They are the best of the best.
They succeed.
They stand out.
They dominate.
On the field, they excel with equal parts skill and size and speed. Off the field, their personalities are varied, but linked by a common passion and goal.
Bright House Sports Network goes inside the helmet with the best prep players in our coverage area (Citrus, Hernando, Hillsborough, Manatee, Pasco, Pinellas and Polk counties). Watch their videos with our daily Top 25 countdown to learn why these players stand out, why they succeed, why they dominate and why they are the best.
The countdown continues with No. 13.
No. 13 Xavier Gaines
Lake Wales High School
Position: QB
Class: 2016
College: Gaines has several Division I offers, including Alabama, Auburn, Clemson, Florida State and Michigan State.
Fun Fact: If Gaines could trade places with a character on TV, he said he would love to trade places with ESPN's Stephen A. Smith. He is a character. Check out Gaines' video to see what motivates him.
The BHSN Top 25 Football Players were voted on by members of the Tampa Bay area Bright House Sports Network staff that cover our seven-county region (Citrus, Hernando, Hillsborough, Manatee, Pasco, Pinellas and Polk).