Before they take the field as college football players on Saturdays, some of the top recruits in the 2023 and 2024 ESPN 300 are playing underneath the lights on weeknights.
Los Alamitos High School (California) quarterback and USC commit Malachi Nelson exploded on Thursday during a seventh straight victory for the California prep power.
Nelson, the No. 1 overall player in the 2023 ESPN 300, accounted for six touchdowns (five passing) in a 68-0 shutout of Fountain Valley High School (California).
Dante Moore (No. 3 overall in 2023, No.