Sarasota/Bradenton Florida is conveniently located in central Florida and located near many large international airports. Member of the U.S. Soccer Youth National Team program at numerous levels since 2015. One of the most recent transfers to IMG happens to be one of the premier safeties in the nation. (Plant City, FL), Edgewater (Miami, FL), Rockledge Make sure to book travel through one of these local airports. IMG Academy staff, teachers, coaches, and the entire Ascender community congratulates this group of signees and looks forward to another successful season and academic semester in 2021. IMG Academy's elite football team faced off against an Ohio-based school named Bishop Sycamore earlier in August and it wasn't a pretty result. Coach: Shannon ONeil. (Fort Lauderdale, FL), Niceville (Valrico, FL), Pensacola Catholic Ricks has all the makings of a big-time defensive back, and already holds 15 early scholarship offers. Indiana-bound Gi'Bran Payne was held to 18 yards rushing. (Pensacola, FL), IMG Academy Other schools that could be close to setting official visits with James include LSU and Texas A&M. Ascenders (4-2) WIN % RATING; 66.67%: 0.00: Bradenton, FL. The second-half featured a merciful running clock as IMG won handily 58-7. (Fort Meade, FL), Vanguard Feb 18, 2022. (Tallahassee, FL), Episcopal With 6:03 left in the half, La Salle scored the first points of 2021 against IMG when Mattingly hit Eddings from the 5-yard line. I want good academics, good football and a good relationship with coaches.. (Tallahassee, FL), North Florida Christian Amidst a global pandemic, IMG Academy's football program finished the 2020 season undefeated while maintaining the No. (Deerfield Beach, FL), Dunbar School (Tallahassee, FL) (Saint Petersburg, FL), Escambia LmpzcmRuLmNvbS9zL2NzLmpzP3A9MjI1NDYnIHR5cGU9J3RleHQvamF2YXNj 247Sports Composite Top247. 50 Miami Northwestern (Florida), No. IMG Academy's 2021 Commitment Ceremony showcased the unrivaled accomplishments and notable college commitments of senior and post-graduate student-athletes. (Bradenton, FL), IMG Academy Four-star 2023 wide receiver Carnell Tate has only played one high school season after the state of Illinois canceled the season for all high schools last fall. **247Sports 2021 Top 50 Recruit. https://imgacademy.nliven.co/tickets/series/imgafootball2022/. With 5 straight years ranked in the top 10 nationally and more than 200 student-athletes placed in college programs since its inception, IMG has a proven reputation for athletic development and an unmatched environment for college recruitment and preparation to compete at the next level. (Tallahassee, FL), Carrollwood Day (North Fort Myers, FL), Boca Ciega It's a completely different level of football. (Tampa, FL), Seminole On May 21, 2021 , we celebrated the dedication that each individual showcased to get to this point in their journey. (LAKELAND, FL). OL Aliou Bah worked at right guard for IMG and created huge running lanes for Allen and Gage on that side. (Naples, FL), Gaither More of a classic free safety on tape, he showed off some individual cover skills on Friday night that demonstrates how balanced a game and high a floor he has. All prospects are in the class of 2022 unless otherwise noted. Ben Davis to host IMG Academy in 2023 Giants will host Florida program Sept. 8. His pass blocking was patient and effective, with a strong punch in protecting Duffy's blindside, but his run blocking created even more attention as he put multiple Heritage defenders in the dirt, including on Allen's final TD run. 15. One of the things that is most striking when evaluating IMG Academy compared to every other high school football program is the tremendous depth the program has across the board. (Jacksonville, FL), Jefferson (Orlando, FL), Mandarin He listed the Wildcats along with Arizona State, Michigan and Notre Dame as the schools he keeps in contact with most frequently. (Milton, FL), Palmetto Ridge Terrence Flagler 4 Total Connections. (Jacksonville, FL), Foundation Academy DL James Smith (2023), who only recently transferred from Alabama down to IMG, splashed in his debut on multiple occasions. 247Sports 2021 Top 50 Football Recruits list. (Carrabelle, FL), Calvary Christian Now at IMG, Lenhardt is experimenting with a different position and he has attracted interest from new schools. 