J.J. McCarthy, JC Latham lead seven selections for No. 1 IMG Academy.
IMG Academy has been the No. 1 ranked team all season and are well represented on the 2020 Florida MaxPreps All-State high school football team. They went 8-0 this year and outscored the opposition 381-82 and got a statement win in Texas against No. 7 Duncanville by 27 points.
Naturally, the Ascenders are well-represented on the MaxPreps All-State team with Michigan-bound quarterback J.J. McCarthy and future Crimson Tide receiver Jacorey Brooks headlining seven selections, the most from any one school.
Central (Miami) and St. Thomas Aquinas (Fort Lauderdale), the respective 6A and 7A champions, each landed five players on the All-State team following impressive runs to a title. Amari Daniels earned his spot by helping the Rockets to back-to-back championships, while Raiders' defensive lineman Dallas Turner helped St. Thomas Aquinas reach unprecedented heights with the school's 12th banner, a Florida best.
The 6A and 7A state champs, Central (Miami) and St. Thomas Aquinas (Fort Lauderdale), have the second most with five each.
The other Florida champions also had strong showings as 5A champion American Heritage (Plantation) placed three players on the team while 4A victors Cardinal Gibbons (Fort Lauderdale) had a pair of selections.
In total, 30 different schools have at least one player featured and eight had multiple selections.
Thirty-six seniors were selected, 12 juniors and two sophomores represent the 50 players featured on the 2020 MaxPreps All-State high school football team.
Height: 6-3 | Weight: 190
Status: Signed with Michigan | Class: Senior (2021)
Played against the best competition while leading the Ascenders to an 8-0 record winning by an average margin of 37 points per game. IMG Academy has been the No. 1 team in the
MaxPreps Top 25 all season.
Height: 5-8 | Weight: 200
Status: Signed with Texas A&M | Class: Senior (2021)
The South Florida power's next great running back helped the Rockets to a second straight 6A championship, rushing for 172 yards and two touchdowns in a 46-0 win over Lake Minneola (Minneola).
Height: 5-10 | Weight: 175
Status: Uncommitted | Class: Junior (2022)
Rushed for nearly 1,200 yards and 14 touchdowns in nine games. Had 181 yards rushing and three scores in a 31-21 win over Edgewater (Orlando) in the 7A championship.
Height: 6-3 | Weight: 190
Status: Signed with Alabama | Class: Senior (2021)
Had over 1,000 yards receiving and 13 touchdowns averaging over 20 yards per reception while leading the Bulls to the 7A semifinals. One of the best run blocking receivers in the country, Hall also made an impact on defense.
Height: 6-3 | Weight: 185
Status: Signed with Alabama | Class: Senior (2021)
Led Booker T. Washington (Miami) to a state title as a junior and played a significant role for the No. 1 team in the country as a senior.
Height: 6-4 | Weight: 230
Status: Signed with USC | Class: Senior (2021)
The multi-sport standout is a matchup nightmare for opposing defenses.
Height: 6-6 | Weight: 305
Status: Signed with Alabama | Class: Senior (2021)
The top-rated offensive tackle in the Class of 2021 checks in as the No. 2 prospect overall on 247Sports composite rankings.
Height: 6-4.5 | Weight: 320
Status: Signed with Clemson | Class: Senior (2021)
Dominated opposing defensive lineman and helped lead the Saints to a 7-2 record and a Sunshine State Independent Association championship.
Height: 6-1.5 | Weight: 295
Status: Signed with Miami | Class: Senior (2021)
Paved huge holes for one of the top rushing attacks in Florida and gave Keyone Jenkins plenty of time in the pocket.
Height: 6-4 | Weight: 290
Status: Uncommitted | Class: Junior (2022)
Helped form one of the best offensive lines in high school football and is the No. 3 rated offensive tackle in the Class of 2022.
