List of Ocala athletes who inked National Letters of Intent on National Signing Day

Wednesday's National Signing Day saw 20 Marion County high school athletes make life-changing moves. Their signatures have barely dried on the pages, but it's official that our high school standouts are college stars in the making.

Vanguard's principal evaluated his school's athletic scholarships at $1 million to $3 million. It's life changing money for athletes who want to do more than better themselves and play at the next level.

Trinity Catholic and Vanguard led the way with eight signees. Fifteen high school seniors inked deals for football, three signed on for baseball, one pledged to a softball program, and one takes the plunge for college swimming.

Here is where you can find where each of high school standouts will play for the next four years and a memorable quote from their big day.

Trinity Catholic

Brayden Ramey – Florida Atlantic University – Football

"Coach JJ for developing me ... Coach Brantley and all of the TC coaching staff for always having my back."

Beau Beard – Keiser University, West Palm Beach – Football

"I'd like to thank my Dad for everything he's done for me. For putting in me football and making me get out the house."

Tommy Kinsler – University of Miami – Football

"I'd like to thank my Mom and Dad for supporting me, and to my family who for doing all you have for me."

Brice Summerall – Hutchinson Community College – Football

"I want thank my parents for being my top supporter."

Jake Pereira – Belmont Abbey College – Baseball

"Grandpa since I could walk you've been on my athletic journey. Thank you for all time you spent at the gym or field, all the research and teaching. Thank you for believing in me and supporting everything I've done."

Wyatt Amodeo – University of Northwestern Ohio – Baseball

"Growing up in the train industry has taught life skills that follow me and will be my tools for the next couple (years)."

Kinley Libby – Columbia International University – Softball

"I want to thank my parents for supporting me on my softball career. Mom, Dad you've sacrificed so much for me to live out my dreams and play the sport I love."

Austin Zamecki – Lynn University – Swimming

"I'd also like to thank the Lynn coaches for giving me this opportunity."

Forest

Tramar Cave – Geneva College – Football

"First off, I'd like to thank both of my parents; without them, I wouldn't be in this situation right now."

Tae Floyd – Jacksonville State University – Football

"I'd like to thank my coaching staff, my teammates, both basketball and football, and my teaching staff."

Vanguard

Ja’varien Salter – Rocky Mountain State – Football

"I love my mom ... she's real supportive. She's the best woman in the world. She let me make my own decisions during the recruiting process and I really appreciate her for that."

Tre Stokes - University Arkansas, Monticello – Football

"I give a special thanks to Doc (Farmer). You really helped me out. I got here from a new school and Doc treated me like family."

Josh Rembert – Norfolk State University - Football

"I started off my freshman year really rough. I thought about quitting football but Doc kept on me. He pushed and told me I was good."

Lenard Hill – South Dakota University – Football

"It was a journey but I had a lot of fun."

Riley Smith – Chadron State College – Football

"Thank you to my family. I'm really glad you're in my life. Thank you to my mom for bringing me to practice my eighth grade and freshmen years."

Jewmari' Jones – McDougle Technical Institute – Football

"This year was rough but my brother kept me going. Without him, I probably wouldn't be here."

Jewmaris Jones (twin brother) – McDougle Technical Institute – Football

"Senior year, I realized I just had to put my mind to it. It was all mental because everything works out."

Rodrick Wilson – McDougle Technical Institute – Football

"I want to give thanks to my father, Coach Farmer, and Coach Herb because they pushed me to play football."

Lake Weir

Alex Lynch – Warner University – Football

Lynch is a four-year varsity letterman. He'll continue his athletic and educational future on a football scholarship.

Manny Geisel – Columbia International University – Baseball

After four years of varsity baseball, Geisel finds a home with Columbia International. The third baseman and right-handed pitcher played three years of varsity football.

This article originally appeared on Ocala Star-Banner: Marion County high school athletes pick colleges on National Signing Day