Mandarin HS- To wrap up the high school football spring games, we visited Mandarin vs Bolles, which was a game that featured many stars and future division-1 football players. In a matchup reminiscent of ones from the late 90’s Bolles teams, the number of offers in tonight’s game saw 189 for Bolles and 139 for Mandarin for a total of 328 total collegiate offers for players.
The game started off slow for both teams. That was until 4-star 2025 Mandarin quarterback Tramell Jones Jr found 5-star 2025 wide receiver Jaime Ffrench on a deep pass, Ffrench making a one-handed grab in the back of the end zone for a spectacular touchdown. Afterwards, the two star Mustangs would sit and rest for the remainder of the game. Jones is committed to FSU, and Ffrench decommitted from Alabama after Nick Saban retired, and has yet to commit. Both are incredible athletes that will put up incredible numbers this year.
5-Star 2025 WR Jaime Ffrench of Mandarin and 4-star 2026 WR Naeem Burroughs of Bolles put on a show in tonight's spring football game! @jaimeffrenchjr @ThaDr3am__ pic.twitter.com/fo4ewTH3GY
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The first quarter would end 7-0 Mustangs. Entering the 2nd quarter, the Bulldogs really needed a spark. On the first play, the Bolles defense forced and recovered a fumble. The very next play, Bolles quarterback Ethan Drumm launched a ball deep to 4-star 2026 wide receiver Naeem Burroughs for a 60-yard touchdown. Just like that, the bulldogs tied the game up.
Drumm is the next big quarterback to come out of Northeast Florida, although he’s been overlooked the last few years. He checks all the boxes with size and arm talent. As we predicted two years ago, this 6’3, 205 pound QB will be one of the leading passers in the area this season. He gave everyone a glimpse of that in the spring game, and offers have heated up for him.
The bulldogs would get the ball back with about 2-minutes left in the half. After a solid drive down the field, they gave the ball to running back Emmett Grzebin, who punched it for the score. Grzebin is a talented rising senior who has picked up steam in recruiting. His run put the bulldogs up 14-7 into halftime.
During the break, both teams would pull their starters, and the rest of game was all about the Mandarin rushing attack. They would continue to pound the ball on the ground and run up the score, showcasing impressive depth on their roster. The final score was Mandarin 35, Bolles 14, although the score doesn’t reflect the competitive aspect put forward by the starters.
Both of these teams were very evenly matched and have lots of amazing talent. One of the highest recruited athletes in the nation is Mandarin’s Hylton Drake Stubbs. Stubbs, a 4-star safety is committed to USC. He did not play in the spring game. Both Bolles and Mandarin will be exciting teams to watch in the fall. I would expect both teams to make a deep push into the playoffs once again this coming December.
Top Recruits (Not mentioned above)- by Andre’ Ellis
Mandarin:
Kameron Mills,2026||ATH/DB||6’2||210lbs- Talented and long athlete with offers from USF, and SMU among others. Coaches are excited about this young man.
Ethan Sherman, 2026,WR, 6’0, 175lbs- Second on team with 394yds and 8 TDs receiving. Was the dangerous compliment to Ffrench that you couldn’t leave one on one.
Brody Jennings, DB, 6’1, 172lbs, 2026- 4-star DB who came over from Sandalwood. Several D-1 offers including Florida and Michigan.
Tamajh Mitchell, DB, 5’9| |155lbs, 2026- 4-star Duval Sports ranked DB, who came over from Bartram. Overlooked by most, but is one of the best DBs in the city. Picked up offers this spring including Penn State.
Israel Ratliff, 2026|5’11, 190lbs, LB- Offered by Famu, second in tackles last year with 113 stops. A team player and all-in type athlete.
Teryn Lane, 6’0/WR/CB, 2025- Extremely talented athlete, track & field champion running the 100m in 10.92, the 200m in 22.9, and the Long Jump at 22.1.
Jaylen Lewis, 6’1 , 2025 ATH- 200M state champion with a 21.20. Picked up offer from Morgan State.
Bolles:
Chase Collier, WR, 2025, 6’1| 175lbs- 3-star Dynamic receiver who is coming into his own last year with 571yds and 6 TDs receiving.
Corbyn Fordham, TE , 2026, 6’4 220lbs- 4 star TE with the NFL and collegiate bloodline 23 offers including FSU and Georgia
Simeon Caldwell, LB, 2026, 6’3, 190lbs- Long, and athletic linebacker who plays safety as well. Blowing up on the recruiting trail with 23 offers including Georgia and FSU.
Jalen Ross, DB, 2025, 6’1″ 163 lbs- Talented DB who is extremely intelligent and savvy. A leader who has waited his turn and produced 3 interceptions last year
CJ Ennis, DB, 2025, 6’2 |175lbs- Bolles leader in interceptions last year, and a leader in the locker room.
JJ Sparks, OL, 2026, 6’4 285- Hard working hard nosed lineman that has gotten better every year. Still growing in size and as a player on the field. Offers from Pitt and Miami among others.
Ty Neal, RB, 6’0| 182lbs- A true leader on the field and unselfish playmaker. When ever his number is called he has put up big impressive numbers to help his team win.
Martin Geary, 6’3, 280lbs, DL- Was third in sacks on the team last year wit h13 TFLs.
Troy Holloway,2025, LB, 6’1, 210lbs- The next backer up who had 123 Tackles, 14 TFL’s 4 PD’s 2 Sacks in 2023
Matthew “MJ” Jenkins, 2025 |6’1| 234 lbs |MLB/ TE- Coming over from Episcopal, had 121 tackles, 22 TFLs and 6 Sacks.
Maliek Hill, 6’1, 167lbs | CB & WR, 2025- Just picked up an offer. A very deserving honor for this team first guy!
Asher Ghioto, DE,TE,2028| 6’4/235lbs- Young up and coming mammoth with incredible size going into his 9th grade season. Already with offers from UCF and Louisville.
