Top-Rated Seniors Ready For The Season

With the start of the 2020 season just weeks away for many schools, the focus will shine directly on the senior class – and the tremendous talent that Florida annually produces. <img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-46746" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/redzone/uploads/2020/08/Florida-Player-Spotlight-16-300x188.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="188" />Over the past two months, we have brought you several elite football players from the Class of 2021, and today, we will continue to showcase the talent that colleges across the country continue to covet. From Pensacola to Miami-Dade County, there are some gems that every fan will want to check out this coming season. Even with the Coronavirus still hampering many regions of the state from getting started, the focus – at the beginning – will be those gifted athletes who are on just about everyone’s radar screen. We take a look at five more outstanding football players to keep an eye on: <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="32636" first="Terrion" last="Arnold"], S, 6-2, 190, Tallahassee St. John Paul.</strong> Rated at the No. 26 pre season prospect in the class by <strong><em>Prep Redzone Florida</em></strong>, heading into his final season, this is a tremendous talent. His size, athletic ability and overall skill level will continue to pave the way for a very bright future. Is a physical athlete who has outstanding cover skills. Has narrowed down his college choices, which will help him concentrate on his last season at this level. <strong>TAPE:</strong><a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/5146110/Terrion-Arnold"> https://www.hudl.com/profile/5146110/Terrion-Arnold</a> <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="32643" first="Thaddius" last="Franklin"], RB, 6-2, 220, Hollywood Chaminade-Madonna.</strong> As the top-rated back in the Class of 2021, this University of Miami bound runner is big, strong and very athletic, having played quarterback in the past. His size and durability have made him such an impressive prospect. One who had a record-breaking performance in the state title game last December. Will help the Lions win their fourth consecutive 3A crown this coming year. <strong>TAPE:</strong> <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/9999056/Thaddius-Franklin">https://www.hudl.com/profile/9999056/Thaddius-Franklin</a> <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="32645" first="Caleb" last="Johnson"], OL, 6-7, 275, Ocala Trinity Catholic.</strong> Watch this impressive talent play and you immediately see what all the hype has been surrounding him the past two years. Size, athletic ability and a passion for the game are key for this No. 35 pre-season <strong><em>Prep Redzone Florida</em></strong> talent. Headed to Auburn University, this is a talent that everyone will be watching this coming season – to see how dominating he can be and how hard he has worked. <strong>TAPE:</strong> <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/11513335/Caleb-Johnson">https://www.hudl.com/profile/11513335/Caleb-Johnson</a> <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="32641" first="Phillip" last="Riley"], DB, 6-0, 190, Valrico Bloomingdale.</strong> Headed to Notre Dame in 2021, this extremely versatile and athletic football player is one of those prospects that you lean on for a spark. Easily one of the top senior defensive backs in Florida, he is rated No. 31 by <strong><em>Prep Redzone Florida</em></strong> heading into the season, but fully expects to climb that ladder by the end of the season. As talented as he is in the secondary, he can also play receiver and just about anything that the coaches need him to do. Will be a major spark for a much-improved program. <strong>TAPE: </strong><a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/9590903/Philip-Riley">https://www.hudl.com/profile/9590903/Philip-Riley</a> <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="32644" first="Chase" last="Smith"], WR/FS, 6-4, 195, Palm Bay Bayside</strong><strong>.</strong> Recently committed to the University of Miami, this impressive athlete can get it done on both sides – as a standout receiver and safety who is a true difference maker. The son of former University of Miami standout tight end <strong>Willie Smith</strong>, this standout athlete, who projects perhaps as a linebacker at the next level, chose the Hurricanes over Florida, Auburn, Georgia, Oklahoma and FSU. <strong>TAPE:</strong> <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/10675721/Chase-Smith">https://www.hudl.com/profile/10675721/Chase-Smith</a> <strong><em>You Can Contact Larry Blustein with prospect or team information at: <a href="mailto:Foridakids1@aol.com">Foridakids1@aol.com</a>. We are also on Social Media on Twitter (@PrepRedzonefl) </em></strong>