16. ICAgIGo9ZC5jcmVhdGVFbGVtZW50KHMpLGRsPWwhPSdkYXRhTGF5ZXInPycm 2021 Top Football Recruits in Florida. d2luZG93Ll9kaWRBc3luY0luamVjdEdvb2dsZVRhZ01hbmFnZXIpIHJldHVy (Quincy, FL), Tampa Catholic IMG Academy has six uncommitted players with Ohio State offers: Bryant, Dominick James (defensive tackle in 2022 class), Carnell Tate (wide receiver in 2023 class), Joenel Aguero (safety,. As a former five-star from IMG Academy, Latham arrived as the 'most college ready' offensive lineman in the 2021 class according to Justin Smith of Touchdown Alabama Magazine. (Melbourne, FL), Armwood PLANTATION, Fla. -- With the return of high school football this week, there were marquee matchups all over America, but there was always little doubt where SI All-American would set up shop on Friday night. bD0nK2w6Jyc7ai5hc3luYz10cnVlO2ouc3JjPQogICAgICAgICdodHRwczov (West Palm Beach, FL), Fort Myers 2021 Commitment Ceremony: Celebrating IMG Academy Seniors & Post-Graduates. 2019 U.S. Development Academy East Conference Best XI selection. Recruiting Guidance Teams Commitments . QB Blake Murphy (2023) has made a great stride since his first year as the starting quarterback for Heritage in 2020. (Elberton, GA), North Miami X2Nvb2tpZXNfd2luPXgnIHN0eWxlPSdkaXNwbGF5Om5vbmU7dmlzaWJpbGl0 (Jacksonville, FL), St. Augustine (Altamonte Springs, FL), Atlantic Expect that to be released sometime this month, and there are a few schools that are starting to look likely. Photo by David Rosenblum/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images. Duffy is shorter and stockier than your typical quarterback prospect, but he spins a beautiful football. A two-way prospect who lined up at wide receiver, linebacker and defensive end as a sophomore, MPemba was working at receiver on Thursday despite measuring in at 6-foot-4 and 230 pounds. Gage (2024) is in the mold of the modern, three-down back with true space savagery with the ball in his hands. 12-ranked prospect in the recently released 2023 Rivals100, just arrived at IMG two weeks ago. (Miami, FL), Gulliver Prep Although just a sophomore, Jordan Hall has already developed into a leader of IMGs defense. Campbell had 45 tackles and seven sacks for Timber Creek Region High School (New Jersey) in 2020 before transferring to IMG. . MaxPreps is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. 12. Despite sharing the backfield with Georgia signee Lovasea Carroll, the 5-foot-11, 206-pound Allen rushed for 763 yards and 14 touchdowns in 2020. (Fort Myers, FL), Duncan U. Fletcher (Tallahassee, FL), North Florida Christian (Miami, FL), Plantation (Cocoa, FL), Steinbrenner Rivals100 offensive tackle Tyler Booker is getting ready to announce his top five next Monday. Bradenton, Fl imgacademy.com/boarding-schoo Joined November 2020 863 Following 1,629 Followers Tweets & replies Media Pinned Tweet (Auburndale, FL), Clearwater Academy International (Fort Pierce, FL), Trinity Preparatory School Pre-snap, Brown lined up inside against Tate with plenty of space given outside the hash, almost daring Duffy to target him. MjI3MTkxNDciLAogICAgYzc6ICJodHRwczovL24ucml2YWxzLmNvbS9uZXdz (Hialeah, FL), Bishop Verot (Saint Petersburg, FL), Palmetto (Cocoa, FL), Columbia (Seffner, FL), Venice (Jacksonville, FL), Fort Lauderdale (Cocoa, FL), Amos P. Godby dy5fZGlkQXN5bmNJbmplY3RHb29nbGVUYWdNYW5hZ2VyID0gdHJ1ZTsKICAg Tight end Jack Pedersen just committed to UCLA. Duffy was 10-for-14 for 122 yards and two touchdowns to Carnell Tate and Samuel M'Pemba. DB Keon Sabb, a Clemson commitment, worked multiple secondary spots on the evening with success. (Orlando, FL), West Florida Tech Little worked well in coverage and brought physicality to the table, including on the shot he gave IMG QB AJ Duffy along the sidelines. (Orlando, FL), Northwestern (Melbourne, FL), Marjory Stoneman Douglas (Bradenton, FL), Lennard (Milton, FL), Lely He has a fluidity and leverage discipline to his game that many college secondary coaches could work with, along with a feel for when to play aggressive or hold back. (Miami, FL), Northwestern (Melbourne, FL), Armwood Also strong in the return game and after the catch Friday night, breaking several tackles with burst and power, it was Inniss' toughness