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Champ Smith, 2027 star quarterback, transfers from Jupiter Christian to Columbus High School

Smith threw for nearly 2,000 yards and 20 touchdowns in 2023

Andy Villamarzo

Another big-time South Florida high school football quarterback transfer has occurred. 

This time, a player from the 561 is heading down to the 305. 

According to New Era Prep, Champ Smith, one of the top 2027 quarterbacks in the Sunshine State, has transferred from Jupiter Christian to back-to-back Class 4M state champion Columbus. 

Smith as a freshman last season for the Eagles proved himself in being one of the best of the 2027 class. The signal caller completed 141-of-233 passes for 1,974 yards and 20 touchdowns. 

The freshman has several Power Five offers already so far, with Smith holding overtures from Arkansas, Charlotte, Maryland, Ole Miss, Western Kentucky and Western Michigan. 

Jabari Brady, 5-star 2026 wide receiver, transfers from Monarch to Chaminade-Madonna

Zachary Katz, 2027 quarterback, transfers from True North Classical to Chaminade-Madonna

Michael Clayton II, 2026 quarterback, transfers from Edgewater to Sanford Seminole

-- Andy Villamarzo | villamarzo@scorebooklive.com | @sblivefl 

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ANDY VILLAMARZO

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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