Northeast Florida- Every week we will highlight the 10 best quarterbacks in the area. The Duval Sports Quarterback Club will update weekly, spotlighting quarterback performances, opponents, and superlatives on the field. Only 10 quarterbacks can be in, so there’s some that likely will be excused from the exclusive club weekly, in favor of a deserving QB. This is the best collection of quarterbacks this area has seen, and it’s a testament to the parents, coaches, and trainers in the area.
So let’s check out the Week#1 Top 10 Quarterbacks in the Duval Sports Quarterback Club
#1. QB 2024 Colin Hurley, 6’2, 215lbs, Trinity Christian (LSU Commit) <– Click to view player profile
The highest recruited quarterback in Northeast Florida the last decade is Trinity’s Colin Hurley. A consensus 4-star recruit by every national recruiting site. Hurley has been recruited by every major power 5 program in the country. Coaches and scouts have been impressed with Hurley’s arm strength, accuracy, and pocket presence, and if you’d seen him play you know why he’s much sought after.
As a 2x state champion, Hurley is one of very few quarterbacks that have led his team to the mountain top as a freshman in high school. He was a backup on Trinity’s 2020 state chapionship team, but got considerable snaps as an 8th grader.
His sophomore year saw him lead Trinity deep into the playoffs, passing for 1,444 yards, and 15 TDs in just 9 games (including playoffs) while overcoming a mid-season injury. His toughness is another attribute that defines him, while adding escapability to his game this past season.
Week 1 Home vs Ed White
#2. 2025 QB Locklan Hewlett, 6’1, 175lbs, St. Augustine, Wake Forest Commit <– Click to view player profile
One of the premier passers in Northeast Florida emerged as the top passer in area in 2023. 2025 quarterback Locklan Hewlett passed for 2,126 yards and 23 touchdowns and was rewarded with a power 5, ACC offer from Wake Forest. What they saw in Hewett is what we all saw going into his sophomore season.
An accurate, big armed quarterback, who confident beyond his years whose able to fit it in tight windows. With 21 D-1 offers, Hewlett is poised to be one of the best passing quarterback’s St. Augustine has ever seen.
Week 1 Away vs Bolles
#3. QB 2025 Tramell Jones Jr, 6’1, 185lbs, Florida State Commit <– Click to view player profile
One of very few quarterbacks that can come straight from middle school and start at the high school level, and that’s exactly what Tramell Jones Jr did. He stepped right in as a freshman in 2021, and lit up the area in passing. In 2022, he got even better, passing for 2,310 yards, and 23 touchdowns.
He has a very quick release and incredible accelration on his throws. Florida State is going to love this kid, who still has two years left of high school. He currently has 9 D-1 offers, and is a Duval Sports 2022-2023 First Team Prime Time Player.
Week 1 Home vs Fletcher
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#4. QB 2024 Riley Trujillo 6’3, 215lbs- Bartram Trail, UCF Commit
The 3-star UCF commit Riley Trujillo, leads the Bears into his senior season at quarterback. He passed for 1,910yds and 15 TDs, but also ran for 710yds and 5 TDs. He’s the #1 dual threat quarteback in Northeast Florida.
He led his team through the toughest district last year, lighting up the stats in several games. “He understands how to use trajectory better than most his age and throws a rather catchable ball over his target’s shoulders”– Andrew Irvins 247 Sports
Week 1 Away vs Ponte Vedra
#5. QB 2024 Marcelis Tate 6’3, 190lbs, Fletcher, USF Commit
Star quarterback Marcelis Tate (USF commit) returns for Fletcher with four years of starting experience. That means alot in High School football. Arguably the top dual threat quarterback in the city, he can take it the distance on film.
The 6’3 QB comitted to USF two years ago. Similar to his head coach Ciatrick Fason, he shows dependability and loyalty, something that his receivers love about him. He will have his best passing year this year. Last year wasn’t bad either, passing for 1771yds, 12 TDs: Rushing 709yds, 8 TDs.
