Prep Redzone Prospect Showcase A Success
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It was said in the weeks leading up to this past Sunday’s Prep Redzone Showcase, there was a lot of talk about how impressive this event would be. Nobody left disappointed. With a quality group on hand at the Paradise…
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Continue ReadingIt was said in the weeks leading up to this past Sunday’s Prep Redzone Showcase, there was a lot of talk about how impressive this event would be. Nobody left disappointed.
With a quality group on hand at the Paradise Sports Complex in Naples, prospects came from everywhere in Florida – to further establish themselves as well as jump on to the radar screen.
With college coaches on hand along with people who have years of experience and plenty of college relationships, the order on this Sunday was to give the student athletes a forum and a chance to be recognized, and they were not disappointed.
From Jacksonville, Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Tampa, Orlando and in cities and towns throughout the Sunshine State, it was an event that taught, exposed and highlighted talent in every class.
It was a day to get student/athletes plenty of reps – while parents and supporters came out to take photos and videos and take in the showcase experience.
COLLEGE COACHING IS HUGE
The college coaches truly made the event special – with Patrick Colligan, Jarvis McGarrah, John Klacik and Greg Hayes from Ave Maria – and Alex Gray, Jerome Smith, Greg Cielec and Marquis Smith from St. Thomas University – as well as Keiser University linebacker coach Nick Vagnone among others.
High school coaches also rolled up their sleeves to make the event special.
MAKING A SUNDAY SACRIFICE
As there are so many events this time of year, knowing which ones give you the best opportunity to get on the map take research and time. Events that roll out the red carpet in the spring, but disappear the rest of the year cannot be good for recruiting.
What we do is give recruits a major forum on the website and on social media.
We will be spotlighting many of these prospects all week long, giving everyone a chance to shine!
Here are some more of the student/athletes who attended the Naples showcase:
2023
Logan Barnhill, DB, Melbourne
Deegan Blasko, OL, Maitland Orangewood Christian
Jayden Bradford Jayden Bradford 6'1" | 170 lbs | DB Osceola | 2023 FL , DB, Kissimmee Osceola
Tocarrum Brown, RB, Arcadia Desoto
Justin Coles Justin Coles 6'2" | 190 lbs | LB St. Thomas Aquinas | 2023 FL , LB, Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas
Jahsiah Cooper, OL, Orange City University
Dominic Coroscio, RB, Fort Lauderdale Archbishop McCarthy
Nathan Eckhardt, OL, Estero
Kevin Everhart, RB, Bradenton Lakewood Ranch
Jeremiah Gines Jeremiah Gines 5'10" | 185 lbs | WR Durant | 2023 FL , WR, Plant City Durant
Luke Gisclair Luke Gisclair 6'0" | 190 lbs | QB HB Plant | 2023 FL , QB, Tampa Plant
Brock Goodwin, DL, Sarasota Riverview
Elijah Drake-Jackson, DB, Jacksonville Westside
Jaizaih Lugo, LB, Miami Northwestern
Nikesha King, DB, Kissimmee Osceola
Jaquan May, WR, Deltona Pine Ridge
Maurice McClain, Jr., DL, LaBelle
James McNamee, DL, Sarasota
Devin Pein, DE, Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas
Victor Pino, OL, Miami Palmetto
Andres Quiroz, DL, Miami Coral Reef
Yasnier Rojas, LB, Vero Beach
Devin Simmons, WR, Palm Beach Gardens
Kai Tamas, RB, Fort Myers Riverdale
Connor Whaley, QB, Tucker, Georgia
2024
William Brockmeier, LB, Naples Gulf Coast
Luke Ghannam, DB/Athlete, Estero
Trenton Hayes Trenton Hayes 6'3" | 260 lbs | OL Nature Coast Tech | 2024 FL , OL, Brooksville Nature Coast Tech
Zailin Jackson, RB, Moore Haven
Tayshaun Jamison, RB, Clearwater
Torra “TJ” Kelly, DB, Deerfield Beach
Edward Nolan, OL, Fort Myers Bishop Verot
David “Tank” Pein, DL, Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas
Fabian Rodriguez, QB, Doral Academy
Brett Rossano, OL, Naples First Baptist
Hunter Zirkle, DL, Arcadia Desoto
2025
Jason Barket, QB, Miami Westminster Christian
Niko Boyce Niko Boyce 6'0" | 190 lbs | QB Barron Collier | 2025 FL , QB, Naples
Jake Boydston, OL, Sarasota Cardinal Mooney
James Brockmeier, DB, Naples Gulf Coast
Bo Brooke, WR, Fort Myers Bishop Verot
Jarquez Carter, DL, Newberry
Dominick Davis, WR, Naples First Baptist
Carl Davison Carl Davison 5'6" | 130 lbs | LB Bell Creek Academy | 2025 FL II, LB, Riverview Bell Creek Academy
Davion Dixon Davion Dixon 6'2" | 305 lbs | DL Belen Jesuit Preparatory | 2025 State FL , DL, Miami Belen Jesuit
Carson Floyd, LB, Naples St. John Neumann
Jarrett Gallison, LB, Venice
Chase Garcia, QB, Bonita Springs
Dean Gee, DL, Sumner
Phillip Jackson, DL. Lake Butler Union County
Cameron Kurzon, QB, Orlando Boone
Gerald Lawton III Gerald Lawton III 5'9" | 160 lbs | WR Vanguard | 2025 FL , WR, Belleview
James Little IV, DB, Fort Myers Dunbar
Ezekiel Marcelin, LB, Miami Central
Anthony May, RB, Deltona Pine Ridge
Logan McCloud, DL, Newberry
Sinorice Moss Jr., RB, Davie Western
Mykah Newton, DL, Newberry
Aiden North, LB, Fort Myers Cypress Lake
Taylor Richardson, OL, Gainesville
Brendan Roberts, RB, Brooksville Central
Joshua Robinson Joshua Robinson 5'7" | 150 lbs | WR Calvary Christian | 2025 FL , WR, Clearwater Calvary Christian
Jack Spaeder Jack Spaeder 6'2" | 170 lbs | QB American | 2027 FL , QB, Miami Dade Christian
Jacob Taylor Jacob Taylor 6'1" | 200 lbs | LB East Lake | 2025 FL , LB, Tarpon Springs East Lake
Dominic Torres, WR, Fort Myers Bishop Verot
Jaiden Trengrove, LB, Ocala Trinity Catholic
Chance Washington, RB, Davie Western
You Can Contact Larry Blustein with prospect or team information at: Floridakids1@aol.com.