Optimism Surrounds The Leon Lions

<strong>TALLAHASSEE LEON FOOTBALL</strong><strong> 2022. </strong> <strong>Head Coach:</strong> Tyrone McGriff <strong>2021 Record:</strong> 1-8 <strong>THE LIONS</strong> There is a positive feeling floating around this program, and it all began after last season came to an end. While the focus for many was on the eight straight losses this program had, those who follow the team understand that the young talent is in place and will mix with the veterans coming back. What needs to happen is every player and coach has to buy in to a year-round program that includes doing everything possible to take that next step. With several new faces, there is plenty of optimism that things can be turned around – and it all will be determined this off-season. Here is a look at some of the prospects to keep an eye on this coming year: <strong>PROSPECT WATCH</strong> <strong>CLASS OF 2023</strong> Esias Bass (WR/DB, 6-1, 170) Gabe Bryant (OLB/SS, 6-4, 180) Kenyi Brown (DB/WR, 5-10, 170) [player_tooltip player_id="128375" first="Centel" last="Deshazier"] (RB/DB/WR, 5-9, 175) John Doolan (OL, 5-9, 285) Ikezha Freeman (QB/WR/DB, 5-10, 162) Gregory Horne (DT, 6-1, 240) [player_tooltip player_id="128781" first="Malek" last="Jackson"] (RB/DB/WR, 6-0, 185) Tyson Meyer (TE/DE/LB, 6-1, 210) Mikeal Myrick (WR, 5-10, 165) Finn Newsom (OT/OG, 6-3, 285) Adrian Oliver (DB/WR, 5-9, 140) Riley Rajotte (LB/DT, 6-0, 211) Josiah Raven (OLB, 6-1, 205) Andrew Ritter (RB/LB/TE, 5-11, 210) Damien Russell (DB/WR, 6-1, 160) Immanuel Watson (RB/OLB, 5-9, 205) <strong>CLASS OF 2024 </strong> Demarion Beatty (DL, 6-1, 240) D.J. Hepburn (RB/DB, 5-10, 185) Kamari Jones (DB/WR, 5-8, 160) Brandon Merritt (DL/DE, 5-10, 220) Nicholas Williams (DL, 6-0, 250) <strong>CLASS OF 2025 </strong> Jeremiah Daniels (WR/DB, 5-10, 150) Zephaniah Edwards (DB, 5-10, 155) Kemp Peoples (QB, 6-1, 170) Austin Powell (DL/OL, 6-3, 285) Brenton Rucker (DB/RB, 6-0, 170) <strong>Tracking Florida’s Football Teams For 2022 -</strong> <a href="https://prepredzone.com/2022/04/tracking-florida-football-teams/">https://prepredzone.com/2022/04/tracking-florida-football-teams/</a> <strong><em>You Can Contact <a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/larry-blustein/">[player_tooltip player_id="111610" first="Larry" last="Blustein"]</a> with prospect or team information at: </em></strong><strong><em><a href="mailto:Floridakids1@aol.com">Floridakids1@aol.com</a></em></strong><strong><em>.</em></strong>