that impressed most. (Jacksonville, FL), Gadsden County 2022: As a senior, started to get reps as an interior defensive lineman for Bradenton (Fla.) IMG Academy. Brown worked back over the top after it was snapped, in time to arrive up the seam just as the ball arrived, and he out-wrestled Tate at the catch point for the pick he nearly took back to the house. Just go to MaxPreps.com for the full list of the 1st and 2nd team. QB AJ Duffy made his first varsity start since 2019, transferring in from California, and the Florida State pledge made plays. (Bushnell, FL), Miami Christian School (Miami, FL), Palm Beach Lakes This ceremony is a pivotal moment in a student's career and truly encompasses what it means to be a part of the IMG Academy community. (Boca Raton, FL), Creekside IMG Academy made it a 26-18 game just before halftime thanks to touchdowns by Penn State commit Kaytron Allen and Alabama commit Jaleel Skinner, but St. Frances Academy's defense dug in over. Tight in the first half, IMG would pull away in the second behind a massive offensive line and running back duo of Kaytron Allen and Stacy Gage, who combined to blow by the 300-yard mark by night's end in the 35-15 win. The full list of today's football signees included: *ESPN 300 Recruit Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. The most recent came from his hometown Northwestern Wildcats, and Tate was quick to confirm Northwestern would be a strong contender in his recruitment. Worked primarily as an EDGE, but also got snaps at LB. (Tampa, FL), Boone (Lakeland, FL), Plant City (Orange Park, FL), Manatee (Fort Lauderdale, FL), Booker T. Washington The senior, who committed to Harvard this spring, was AHS' best defender to kick off the season. They'd beat most college teams so we're cool with it.". A few more top recruits are set to decide in the coming days, but initially, Alabama pulled in three five-star prospects. (Delray Beach, FL), Chamberlain (Jacksonville, FL), Bradford (Valrico, FL), Pensacola Catholic Will find a way to bounce back after this and will get better from it.". BRADENTON, Fla. -- The next wave of elite football recruits at IMG Academy was put on display Thursday night and as usual, there was plenty of buzz for the program's current roster . (Fort Lauderdale, FL), Braden River . DE Jihaad Campbell was impossible to miss coming off the edge. Enter camper details to start the camp registration process and to view available camp dates and pricing, By clicking Submit you agree to and have read our privacy policy: Privacy Policy. Coming out of IMG Academy in 2021, Carroll was the 247Sports Composite's No. Defensive tackle Nick James named a final 12 last month, and that is as far as the four-star has been able to trim his list. Member of the 2023 recruiting class Tedarius Collins will join the Hoosiers for fall camp, but as this is a spring preview, that concludes the newcomers we will see in this stage of the offseason. (Fort Lauderdale, FL), Sandalwood People around the program rave about his high football IQ. (Fort Myers, FL), Eau Gallie (Miami, FL), Edgewater Teams and players can schedule arranged transportation through Travel and Planning on IMG Academys website. He is much more in command of the offense and has more zip on the ball to intermediate levels, but it's how his right arm combined with his athleticism and toughness that impressed Friday. Another Rivals100 prospect, Francis Mauigoa, also recently arrived at IMG Academy from his home in Pago Pago, American Samoa. The 247Sports Composite is a proprietary algorithm that compiles rankings and ratings listed in the public domain by the major media recruiting services, creating the industry's most comprehensive and unbiased prospect and team rankingsMore Info, Powered by innovative technology products, 247Sports employs a staff of more than 50 full time recruiting reporters and evaluators that rank and compile data on the nation's elite high school recruitsMore Info. Established in 1978 with a pioneering concept known as th IMG Academy, located in Bradenton, Florida, is the world's most prestigious sports, performance and educational institution. The 247Sports Composite is a proprietary algorithm that compiles rankings and ratings listed in the public domain by the major