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Vote Now: Which big name high school football transfer will make the biggest impact in Florida for his new team?

We put together a list of some of the big names that have transferred so far this Florida high school football off-season
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Vote Now: Which big name high school football transfer will make the biggest impact in Florida for his new team?
Vote Now: Which big name high school football transfer will make the biggest impact in Florida for his new team?

Do you think the high school football was over in the Sunshine State? Think again.

Although the smacking of pads has ceased for the moment, the "off-season" in Florida has been jam packed with head coaches stepping down or being hired and plenty of player transfers throughout the state. And, we still have two months and some change until the start of spring football. 

Many of the biggest transfers have occurred down in South Florida as names have moved around many of the state championship contending teams ahead of the spring football, which begins on May 1st officially. So many players have already switched schools and we put together a list below of some of the top transfers that have already occurred. Take a look at our list and let us know who you think will make the biggest impact at their new school come spring football or if there's a name we may have missed.

Also, stay tuned, as more transfers occur in the coming weeks and into the summer. If the list is significant, which we expect it will be, we will update and re-release this poll.

Armondo Blount (DL) transfers from Dillard to Miami Central: If any transfer sent some shockwaves through South Florida, it was this one. Blount racked up 16 sacks and 30 tackles for loss a year ago. He almost perfectly fills the void left by University of Miami (FL) signee Rueben Bain. By the time Blount is a senior, he could be one of the top prospects in the country bar none. He's already received offers from Alabama, Florida, Florida State, Ohio State and Oregon just to name a few. 

Stacy Gage (RB) transfers from Wharton to St. Thomas Aquinas: Double trouble down in Fort Lauderdale. St. Thomas Aquinas' backfield got that much more dangerous when Stacy Gage made the move to Broward County and teams up with fellow Power 5 prospect Jordan Lyle. Gage rushed for over 700 yards and scored 14 touchdowns last season for Wharton. Alabama, Ohio State, Oklahoma and USC are the teams Gage is looking at heavily. 

Willis McGahee Jr. (DL) transfers from Miami Palmetto to Columbus: The Explorers were already pretty stacked before this transfer, but become that much more formidable up front on defense. The son of former NFL'er Willis McGahee, the defensive end compiled 80 tackles, 13 sacks and five forced fumbles last season at Miami Palmetto. McGahee Jr. certainly makes Columbus' chances to repeat as Class 4M chances that much better in 2023. Auburn, Miami (FL), Michigan and Nebraska in the hunt for McGahee Jr.'s services. 

JC Evans (QB) transfers from Brandeis (TX) to Miami Central: You might not have heard much about Evans if you just follow Florida high school football. Plan on hearing about him this spring. He will take part in a quarterback competition to search for the Rockets' next star under center. Replacing Keyone Jenkins will be no easy task, but the 6-foot-5, 200-pound quarterback could be the real deal coming from the Lone Star State. Evans, who has offers from Appalachian State and University of Texas at San Antonio, threw for 1,199 yards and nine touchdowns last year, adding 450 on the ground. 

Ryan Downes (QB) transfers from IMG Academy national to Venice: You might remember Downes when he had to go into the game after Jayden Bradford went down against Miami Central. That 20-14 loss to the Rockets is what some may think of when it comes to Downes, but he's so much more than that. An accurate pocket passer, at 6-foot-4, 205 pounds, he already has the perfect size to play quarterback on the next level. Downes has an offer from Indiana, according to 247Sports. 

James Randle (WR) transfers from Mainland to Homestead: It's a move that will take Randle from the beautiful beaches of Daytona Beach to the gates of the Keys down in Homestead. A track down I-95 south and Randle lands at Homestead, where he should make an immediate impact for the Broncos. In 2022, Randle hauled in 60 passes for 1,105 yards and 12 touchdowns. With Richard Dandridge graduating, Randle fills the void left in the receiving corps for the 2022 Class 3M runner-ups. Among the suitors, Randle has offers from Florida, Iowa State, Kentucky and Louisville. 

Jadyn Glasser (QB) transfers from South Plantation to Venice: Another signal caller headed to the 2022 Class 4S state runner-ups? Yes indeed and Glasser is coming off an impressive 2022 season at South Plantation. As a junior, Glasser threw for 2,624 yards and 25 touchdowns and rushed for 505. Over 3,000 yards of total offense coming to John Peacock's Indians. The quarterback battle between Downes and Glasser should be interesting. 

Deandre Desnior (RB) transfers from North Broward Prep to Plantation American Heritage: One great running back leaves and another comes to Plantation American Heritage. Mark Fletcher will be donning a Miami Hurricanes uniform this fall and Desnior now has a chance to be the next great Patriots' running back. As just a sophomore, Desnior had himself a breakout campaign in 2022. Desnior rushed for 1,248 yards and scored 16 touchdowns and owns offers from Florida State, Louisville and Maryland. 

Daniel Davis (OL) transfers from Dillard to Chaminade-Madonna: Davis is a big human being. Standing at 6-foot-4, 349 pounds, the rising junior heads to the defending Class 1M state champions ready to become another main cog on the offensive line for the Lions. Adding another protector for Cedrick Bailey at the line of scrimmage just makes it that much more difficult to track down the Chaminade-Madonna quarterback. Davis will be a IOL to watch down in South Florida.

Caleb Goodloe (WR) transfers from Clearwater Calvary Christian to Clearwater Central Catholic: We know many of the transfers have occurred throughout the South Florida region of the state, but an eye catcher came from the Tampa Bay region as well. Goodloe leaves Clearwater Calvary Christian and heads down US Highway 19 South to Clearwater Central Catholic to play for the Class 1M runner-ups. The junior had 50 catches for 617 yards and 10 touchdowns in 2022. He steps in as the Marauders graduate three of their top pass catchers from this past season. Goodloe has offers from Boston College, Iowa State and West Virginia. 

Andy Villamarzo can be reached at andyvillamarzo@gmail.com and follow him on Twitter @Andy_Villamarzo. 

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Andy Villamarzo has been a sports writer in the Tampa Bay (FL) Area since 2007, writing for publications such as Tampa Bay Times, The Tampa Tribune, The Suncoast News, Tampa Beacon, Hernando Sun to name a few. Andy resides out of the Tarpon Springs, FL area and started as a writer with SB Live Sports in the summer of 2022 covering the Tampa Bay Area. He has quickly become one of Florida's foremost authorities on high school sports, appearing frequently on podcasts, radio programs and digital broadcasts as an expert on team rankings, recruiting and much more.

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