Jacksonville-Fl The stars came out to shine on Thursday night. A huge matchup between the Bolles Bulldogs and the Mandarin Mustangs drew lots of attention as there were several highly scouted players on both teams. For the visiting Mandarin Mustangs, loads of talent left to go off to college this year, including Tramell Jones Jr, Jaime Ffrench, and Drake Stubbs. Despite these loses, Mandarin seems to load up with talent year after year.
On the offensive side of the ball, Brysen Wright is one of the most electrifying high school athletes in the whole country. At just 14 years old, Brysen already holds offers from over 30 colleges around the country. Wright made an outstanding play late in the second quarter, taking a screen pass 80 yards for a touchdown.
Throwing Brysen the ball, is class of 2028 quarterback Knox Annis, who has already received several offers from schools like Auburn, Florida, Miami, and many more. Annis had two passing touchdowns on the evening, the other going to receiver Tian Wyche.
Mandarin answers right back. @KnoxAnnisqb connects with Tian White for a short passing for the touchdown.
— Christian Schultz (@schultzmedia_) May 22, 2025
Extra point no good.
Bolles 7
Mandarin 6@DuvalSports pic.twitter.com/dID9nB7c14
The long list of star athletes continue onto the defensive side of the ball as well. Cornerback Brody Jennings who is currently committed to Michigan and played outstanding defense all evening. Jennings is the younger brother of Bradley Jennings Jr (Miami), Branden Jennings ( Mississippi State), and Brittney Jennings (Miami Track & Field).
He provides experience in a secondary that will be the strongest unit of the team. His size at DB is unmatched by many, and he’ll be able to use that to his advantage to warn off opposing quarterbacks from throwing to his side.
Mandarin's @Mandarin_HS_FB 6'2 , 185lbs Brody Jennings @SpidermanJ3 shares what he loves about Michigan @UMichFootball and what went into his commitment! The 4⭐️DB is ranked #18 at his position in the nation! pic.twitter.com/qTjDElTUdf
— Duval Sports (@DuvalSports) May 23, 2025
Joining Jennings in the secondary is Shareef Jackson who holds offers from Georgia Tech, Wake Forest, Western Kentucky, and many more. The talent doesn’t stop there in the Mandarin secondary.
Tamajh Mitchell is another elite defensive back who holds offers from schools like Penn State, Duke, and Uconn. Kameron Mills is another outstanding prospect on the Mandarin defense. The junior linebacker current holds offers from SMU, Western Kentucky, Bowling Green, and many more.
Along the defensive line, Brian Harris is a current 4 star. Brian’s top 5 schools are Alabama, Michigan, Oklahoma, Penn State, and South Carolina. He committed to Oklahoma on Friday. His 6 foot 4, 290 pound presence will look to pressure opposing quarterbacks into sacks and picks.
BREAKING: Class of 2026 DL Brian Harris has Committed to Oklahoma, he tells me for @on3recruits
— Hayes Fawcett (@Hayesfawcett3) May 23, 2025
The 6’4 290 DL from Jacksonville, FL chose the Sooners over Alabama, Michigan, Penn State, & South Carolina
“I’m going to be a BOOMER SOONER than later.”https://t.co/pnuhKeMn8U pic.twitter.com/d0M7YlDmQj
Other Notable Players (Mandarin)
Israel Ratliff-LB, 5’11, 190lbs
Trinton “bunni” Bryant– 6’2 170lbs, 2026, WR/Nickel|
Kindrid Outland 6’3, 270lbs
Darius Jackson, 6-0 ,220lbs, LB, 2026
Caleb White, 6’1, 256lbs, DT, 2026
Vhohn Housand, 6’1, OL, 280lbs, 2026
Tyler Dorestin, 6’2| 215 | OLB,DE, 2026
Jerel Stephens, LB,5’9, 180lbs, 2027
Carmello Henley- 5’10 Weight: 275, 2026
Bolles continues to add talent year after year. Some new faces made some huge plays for the bulldogs on Thursday night. Jaden Weatherly, who transferred from Bartram Trail, was able to connect with wide receiver Camden Tietze, who transferred from Ponte Vedra, for an 80 yard touchdown in second quarter.
Jaden Weatherly, QB, The Bolles School, c/o 2026 with the 80 yard touchdown pass to @camtietze7 to break the scoring ice. Bolles 6 Mandarin 0. @jadenweatherly_ @DuvalSports @QB_DNA @QBHitList @coachparker85 @Rivals @DeshawnBrownInc @ActionSportsJax @FlaHSFootball @PrepRedzoneFL pic.twitter.com/t61nuvesGr
— Coach Eric Weatherly (@eric_weatherly) May 23, 2025
Weatherly is the younger brother of Ball State running back Eric Weatherly . The 6’2 rising senior brings experience as a three year starter, as well as athleticism and a strong arm to the quarterback position at Bolles.
This play is just a glimpse of what the Bolles offense could look like in the fall. Returning to the Bolles offense is Naeem Burroughs and Corbyn Fordham. Burroughs is a four star wide receiver who is committed to play at Clemson. Burroughs is the younger brother of Quincy Burroughs, a Wisconsin wide receiver who recently transferred to Western Kentucky.
Fordham is a four star tight end who is committed to play at Ohio State. His older brothers Caden Fordham plays at NC State, and Cooper Fordham plays at Louisiana. JJ Sparks will continue to hold down the offensive line for the Bulldogs this fall as well. Sparks is a 3 star offensive lineman committed to play at Miami (FL).
Bolles lost a lot of talent on defense this year, however they will still have a solid core that will hold down the defense. Simeon Caldwell is a safety/linebacker, who is committed to play at Ohio State. The Under Armor All-American did not participate this spring due to recovering from an injury this past fall.
The environment at Ohio State @OhioStateFB is one of the reasons 4⭐️ Simeon Caldwell @Sim_C24 of Bolles committed to the power program! The 2026 LB/S tallied 217 tackles and 23 TFLs in two years! pic.twitter.com/iZFg27DCkq
— Duval Sports (@DuvalSports) May 23, 2025
At 6’5, 240lbs, Asher Ghioto is an absolute nightmare for opposing quarterbacks. The freshman is already ranked a 5 star prospect and holds over 35 offers. The 2028 defensive end will be a wrecking ball on the first coast for years to come.
Other notable players:
Sebastian Chance Faucheaux, 6’2, 260lbs. DL, 2026
Xander Edwards-6’2 220lbs, 2028, RB
Reid Koelbel-6’5, 270lbs, OL, 2026
Daniel Olunuga-6’1, 190lbs, OLB,2026
Luke Toland– 6’0, 190lbs, QB, 2028
Thomas Green-6’ 1, 21lbs, 2026 LB
James Gibbs, 6’1,186, DE, 2026
Waylan Swain, 6’4, 250lbs, 2026, DL
Santana Starks, 5’9, 160lbs, DB, 2026
Jayden Garrett-6’0 195, RB/LB,2028
Brett Bearden, 6’2, 210lb,2028
Andre Tarrance, 6’0, 225, 2026, LB
Christian Hayes, 6’0, 210 LB, 2027
Bolles and head coach Matt Toblin will look to their senior leadership this year to guide them to higher heights. While Mandarin’s Toby Bullock will look to talented rising sophomores to power the offense and replace key parts of the team. Both teams are loaded with undeniable talent, who the top colleges in the country are looking to add.
