J.J. McCarthy had planned to lead Nazareth Academy back to the Illinois state championship in 2020. But when the coronavirus postponed high school football in Illinois, J.J. took advantage of the opportunity to play for national power IMG Academy in Florida.
Miller Moss planned to play his senior season with national powerhouse Mater Dei High School in Southern California, but those plans were derailed when the coronavirus shut down fall sports in California. So, the former Bishop Alemany quarterback has continued to train and prepare for his career with the USC Trojans.
Quarterback Kaidon Salter stepped up to 6A football in Texas as a junior, and he only elevated his game for the Cedar Hill Longhorns. As he seeks to conclude his prep career on a high note, he's ready to step up his game again in the SEC with the Tennessee Volunteers.
Jabez Tinae is one of the many Power 5 prospects on a talented Kennedy Catholic squad for this year. The Washington commit is hopeful he and his teammates get to make a run at a state championship in the spring semester.
James Williams of American Heritage in Plantation, FL, lost his mother at a young age. Her memory has always been with him as he's worked to be one of the best high school athletes in the country. He is committed to the Miami Hurricanes.
Kyle McCord is one of the most talented quarterbacks in the 2021 class. He leads Philadelphia-area power St. Joseph's Prep in what has been a very strange season. The son of a former Rutgers quarterback, Kyle is committed to the Ohio State Buckeyes.
Julien Simon can do just about anything for Lincoln High School in Tacoma, WA. From safety to wide receiver to quarterback, he has been a key figure for the past three seasons. He is now committed to USC, where he will likely play linebacker.
Jalen Kitna is the son of former NFL quarterback Jon Kitna. He's a self-described late bloomer, and the Florida Gators have seen the potential in young signal caller from Burleson High School in Texas. Jalen is verbally committed to the Gators.
Donovan Jackson of Episcopal High School in Houston is one of the best offensive linemen in America. He is committed to the Ohio State Buckeyes.
