USA TODAY Sports has unveiled its preseason Super 15 regional rankings for the Southeast, a area celebrated as the deepest high school football market in the nation. The list spotlights the programs that are expected to shape the conversation heading into the new season, blending tradition with emerging powerhouses.
Florida’s Front‑Runners
Florida dominates the conversation with four programs making the regional list. IMG Academy enters with a perfect 9‑0 record for 2025, anchored by standouts Zyron Forstall, Eric McFarland III and Jayden Wade. St. Thomas Aquinas, carrying a 14‑1 mark, showcases marquee talents Mark Matthews, Julius Jones and Wyatt Smith. Meanwhile, Carol City and American Heritage add depth to a state that routinely supplies national contenders.
Georgia’s top tier is equally compelling. Buford, Grayson, Carrollton and Creekside all crack the top ten of the regional rankings, each boasting elite talent and rigorous schedules that keep them perennially in the conversation for state and national honors.
Alabama’s Rising Threat
From Alabama, Thompson arrives with an 11‑3 record for 2025 and a trio of key players — Cameron Pritchett, Trent Seaborn and Junior Tu'upo — who are expected to make a swift impact on the national stage. The program’s recent momentum suggests the state will continue to produce top‑tier talent.
The depth of the Southeast is underscored by the fact that eleven regional teams appear in the preseason Super 25 national rankings, with three of those squads positioned inside the top ten. Such representation reflects a talent pool that consistently outpaces other parts of the country, setting the stage for fierce competition when the season unfolds.