Regarded as one of the nation's top 25 senior receivers, Brinson showed his penchant for big plays last week in a 21-14 win over then-No. 10 Central (Miami), scoring the first touchdown of the game on a 77-yard catch and run.
Northwestern is coming off three straight state championships, including a Class 5A crown last season when Brinson had 43 catches for 834 yards and eight touchdowns.
How to watch
No. 6 Northwestern at No. 1 IMG Academy
Date: Friday, Oct. 30 Time: 7 p.m. ET
Location: IMG Academy (Bradenton, Fla.)
"Brinson is a straight baller," MaxPreps national football editor Zack Poff said. "He's one of the most dynamic playmakers in the country. He can take it to the house anytime he touches the ball."
That won't be easy against the Ascenders, who have more talent than any team in the country. They possess 26 players with at least three-star status, including all four players in the secondary. Among that group is five-star junior safety
Kamari Wilson, four-star cornerback
Markevious Brown and Kansas-commit
Omar Burroughs, another safety. Last year, IMG Academy defeated the Bulls 24-7 in Miami.
Romello Brinson (1) carries the flag for Northwestern when it takes the field for Friday Night games.
File photo by Daniel Galarza
