Rising Football Stars: QB’s To Watch Out For This Week

<!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong><em>Florida has long been a hotbed of high school football talent. Annually, Florida produces some of the nation's top prospects. Florida athletes are known for their speed, agility, and raw athleticism. These prospects have made names for themselves and have caught the attention of coaches and scouts at the collegiate level. With the 2024 season in full swing, we're looking for players whose stock is rising in the state.</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 abilities. Some of these players have a few offers, but all of them have the ability to play college football at some level.</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong><em>There are some big-time, highly rated prospects and several sleeper prospects who should all be getting looks for the next level. This list is full of stud prospects.Prep Redzone Florida will always support every player on their journey to playing college football.</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Ben Aguayo- Interlachen High c/o 27</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>6'0 160lbs</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Aguayo has been one of the best class of 2027 quarterbacks in the state this season. Through nine games, he's thrown for 1,557 yards, completed 51% of his passes with 18 touchdowns! He also rushed for four touchdowns. Aguayo possesses good mechanics and a smooth throwing motion, shows the capability to accurately distribute the ball, and is a smart decision-maker who works through his progressions.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Film: </em></strong><em><a href="https://share.qwikcut.com/67046fa923606fb64519fe8f/Interlachen%20High%20School">https://share.qwikcut.com/67046fa923606fb64519fe8f/Interlachen%20High%20School</a></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='487777' first='James' last='Perrone']&nbsp;– Southridge High c/o 27</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>6'2 175lbs</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Perrone is having an outstanding season through nine games. He has lit up defenses through the air, throwing for 1,593 yards and completing 62% of his passes, with 15 touchdowns. Perrone shows a natural feel for pressure, throws with good ball placement, and has sound footwork and mechanics.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Film: </em></strong><em><a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/18600282/James-Perrone">https://www.hudl.com/profile/18600282/James-Perrone</a></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Maddox Stewart- Estero High c/o 27</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>5'11 175lbs</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Stewart has been impressive through seven games for the Wildcats. He is one of the top quarterbacks in the district, passing for 1,426 yards, completing 61% of his passes, and throwing 15 touchdowns. Maddox shows nice ball placement/accuracy at all three levels with the ability to hit receivers in stride and is a smart decision-maker. </em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Film: </em></strong><em><a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/19559013/Maddox-Stewart">https://www.hudl.com/profile/19559013/Maddox-Stewart</a></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='1672994' first='Landon' last='Dougherty']- Gadsden County High c/o 27</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>6'5 180lbs</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Dougherty is another up-and-coming quarterback in the state. He has led the Jaguars to a 7-1 record, putting them in the hunt for the state playoffs. Dougherty has led a potent offense, throwing for 1,117 yards, completing 69% of his passes, and accumulating 11 touchdowns in just 7 games! Dougherty possesses prototypical measurables, impressively gets through his progressions quickly, and is very confident with a gunslinger mentality.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Film: </em></strong><em><a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/15897106/Landon-Dougherty">https://www.hudl.com/profile/15897106/Landon-Dougherty</a></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->