The Dunbar Tigers Have Arrived

When players and coaches talk about head coach <strong>Sam Brown</strong>, they speak of a coach who has the best interest of his student/athletes in mind. His Fort Myers Dunbar football team has been creeping up with the “big boys” in the state of Florida, and heading into the summer, this will be a program to keep your eye on. With Brown and his assistant coaches teaching and promoting these prospects year-round, the Tigers showed last season – even during a pandemic – that they are one of the most talented programs in southwest Florida. Completing a 9-3 season, ending with a 40-0 loss to eventual 6A state champion Miami Central, Dunbar made sure that they learned from each setback. Central, North Fort Myers (17-0) and South Fort Myers (13-12) not only stood in the way of a perfect season, but it served as a reminder that even losses can turn things around. Not that this program forgot about the wins against East Lee (58-0), Ida Baker (35-19), Fort Myers (20-14), Riverdale (40-0) and Lehigh in the regular season – and playoff victories against Belen Jesuit (38-0), Island Coast (39-27) and previously unbeaten Naples Palmetto Ridge (12-9), but it was the adversity of losing goes a long way in motivating the team. With a win over Estero in the spring, the Tigers have been laser focused on the upcoming season. With a gifted 2022 Class, the Tigers are optimistic – with prospects such as <strong>Jonathon Cole</strong> (OT, 6-4, 300), <strong>Bobby Dennis</strong> (WR/CB, 5-9, 170), <strong>Jeramiah Livingston </strong>(SS/OLB, 6-1, 190), <strong>Demetrie Morgan</strong> (Edge, 6-4, 211), <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="108645" first="Daveon" last="Palmer"]</strong> (QB, 6-2, 180), <strong>Avian Rice</strong> (FS, 6-1, 200) and cornerback <strong>Nick Thomas </strong>(5-10, 175). <strong>UNDERCLASSMEN ARE READY TO GO</strong> In addition to a quality senior class, who has the experience of playing in big games, the Tigers also feature an impressive group of juniors (2023) – led by gifted <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="128040" first="Shawn" last="Russ"]</strong> (CB, 6-4, 185), who has been on the radar for two years now – and colleges are watching and enjoying. In addition, keep your eye on <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="118762" first="Jordan" last="Church"]</strong> (OT, 6-5, 300) and fast-rising linebacker <strong>Tavaris Irons</strong> (6-2, 190). The Class of 2024 (sophomores) will also <strong>Twaski Abrams </strong>(WR, 5-11, 166), <strong>Tavaris Irons</strong> (OL/TE, 6-2, 190), <strong>Ja'vieane Stevens</strong> (Athlete, 5-10, 195) and impressive defensive tackle <strong>Adrian Stone</strong> (6-4, 265). <strong><em>You Can Contact [player_tooltip player_id="111610" first="Larry" last="Blustein"] with prospect or team information at: Floridakids1@aol.com. We are also on Social Media on @PrepRedzonefl.</em></strong> <strong>TRACKING FLORIDA FOOTBALL TEAMS: </strong><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2021/03/tracking-florida-teams-look-at-2021-season/">https://prepredzone.com/2021/03/tracking-florida-teams-look-at-2021-season/</a>