Cruz James

With a flick of the wrist, 2028 varsity quarterback Cruz James-Bajek has shown he can launch a beautiful deep ball for touchdowns as a North Florida Educational Institute Eagle this year. The 6’1, 150 lbs 8th grader, has gone 58 of 90 for  622 passing yards and 4 TDs at the mid-season mark. His incredible poise has impressed just as much as his arm talent, as he led NFEI to a signature season opening win over West Nassau. James already has a strong arm for his age, which will only get stronger with experience and technique. His mobility is impressive too, as NFEI was able to move the pocket as James makes throws on the run.

Cruz transferred to Fletcher in 2024. It’s clear that Cruz James is one of the top quarterbacks of his class in NE Florida, and should be on many college recruiting watch lists and boards.