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Tampa Bay Passing Leaders Through Week 6

Tampa Bay Passing Leaders Through Week 6
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Shannon Jordan
Shannon Jordan October 4, 2023 @ 06:16 AM
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Cayden Thomas
Cayden Thomas 5'11" | 185 lbs | QB/ATH | 2026
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Chris Denson
Chris Denson 6'2" | 185 lbs | QB | 2025
FL
Andrew Heidel
Andrew Heidel 6'2" | 205 lbs | QB | 2025
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Jayce Nixon
Jayce Nixon 6'0" | 195 lbs | QB | 2025
FL
Brandon Royal
Brandon Royal 6'0" | 190 lbs | QB | 2024
FL
Jacob Drackett
Jacob Drackett 5'11" | 160 lbs | QB | 2024
FL
<!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong><em>Florida has long been a hotbed for high school football talent. The Tampa region annually produces some of the States top quarterback prospects. Tampa QB's are known for their arm talent, decision making, and athleticism, these quarterbacks have made a name for themselves and caught the attention of coaches and scouts at the collegiate level. With the 2023 season in full swing,&nbsp;we're looking at top 10 passing yards leaders from the Tampa Bay Region.</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong><em>These players are all talented and have college level ability. Some of these players have a few offers, but all of them have the ability to play college football at some level.There are some big-time highly rated prospects and several sleeper prospects that should all be getting looks for the next level. This list is full of stud prospects.</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong><em>Prep Redzone Florida will always promote&nbsp;every player in hopes of them getting the opportunity of playing college football at the next level.</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:quote --> <blockquote class="wp-block-quote"><!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>1. Luke Knight- Wiregrass Ranch High c/o 24</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>5'9 170lbs&nbsp;</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>COMMITTED: Army West Point&nbsp;</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>STATS: 107-165 1625 yards and 21 touchdowns. 24 carries for 69 yards and 3 touchdowns.&nbsp;</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --></blockquote> <!-- /wp:quote --> <!-- wp:quote --> <blockquote class="wp-block-quote"><!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>2. Jackson Jensen- Wharton High c/o 24</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>6'3 205lbs&nbsp;</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>OFFERS: 6 (Arizona, Ole Miss, Penn State)</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>STATS: 101-187 1316 yards and 12 touchdowns. 10 carries for 55 yards.&nbsp;</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --></blockquote> <!-- /wp:quote --> <!-- wp:quote --> <blockquote class="wp-block-quote"><!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>3. [player_tooltip player_id='827414' first='Jayce' last='Nixon']- Gaither High c/o 25</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>6'0 195lbs</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>OFFERS: Jackson State, Maryland, Toledo, Mississippi State&nbsp;</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>STATS: 101-158 1285 yards and 9 touchdowns. 23 carries for 163 yards and 2 touchdowns.&nbsp;</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --></blockquote> <!-- /wp:quote --> <!-- wp:quote --> <blockquote class="wp-block-quote"><!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>4. [player_tooltip player_id='1124696' first='Andrew' last='Heidel']- Manatee High c/o 25</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>6'2 192lbs</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>STATS: 89-144 1285 yards and 13 touchdowns. 2 rushing touchdowns.&nbsp;</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --></blockquote> <!-- /wp:quote --> <!-- wp:quote --> <blockquote class="wp-block-quote"><!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>5. [player_tooltip player_id='1754043' first='Cayden' last='Thomas']- Mitchell High c/o 26</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>6'0 170lbs&nbsp;</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>STATS: 86-138 1253 yards and 10 touchdowns. 36 carries for 198 yards and 3 touchdowns.&nbsp;</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --></blockquote> <!-- /wp:quote --> <!-- wp:quote --> <blockquote class="wp-block-quote"><!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>6. [player_tooltip player_id='1314015' first='Chris' last='Denson']- Plant City High c/o 25</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>6'2 185lbs&nbsp;</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>OFFERS: University of Toledo&nbsp;</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>STATS: 70-113 1182 yards and 13 touchdowns. 56 carries for 460 yards and 3 touchdowns and 1-100 yard rushing game.&nbsp;</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --></blockquote> <!-- /wp:quote --> <!-- wp:quote --> <blockquote class="wp-block-quote"><!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>7. Jack Niemann- Cypress Creek High c/o 24</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>6'3 185lbs&nbsp;</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>STATS: 56-93 1179 yards and 15 touchdowns. 9 carries for 85 yards.</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --></blockquote> <!-- /wp:quote --> <!-- wp:quote --> <blockquote class="wp-block-quote"><!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>8. [player_tooltip player_id='275811' first='Jacob' last='Drackett']- Calvary Christian High c/o 24</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>5'11 170lbs&nbsp;</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>COMMITTED: Air Force Academy&nbsp;</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>STATS: 70-107 1164 yards and 14 touchdowns. 12 carries for 52 yards and a touchdown.&nbsp;</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --></blockquote> <!-- /wp:quote --> <!-- wp:quote --> <blockquote class="wp-block-quote"><!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>9. [player_tooltip player_id='464572' first='Brandon' last='Royal']- Sickles High c/o 2024</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>6'1 180lbs&nbsp;</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>STATS: 77-136 1159 yards and 12 touchdowns. 49 carries for 174 yards and 6 touchdowns.&nbsp;</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --></blockquote> <!-- /wp:quote --> <!-- wp:quote --> <blockquote class="wp-block-quote"><!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>10. Will Griffin- Jesuit High c/o 26</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>6'3 225lbs</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>OFFERS: 10 ( Auburn, Florida,&nbsp; Michigan)</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>STATS: 87-130 1146 yards and 11 touchdowns. 1 rushing touchdown.&nbsp;</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --></blockquote> <!-- /wp:quote -->

Florida has long been a hotbed for high school football talent. The Tampa region annually produces some of the States top quarterback prospects. Tampa QB's are known for their arm talent, decision making, and athleticism, these quarterbacks have made a name for themselves and caught the attention of coaches and scouts at the collegiate level. With the 2023 season in full swing, we're looking at top 10 passing yards leaders from the Tampa Bay Region.

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