When looking at the top 10 players in the Class of 2023, four are quarterbacks, including the top three spots.
Malachi Nelson of Los Alamitos (Calif.) checks in a No. 2 followed by Nico Iamaleava of Warren (Downey, Calif.) at No. 3.
Nelson, Iamaleava and Matayo Uiagalelei of St. John Bosco (Bellflower) headline the 19 players from California featured in the updated Top 247.
Florida claims 48 spots — the most at 19.4-percent of the total — in the Top 247 while Texas has the second most with 38 (15.3-percent).
Georgia (27) and Alabama (15) join the three big states as the only other ones with at least 15 players featured in the updated rankings.
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Height: 6-0 | Weight: 185
Position: S | Status: Uncommitted
Has racked up nearly 200 tackles and 14 interceptions playing in Georgia's largest classification during his high school career and has been selected to the Freshman, Sophomore and Junior All-America teams in successive seasons.
Height: 6-5 | Weight: 230
Position: Edge | Status: Committed to Notre Dame
The second-rated edge rusher had 16.5 sacks and 34 tackles for loss while helping the Bucs reach the 3A state championship game last season.
Height: 6-2 | Weight: 195
Position: QB | Status: Uncommitted
Height: 6-7 | Weight: 330
Position: OT | Status: Uncommitted
A first-team selection on the MaxPreps Junior All-America squad dominated in the trenches for the 5A state champs.
Height: 6-4 | Weight: 270
Position: DL | Status: Uncommitted
Selected to the MaxPreps Junior All-America second team after racking up 96 tackles, 22 tackles for loss and 13 sacks during his first season at Allen.
Height: 6-6 | Weight: 260
Position: Edge | Status: Uncommitted
One of the most versatile players in the country is the top-rated edge rusher, but also a standout tight end for the Braves. He was selected to the MaxPreps Junior All-America first team at the all-purpose position.
Height: 6-1.5 | Weight: 165
Position: CB | Status: Uncommitted
The top-rated defensive back was a first team selection on the MaxPreps Junior All-America squad after posting 29 tackle and six interceptions.
Height: 6-6 | Weight: 200
Position: QB | Status: Uncommitted
The second of three players from California featured in the top 5 can make every throw in the book. He released his top schools on Christmas, including Alabama, Auburn, BYU, Georgia, Miami, Mississippi, Notre Dame, Ohio State, Oregon, Oregon State, Tennessee and UCLA.
Height: 6-3 | Weight: 180
Position: QB | Status: Committed to USC
A second-team MaxPreps Junior All-America pick after throwing for nearly 2,700 yards and 39 touchdowns for one of the best teams in Southern California.
Height: 6-4 | Weight: 215
Position: QB | Status: Uncommitted
Has thrown for 6,307 yards and 81 touchdowns during his high school career. Has been starting under center since his freshman season and needs 1,083 yards passing during his senior year to break his uncle's (Eli Manning) school record (7,389).
