Updates from IMG Academy’s spring scrimmage

IMG Academy is wrapping up its spring football practices with a controlled intra-squad scrimmage on Thursday. Things are set to get started around 7 p.m. EDT. It will be streamed for free on both YouTube and Facebook.

A number of top recruits are expected to participate in some type of capacity. Headlining IMG Academy’s spring roster are a trio of 247Sports’ Composite 2022 five-stars in safety Kamari Wilson, defensive athlete Keon Sabb and cornerback Daylen Everette. Other notable defenders set to be in action include Top247 linebacker Jihaad Campbell, Top247 defensive tackle Dominick James and three-star safety Trevon Howard.

IMG Academy’s offense will be led by FSU Top247 quarterback commit AJ Duffy. Lining up next to him in the backfield will be Top247 running back Kaytron Allen. Blocking up front for those two will be Top247 offensive tackle Tyler Booker, Penn State Top247 offensive tackle commit Drew Shelton and FSU three-star offensive line commit Aliou Bah. UCLA Top247 tight end commit Jack Pedersen figures to be a top target for Duffy.

While IMG Academy’s senior class is absolutely loaded, the junior class might back even more star power with three more 247Sports Composite five-stars set to lace up the cleats in offense/defensive lineman Francis Mauigoa, edge rusher Malik Bryant and athlete Samuel M’Pemba. New transfers like Top247 athlete Joenel Aguero, Top247 wide receiver Carnell Tate, Top247 defensive end Cameron Lenhardt and Top247 cornerback Malik Muhammad have just as much buzz around them.

IMG Academy won a national championship in 2020. The Ascenders went 8-0 while playing a national schedule. IMG Academy’s support staff hasn’t released its 2021 fall schedule, but the boarding school is once again expected to travel to all different parts of the country in hopes of finding top competition. 

Check here or view the thread below for observations and stats coming out of the scrimmage.