Top high school football recruits from Florida will compete at the FHSAA Track & Field State Championships in Jacksonville from May 6-9. Notable athletes include Sean Tatum, Mekhi Williams, and Anthony Cavallaro, who are among the top seeds in their events.
Key points
FHSAA Track & Field State Championships in Jacksonville
Top football recruits participating include Sean Tatum and Mekhi Williams
Anthony Cavallaro is a Florida State commit and top seed in discus
Other top seeds include Jacob Thomas and Davion Crumitie
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Many of Florida's premier high school athletes will be in Jacksonville May 6-9 for the FHSAA Track & Field State Championships, which means some of the state's top football recruits will be in action.
Cavallaro, a Florida State commit, won gold in the discus in 2025 and enters the state meet as the No. 1 seed in Class 1A in the discus and No. 2 seed in the shot put.
Other football recruits heading into the state meet as No. 1 seeds include Flanagan wide receiver Jacob Thomas (Class 4A, 100 and 200 meters), Rickards athlete Davion Crumitie (Class 3A, 100 meters) and Plantation wide receiver Jason Thomas (Class 3A, 400 meters).
Class 4A
Lennard 2027 S Mekhi Williams
Williams is the No. 18 seed in the 200 meters (22.13 seconds). He also is a member of Lennardâs 400-meter relay team (No. 7 seed, 41.76 seconds). Williams is ranked No. 31 on the USA TODAY Florida top 100 and is committed to Florida State.
Q&A
Who are the top football recruits competing at the FHSAA state track meet?
Top recruits include Sean Tatum, Mekhi Williams, and Anthony Cavallaro, all of whom are highly ranked in the USA TODAY Florida Network top 100.
What events are the top football recruits participating in at the FHSAA championships?
They are competing in various events, including the discus, shot put, and sprints like the 100 and 200 meters.
When and where is the FHSAA Track & Field State Championships taking place?
The championships will be held in Jacksonville from May 6-9.
What are the rankings of the top football recruits at the FHSAA state meet?
Sean Tatum is ranked No. 14, Mekhi Williams No. 31, and Anthony Cavallaro No. 44 in the USA TODAY Florida Network top 100.
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Lennard DB Mekhi Williams at the Under Armour Next camp in Orlando, Feb. 22, 2026
Lennard DB Mekhi Williams at the Under Armour Next camp in Orlando, Feb. 22, 2026
Flanagan 2027 WR Jacob Thomas
Thomas is the No. 1 seed in the 100 meters (10.42 seconds) and the No. 1 seed in the 200 meters (20.97 seconds). He also is a member of Flanaganâs 400 relay team (No. 1 seed, 40.21 seconds) and the 1,600 relay team (No. 2 seed, 3:17.11 minutes). Thomas is ranked No. 51 on the USA TODAY Florida Network top 100 and is committed to Pitt.
St. Thomas Aquinas 2027 RB Tyler Reid
Reid is the No. 17 seed in the 100 meters (10.83 seconds) and the No. 8 seed in the 200 meters (21.65 seconds). He also is a member of Aquinasâ 400 relay team (No. 3 seed, 40.73 seconds) and the 1,600 relay team (No. 14 seed, 3:22.93 minutes). Reid is ranked No. 82 on the USA TODAY Florida Network top 100 and is committed to Pitt.
Largo 2029 WR Kylen Monk
Monk is the No. 4 seed in the 100 meters (10.52 seconds) and the No. 7 seed in the 200 meters (21.58 seconds). He also is a member of Largoâs 1,600 relay team (No. 5 seed, 3:18.46 minutes). Monk has an offer from Syracuse.
Sumner 2027 RB Tommy Scott
Scott is the No. 11 seed in the 100 meters (10.66 seconds). He is committed to FAU.
Lakeland senior DJ Dobie win the 4x100 on Saturday at the Class 4A, Region 2 track and field meet at George Jenkins High School.
