The top linebacker in Florida finds a home with one of the nation’s top powers

Breaking News: 2027 Linebacker Levi Champion will transfer to St. Thomas Aquinas, he tells NewEraPrep.

Champion, a 6 foot 205lb star from Jupiter, FL. was an absolute phenom for The King’s Academy over his career. During his standout sophomore and junior campaigns, Levi Champion tallied 358 total tackles, 63 tackles for loss, 5 sacks, 5 INT, 22 pass breakups and 5 forced fumbles. Champion currently has 21 Division I FBS Offers.

Champion has quite the resume of accolades to accompany an elite stat line, including 2025 NewEraPrep Defensive Player of the Year, 2025 NewEraPrep #1 Player in Palm Beach, 2025 Sun Sentinel Defensive Player of the Year, 2025 Lou Groza Player of the Year and 2026 Rivals (Miami Camp) Linebacker Camp MVP honors.

Champion is a game changer, it’s as simple as that. Levi is a magnet for the ball, always finding his way into every play. While he’s certainly a force to be reckoned with in the run game, Levi has developed into an incredible coverage linebacker, fortifying the middle and hawking down any pass that may be thrown his way.

The addition of Levi Champion is an immediate win for St Thomas Aquinas. The Raiders are headed into 2026 as the premier program in the state of Florida, looking for their 8th consecutive FHSAA State title. On a team loaded head to toe with talent, Levi Champion has the opportunity to stand out as one of the top defensive talents in the country, garnering the respect he’s earned throughout his career.