MaxPreps Preseason High School Football Top 25: No. 7 St. Joseph's Prep

By Zack Poff Jun 15, 2020, 1:05pm

Philadelphia power favorites to win third consecutive state title.

Video: Preseason Top 25 Rankings
Our experts pick IMG Academy No. 1 to start the season.


Head coach: Tim Roken

Last season: 12-2, No. 16 national ranking
Head coach Tim Roken
Head coach Tim Roken
File photo by Greg Payan
Key Players



QB | 6-3 | 205 | Sr.
The 2021 Ohio State commit checks in as the No. 3 rated quarterback, according to 247sports composite rankings.

WR | 6-3 | 190 | Sr.
Has been a first team selection on the sophomore and junior All-American team the past two seasons. 

LB | 6-0 | 210 | Sr.
The 2021 Clemson commit is the top-rated inside linebacker in his class.

ATH | 5-10 | 175 | Sr.
The 2021 Duke commit is a big-time playmaker in all three phases of the game.

CB | 6-1 | 200 | Jr.
Checks in as the No. 2 recruit in the state for the Class of 2022 and a Top 60 player overall.
Quarterback Kyle McCord
Quarterback Kyle McCord
File photo by Will Fagan
Notable Games

Sept. 19 — at No. 19 St. John's (Washington, D.C.)
Receiver Marvin Harrison Jr.
Receiver Marvin Harrison Jr.
File photo by Michael Langish
Summary



The back-to-back 6A state champs have won 22 consecutive games against in-state opponents and 45 of their last 46. The Philadelphia power has had some great teams in the past and the 2020 squad stacks up with any of those. McCord, Trotter Jr. and Harrison Jr. all check in as Top 60 players overall on 247sports composite rankings. They will have to find a new opponent for the end of August because its trip to Texas to face No. 24 Shadow Creek (Pearland) was recently canceled because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Linebacker Jeremiah Trotter Jr.
Linebacker Jeremiah Trotter Jr.
File photo by Michael Langish