Lakeland senior DJ Dobie win the 4x100 on Saturday at the Class 4A, Region 2 track and field meet at George Jenkins High School.
Atlantic Coast 2027 EDGE Isreal Hayward
Hayward is the No. 14 seed in the javelin (49.99 meters). He has a handful of offers, including Bowling Green and Florida A&M.
Lakeland 2026 RB DJ Dobie
Dobie is the No. 3 seed in the 100 meters (10.50 seconds) and the No. 9 seed in the 200 meters (21.68 seconds). He also is a member of Lakelandâs 400 relay team (No. 2 seed, 40.58 seconds). Dobie has signed with Western Carolina.
Class 3A
Rickards Raiders wide receiver Davion Crumitie (0) returns a kick versus the Chiles Timberwolves in a Week 4 FHSAA football game at Stan Goldstein Field in Tallahassee, Florida, Friday, Sept. 12, 2025.
Rickards Raiders wide receiver Davion Crumitie (0) returns a kick versus the Chiles Timberwolves in a Week 4 FHSAA football game at Stan Goldstein Field in Tallahassee, Florida, Friday, Sept. 12, 2025.
Hillsborough 2028 WR Derrell Hines
Hines is the No. 14 seed in the 100 meters (10.77 seconds), the No. 18 seed in the long jump (7.41 meters) and the No. 5 seed in the triple jump (13.30 meters). He also is a member of Hillsboroughâs 1,600 relay team (No. 17 seed, 3:23.49 minutes). Hinesâ offers include Auburn, Florida, Notre Dame and Oklahoma.
Dillard 2027 WR Anthony Jennings
Jennings is a member of Dillardâs 4x100 relay team (No. 11 seed, 41.92 seconds) and the 1,600 relay team (No. 1 seed, 3:14.04 minutes). Jennings is ranked No. 61 on the USA TODAY Florida Network top 100; his offers include Auburn, Florida, Florida State and Georgia.
Rickards 2027 ATH Davion Crumitie
Crumitie is the No. 1 seed in the 100 meters (10.29 seconds) and the No. 16 seed in the 200 meters (22.00 seconds). He also is a member of Rickardâs 400 relay team (No. 16 seed, 42:11 seconds). Crumitie is ranked No. 75 on the USA TODAY Florida Network top 100. His offers include Kansas State, Kentucky, Vanderbilt and Virginia Tech.
Dr. Joaquin Garcia 2027 WR Zion Vilma
Vilma is the No. 4 seed in the 200 meters (21.52 seconds). Vilmaâs offers include Florid State, Georgia, Miami and Rutgers.
Rockledge 2027 S Demond Scott Jr.
Scott is the No. 17 seed in the high jump (2.03 meters). Scottâs offers include Florida State, Miami, Pitt and West Virginia.
Niceville 2029 Jakobe Gilyard
Eagles RB Jakobe Gilyard carries the ball during the Niceville - Bay preseason football game at Niceville.
Eagles RB Jakobe Gilyard carries the ball during the Niceville - Bay preseason football game at Niceville.
Gilyard is a member of Nicevilleâs 400 relay team (No. 13 seed, 42.01 seconds). Gilyardâs offers include Auburn, Florida State, Georgia Tech and Louisville.
Riverdale 2027 S Levi McKenzie
McKenzie is the No. 5 seed in the 100 meters (10.57 seconds), the No. 6 seed in the 200 meters (21.62 seconds) and the No. 6 seed in the 400 meters (47.92 seconds). McKenzieâs offers include Florida, Houston, Louisville and UCF.
Miami Northwestern 2027 CB James Briggs
Briggs is a member of Miami Northwesternâs 400 relay team (No. 2 seed, 41.13 seconds). Briggsâ offers include Auburn, FAU, Pitt and UCF.
