Florida Quarterbacks Change Perception

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>For as long as many can remember, the quarterback position in the state of Florida has not been a priority for college coaches across the country.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>While there have been several who have gone on to the next level – and beyond – pure QB prospects have not been something that many think of when talking about prospects. But that is changing.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>More and more emphasis has been put on the position – with camps, combines and 7-on-7 events shining the spotlight on passers who are starting to learn the position at a young age.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>So far this season, there has been quite a few quarterbacks who have turned heads. Here are 30 who have stepped up their game as college coaches continue to look in their direction:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Among those talented standouts include Class of 2023 seniors <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='128298' first='Blake' last='Boda']</strong> (6-4, 185, Cocoa), <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='128312' first='Michael' last='Grant']</strong> (6-3, 190, Tallahassee Maclay), record-setter <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='128308' first='Taron' last='Dickens']</strong> (6-0, 185. Miami Northwestern), Coconut Creek Monarch's <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='404263' first='A.J.' last='Hairston']</strong> (6-3, 200), <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='128306' first='Damarcus' last='Creecy']</strong> (6-2, 175, Daytona Beach Mainland), Sanford Seminole's <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='128344' first='Luke' last='Rucker']</strong> (6-3, 200), <strong>Quinn Neimann </strong>(6-2, 200, Lake Minneola) and <strong>Malik Torres</strong> (5-11, 160, Port St. Lucie Centennial),</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The class also features <strong>Malachi Clarke</strong> (QB, 6-2, 190), <strong>Anmiel Steele</strong> (5-11, 175, Pensacola Escambia). <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='128064' first='Will' last='Prichard']</strong> (6-1, 190, Lantana Santaluces) and Belle Glade Glades Central's <strong>Casey Felton Jr.</strong> (6-2, 220).</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The juniors in the Class of 2024 are also showcasing their many skills. Players such as <strong>Brandon Royal</strong> (6-0, 190, Tampa Sickles), Hollywood Chaminade-Madonna standout <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='404167' first='Cedrick' last='Bailey']</strong> (6-6, 190), <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='404583' first='J.P.' last='Pickles'] </strong>(5-11, 165, Tallahassee North Florida Christian), <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='404540' first='Haden' last='Klees']</strong> (6-2, 175, Crawfordville Wakulla), <strong>Luke Warnock</strong> (6-1, 190, West Palm Beach Cardinal Newman), <strong>Jonathan Morillo</strong> (6-2, 180, Pembroke Pines West Broward), <strong>Riley Blevens</strong> (6-2, 170, Hudson), <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='404617' first='Anthony' last='Barbar']</strong> (6-1, 175, Fort Lauderdale Westminster Academy) and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='135121' first='Tyler' last='Aronson']</strong> (6-3, 210, Vero Beach).</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Sophomores like Fort Myers Bishop Verot's <strong>Carter Smith</strong> (6-4, 180), <strong>Brick Balcita</strong> (5-11, 175, St. Augustine Beachside), <strong>Tramell Jones Jr.</strong> (6-1, 190, Jacksonville Mandarin), <strong>Camden Hartzell</strong> (6-0, 170, Pembroke Pines Somerset Academy), <strong>Colin Hurley </strong>(6-0, 213, Jacksonville Trinity Christian), <strong>Jayce Nixon</strong> (5-11, 190, Tampa Gaither), versatile <strong>Austin Simmons</strong> (6-1, 180, Pahokee) and <strong>Jason Barket</strong> (6-0, 170) from Miami Westminster Christian are also make a lasting impression – as is freshman like Kissimmee Tohopekaliga <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='212286' first='Sabby' last='Meassick']</strong> (6-1, 165), who has had some huge games.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>UPDATED <a>CLASS OF 2023 RANKINGS.</a></strong> <a></a><a href="https://prepredzone.com/florida/rankings/2023-rankings/">https://prepredzone.com/florida/rankings/2023-rankings/</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>CLASS OF 2024 RANKINGS.</strong> https://prepredzone.com/2022/08/updated-2024-florida-rankings/</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Have prospect or team information? Send to: </em></strong><em><a href="mailto:Floridakids1@aol.com">Floridakids1@aol.com</a>.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>UPDATED CLASS OF 2023 RANKINGS. </strong><a href="https://prepredzone.com/florida/rankings/2023-rankings/">https://prepredzone.com/florida/rankings/2023-rankings/</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>CLASS OF 2024 RANKINGS. </strong>https://prepredzone.com/2022/08/updated-2024-florida-rankings/</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>You Can Contact&nbsp;</em></strong><a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/larry-blustein/"><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='111610' first='Larry' last='Blustein']</em></strong></a><strong><em>&nbsp;with prospect or team information at: </em></strong><a href="mailto:Floridakids1@aol.com"><em>Floridakids1@aol.com</em></a><strong><em>.</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->