Top 5 Returning Tackle Leaders in Florida
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Next up we are looking at the States top 5 tackle 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…
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Continue ReadingNext up we are looking at the States top 5 tackle 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.
Samadrae Hawkins- Cocoa High c/o 24
5’11 225lbs
Hawkins was dominant for Cocoa High in 2021 and is the leading returning tackler in the State of Florida after registering 169 tackles, eight tackles for loss, two sacks, and one int. He picked up his first division one offer from USF in December. He’s definitely a player on the rise in 2022.
Strengths:
- Physical attacker that brings bad intentions
- Hunts and tracks ball carriers
- Short area acceleration and closing speed
Film: https://www.hudl.com/profile/12698147/Samadrae-Hawkins
Tracker Thomaston– Freeport High c/o 23
5’11 180lbs
Thomaston is a player we’ve spotlighted several times. He comes in at number two in the State after registering 167 stops, an outstanding 15 tackles per game, 13 tackles for loss and 2.5 sacks. He was a 1A All-Area selection in 2021. His production warrants some looks from coaches at the next level.
Strengths:
- Instincts and anticipation
- Sideline-to-sideline
- Good eyes that works through blocks and hunts ball carriers
Film: https://www.hudl.com/profile/15063152/Tracker-Thomaston
Josh Carpenter- Bay High c/o 23
6’2 175lbs
Carpenter comes in at number 3 after having a very good season for Bozeman High in 2021. He registered 160 tackles, two sacks, 9 tfls and 6 QB hurries in 2021. He averaged over 14 tackles per game. He also chipped in on the offensive side of the ball with 18 catches for 294 yards and three touchdowns.
Strengths:
- Sideline-to-sideline range
- Speed and acceleration to play defensive back at the next level.
- Instincts and diagnose ability
Film: https://www.hudl.com/profile/13272002/Josh-Carpenter
Grayson Howard Grayson Howard 6'3" | 225 lbs | LB Jacksonville Andrew Jackson | 2023 State FL – Andrew Jackson High
6’3 210lbs
Howard is 4-star linebacker Prospect and comes in at number four after having an outstanding season in 2021 registering 157 tackles, 3.5 sacks, and 2 Int. Has over 31 D1 offers including offers from Georgia, South Carolina, Texas A&M, Florida and Clemson to name a few.
Strengths:
- Outstanding athlete that excels in space and pass coverage equally as good against the run
- Fires off at the snap and accelerates to the ball
- Sideline to sideline linebacker that takes good angles to the football
Film: https://www.hudl.com/profile/13122106/Grayson-Howard
Larry Jones Larry Jones 6'1" | 230 lbs | LB Lakeland | 2023 FL – Lakeland High
6’2 235lbs
Jones is a prototype in the box linebacker Prospect for Lakeland High. He had a very good season for Lakeland finishing with 155 tackles, an eye popping 44 tackles for loss, and 8 sacks, and missed two games on the season. His stock is rising this spring and has picked up two Division 1 offers from Eastern Kentucky and Duquesne University.
Strengths:
- Good blitzer that can split blocks and get into the backfield
- Position versatile and can line up on the edge
- Terrific closing speed and acceleration for a player his size
- Quickly deciphers plays and flies to the football