Florida high school football players to watch in 2026

Florida high school football players to watch in 2026 previews the 2026 season across Florida, highlighting new structures including an open division, reformed districts, and player movement through transfers. USA TODAY’s Florida Network compiled the list after tracking top programs and athletes during spring and summer. The article identifies 26 players from 26 schools to follow, beginning with Nick Lennear of Carol City, a 2027 wide receiver who posted four catches for 121 yards and a touchdown plus an interception in the state championship as a sophomore at Miami Northwestern. Other featured prospects include A’Mir Sears of Columbus, a consensus five-star and No. 1 player on 247Sports, with 942 receiving yards and 11 touchdowns on 42 catches as a sophomore, and Brysen Wright of Mandarin, a consensus top receiver after 46 receptions for 983 yards and 10 scores. It also points to Tyree Mannings Jr. of Venice, who totaled over 2,000 all-purpose yards and 12 touchdowns, and notes that many of these teams are targeting the open division.