Height: 6-6 | Weight: 300
Status: Uncommitted | Class: Junior (2022)
After helping St. Thomas Aquinas (Fort Lauderdale) to a state title as a sophomore he led the Explorers to an 8-0 record and an 8A Tri-County title.
Height: 6-0 | Weight: 180
Status: Committed to Florida | Class: Junior (2022)
The five-star prospect dominated on both sides of the ball during his junior campaign.
Height: 5-11 | Weight: 140
Status: Signed with Miami | Class: Senior (2021)
Has one of the strongest legs in the country and is the third-rated kicker on 247Sports composite rankings.
First Team Defense
Height: 6-4 | Weight: 245
Status: Signed with Alabama | Class: Senior (2021)
The eighth-rated prospect in the Class of 2021 finished his senior year with 13 sacks for one of the best teams in the country.
Height: 6-4 | Weight: 265
Status: Signed with Miami | Class: Senior (2021)
Dominated opposing offensive lineman in 2020 and checks in as the top-rated defensive tackle in the Class of 2021.
Height: 6-4 | Weight: 225
Status: Uncommitted | Class: Junior (2022)
Led one of the top defenses in high school football with 15.5 sacks and helped the Patriots to their first state title since 2017.
Height: 6-2 | Weight: 240
Status: Committed to Miami | Class: Junior (2022)
One of the best edge rushers from the Class of 2022, finished his junior year with 12 sacks.
Height: 6-1 | Weight: 200
Status: Uncommitted | Class: Senior (2021)
Flies around on defense and was one of the key players for the 6A champs and No. 17 team in the MaxPreps Top 25.
Height: 6-3.5 | Weight: 225
Status: Signed with Maryland | Class: Senior (2021)
The future Terrapin had 127 tackles, 19 tackles-for-loss and 12 sacks in 2020.
Height: 6-3 | Weight: 220
Status: Uncommitted | Class: Sophomore (2023)
The only sophomore to make the first team played a huge role on defense for the No. 1 team in the nation.
Height: 6-5 | Weight: 220
Status: Signed with Miami | Class: Senior (2021)
The top-rated safety in the Class of 2021 was the leader on defense for the 5A state champs.
Height: 5-10 | Weight: 165
Status: Signed with Michigan | Class: Senior (2021)
Lined up against the opposing team's best wide receiver every week and picked off four passes as a senior, including a 45-yard pick-six in the 7A championship.
Height: 6-2 | Weight: 180
Status: Signed with Florida | Class: Senior (2021)
One of the best shutdown cornerbacks in the country.
Height: 6-1 | Weight: 170
Status: Uncommitted | Class: Junior (2022)
Checks in as the No. 10 prospect overall in the Class of 2022, and will announce his college commitment on Jan. 2 between Clemson, Florida, Georgia and Ohio State.
Height: 6-4 | Weight: 200
Status: Uncommitted | Class: Senior (2021)
Averaged nearly 45 yards per punt and also made 10 field goals during his senior year.
Second Team Offense
Height: 5-10 | Weight: 195
Status: Uncommitted | Class: Senior (2021)
The only quarterback to throw for over 3,000 yards in the state (according to teams with stats on MaxPreps) also threw for 34 touchdowns while rushing for nearly 400 yards and 11 more scores.
Height: 6-0 | Weight: 225
Status: Signed with Miami | Class: Senior (2021)
Rushed for over 5,000 yards during his historic high school career and finished his senior year with nearly 1,000 yards rushing despite playing most the year with an ankle injury.
Height: 6-1 | Weight: 185
Status: Uncommitted | Class: Sophomore (2023)
One of the top prospects in the Class of 2023 rushed for over 1,400 yards and 11 touchdowns for the No. 22 team in the country.
Height: 5-11 | Weight: 180
Status: Signed with Oklahoma | Class: Senior (2021)
Do not be surprised when the four-star receiver makes an impact for the Sooners as a true freshman.
