Jumping To The Top of The Leader Board

As we have watched this season start to unfold, there have been a number of prospects who have done quite well. <img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-61949" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/redzone/uploads/2020/10/Florida-Player-Spotlight-3-300x188.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="188" />With getting as much film as possible for colleges to view the objective, there has been a need to make every opportunity count – and many across Florida have done just that. Getting off to a solid start or an amazing one is what this year has been about. For those who are playing for a state title, it was essential to start off hot and remain that way. While it is never easy to maintain a high level of play throughout the entire season, several have set the bar with impressive performances – setting the tone for the season. Today, we have five athletes who have made it count in 2020: <strong>2021 – Chris Davis, DE/OLB, Seffner Armwood.</strong> When you think about this quality team, talent and defense come to mind – and this gifted football player, who has been around the game a long time, broke out of the gate for this powerhouse, collecting 9 sacks in just four game – to become one of the top pass rushers early on in Florida. <strong>TAPE: </strong><a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/12754042/Chris-Davis">https://www.hudl.com/profile/12754042/Chris-Davis</a> <strong>2023 - Allan Ho, FS, Brooksville Nature Coast Tech.</strong> Once again, this impressive program is churning out talent and putting themselves in a position for the playoffs in 2020 – and it’s certainly the play of prospects like this, who happened to have 6 picks and several key plays to start the season off. It’s play like this that has helped to elevate this team. <strong>TAPE: </strong><a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/15253984/Allan-Ho">https://www.hudl.com/profile/15253984/Allan-Ho</a> <strong>2021 - Tyson McClendon, S, Baldwin.</strong> Whether it’s linebacker or safety, this is the kind of football player you want on your side. Super athletic and technique-rich, this was your early leader in quarterback sacks with 10. One of the top prospects that more college coaches need to be watching. <strong>TAPE: </strong><a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/12905981/Tyson-Mcclendon">https://www.hudl.com/profile/12905981/Tyson-Mcclendon</a> <strong>Courtland Mitchell, LB, Seminole Osceola.</strong> Easily one of the top defensive playmakers so far this season, here is a linebacker who put up numbers while his team was maturing. His 50 tackles – 70 total – put him in a position that very few reached in the first month of the season. If he maintains this pace, watch out record book. <strong>TAPE:</strong> <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/11287461/Cortland-Mitchell">https://www.hudl.com/profile/11287461/Cortland-Mitchell</a> <strong>Keymari Odum WR/CB, Davenport Ridge Community.</strong> Talk about a playmaker. How about 13 touchdown and 829 yards in the first four games for the Bolts! This is a top-flight pass- catcher who has speed, skill and plenty of athletic ability. If he maintains this pace, a lot of local records are going to fall. <strong>TAPE:</strong> <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/11755408/Keymari-Odum">https://www.hudl.com/profile/11755408/Keymari-Odum</a> <strong>PHOTO OF KEYMARI ODUM COURTESY OF HASANI HARPER</strong> <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 @PrepRedzonefl.</em></strong>