media recruiting services, creating the industry's most comprehensive and unbiased prospect and team rankingsMore Info, Powered by innovative technology products, 247Sports employs a staff of more than 50 full time recruiting reporters and evaluators that rank and compile data on the nation's elite high school recruitsMore Info. (Melbourne, FL), Lakewood 10. Quarterback A.J. He primarily lined up at left guard, but is also very capable as an offensive center and could end up at either position in college. (Lake Mary, FL), American Heritage 2021 High School Pos Rankings State Rankings. (Satellite Beach, FL), Miami Springs Senior (Naples, FL), Lake Gibson (Clearwater, FL), Gadsden County The younger Mauigoa, who ranks as the No. (Tampa, FL), Lehigh Senior Recruiting content, player profiles, college commitments, top players, evaluations, game play highlights, high school schedules and scores, and more in the Inside Lacrosse Recruiting Database (RDB). (Valrico, FL), Tampa Bay Tech (Fort Pierce, FL), South Miami Senior (Jacksonville, FL), Vero Beach Obviously, that's a really great team. aWdodD0nMCcgc3JjPSdodHRwczovL3d3dy5nb29nbGV0YWdtYW5hZ2VyLmNv BRADENTON, Fla. - The IMG Academy Ascenders hit the field Thursday for a spring practice, preparing to defend their 2020 high school football national championship next fall. Chris Dennis 4 Total Connections . (Niceville, FL), Cocoa Four-star sophomore Gage spun in from 17 for the second quarter's first score. Former Georgia Bulldogs defensive back Lovasea Carroll has retired from college football due to medical reasons. I am a student-athlete. L3Rha2Vhd2F5cy1mcm9tLWltZy1hY2FkZW15LXMtc3ByaW5nLXByYWN0aWNl Joined Texas All-American Trinity Byars as part of the U.S. U-20 WNT roster at the 2022 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup in Costa Rica. (Orlando, FL), Treasure Coast 7. (Miami Gardens, FL), Cardinal Gibbons It is not hard to see why this was the best high school football team in the country last year. (Eastman, GA), Robert F Munroe Day School I want to go where I am wanted and where I feel is the best place for me. My main goal was to not get shut out and leave healthy. When IMG's Pepper Johnson was asked to talk about the game, his response was curt and quick. (Hallandale, FL), South Sumter He brought his first touch to about midfield with great vision, speed and grace while navigating tacklers and did so again on his first punt return. (Lynn Haven, FL), Palm Bay Senior I have all my options open, Hall said. IMG Academy Football (2021) Roster Players (120) Staff (11) Ways you can help Make an impact on this team, and help keep MaxPreps up-to-date. Lenhardt has also been speaking more frequently with Notre Dame, and he is very intrigued with the way Florida uses Mohamoud Diabate, who similarly was a defensive end that is playing more of a linebacker role. (Sebring, FL), Columbus (), Dr. Phillips James Morgan. (Winter Park, FL), Mainland (Havana, FL), Holy Trinity Episcopal Academy IMG Academy's football program consists of the National, Varsity, and Post-Graduate teams. "There wasn't a player that quit tonight. (Lakeland, FL), Lake Brantley 7 prospect early in the 2023 class, is a mountain of a young man who has surprising agility for his size. Normally, a coach is chatty after a 51-point victory. (Ocala, FL), Chaminade-Madonna Prep (Saint Petersburg, FL), Escambia (Boca Raton, FL), Creekside 2021: Transferred into IMG Academy. FB Recruiting. (Lake City, FL), Deland (LAKELAND, FL). He was coached by IU defensive line coach Paul Randolph in 2020 and 2021 when he was with the Red Raiders. Commitments: Western PA to Western NC (Vero Beach, FL), Bloomingdale Running Backs Coach/Recruiting Coordinator: Tony Tokarz: Quarterbacks Coach: Campbell also blocked an extra point in his IMG debut. (Tampa, FL), Armwood Live updates: Week 3 high school football scores in Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky, $84,400 yearly for those on campus, $67,400 for day students playing football, Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. IMG Academy dominated in a 58-0 win, even. Fletcher earned many tough yards against a loaded IMG defense and broke scores of tackles a long the way. In addition, uncommitted receiver Tate and sophomore Gage are four-stars, while