2025 Preseason MaxPreps Top 25: No. 17 Grimsley

By Zack Poff Jul 14, 2025, 11:00am

Five-star Tennessee commit Faizon Brandon back under center after leading Whirlies to 16-0 season as a junior.

No. 17 Grimsley (Greensboro, N.C.)

Head coach: Darryl Brown | Record: 93-24, 10th season
2024 record: 16-0 | National rank: No. 21
Last five years: 66-2 | State championships: 2 (2020-21, 2024)

Key players

Height: 6-2 | Weight: 185
Status: Uncommitted | Class: Senior (2026)

Height: 6-4 | Weight: 205
Status: Committed to Tennessee | Class: Senior (2026)

Height: 6-0 | Weight: 165
Status: Uncommitted | Class: Senior (2026)



Height: 6-6 | Weight: 225
Status: Committed to Rutgers | Class: Senior (2026)

Height: 6-4 | Weight: 285
Status: Committed to Appalachian State | Class: Senior (2026)

Key dates

Aug. 22 — vs. West Charlotte (Charlotte)
Sept. 5 — vs. East Forsyth (Kernersville)
Oct. 3 — vs. Varina (Richmond, Va.)
Oct. 24 — vs. Dudley (Greensboro)
Grimsley quarterback Faizon Brandon is considered the No. 1 senior prospect in America by 247Sports. (PHOTO: Jason Jackson)
Grimsley quarterback Faizon Brandon is considered the No. 1 senior prospect in America by 247Sports. (PHOTO: Jason Jackson)