The new honeybee in the high school football world is five-star Julian Lewis. The kid got everything that made him the jackpot recruit to most of the top-notch college football teams. For the last week, the QB phenom kept the college football world on edge, especially after his shoutout visit to the Colorado camp. The hype was, however, inevitable for a trademark star who posted for 3,094 yards and 48 touchdowns with only two interceptions, leading Carrollton to an 11-2 high in a robust season. He has been placed 12th in state history for single-season passing yards. Sounds spectacular? Well, there is more on his plate to stun.

Like plenty of bigwigs around, Lewis had a very early kick-off to his career. The 2007 born grew up in a very athletic ambiance, with his father having a close tie with the UConn Huskies football team, and grandfather possessing deep experience as a high school football coach. By the time he was seven, having a grip over the king-size football became a cakewalk for the future breakout star. Eventually, he started to train under the legendary Ron Veal and, leading to the dominating middle school years.

The Georgia-born honed his craft at Pace Academy before taking it to the Carrollton Junior High School in eighth grade. Quickly after the transition, he proved his mettle in the new school and earned the coveted national player of the year in his grade.

That was only the beginning of a never-ending trail of countless honors and awards awaiting on the line. But the best badge of Lewis’ achievement is still his lucrative college football program offers in hand. In mid-2021, Florida State and Penn State first showcased an interest in an unexplored gem of Georgia and the rest is history. Julian “Ju Ju” Lewis has become no less than an overwhelming sensation among young players squad in football in no time.

But the standout sophomore keeps his feet firm on the ground without letting any distractions take over as father T.C. and his head coach Joey King noticed. But keeping aside the apparent shyness and lowkey aura, the boy is a business genius as well.

Committing to the Trojans was a smart move for Julian Lewis

Last year, Lincoln Rally picked up a commitment from Lewis for the 2026 class. Now, you might see it as a jackpot move from the USC side, but the reality is the commitment possibly eyed a huge NIL opportunity while locking the deal.

Lewis is high on his destiny to become a brand of the new era of college sports. While the Georgia High School Athletic Association didn’t leave room for the athletes to monetize their off-field charisma and communication, the Carrollton High quarterback has, anyway, made him equipped to cash in on NIL whenever he gets a chance.

The 6-foot, 185-pound star leveled up on his social media presence, boasting more than 185,000 followers. Those numbers can match real brand dollars down the road for the quarterback. With a few years left in his bag to be restricted in the no-NIL rule, a beginning with the USC Trojans promises him a good deal, as they have a respectable sway over the ever-flourishing NIL market. The Nike school triggers his dream to become a chessboard piece of a sports brand wear.

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