Who is the SouthCoast Football Preseason Offensive Player of the Year?

Of the top 10 scorers from a year ago, only two — Old Rochester's Connor Nelson and Benji Baptiste — are back, opening the door for up-and-coming players to establish themselves as offensive threats on SouthCoast football teams this fall.

Among those to watch are veteran quarterbacks, quick running backs, athletic receivers and strong linemen.

Below are the names of 25 offensive players we are monitoring for major production this fall.

Names were compiled through a form The Standard-Times sports staff sent out to all local coaches this summer, as well as preseason camp visits.

Cast your vote for the 2026 Standard-Times Preseason Offensive Player of the Year. Voting closes at 8 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 13.

Note: Players are listed alphabetically by school and can only make one preseason poll.