In the day and age of social media, 247sports and Rivals.com, and the constant camps around the nation, football players are getting noticed at younger and younger ages.

University of Texas quarterback Arch Manning was getting internet attention in the eighth grade. It’s not uncommon to see freshmen who’ve never played a down earn offers from powerhouse universities.

Jeffrey Woods doesn’t have the same hype that Manning had and he’s been forged in the fires of junior varsity action. However, he’s still just a sophomore without varsity experience. When Joliet Central kicks their season off on Aug. 29 against Thornridge, he’ll also be the starting quarterback for the Steelmen.

He’s not taking the opportunity for granted.

“This is a huge opportunity to lead my team as a sophomore on var

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