2027 Quarterback Transfers to Venice High School

Terrell Jones will play his senior season for the four-time state champion Indians

Published on Mar. 4, 2026

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Terrell Jones, a Class of 2027 quarterback, announced on social media that he will be transferring from Poinciana High School to play his senior season at Venice High School in Florida. Jones is the second quarterback in recent months to transfer to the powerhouse Venice program, which has won four state championships.

Why it matters

Venice High School's football team is one of the most successful in Florida, having won four state titles. The transfer of talented quarterbacks like Jones and Noah Patton to the program highlights Venice's continued ability to attract top high school talent and maintain its status as a football powerhouse.

The details

Jones, a 5-foot-9, 155-pound quarterback, played for a Poinciana team that went 3-7 last season. In his announcement, he cited careful thought and signs from God as reasons for his decision to transfer to Venice for his senior year. The Indians finished the 2025 season ranked 23rd in Florida.

  • Jones announced his transfer on March 3, 2026.
  • Patton, a Class of 2028 quarterback, transferred to Venice from IMG Academy in late January.

The players

Terrell Jones

A Class of 2027 quarterback who is transferring from Poinciana High School to play his senior season at Venice High School in Florida.

Noah Patton

A Class of 2028 quarterback who transferred to Venice High School from IMG Academy in late January.

Venice High School

A prominent public high school in Venice, Florida, known for its strong academics, competitive athletics, and active extracurricular programs. The school's football team has won four state championships.

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What they’re saying

“After careful thought and conversations with those who believe in me, I've decided that for the 2026-2027 school year I will be continuing my high school journey at Venice High School, where I will be playing quarterback. This was not an easy decision but I believe it's the right step to challenge myself and round out my high school experience.”

— Terrell Jones (X (formerly Twitter)

What’s next

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The takeaway

Venice High School's continued ability to attract top high school football talent, such as quarterbacks Terrell Jones and Noah Patton, highlights the program's status as a Florida powerhouse and its commitment to maintaining a winning tradition.