High school football is fast approaching as teams in Florida are preparing to hit the field later this month.
Ahead of the 2023 season, we are highlighting the top 10 returning seniors in the state according to 247Sports.
Jeremiah Smith of
Chaminade-Madonna (Hollywood) is the top-ranked player in the state. Smith is ranked No. 2 overall in the nation and No. 1 at wide receiver after hauling in 56 passes for 1,073 yards and 20 touchdowns for a state championship squad as a junior.
Five-star wide receiver Jeremiah Smith led Chaminade-Madonna to a state championship after topping 1,000 receiving yards on the season. The No. 2 player in the nation is headed to Ohio State. (Photo: Matthew Christopher)
6-3 | 198 | WR
National ranking: 2
National position ranking: 1
Status: Committed to Ohio State
Other offers: 39 including Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Miami and Notre Dame
2. Ellis Robinson IV,
IMG Academy (Bradenton)6-1 | 185 | CB
National ranking: 4
National position ranking: 1
Status: Committed to Georgia
Other offers: 32 including Alabama, Florida, LSU, Miami and Ohio State
3. David Stone, IMG Academy
6-4 | 270 | DL
National ranking: 10
National position ranking: 3
Status: Uncommitted
Other offers: 34 including Florida, Miami, Michigan State, Oklahoma and Oregon
4. L.J. McCray,
Mainland (Daytona Beach)6-6 | 260 | DL
National ranking: 37
National position ranking: 8
Status: Uncommitted
Other offers: 35 including Auburn, Florida, Florida State, Georgia and Miami
5. Charles Lester III,
Venice6-1 | 171 | CB
National ranking: 38
National position ranking: 4
Status: Uncommitted (July 28)
Other offers: 28 including Alabama, Clemson, Colorado, Florida, Florida State and Georgia
6. Joshisa Trader, Chaminade-Madonna
6-1 | 175 | ATH
National ranking: 44
National position ranking: 3
Status: Committed to Miami
Other offers: 31 including Alabama, Georgia, LSU, Michigan and Ohio State
7. Myles Graham,
Buchholz (Gainesville)6-1 | 212 | OL
National ranking: 54
National position ranking: 4
Status: Committed to Florida
Other offers: 45 including Alabama, Colorado, Florida State, Georgia and Texas
8. Jason Zandamela,
Clearwater Academy International (Clearwater)6-3 | 285 | IOL
National ranking: 60
National position ranking: 2
Status: Committed to USC
Other offers: 33 including Florida, Georgia, Oklahoma, Oregon and Wisconsin
9. Adarius Hayes,
Largo6-4 | 210 | LB
National ranking: 68
National position ranking: 7
Status: Committed to Florida
Other offers: 20 including Alabama, Auburn, Georgia, Miami and USC
10. Jamari Howard,
Central (Miami)6-2 | 175 | CB
National ranking: 70
National position ranking: 8
Status: Uncommitted
Other offers: 30 including Florida, Florida State, Miami, Michigan State and Rutgers