Choctawhatchee 2027 CB Amir Reese
Reese is a member of Choctawhatcheeâs 400 relay team (No. 12 seed, 42.01 seconds). Reeseâs offers include Georgia Tech, Coastal Carolina, UCF and USF.
Atlantic 2027 RB Omari St. Fort
St. Fort is the No. 7 seed in the 100 meters (21.65 seconds). St. Fortâs offers include UCF, UCLA, UNLV and USF.
Plantation 2027 WR Jason Thomas
Thomas is the No. 1 seed in the 400 meters (46.92 seconds). He also is a member of Plantationâs 4x400 relay team (No. 5 seed, 3:17.76 minutes). Thomasâ offers include Louisville and UConn.
Lincoln 2027 WR Kabran Paul
Paul is the No. 7 seed in the 100 meters (10.59 seconds) and the No. 18 seed in the 200 meters (22.36 seconds). He also is a member of Lincolnâs 400 relay team (No. 1 seed, 41.07 seconds). Paul has signed with Appalachian State.
Lincoln 2027 WR Trevor Jacobs
Jacobs is the No. 12 seed in the 100 meters (10.68 seconds). He also is a member of Lincolnâs 400 relay team (No. 1 seed, 41.07 seconds). Jacobs has committed to South Alabama.
Class 2A
Booker won the Class 3A-Region 3 football title over Nature Coast 50-14 on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025. Booker defensive tackle Maleek Lee follows the runner.
Booker won the Class 3A-Region 3 football title over Nature Coast 50-14 on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025. Booker defensive tackle Maleek Lee follows the runner.
Booker 2027 DL Maleek Lee
Lee is the No. 5 seed in the discus (41.73 meters). Lee is ranked No. 46 on the USA TODAY Florida Network top 100; his offers includer Florida, Miami, Ohio State and USC.
Cardinal Mooney 2027 RB Connail Jackson
Jackson is the No. 15 seed in the 100 meters (10.87 seconds). He is also a member of Cardinal Mooneyâs 400 relay team (No. 9 seed, 42.39 seconds). Jackson is ranked No. 69 on the USA TODAY Florida Network top 100 and is committed to UCF.
Chaminade-Madonna 2027 S Angelo Smith
Smith is the No. 13 seed in the 400 meters (57.52 seconds). Smith is ranked No. 77 on the USA TODAY Florida Network top 100 and is committed to Ohio State.
Miami Palmetto 2027 WR Kaden Howard
Howard runs for Keys Gate Charter School. He is the No. 2 seed in the 100 meters (10.37 seconds) and the No. 4 seed in the 200 meters (21.72 seconds). Howard is ranked No. 86 on the USA TODAY Florida Network top 100 and is committed to Nebraska.
Miami Central 2028 CB Quinton Rolle
Rolle is the No. 16 seed in the 100 meters (10.87 seconds). He also is a member of Miami Centralâs 400 relay team (No. 7 seed, 42.23 seconds). Rolleâs offers include Auburn, Kentucky, Missouri and SMU.
St. Andrewâs 2027 S Jack Whelchel
Whelchel is the No. 10 seed in the 110 hurdles (15.09 seconds). Whelchelâs offers include Eastern Michigan, Minnesota, Middle Tennessee and Syracuse.
Cardinal Newman 2026 WR Leslie Mosley Jr.
Mosley is a member of Cardinal Newmanâs 400 relay team (No. 2 seed, 41.27 seconds). Mosley has signed with Illinois.
Raines 2026 WR Kelvin Brown Jr.
Raines' Kelvin Brown Jr. (left) and Owen Kaye race in the boys 100-meter dash during the FHSAA District 3-2A high school track and field meet in Jacksonville, Florida, on April 16, 2026. [Clayton Freeman/Florida Times-Union]
Raines' Kelvin Brown Jr. (left) and Owen Kaye race in the boys 100-meter dash during the FHSAA District 3-2A high school track and field meet in Jacksonville, Florida, on April 16, 2026. [Clayton Freeman/Florida Times-Union]
Brown is the No. 11 seed in the 100 meters (10.71 seconds). He also is a member of Rainesâ 400 relay team (No. 3 seed, 41.80 seconds). Brown has signed with Boston College.
