Tampa Bay Passing Leaders Through Week 6
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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…
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Continue ReadingFlorida 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.
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.
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1. Luke Knight- Wiregrass Ranch High c/o 24
5’9 170lbs
COMMITTED: Army West Point
STATS: 107-165 1625 yards and 21 touchdowns. 24 carries for 69 yards and 3 touchdowns.
2. Jackson Jensen- Wharton High c/o 24
6’3 205lbs
OFFERS: 6 (Arizona, Ole Miss, Penn State)
STATS: 101-187 1316 yards and 12 touchdowns. 10 carries for 55 yards.
3. Jayce Nixon Jayce Nixon 6'0" | 195 lbs | QB Tampa Gaither | 2025 FL – Gaither High c/o 25
6’0 195lbs
OFFERS: Jackson State, Maryland, Toledo, Mississippi State
STATS: 101-158 1285 yards and 9 touchdowns. 23 carries for 163 yards and 2 touchdowns.
4. Andrew Heidel Andrew Heidel 6'2" | 205 lbs | QB Manatee | 2025 FL – Manatee High c/o 25
6’2 192lbs
STATS: 89-144 1285 yards and 13 touchdowns. 2 rushing touchdowns.
5. Cayden Thomas- Mitchell High c/o 26
6’0 170lbs
STATS: 86-138 1253 yards and 10 touchdowns. 36 carries for 198 yards and 3 touchdowns.
6. Chris Denson- Plant City High c/o 25
6’2 185lbs
OFFERS: University of Toledo
STATS: 70-113 1182 yards and 13 touchdowns. 56 carries for 460 yards and 3 touchdowns and 1-100 yard rushing game.
7. Jack Niemann- Cypress Creek High c/o 24
6’3 185lbs
STATS: 56-93 1179 yards and 15 touchdowns. 9 carries for 85 yards.
8. Jacob Drackett Jacob Drackett 5'11" | 160 lbs | QB Calvary Christian | 2024 FL – Calvary Christian High c/o 24
5’11 170lbs
COMMITTED: Air Force Academy
STATS: 70-107 1164 yards and 14 touchdowns. 12 carries for 52 yards and a touchdown.
9. Brandon Royal Brandon Royal 6'0" | 190 lbs | QB Sickles | 2024 FL – Sickles High c/o 2024
6’1 180lbs
STATS: 77-136 1159 yards and 12 touchdowns. 49 carries for 174 yards and 6 touchdowns.
10. Will Griffin- Jesuit High c/o 26
6’3 225lbs
OFFERS: 10 ( Auburn, Florida, Michigan)
STATS: 87-130 1146 yards and 11 touchdowns. 1 rushing touchdown.