(2026) DIAMONDS: 5 Explosive Athletes Up NEXT In Florida

<p style="text-align: left">Explosive athletes can change any football game in the blink of an eye. With Florida being a nest for talent, being able to locate and evaluate these game-changing athletes early is essential for future recruitment from universities around the United States. Furthermore, here are five don't blink athletes destined to make noise for years to come.</p> <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='283757' first='Lincoln' last='Terveus'] I Athlete I Osceola Kowboys</strong> <p style="text-align: left"></p> <p style="text-align: left">With the Osceola Kowboys 14U being ranked #2 nationally, [player_tooltip player_id='283757' first='Lincoln' last='Terveus'] was an essential contributor. While playing on both sides of the ball, the 6'3 explosive playmaker was nothing short of spectacular throughout his entire 8th-grade campaign. With hauling in contested balls, and flashing impressive speed, and shutting down opposing receivers, his trajectory is through the ceiling. It will be interesting to see how he develops at the high school level and beyond.</p> <p style="text-align: left"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='929620' first='Alijah' last='Jenkins'] I WR I Osceola Kowboys</strong></p> [player_tooltip player_id='929620' first='Alijah' last='Jenkins'] is fast, very fast. Alijah helped the Osceola Kowboys succeed throughout the 2021 season. He is a deep threat wide receiver that can stretch the field, and also make people miss in the quick game. This attribute translates to all levels of football, especially with proper development. With his ability to stop on a dime, bring in tough passes, and elite vision for his age, his upside is promising. Although he may be small in stature at the moment, he is lightning in a bottle that has years to develop. With his great fundamentals, and his ability to use his blockers, Alijah (Flash) Jenkins will flourish at the next level. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='283756' first='Li'Darious' last='Pryor'] I RB I Pine Hills Trojans</strong> North and South running backs can be tough to find. Running hard and getting from point A to point B violently is an intangible that can't be coached. The 5'9 188 pound explosive running back has great size for his age and will add more muscle with the right strength program at the next level. Running with low pads and using his vision to find holes has helped him become an X factor for the Pine Hills Trojans. With continued success so far, I don't see Li'Darious slowing down anytime soon. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='283734' first='Ezekiel' last='Taylor'] I Athlete I Bradford Middle School</strong> [player_tooltip player_id='283734' first='Ezekiel' last='Taylor'] can lineup and excel at defensive back, running back, or wide receiver depending on what a team needs. This swiss army knife is a long strider that eats up ground in a hurry, and also has quick feet that will enhance his development over time. With film evaluation, Ezekiel seems to have excellent instincts which always carry him towards the ball, this correlates with him filling up the stat sheet. If there is a play being made Ezekiel is probably the one making it. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1141169' first='Xavier' last='Reid'] I DL / OL I Pompano Eagles</strong> When a defensive lineman or offensive lineman is explosive, disruption within an offense is inevitable. With Xavier, playing with low leverage, using his hands, while also exploding off the ball are essential components for his success thus far. Also, finishing blocks and being a stump in the trenches enables him to move bodies 10 yards down the field consistently. Don't be shocked to see Xavier dominate quickly at the next level.