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<p><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 2025 season over, we're looking for players whose stock is rising in the state.</em></strong></p>
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<p><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>
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<p><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.</em></strong></p>
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<p><strong><em>Prep Redzone Florida will always support every player on their journey to playing college football.</em></strong></p>
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<p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='895811' first='Jaeden' last='Phillips'] – QB, Spanish River High</em></strong><br><strong><em>Height/Weight: 6'1”, 186 lbs</em></strong><br><strong><em>Season Stats: 2,194 passing yards, 143/253 (56.5%), 23 TD / 12 INT, 96 passer rating (12 GP). 2nd Team All-County</em></strong></p>
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<p><strong><em>Scouting Report: </em></strong>Phillips is a confident, strong-armed quarterback who is willing to challenge defenses vertically. He shows good toughness in the pocket and the ability to drive the football to all areas of the field. His experience and volume of attempts highlight his comfort operating a pass-heavy offense.</p>
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<p><strong><em>Analysis: </em></strong>Phillips projects as a pocket-based quarterback with starter experience and leadership traits. Improving efficiency and decision-making under pressure will help reduce turnovers, but his arm talent and production give him a solid foundation for the next level.</p>
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<p><strong><em>Julian Ayala – QB, Palm Beach Lakes High</em></strong><br><strong><em>Height/Weight: 6'3”, 185 lbs</em></strong><br><strong><em>Season Stats: 1,699 passing yards, 137/236 (58.1%), 13 TD / 7 INT, 86 passer rating (11 GP). Sun Sentinel Honorable Mention</em></strong></p>
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<p><strong><em>Scouting Report: </em></strong>Ayala is a tall, composed quarterback who throws with good touch and anticipation at all 3-levels. He shows the ability to read coverages and take what the defense gives him, operating efficiently within the structure of the offense.</p>
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<p><strong><em>Analysis: </em></strong>Ayala projects as a developmental pocket passer with prototypical size and solid accuracy. Continued growth in arm strength and aggressiveness downfield will raise his ceiling, but his fundamentals and consistency stand out.</p>
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<p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='205736' first='Jack' last='Spaeder'] – QB, Western High</em></strong><br><strong><em>Height/Weight: 6'3”, 190 lbs</em></strong><br><strong><em>Season Stats: 1,556 passing yards, 100/176 (56.8%), 9 TD / 4 INT, 94 passer rating (11 GP); 31 carries for 105 yards and 1 TD. All-Broward Honorable Mention</em></strong></p>
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<p><strong><em>Scouting Report: </em></strong>Spaeder is a well-built quarterback with good poise and decision-making. He protects the football, manages the game effectively, and shows enough mobility to escape pressure and extend plays when needed. Good quarterback with high upside.</p>
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<p><strong><em>Analysis: </em></strong>Spaeder projects as a steady, low-risk quarterback who can run any style offense. Increasing his touchdown production and assertiveness as a passer will elevate his profile, but his efficiency and size are clear positives.</p>
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<p><strong><em>Jaxson Mariconi – QB, Santaluces High</em></strong><br><strong><em>Height/Weight: 6'2”, 170 lbs</em></strong><br><strong><em>Season Stats: 1,524 passing yards, 91/145 (62.8%), 15 TD / 1 INT, 130 passer rating (10 GP). 2nd Team All-County</em></strong></p>
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<p><strong><em>Scouting Report: </em></strong>Mariconi is an efficient, accurate quarterback who consistently makes smart decisions. He shows excellent ball placement, especially in the short and intermediate game, and rarely puts the ball in harm's way.</p>
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<p><strong><em>Analysis: </em></strong>Mariconi projects as a high-IQ quarterback suited for timing-based offenses. Adding strength and velocity to his throws will improve his deep-ball effectiveness, but his accuracy and decision-making already separate him.</p>
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<p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='1683311' first='Erik' last='Lee Jr'] – QB, Lake Worth High</em></strong><br><strong><em>Height/Weight: 6'2”, 215 lbs</em></strong><br><strong><em>Season Stats: 1,401 passing yards, 106/175 (60.6%), 8 TD / 5 INT, 89 passer rating (10 GP); 78 carries for 389 yards and 2 TDs. All-County selection</em></strong></p>
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<p><strong><em>Scouting Report: </em></strong>Lee is a physically built quarterback who brings a strong downhill running element to the position. He is tough to bring down in space and shows the ability to throw effectively off play-action.</p>
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<p><strong><em>Analysis: </em></strong>Lee projects as a dual-threat quarterback who can stress defenses with size and physicality. Improving consistency as a passer will unlock his full potential, but his frame and rushing ability provide a strong baseline.</p>
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<p><strong><em>Rocco Manago – QB, Atlantic Coast High</em></strong><br><strong><em>Height/Weight: 6'0”, 195 lbs</em></strong><br><strong><em>Season Stats: 1,139 passing yards, 73/113 (64.6%), 11 TD / 3 INT, 119 passer rating (6 GP); 9 carries for 51 yards and 3 TDs</em></strong></p>
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<p><strong><em>Scouting Report: </em></strong>Manago is an efficient quarterback with good touch and accuracy. He delivers the ball on time and shows confidence in tight windows, particularly in the red zone.</p>
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<p><strong><em>Analysis: </em></strong>Manago projects as a reliable, efficient passer with strong situational awareness. Continued development with more game reps will be key, but his efficiency and decision-making are already strong indicators.</p>
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<p><strong><em>Christopher Barrow – QB, Columbus High</em></strong><br><strong><em>Height/Weight: 6'1”, 165 lbs</em></strong><br><strong><em>Season Stats: 385 passing yards, 42/65 (64.6%), 2 TD / 1 INT, 84 passer rating (7 GP); 14 carries for 29 yards</em></strong></p>
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<p><strong><em>Scouting Report: </em></strong>Barrow is a developing quarterback with good accuracy and composure in limited opportunities. He shows clean mechanics and a willingness to distribute the football efficiently.</p>
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<p><strong><em>Analysis: </em></strong>Barrow projects as a developmental quarterback who benefits from additional reps and physical maturation. Adding strength and expanding his role within the offense will help his long-term growth.</p>
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<p><strong><em>Amire Hall – QB, Ridge Community High</em></strong><br><strong><em>Height/Weight: 5'7”, 163 lbs</em></strong><br><strong><em>Season Stats: 582 passing yards, 29/56 (51.8%), 7 TD / 5 INT, 91 passer rating (6 GP); 15 carries for 99 yards and 1 TD</em></strong></p>
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<p><strong><em>Scouting Report: </em></strong>Hall is a versatile athlete who can impact the game both as a passer and runner. He shows quickness, creativity, and toughness despite his size.</p>
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<p><strong><em>Analysis: </em></strong>Hall projects as an athletic playmaker best suited for spread or option-based concepts. Improving passing consistency will be important, but his versatility and competitiveness stand out.</p>
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<p><strong><em>Lake Morgan – QB, Lake Nona High</em></strong><br><strong><em>Height/Weight: 5'10”, 155 lbs</em></strong><br><strong><em>Season Stats: 510 passing yards, 34/75 (45.3%), 8 TDs</em></strong></p>
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<p><strong><em>Scouting Report: </em></strong>Morgan is a young quarterback still developing his mechanics and consistency. He shows flashes of confidence pushing the ball downfield and is willing to take shots when opportunities arise.</p>
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<p><strong><em>Analysis: </em></strong>Morgan projects as a developmental quarterback with upside tied to growth in accuracy and decision-making. As his frame and experience improve, his passing efficiency should follow.</p>
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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 2025 season over, we're looking for players whose stock is rising in the state.
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