Every year, the state of Florida produces one of the best by-state recruiting classes in the country. And the 2021 crop is no different.
With Wednesday's release of the new Top247 rankings, Florida truly shined as arguably the nation's most stacked state at the top, with the top four Florida players ranking in the top 11 nationally and 14 Florida talents finding spots in the nation's top 101. The class stands out for its talent at the safety position three of the top five safeties in the Top247 call the Sunshine State their home, including the top two safeties and the depth at wide receiver. Seven of the top 25 Floridians play wideout, with five of those seven sitting in the top 19 at their position in the country.
But the real reason for colleges to scour the state for talent this year looks like players who make quarterbacks' lives difficult and one who should stand in their way. Eight of the top nine players in the state project on the defensive side of the ball three defensive ends. one defensive tackle, two outside linebackers, one cornerback and one safeties and 10 of the top 12. The lone top nine player who doesn't call defense his home? He's the No. 1 offensive tackle prospect in the Top247.
So which players currently stand out as the state's best, and who are the colleges competing for those elite talents?
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The top Florida players in the new Top247 - 247Sports