Week 1 Away vs Mandarin
#6. QB 2024 James Resar– Bishop Kenny, 6’4, 199lbs, Iowa Commit
Passing for 1,656yds, 16 TDs: and Rushing 466yds, 6 TDs, James Resar has struck fear in the hearts of defensive coordinators for several years. He’s been the focal point of Biship Kenny’s offense without many weapons around him, but he has still excelled at a high level.
The 6’4, 199lb Iowa commit completed nearly 67% of his passes. He is a top-tier dual threat quarterback that is used as a pimary runner on some designed plays. He is quite possibly the toughest quarterback in the area, which is what you love to see from the signal caller. He is rated 3-star by 247 Sports.
Week 1 Home vs First Coast
#7. QB 2024 Rodney Tisdale Jr– First Coast, 6’2.5, 173lbs Western Kentucky Commit<– Click to view player profile
Passing for 1,873yds, and 18 TDs (Western Kentucky Commit) Rodney Tisdale Jr has revived First Coast football and “Marty Ball”. Coach Marty Lee is able to toss the ball around as he did with QB Deandre Johnson (USFL). One indicator of a great quarterback is his ability to shine light on everal receviers, and Tisdale has done that at First Coast.
Standing tall and naturally spinning the ball with accuracy to receivers. Five different receivers eclipsed the 200-yard mark on the season, and all five caught touchdowns from the talented quarterback. He has incredible touch on the ball, and a very stong arm for his frame. He is the prototypical drop back quarterback, who is comfortable in the pocket and able to elude rushers when needed.
Week 1 Away vs Bishop Kenny
#8. QB 2025 Cibastian Broughton-Fleming Island, 5’10, 160lbs, (3-Star QB)
A 3-star prospect, Cibastian Broughton had great stats at the position. Passing 1,504yds, 16 TDs: Rushing 763 yds, 7 TDs. He has started since his freshman year and show incredible play making ability early. Offers from Bowling Green, Pittsburgh and West Virginia, teams have already noticed his magic on the field.
At 5’10, 160 lbs, the quarterback is undersized for some but perfect for others as we have seen a wave of smaller framed quarterbacks be drafted in the NFL. This is exaclty who this 2025 signal caller reminds you of. A confident player who has big games in his future.
Week 1 Home vs Clay
#9. QB 2025 Dwayne Stuckey, 5’10, 190lbs-University Christian
Dwayne Stuckey Jr was a playmaker and unsung hero of the team last year. He made lots of plays during crunch time for University Christian, and was a key contributor to their deep playoff run all the way to the state semifinals.
The rising junior. Passed for 1,564, and 16 TDs, His passing TDs were among the top in the entire area. In a heavy run offense, Stuckey was able to complete passes averaging 17.4 yards per completion. He is a big play quarterback, that shows his strong arm.
Week 1 Home vs Raines
#10. QB 2025 Jordan Durham, 6’2 1/2, 217lbs- Zarephath Academy (Offers: Famu, Valdosta St, Western Carolina)
The area’s leading passer is not from one of the traditional large area schools. He is Jordan Durham of Zarephath Academy, a 2025 pocket passer, with the ability to get first downs with his legs as well. Durham’s stats include Passing 2,607yds, 21 TDs; Ruhing 322yds, 2 TDs.
The little brother of Ivory Durham IV ( CFL), (a former Class 4A Player of the Year and state champion quarterback at Raines), Jordan has a QB bloodline and QB connection that makes him much more than a small school stat accumilator. Put him at any large school in the area, and the big armed lefty QB starts and competes at a high level. Offers from Famu, Valdosta St, Western Carolina.
Week 1 @ Episcopal
Outside looking in:
2024 QB DJ Moore Jr- Bolles, 6’0, 155lbs
2024 QB Jaylen Pettway- Ed White; 6’3, 25lbs
2025 QB Ryan Killmer- Tocoi Creek; 6’6, 205lbs
2024 QB Sean Speed- Atlantic Coast; 6’2, 177lbs
2025 QB Glenn Foreman III- Riverside; 6’2, 175lbs
