High school football fans are asked to vote for the top freshman player of 2023, with nominees including quarterbacks Jalen Parker, Anthony Tirico, Ahmad Jones, as well as linebacker Ausar Heard, running back Karon Ceaser, and others, voting ends on January 13, 2024.

By the Numbers
  • Jalen Parker: 1,500 passing yards, 21 touchdowns, 3 interceptions
  • Ausar Heard: 94 tackles, 3 tackles for loss
  • Anthony Tirico: 1,841 passing yards, 17 touchdowns; 333 rushing yards, 3 touchdowns
  • Ahmad Jones: 1,221 passing yards, 18 touchdowns; 244 rushing yards, 2 touchdowns
  • Karon Ceaser: 1,085 rushing yards, 7 touchdowns; 109 receiving yards
  • Davon Barr: 692 rushing yards, 3 touchdowns; 76 receiving yards, 28 tackles
  • Xavier Sabb: 1,424 all-purpose yards, 10 touchdowns; 20 tackles, 2 interceptions
  • Donnyrocco Sosa: 93 tackles; contributed to an offense with over 2,500 yards
Bottom Line

High school football fans are invited to vote for the top freshman player of 2023, with candidates including Jalen Parker, Ausar Heard, Anthony Tirico, Ahmad Jones, Karon Ceaser, and others, in a poll that ends on January 13, 2024.