Top 5 Returning Sack Leaders in Florida
Today we’re looking at the States top 5 sack leaders that are returning in 2022. There are some highly recruited big-time prospects and several sleeper prospects that should all be getting looks for the next level. Prep Redzone Florida will…
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Continue ReadingToday we’re looking at the States top 5 sack leaders that are returning in 2022. There are some highly recruited big-time prospects and several sleeper prospects that should all be getting looks for the next level. Prep Redzone Florida will always promote everybody in hopes of them getting the opportunity of playing college football at the next level.
Orlando Holland- Baker County High c/o 23
6’3 200lbs
Holland is a big-time Edge rusher who stock is rising immensely this all season. He the retuning sack leader in State of Florida with 27! He also registered 74 tackles and caused a fumble.He has 3 D1 offers and picked up two of those offers in March from Florida Atlantic and Tulane University.
Strengths:
- His quickness off the snap is elite
- His short-area burst and acceleration are some of the best you’ll see
- Shows a variety of pass-rush moves to beat lineman inside or outside
- Natural pass rusher
Zyon Vaugh-Nobles- Zephyrhills Christian Academy c/o 24
6’3 250lbs
Vaugh-Nobles is one of the most talented defensive lineman in Pasco County. He had an outstanding season in 2021 and comes in at #2 registering 96 tackles, and I Poppin 21.5 tackles-for-loss, and finished with 23.5 sacks! He was a second-team all-state selection. Coaches need to check him out ASAP
Strengths:
- Heavy hands and overpowers blockers
- Athletic and also plays on offense
- Quickness to pursue down the line and make plays
Film: https://www.hudl.com/profile/16162913/Zyon-VaughnNobles
Booker Pickett Jr. – Wharton High c/o 24
6’4 200lbs
Pickett is a prospect that I discovered 2 years ago and I wasn’t wrong in my evaluation that he would eventually become one of the top players in the state. He’s a four-star prospect that dominated this season for Wharton High School in Tampa. He comes in at #3 after registering 60 tackles, 17 tackles for loss, and 22 sacks! He has over 17 D1 offers including offers from FS you, Georgia, Miami, and Ohio State to name a few.
Strengths:
- Uses his hands and length well
- He covers a lot of ground and is very athletic with pass rush variety.
- Gets out of his stance extremely fast
- Good twitch and short area quickness
Film: https://www.hudl.com/profile/14941436/Booker-Pickett-Jr
Deejay Holmes- Pahokee High c/o 23
6’3 255lbs
Holmes comes in at #4. He was terrific for Pahokee this season registering 92 tackles, 25 1/2 tackles for loss, 19.5 sacks, and an absurd 45 QB hurries! He has over 15 offers including offers from UCF, Wake Forest, Boston College, and Coastal Carolina to name a few.
Strengths:
- Shows outstanding get-off (4.6 40)
- Smart player that trust his eyes and gets to the ball in a flash
- Does a very good job using his hands
- Playmaker all over the field
Film: https://www.hudl.com/profile/14863481/DeeJay-Holmes-Jr
Rueben Bain Rueben Bain 6'2" | 255 lbs | DL Miami Central | 2023 State FL – Miami Central High c/o 23
6’2 250lbs
Bane is one of the Premier defensive lineman in the State of Florida. He comes in at number 5 after registering 53 tackles, and outstanding 31 tackles for loss, and 19.5 sacks. He’s a four-star prospect that holds over 24 offers including power 5 offers from Miami, Alabama, Arkansas, and Arizona State to name a few.
Strengths:
- Unbelievably fast out of his stance
- Shows a lot of speed on backside pursuit
- Bends well with multiple pass rush moves
- Advanced at using his hands to defeat blockers