sophomore Desmond Ricks is ranked No. Before joining IMG Academy this year, Aguero played. (Ocala, FL), TRU Prep Academy (Lake Mary, FL), American Heritage There were at least five occasions in which Murphy looked dead in the water and in line to give up a sack, and he would snap laterally out of it on a dime. "We weren't coming in expecting anything. Tight in the first half, IMG would pull away in the second behind a massive offensive line and running back duo of Kaytron Allen and Stacy Gage, who combined to blow by the 300-yard mark by night . (Miami, FL), A. Crawford Mosley (Miami, FL), A. Crawford Mosley The Penn State commitment set the tone with a powerful finish on his first carry, running through Early Little, Jr. to get the IMG offense and his offensive line some extra juice on their initial possession. The Buckeyes were considered a top contender earlier in this recruitment, but communication between the two parties has ceased. Whoever becomes the program's next head coach is slated to inherit a loaded roster featuring numerous. (Tampa, FL), Deerfield Beach (Jacksonville, FL), Gadsden County Players . (Jacksonville, FL), Gadsden County (Jacksonville, FL), Auburndale bjsKICAgICAgICB3W2xdPXdbbF18fFtdO3dbbF0ucHVzaCh7J2d0bS5zdGFy A recent transfer to IMG from California, the 6-foot-4, 220-pounder did not play in 2020 because of the coronavirus pandemic. Our kids can say they played against IMG. He has Alabama and Notre Dame visits scheduled for June, and he's working on scheduling trips with Clemson, Georgia and Ohio State. (Clearwater, FL), Gadsden County IMG Academy quarterback A.J. Volunteer Help the coach manage this team. eTpoaWRkZW4nIHdpZHRoPScwJz48L2lmcmFtZT4KPC9ub3NjcmlwdD4KCgo=, PGRpdiBjbGFzcz0ncmEtY29udGFpbmVyIGRpc3Ryb19hZCc+CjxkaXYgY2xh Zi5wYXJlbnROb2RlLmluc2VydEJlZm9yZShqLGYpOwogICAgICAgIHdpbmRv The Ascenders have had at least one of the top three players in the state on the 247Sports composite each year since 2016. He's coming after a Southeastern Conference Championship, a College Football Playoff National Championship, and any individual award he can get. cGFyZW50Tm9kZS5pbnNlcnRCZWZvcmUocywgZWwpOwogIH0pKCk7Cjwvc2Ny Recruiting Views: 2023 Analysis February 27, 2023 by Travis Clark (College News) Official 2023 announcements continued in February, with plenty to know for the rest of the year. (Jacksonville, FL), Auburndale 2 Duncanville, Former Arkansas, SMU coach Chad Morris named new football coach at Allen HS, Clemson gets commitment from 4-star North Cobb RB David Eziomume, Vermont HS girls basketball team forfeits rather than face transgender opponent, USA TODAY Sports Super 25 high school basketball rankings, week of Feb. 27, 2023, Sierra Canyon 4-star small forward AJ Swinton commits to Virgnia Tech, Imhotep Institute CB Kenny Woseley names top 4 schools, commitment date, Centennial boys basketball 3-peats as champions with buzzer-beater dunk, 'The Last of Us' actor, deaf youth hockey player meets Alexander Ovechkin in heartwarming video, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. (Fort Myers, FL), Duncan U. Fletcher The Virginia natives top 10 includes Alabama, Florida, Miami, Ohio State and Texas. Your account has an invalid email address. (Ruskin, FL), North Fort Myers (Miami, FL), Boca Raton Y2FyZHJlc2VhcmNoLmNvbS9wP2MxPTImYzI9NzI0MTQ2OSZjNz1odHRwcyUz Four-star running back Kaytron Allen has started setting his official visits for the month of June. The instinctive and rangy Howard originally is from Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Fort Lauderdale, FL), American Heritage 57. Florida is a lock to make the cut (the Gators have an official visit scheduled with Booker for the June 4 weekend), but which other schools will join the Gators? McLaughlin wondered if even a Cincinnati all-star team would keep it close against IMG's athletes. (Clearwater, FL), Miami Carol City On December 16, 2020, 17 IMG Academy senior and post-graduate football student-athletes committed to the next level. View the IMG Academy Varsity Boys Basketball team roster on sblivesports.com and scorebooklive.com (Eastman, GA), Robert F Munroe Day School (Fort Lauderdale, FL), Braden River (Opa Locka, FL), Vero Beach (Miami, FL), Trinity Catholic A look back at top stories from the past 12 months.