Defense Is The Key For 5 Prospects

While the offense often receives much of the publicity and attention, there are some impressive defensive prospects who also deserve some of the spotlight. <img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-64334" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/redzone/uploads/2020/10/UndertheRadar-Logo-12-300x188.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="188" />Everyone loves long passes and game-breaking runs, but when it comes to defense, Florida high school football players have stepped into the spotlight this season and are being recognized. No matter what class or region, defense is making a huge impact in this pandemic season so far. In the past few weeks, big plays have helped many football programs elevate their status, getting ready for the playoffs ahead. Today, we shine that spotlight on five defensive standouts who are making a name for themselves. <strong>2021 - Equan Anderson, DB, Vero Beach. </strong>Here is a very gifted young man who has been a catalyst for the Indians this season. Not only has he stepped up his game, but has been a huge role model for the young prospects on the teams. Recently, he collected six tackles, plus had a fumble recovery that was returned for a touchdown in the Indians’ win. <strong>TAPE: </strong><a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/11560113/Equan-Anderson">https://www.hudl.com/profile/11560113/Equan-Anderson</a> <strong>2021 - Jertavis Black, DT, Fort Lauderdale Cardinal Gibbons. </strong>Easily one of the most underrated defensive linemen in Florida. Here is someone who has been getting it done for two season – on the field and in the classroom. In a recent win, he collected eight tackles, two tackles for loss, a sack, and forced a fumble. <strong>TAPE:</strong> <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/11001471/Jertavis-Black">https://www.hudl.com/profile/11001471/Jertavis-Black</a> <strong>2021 - Devon Cosson, DT, Freeport. </strong>When you happen to play for a smaller school, you often get lost in the shuffle, but in the state of Florida, the size of the school never matters – because you have gifted football players at every program and at every level. This young man recently had a monster game with 17 total tackles, two tackles for loss, half-sack and forced a fumble in the Bulldogs’win. <strong>TAPE:</strong> <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/10121588/Devon-Cosson">https://www.hudl.com/profile/10121588/Devon-Cosson</a> <strong>2022 - [player_tooltip player_id="50280" first="Jahyren" last="Lee"], DE, Madison County. </strong>Yet another impressive talent who has made some major strides this season for the 1A powerhouse. In a game recently, the junior lineman collected eight tackles, three tackles for a loss, three tacks, a pass breakup, and returned an interception for a touchdown in the Cowboys’ win. <strong>TAPE:</strong> <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/13124937/Jahyren-Lee">https://www.hudl.com/profile/13124937/Jahyren-Lee</a> <strong>2022 - Jack Pierrelus, DB/WR, Stuart Martin County. </strong>In a region of the state where the talent level continues to rise each year, here is a quality talent who is emerging as a two-way standout for a program that continues to get better. In a big win recently, this impressive talent had seven tackles, three tackles for loss, an interception, fumble recovery, and a defensive score. <strong>TAPE:</strong> <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/12853533/Jack-Pierrelus">https://www.hudl.com/profile/12853533/Jack-Pierrelus</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>