Florida High 2027 LB Jason Harville
Harville is the No. 10 seed in the shot put (14.45 meters). Harville has an offer from Troy.
University 2028 S Kai Starks
Starks is the No. 8 seed in the 400 meters (48.76 seconds). Starks has offers from Southern Miss and USF.
Class 1A
Jaeden McMillan of Melbourne Holy Trinity lands in the boys long jump during the FHSAA Class 1A high school track and field championships on May 10, 2025. [Clayton Freeman/Florida Times-Union]
Jaeden McMillan of Melbourne Holy Trinity lands in the boys long jump during the FHSAA Class 1A high school track and field championships on May 10, 2025. [Clayton Freeman/Florida Times-Union]
Allen is No. 11 in the 100 meters (10.98 seconds) and No. 8 in the 200 meters (22.53 seconds). His offers include Alabama, Florida, LSU and Miami.
Indian Rocks Christian 2027 EDGE Anthony Cavallaro
Cavallaro is the No. 1 seed in the shot put (17.43 meters) and is No. 2 in the discus (53.00 meters). Cavallaro is ranked No. 44 on the USA TODAY Florida Network top 100 and is committed to Florida State.
Carrollwood Day 2027 ATH Brooklyn Maxey
Maxey is a member of Carrollwood Dayâs 400 relay team (43.82 seconds). Maxey is ranked No. 60 on the USA TODAY Florida Network top 100 and is committed to Louisville.
The First Academy 2027 WR Brian Dillard
Dillard is a member of The First Academyâs 4x100 relay team (43.16 seconds). Dillard is ranked No. 63 on the USA Today Florida Network top 100; his offers include Iowa, Kentucky, Pitt and Virginia Tech.
John Carroll 2028 OL Andrew Pisani
Pisani is the No. 14 seed in the shot put (14.00 meters). Pisaniâs offers include Florida, Miami, Ohio State and Texas A&M.
Blountstown 2027 WR Curtis Ellis
Blountstown's Curtis Ellis (3) makes a play against Bozeman in Panama City, Fla., Sept. 5, 2025. (Tyler Orsburn/News Herald)
Blountstown's Curtis Ellis (3) makes a play against Bozeman in Panama City, Fla., Sept. 5, 2025. (Tyler Orsburn/News Herald)
Ellis is the No. 2 seed in the 100 meters (10.62 seconds). His offers include Georgia Tech, Miss. State, Pitt and UCF.
Holy Trinity 2026 ATH Jaeden McMillan
McMillan is the No. 2 seed in the 110 hurdles (14.61 seconds) and the No. 15 seed in the long jump (6.38 meters). He also is a member of Holy Trinityâs 400 relay team (No. 5 seed, 42.58 seconds) and the 4x400 relay team (No. 5 seed, 3:26.71 minutes). McMillan signed with FIU.
Lakeland Christian 2027 RB/CB AJ Truedell
Truedell is the No. 13 seed in the 100 meters (11.03 seconds). His offers include Appalachian State, FAU, Toledo and Tulane.
Victory Christian 2027 WR Andrew Morrison
Morrison is the No. 6 seed in the 200 meters (22.07 seconds). His offers include Appalachian State and Bowling Green.
Melbourne Central Catholic WR Grady Bonenberger
Bonenberger is the No. 14 seed in the long jump (6.40 long jump). Bonenberger has an offer from FAU.
John Carroll 2027 RB Jaydien Pittman
Pittman is the No. 1 seed in the 100 meters (10.57 seconds). He has an offer from FIU.
Melbourne Central Catholic 2027 WR Noah Flores
Flores is the No. 14 seed in the 200 meters (22.62 seconds). Flores is committed to Harvard.
