10 players to watch ahead of the 2026 football season

These 10 standout athletes headline the Emerald Coast players to watch as the 2026 high school football season is set to begin spring practice in a few weeks.
South Walton Makes Statement Win to Open New Stadium
South Walton opened its new stadium with a skydiver-delivered game ball and a 35–6 win over Gulf Breeze to kick off the 2025 football season. ✅