Top Rising Seniors (Class of 2023) in the Fort Myers Area
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1) Richard Young Richard Young 6'0" | 200 lbs | RB Lehigh | 2023 State FL – RB Lehigh – With 41 Power 5 offers, Young is by far the most saught after player in the Ft Myers area for…
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Continue Reading1) Richard Young Richard Young 6'0" | 200 lbs | RB Lehigh | 2023 State FL – RB Lehigh – With 41 Power 5 offers, Young is by far the most saught after player in the Ft Myers area for the Class of 2023. At 5’11″ and 200 lbs, he has ideal size for the position. Young is a very powerful runner, having great explosion and runs through tackles easily. His junior year statline was very impressive – 196 carries for 1,755 yards (9.0 avg) and 19 TDs. As of today, he is leaning towards Alabama, Clemson, and Ohio State.
2) Shawn Russ Shawn Russ 6'2" | 185 lbs | OL Fort Myers Dunbar | 2023 State FL – CB Dunbar – Measuring in at 6’2″ and 185 lbs, this defensive back already has college coaches salivating. Playing both ways in the 2021 season, Russ had 3 interceptions and 3 receiving touchdowns in his junior season. Very dangerous defensive back that can and will make quarterbacks pay when they throw his way. With very good explosion and agility, Russ adds to his length with his playmaking ability. He currently has 10 Power 5 offers.
3) Jonas Duclona Jonas Duclona 6'0" | 175 lbs | DB Naples | 2023 State FL – CB Naples – With 4 interceptions and 10 pass defenses in his junior season, Duclona seems most comfortable playing man-to-man coverage. He looks to mirror recievers and make plays down the field when challenged one-on-one. Standing at 6’0″ and 175 lbs, Duclona is a two-sport athlete – also playing basketball. He has 8 Power 5 offers currently.
4) Kendrick Raphael Kendrick Raphael 5'11" | 180 lbs | RB Naples | 2023 State FL – RB Naples – Playing in a run heavy offense, Raphael takes full advantage of his opportunities. He has electric speed – bursts through the hole, great acceleration. Measuring at 5’11” and 180 lbs, his junior year statline is impressive – 126 carries for 1,374 yards (10.9 avg) and 18 TDs. Raphael currently has 7 Power 5 offers.
5) Jaden Booker Jaden Booker 5'10" | 185 lbs | RB Naples Palmetto Ridge | 2023 FL – RB Palmetto Ridge – Standing at 5’10” and 195 lbs, Booker is extremely shifty with good balance. He makes defenders miss – good agility. Will put his foot in the ground to go north/south and take on defenders head up. His junior year statline – 203 carries for 1,726 yards (8.5 avg) and 11 TDs. As of today, Booker has 6 Power 5 offers.