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Top 2 nationallyBradenton, FL. Track this program's FBS recruits, blue-chip output, college destinations, and NFL draft results over time.
4-Star Recruits
59
5-Star Recruits
11
Drafted Players
9
Draft Rate
6.92%
Overview
Program snapshot
The quick facts that frame this school's recruiting footprint.
First recruit year
2014
Latest recruit year
2026
Top college destination
Georgia
Most common position group
OL
Best class by recruits
2018 (21)
Best class by blue-chip
2024 (9)
Timeline
Recruiting Timeline
Year-by-year recruiting output, blue-chip spikes, and drafted-player classes.
Stars
Stars Breakdown
The mix of 3-star, 4-star, 5-star, and unrated recruits in this school's history.
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Destinations
College Destinations
Which colleges sign the most recruits from this school?
Positions
Position Breakdown
The position groups this school produces most often.
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Draft Outcomes
Draft Outcomes
Which recruits from this high school eventually got drafted, and where did they land?
Best Classes
Best Recruiting Classes
The single classes that drove the biggest surges in volume, blue-chip talent, and draft outcomes.
Most FBS recruits
2018 (21)
Most blue-chip recruits
2024 (9)
Most drafted players
2018 (3)
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Draft Table
Drafted Recruits
Draft year, round, and pick stay optional so drafted status remains visible even when the player bridge is incomplete.
| Player | Class | Stars | Position | College | Draft Year | Round | Pick |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warren Brinson | 2020 | 4★ | DT | Georgia | 2025 | 6 | 22 |
| Xavier Thomas | 2018 | 5★ | SDE | Clemson | 2024 | 5 | 3 |
| Nolan Smith | 2019 | 5★ | WDE | Georgia | 2023 | 1 | 31 |
| DJ Turner II | 2019 | 3★ | CB | — | 2023 | 2 | 29 |
| Daniel Faalele | 2018 | 4★ | OT | Minnesota | 2022 | 4 | 5 |
| Andre Cisco | 2018 | 3★ | S | Syracuse | 2021 | 3 | 1 |
| Joshua Kaindoh | 2017 | 5★ | WDE | Florida State | 2021 | 4 | 39 |
| KJ Hamler | 2017 | 4★ | WR | Penn State | 2020 | 2 | 14 |
| K.J. Osborn | 2015 | 2★ | WR | Buffalo | 2020 | 5 | 31 |
Top Recruits
Top Recruits
Sorted by stars, rating, class year, and name to keep the table deterministic.
Showing DL recruits from IMG Academy.
Clear filter| Player | Class | Stars | Rating | Position | College | Drafted | Draft Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Smith | 2019 | 5★ | 1.00 | WDE | Georgia | Yes | 1 |
| Xavier Thomas | 2018 | 5★ | 1.00 | SDE | Clemson | Yes | 5 |
| Joshua Kaindoh | 2017 | 5★ | 0.99 | WDE | Florida State | Yes | 4 |
| Taron Vincent | 2018 | 5★ | 0.99 | DT | Ohio State | No | — |
| Sam M'Pemba | 2023 | 4★ | 0.98 | EDGE | Georgia | No | — |
| Jake Kreul | 2026 | 4★ | 0.97 | EDGE | Oklahoma | No | — |
| Gabe Harris | 2023 | 4★ | 0.97 | EDGE | Georgia | No | — |
| Shavar Manuel | 2016 | 4★ | 0.97 | DT | Florida State | No | — |
| Jayden Wayne | 2023 | 4★ | 0.96 | EDGE | Miami | No | — |
| Hjalte Froholdt | 2015 | 4★ | 0.94 | DT | Arkansas | No | — |
| London Merritt | 2025 | 4★ | 0.92 | EDGE | Colorado | No | — |
| TJ Lindsey | 2024 | 4★ | 0.90 | DL | Auburn | No | — |
| Jayden Jackson | 2024 | 4★ | 0.90 | DL | Oklahoma | No | — |
| Cameron Lenhardt | 2023 | 4★ | 0.90 | EDGE | Nebraska | No | — |
| Warren Brinson | 2020 | 4★ | 0.90 | DT | Georgia | Yes | 6 |
| Nick James | 2022 | 4★ | 0.90 | DL | Indiana | No | — |
| Cameron McHaney | 2026 | 4★ | 0.90 | DL | Indiana | No | — |
| Eric Gregory | 2019 | 3★ | 0.89 | WDE | — | No | — |
| Cameron Brickle | 2026 | 3★ | 0.88 | DL | — | No | — |
| Preston Carey | 2026 | 3★ | 0.88 | DL | — | No | — |
| Josh Griffis | 2020 | 3★ | 0.88 | WDE | — | No | — |
| TK Chimedza | 2018 | 3★ | 0.87 | DT | Georgia Tech | No | — |
| Anthony Hundley | 2021 | 3★ | 0.87 | DL | — | No | — |
| Dylon Worthen | 2025 | 3★ | 0.86 | EDGE | East Carolina | No | — |
| Josh Walker | 2018 | 3★ | 0.86 | DT | Chattanooga | No | — |
| Carmelo McKenzie | 2026 | 3★ | 0.85 | DL | NC State | No | — |
| Ryan Fines | 2015 | 3★ | 0.85 | DT | — | No | — |
| Paul Hutson III | 2022 | 3★ | 0.85 | DL | Campbell | No | — |
| Ryan Bowman | 2016 | 3★ | 0.83 | WDE | — | No | — |
| Elijah Watson | 2017 | 3★ | 0.80 | DT | Miami (OH) | No | — |
| Kyle Forde | 2014 | 2★ | 0.77 | WDE | — | No | — |
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