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Vero Beach QB Champ Monds set to college announce decision on May 1
TL;DR
Vero Beach quarterback Champ Monds will announce his college decision on May 1 at 1:05 p.m. He is choosing between Florida State, Notre Dame, and Ohio State.
Key points
- Champ Monds is a sought-after quarterback
- He is down to three schools: Florida State, Notre Dame, Ohio State
- Announcement is set for May 1 at 1:05 p.m.
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VERO BEACH — Wonderful "Champ" Monds has been one of the nation's most sought-after quarterbacks since before even played his first high school game.
Now, he's down to three schools: Florida State, Notre Dame and Ohio State.
Vero Beach's star rising senior quarterback is set to announce his college decision at 1:05 p,m. May 1 on The Pat McAfee Show.
Vero Beach’s Champ Monds (1) throws a pass during a spring football practice on April 27, 2026, at Vero Beach High School.
"It was very rough," Monds said of narrowing his list of more than 30 offers. "I built plenty of relationships throughout my short high school career. It's been a blessing to be able to have all of this. It hurts to have to tell people I'm down to three, but at some point, I have to make a decision."
The 6-foot-2, 224-pound Monds reclassified to the 2027 class in December A four-star recruit, Monds is No. 22 on the USA TODAY Florida Network top 100 and the No. 2 ranked quarterback in the state.
Monds missed most of 2025 with a high ankle sprain but completed 45 of 63 passes (71.4 percent completion percentage) for 691 yards and seven touchdowns with no interceptions. As a freshman, Monds threw for 2,234 yards and 23 touchdowns and rushed for 502 yards and nine touchdowns.
Q&A
What time will Champ Monds announce his college decision?
Champ Monds will announce his college decision at 1:05 p.m. on May 1.
Which schools are Champ Monds considering for college football?
Champ Monds is considering Florida State, Notre Dame, and Ohio State for his college football career.
Where can I watch Champ Monds' college decision announcement?
You can watch Champ Monds' college decision announcement on The Pat McAfee Show.
