Creekside – 340yds passing, 4 TDs, 23yds rushing: Overall = 90
Kade Jackson QB 2022 (Columbia) 6’1, 178lbs – Action Jackson is what I’m going to call him. He showed impressive escape ability in the pocket and hit two big touchdown passes in the game that made you double-take. Yet with any exciting quarterback comes mistakes and he had a couple of interceptions that he’ll need to clean up.
Wk 1 Kickoff classic : Tied Vanguard 6-6, Game winning drive stalled
Overall Rating: 75
Wk 1 vs Amr Heritage: 208 yards passing, 3 passing TDS: Overall= 87
Wk 2 vs Bolles – 1 yd passing, 1 int : Overall = 75
Noah Ray, Baker County QB , 2022 – Big time quarterback with incredible poise and athletic ability. A pure leader on the field that will lead the Wildcats far this year
Wk 1 Kickoff Classic vs Union County- 6/9 passing 75 yards Rushing on 5 carries, 1 TD vs Union Co. Overall Rating: 82
Wk 1 vs Bradford Co. – 61 yds passing, Pass TD : Overall= 85
Wk 2 vs Viera – 96yds passing, 1 TD, 10yds rushing: Overall = 87
Roman Doles – Parker 2023 QB – A big arm with spectacular athleticism to match, college coaches have fallen in love with Dole’s sweet tooth for success. Can Doles compliment his receivers and make a big run for the playoffs for a talented Parker Team.
Wk1 -Kickoff Classic vs Spruce Creek – Rating Overall 85
1 TD Pass to WR Thomas Smith , Big completion on the scramble to Tyrek Williams
Wk 1 vs Riverside – 104yds passing , 1 int, 15yds rush: Overall Rating = 83
Wk2 vs Fletcher- 84yds passing, 11 yds rushing: Overall = 82
Nick Jones QB Ribault – 2021 – Nick Jones looks big and accurate from the pocket, standing tall to deliver pin point accurate throws in stride.
Wk 1 Kickoff vs First Coast 10-7 win , Limited action Overall Rating : 77
Wk 1 vs Creekside – 1 TD pass : Overall Ranking: 80
Wk 2 vs Trinity- 2 int : Overall Rating : 75
King Bedford, QB Menendez – Benford is the ultimate duel threat quarterback, working the offense from multiple angles and scoring virtually at will.
Wk 1 Kickoff Classic – Did not play , injured at referee scrimmage
Overall Rating: 90
Wk 1 vs Matanzas Overall: DNP
Wk 2 vs St Augustine: DNP
Cale Zarah QB 2022- Cale has been a mainstay at QB for Riverside High for years, his inavluable leadership is second to none and they will unquestionably need him if they are to make this playoff push for a championship
Overall Rating 84
Wk 1 vs Parker , 15yds passing , 1 int; Overall = 80
Wk 2 vs Atlantic Coast, 81yds passing, 2 TDs, 36 yds rushing
Overall Rating= 85
Desirrio Riles QB University Christian– 6’4, 210 , 2023
Wk 1 vs Booker T – 1 TD pass, 1 TD run: Overall : 90
Wk 2 vs Zephyrhills – 21yds passing, 47 yds rushing: Overall: 88
Big framed Riles led UC all the way to the state title game in 2020 thanks to his abiity to make plays down the field with his big arm, and on the ground with his legs. He’s an ultimate weapon on offense and defenses fear him.
Jaylen Pettway QB 2024 Terry Parker –
Wk1 kickoff classic Rating 82
1 TD Pass to WR Thomas Smith
Wk 1 vs Riverside- 0 yds , 1 int: Rating = 72
Wk2 vs Fletcher- DNP
Parker did something very unique last week, although it wasn’t a big surprise. They shared time at QB with Roman Doles 2023 and Jaylen Pettway 2024. They’ve liked Pettway all summer. He is mature, a coaches kid, disciplined, comes to practice, and has a very live arm. He tossed a TD against Spruce Creek last week in the kickoff classic to his wide receiver Thomas Smith. He also hit WR David Hamilton JR on a nice downfield slant.
Tavien Wilkerson QB, Orange Park HS , 5’11, 170lbs
Wk1 vs Oakleaf- 136yds passing , 2 TDs,: Overall= 80
Wk 2- vs Ridgeview- 39yds passing, 42 yds rushing: Overall= 80
Drew Ammon, QB, Oakleaf, 5’11, 195lbs
Wk1 vs Orange Park- 120yds passing, 2 TDs: Overall= 80
Wk2 vs Carol City – 120yds passing , 2 TDs: Overall=85
Reshawn Latimer, Raines, 5’10, 155lbs, 2022
He’s a superb athlete from many angles. Can play running back, wide receiver, and now showcased his skill as a quarterback against First Coast tossing 3 TD passes and rushing for 2 in the game. With that type of success, Raines has to keep this playmaker on the field!
Wk 2 vs First Coast – 206yds passing, 3 TDs, 65yds rushing, 2 TDs
Tramell Jones, QB, Mandarin, 6’0, 2025
Another young gun from the class 2025, Jones has quietly been a consistent and productive starter for Mandarin. He’s put together 100 yard passing games tossing touchdowns in each. He’s play good right now and with experience only will get better as the season progresses behind a very good offensive line.
Week 1 vs Atlantic Coast- 183yds passing, 2 TD, 1 int
Week 2 vs Spruce Creek- 195yds passing, 2 TDs, 1 int
Riley Trujillo, 6’3, 180lbs, 2024, QB, Bartram
Riley has emerged as the quarterback of the Bartram Bears. He’s the most impressive of the bunch standing at 6’3. He had a good game against Columbus tossing a touchdown. He he also tossed one against Rickards the week before. Two touchdown tosses in back to back weeks deserves a ranking on our Madden Ratings.
*Marcelis Tate (Fletcher) removed from ratings
*Jordan Campbell (Westside) removed from ratings
* Trenton Delaere (Bartram) removed from ratings
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