The spring football season is in full bloom, with the majority of Florida high school teams starting practice May 1.
Coaches use spring football to develop young players and set a tone for next year.
It also gives college scouts a chance to watch practices and get a head start for their upcoming recruiting scramble. Wednesday afternoon, a handful of college scouts simmered on the football field at St. Thomas Aquinas. Another dozen were at Dillard, and more were scattered throughout South Florida. I teams on National Signing Day in February. There will be plenty more next year.