Vote: Who is best North Suncoast Florida junior football player so far in 2024?

We’ve picked out 10 junior football players in the North Suncoast Florida that have stood out this season

Mitchell quarterback Cayden Thomas against Hudson in the spring of 2024 / Pop's of Da Rap's

With just a few weeks left in the 2024 high school football regular season in Florida, there are plenty of players along the North Suncoast having standout years. This list features some of the top junior football players we’ve seen or have been on the rise in the North Suncoast of Florida. Take a look at our list and vote for who you feel has been the top performing senior high school football player in Florida’s North Suncoast. 

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Voting closes on November 16th, 11:59pm

Here are the nominees:

JT  Tipton, QB, Lecanto

Guiding the high-powered Panthers’ aerial attack, through eight games he has completed 110 of 158 passes for 1,685 yards with 23 touchdowns and just two interceptions.

Michael Saltsman, QB, Hernando

Showing his versatility under center, through eight games under center he has completed 53 of 93 passes for 836 yards with six touchdowns against three interceptions. He has also been a force running the ball with 425 rushing yards and eight touchdowns.

Richard Hanshaw, QB, Weeki Wachee

Over the first eight games he has made the Hornets formidable through the air, completing 66 of 143 passes for 1,050 yards with 14 touchdowns against five interceptions. He also run for 302 yards and three touchdowns.

Xavier Clemente, WR, Land O’ Lakes

Through seven games he has been a major weapon for the Gators, with 32 catches for 544 yards and seven touchdowns.

Connor Purcell, LB, Land O’ Lakes

Over seven games for the Gators, he has piled up 61 tackles, including 10 for a loss, along with five sacks, one interception, three fumble recoveries and four forced fumbles.

Dillon Rose-Bailey, QB, Wiregrass Ranch

Guiding the Bulls on offense across the first seven games, he has completed 54 of 87 passes for 955 yards to go with 10 touchdowns and five interceptions.

Cayden Thomas, QB, Mitchell

Across seven games for the Mustangs, he has connected on 83 of 147 passes for 1,547 yards with 14 touchdowns against seven interceptions. He has rushed for 265 yards and three touchdowns.

Corey Simms, RB, Mitchell

Over seven games this season, he has rushed for 889 yards and 16 touchdowns, while also recording 10 catches for 127 yards with two touchdowns.

Bryce Backus, WR/FS, Mitchell

Making an impact in all three phases, in seven games he has 21 catches for 460 yards with five touchdowns. He additionally has 142 kickoff return yards, and on defense he has two interceptions, seven pass breakups and one forced fumble.

RJ Peabody, WR/CB, Mitchell

In seven games he has 25 receptions for 562 yards with four touchdowns, to go along with 235 kickoff return yards and 801 all-purpose yards total. On defense, he has six pass breakups, two fumble recoveries and one forced fumble.

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