This is where football dreams begin. From Friday night lights to youth league heroes, we cover the stories, standouts, and communities shaping the game from the ground up. Dive into the passion, talent, and heart behind football’s future stars.
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Isaiah Martinez is a 6’3”, 160-pound standout from San Pasqual Valley High School and a rising star in the class of 2026. A two-sport athlete with a deep love for competition, he first fell in love with football at just six years old and hasn’t looked back since. Today, Isaiah takes the most pride in … Read more
16-year-old Alex Acuna is rewriting what it means to be a one-man highlight reel. At San Pasqual Valley High School in California, the 5-foot-9, 180-pound dynamo has been dazzling fans by slipping past defenders, shutting down offenses, and even being the difference maker on special teams. In one jaw-dropping game in 2023, he snagged three … Read more
Dia Bell, a five-star quarterback committed to Texas, currently shines at American Heritage High School in Florida. But what’s wild is, football wasn’t always the dream. Growing up, Dia was more focused on basketball, following in the footsteps of his dad, 12-year NBA vet Raja Bell. Yet over the past few years, Dia’s rise at … Read more
Mike Broxton is 6-foot-10, plays wide receiver, and looks like he was built in a video game. That’s why he’s blowing up online. The moment he stepped on the field at Gibbs High School in Florida, he didn’t just stand out; he stood over everyone. Clips from 7-on-7 practice show exactly why he’s headlining high … Read more
The landscape of sports has been shifting for years. First, college football saw a wave of changes: money, media, and recruiting pressure. Now, the ripples of those waves are hitting high school and youth football. Former NFL tight end Greg Olsen, who graduated from high school in 2003, believes the game is losing its heart … Read more
Back in 2015, a 7-year-old named Champ Brown, nicknamed Baby Zeke, blew up on the internet. Videos of him bulldozing through kids on the football field went viral, earning him comparisons to Ezekiel Elliott and turning him into a pint-sized football prodigy overnight. Playing for the Highland Empire Ducks, Baby Zeke scored 48 touchdowns in … Read more
Logan Routt holds the wild title of being the tallest high school football quarterback ever. While most teenagers were still filling out, Logan was already towering at 6-foot-11. That’s taller than Dan McGwire, the tallest QB in NFL history at 6-foot-8, and even two inches taller than Michael Humphrey, another towering high school quarterback who … Read more
NIL deals can completely change a player’s future, turning a college athlete into a young entrepreneur almost overnight. But just like any powerful tool, it has to be handled the right way. That’s the message Dan Furman, head of the D1 NIL Collective, shared on the Next Up podcast with Adam Breneman. Furman didn’t sugarcoat … Read more
Travis Hunter’s cousin brother, Javian Hunter Freeman, is quietly building his own name as a force on both sides of the football field. He acknowledges Travis Hunter’s outstanding talent, and more than that, he’s working smart to be exactly like the Jacksonville Jaguars’ two-way rookie. Although not much in the spotlight like Travis Hunter’s real … Read more
Both high school head coaches and college position coaches can make serious money, especially at big-name programs and powerhouse schools. But how do their paychecks really compare? A head coach at a top high school in Texas or Georgia might pull in six figures, sometimes with bonuses and teaching perks. On the flip side, a … Read more
Peyton Manning’s son, Marshall, just announced he’ll be playing quarterback at Baylor School in Tennessee, and leading the team is head coach Erik Kimrey. Kimrey isn’t just any coach; he left his dream job at the University of South Carolina to take the helm at Baylor. Known for developing quarterbacks and building strong programs, Kimrey … Read more
Shedeur Sanders might’ve blown up nationally at Jackson State and Colorado, but don’t get it twisted, he was electric long before that. In high school at Trinity Christian School in Texas, he threw for an impressive 12,627 yards over four years, completing 805 of 1,238 passes (a 65% completion rate) and racking up 166 touchdowns. … Read more
Zion Elee, the No. 1 ranked high school football recruit for the class of 2026, just shook up the college football world by committing to Maryland. The explosive edge rusher turned down offers from national powerhouses like Georgia, Alabama, Ohio State, and Penn State. His decision caught everyone off guard and instantly raised Maryland’s recruiting … Read more
Zane Rowe is making serious waves in high school football. As the No. 1 tight end in Texas and a five-star recruit, he’s already caught the eye of many college programs, including UNC’s Bill Belichick. Most colleges are eyeing him for defense. Some label him a defensive end, others call him an edge rusher, but … Read more