USA TODAY Sports has unveiled its preseason Super 25 national high school football rankings, naming Florida’s IMG Academy as the No. 1 team heading into the upcoming season.
A Nationwide Survey of Talent
The list spans eleven states, reflecting a deep pool of programs that will battle for supremacy across the country. From California’s powerhouse pipelines to Texas’ fierce competition, the rankings aim to capture the breadth of talent that will shape the 2025 campaign.
Star Players to Watch
IMG Academy’s offense will be anchored by Georgia quarterback commit Jayden Wade and Texas A&M wide receiver commit Eric McFarland III, while St. John Bosco’s sophomore quarterback Koa Malau'ulu burst onto the scene with 2,361 yards, 33 touchdowns and just five interceptions. Chance Thomas, the incoming signal‑caller for Bishop Gorman, brings experience from Southern California’s elite programs, and St. Frances Academy boasts 5‑star edge Anthony Sweeney and 4‑star receiver Brandon Jefferson as they look to dominate the Mid‑Atlantic.
New Faces and Familiar Challenges
Centennial will replace graduated quarterback Dominick Catalano with transfers Jaden Jefferson and Quentin Hale, while Mater Dei must fill the void left by Ryan Hopkins, Chris Henry Jr. and Kayden Dixon‑Wyatt. St. Thomas Aquinas aims to secure a spot in the newly formed FHSAA Open Division, and Basha’s junior quarterback Jake Rogers will try to build on his championship‑winning performance. In Texas, Waxahachie hopes to overtake Duncanville, and Buford enters the season without the Raiola brothers for the first time since 2022.
Looking Toward the Future
Georgia’s Grayson is under new leadership seeking to reclaim its top spot, while Tennessee’s Baylor running back David Gabriel Georges is touted as one of the state’s premier talents. Hamilton’s wide receiver Roye Oliver III reclassified to the class of 2027 after setting Arizona records, and Carrollton hopes to end a near three‑decade title drought. With new head coaches arriving at DeMatha and other programs, the preseason rankings set the stage for a season filled with fresh storylines and intense competition.