MaxPreps 2014 Florida preseason football Fab 5

1. St. Thomas Aquinas (Fort Lauderdale)
Head coach: Rocco Casullo
2013 Finish: 10-3
Team preview

"Talented" barely begins to describe this year's Raiders squad, which has future college players at every position. An influx of impact transfers will only strengthen the team's state (and national) title chances.

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2. American Heritage (Plantation)
Head coach: Mike Rumph
2013 Finish: 15-1; Class 5A state champion
Team preview

Torrance Gibson is back behind center to lead American Heritage. His position at the next level is a hot topic of conversation, but he's definitely an above-average player at the position in high school. An opening matchup against Aquinas will be a mega showdown.

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3. Washington (Miami)
Head coach: Tim Harris, Jr.
2013 Finish: 14-0; Class 4A state champion; Xcellent 25 national champion
Team preview

The transition from Tim "Ice" Harris Sr. to Tim Harris Jr. should be seamless for the defending national champion. Homestead transfer Maurice Alexander takes over for Treon Harris behind center.

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4. Central (Miami)
Head coach: Roland Smith
2013 Finish: 13-1; Class 6A state champion
Team preview

Central was the second-best team in Miami last year, but was better than every team in most other states. It will be strong again, this year led by a seasoned defense rather than a dominant offense.

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5. Trinity Christian Academy (Jacksonville)
Head coach: Verlon Dorminey
2013 Finish: 12-1; Class 3A state champion
Team preview

Trinity's defense could be among the best ever. That should allow it to be competitive against any team it faces. It will be looking to exact revenge on Godby this year, but first needs to get past Georgia small-school power Buford.