October 3, 2025

Top High School Football Players Shine in Jacksonville Schools

News Summary

As the Florida High School Athletic Association football season reaches Week 7, Jacksonville’s top players are gaining recognition for their phenomenal performances. Quarterback Cole, Running Back Edwards, and Wide Receiver Felder are among those making significant impacts, with impressive stats highlighting their exceptional skills on the field. Meanwhile, defensive players like Butler and Jennings are proving to be crucial in their teams’ strong performances. Upcoming games and highlights continue to excite fans and showcase local talent in Northeast Florida.

Jacksonville, Florida – As the Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) gridiron campaign rolls into Week 7 of the 2025 football season, top players from Jacksonville and Northeast Florida are receiving recognition for their outstanding performances in the first half of the season.

Leading the pack are the standout offensive players, with impressive stats marking their exceptional capabilities. Quarterback Cole has achieved a completion percentage of 69%, throwing for 788 yards and 12 touchdowns. He has also demonstrated his ability as a rushing threat with an impressive average of 8.3 yards per rush. Running Back Edwards has broken records in Northeast Florida with a remarkable 522 yards rushing and eight touchdowns in a single game against Baldwin. Overall, he leads Florida with 1,395 rushing yards and 20 touchdowns through six games. Senior Wide Receiver Felder is also making his mark by leading Northeast Florida with 38 catches for 581 yards and six touchdowns, despite facing tough opponents.

Newly appointed Sharks quarterback Rosendahl has emerged as a prominent player, leading in passing yardage with a total of 1,672 yards, 17 touchdowns, and only three interceptions, including four consecutive games with 300 or more passing yards. Wingo, a wide receiver committed to Miami, is another key player, achieving 507 yards on 31 catches with seven touchdowns, surpassing the 2,000 career yards milestone.

Additional notable offensive players include D.J. Alderman (RB, Hilliard), King Boylston (QB, White), Trace Burney (WR, Oakleaf), Naeem Burroughs (WR, Bolles), Kyren Caldwell (WR, Columbia), Brenton James (QB, St. Augustine), Joshua Jones (WR, Fletcher), Eddie Jordan (QB, Beachside), and Arthur Lewis IV (RB, Bartram Trail).

Top First-Half Defensive Players

On the defensive side, Butler is proving to be a formidable presence, contributing to a defense that has allowed only 17 points throughout the season. He has recorded nine tackles for loss, three sacks, and two forced fumbles. Linebacker Casey has accumulated 51 tackles, including 16 for a loss and seven sacks while also forcing two fumbles, earning recognition as a top-10 recruit. Ghioto has also elevated his performance with impressive stats of nine sacks, 14 tackles for loss, and one fumble recovery.

Cornerback Jennings, who is heading to Miami, has garnered attention with four interceptions, returning one for a touchdown, further solidifying a defense that has conceded only 33 points. Raymond has showcased his skills with 36 tackles, eight of which were for a loss, in addition to six sacks for Bradford.

Prominent Two-Way Players

Several players are also making significant contributions on both sides of the ball. Mills, from Lake City, has recorded 34 tackles, four sacks, and two interceptions while impacting the offense. Price has shown versatility with 11 catches for 261 yards, alongside 18 tackles. Ricks stands out for Yulee’s improvement with five pancake blocks and commendable defensive stats. Rohe ranks among the receiving leaders with 31 catches and two interceptions, while standout freshman Wright has made a mark on both offense and defense.

Game Highlights and Upcoming Matches

Among the notable game highlights from the season, the match between St. Augustine and Bolles in Week 3 was a nail-biter, concluding with a decisive defensive play from Wingo securing the win.

Currently, teams such as Middleburg (6-0), Raines (4-0), St. Augustine (6-0), and St. Joseph (5-0) are prominently leading in standings. An upcoming highlight match, the Northwest Classic, is scheduled for October 4, featuring Raines against Ribault, marking their first meeting since the renovation of Ribault’s field.

As the season progresses, fans can keep up with scores and updates in the Florida high school football landscape. A poll for readers to vote for the top defensive players based on first-half performances will also be initiated soon.

In addition, several upcoming games will feature local teams, including Mandarin versus Rockledge and a visit from Bishop Kenny to Tallahassee Rickards. Other notable matchups include Fletcher versus Flagler Palm Coast and Creekside versus Fleming Island.

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