Height: 6-0 | Weight: 170
Status: Signed with Clemson | Class: Senior (2021)
Capped his prep career with two touchdown receptions in a 35-21 win over Bolles (Jacksonville) in the 4A championship.
Height: 6-4 | Weight: 210
Status: Signed with Maryland | Class: Senior (2021)
Hauled in 44 receptions for nearly 600 yards and nine touchdowns for one of the top teams in 7A.
Height: 6-4 | Weight: 285
Status: Signed with Michigan | Class: Senior (2021)
The future Wolverine is one of three Ascenders' offensive linemen to make the All-State team.
Height: 6-3 | Weight: 285
Status: Uncommitted | Class: Junior (2022)
The three-star prospect had a huge junior year and did not allow a sack playing against the best competition in Florida.
Height: 6-3 | Weight: 280
Status: Signed with Miami | Class: Senior (2021)
Can play at a high level anywhere on the offensive line.
Height: 6-4 | Weight: 285
Status: Committed to Florida State | Class: Senior (2021)
Had a huge senior year for an 11-1 Eagles squad that made the 7A semifinals.
Height: 6-7 | Weight: 300
Status: Signed with Florida | Class: Senior (2021)
The leader on the offensive line for the 3A state champs landed a late offer from Florida after a stellar senior year.
Height: 5-10 | Weight: 175
Status: Signed with Texas A&M | Class: Senior (2021)
Made a significant impact on offense, defense and special teams for the 6A state champs.
Height: 5-9 | Weight: 170
Status: Signed with Memphis | Class: Senior (2021)
The eighth-rated kicker in the Class of 2021 connected on 12 field goals as a senior.
Second Team Defense
Height: 6-2.5 | Weight: 255
Status: Signed with Florida | Class: Senior (2021)
One of the top all-around defensive lineman in the country played a pivotal role on defense for the 7A champs.
Height: 6-4 | Weight: 215
Status: Signed with Alabama | Class: Senior (2021)
The four-star edge rusher racked up 11 sacks and 19.5 tackles-for-loss during his senior year.
Height: 6-4.5 | Weight: 235
Status: Signed with Clemson | Class: Senior (2021)
His motor is as good as anyone in the country and flies around on defense making big-time plays.
Height: 6-3 | Weight: 230
Status: Uncommitted | Class: Junior (2022)
Had a monster junior season racking up 17 sacks and 20 tackles-for-loss.
Height: 6-1 | Weight: 220
Status: Signed with Michigan | Class: Senior (2021)
Made a huge impact on defense in his only season playing for the Florida power.
Height: 6-1 | Weight: 195
Status: Uncommitted | Class: Junior (2022)
Helped form one of the top linebacking corps in the country. Landed 20 FBS offers that include Alabama, Florida, LSU, Miami, Oregon and USC.
Height: 6-0 | Weight: 200
Status: Uncommitted | Class: Junior (2022)
The leader on defense helped lead the Chiefs to their second state title in three years. Won the 5A championship in 2018 and 4A this season.
Height: 6-1 | Weight: 195
Status: Uncommitted | Class: Junior (2022)
Played a major role on defense for the Ascenders from the safety spot and is the second-rated safety in the Class of 2022.
Height: 5-10 | Weight: 170
Status: Committed to Auburn | Class: Senior (2021)
Had seven interceptions on defense and accounted for nearly 1,000 total yards and 14 touchdowns on offense.
Height: 6-0 | Weight: 180
Status: Uncommitted | Class: Senior (2021)
One of the best all-around players in the country gets it done at a high level on all three phases.
Height: 6-1 | Weight: 165
Status: Signed with LSU | Class: Senior (2021)
Shined on both sides of the ball and shut down the opposing team's best wide receiver on a weekly basis.
Height: 6-2 | Weight: 175
Status: Uncommitted | Class: Senior (2021)
The top-rated punter in the state, according to Kohl's Kicking Camps, averaged 47 yards per punt in a shortened season for the Bucks.
