DBs Stand Out For 2023 Class

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>When it comes to the defensive secondary in the state of Florida, there are very few areas that can come close to producing what this area sends out every season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>For decades, prospects who play multiple positions in high school usually end up playing in the defensive secondary at the next level.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Whether it's cornerback and the safety position, football talent in the Sunshine State makes an impact every Saturday at colleges and universities across the nation.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>When dealing with this current senior class, there is enough talent to fill several Power 5 and Group of 5 rosters everywhere.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Starting with Lakeland corner <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='127996' first='Cormani' last='McClain']</strong> (6-1, 170) and including Venice University of Alabama safety commit <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='128060' first='Elliott' last='Washington']</strong> (6-0, 195) and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='128046' first='Makari' last='Vickers']</strong> (S , 6-1, 180, Quincy Munroe Day School), this group is indeed very special.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Prospects like <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='128014' first='Daemon' last='Fagan']</strong> (S, 6-2, 180, Plantation American Heritage), <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='128717' first='King' last='Mack']</strong> (S, 5-11, 180, Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas), Penn State commit <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='381477' first='Conrad' last='Hussey']</strong> (S, 6-0, 190, Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas), <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='128021' first='Daniel' last='Harris']</strong> (CB, 6-2, 175, Miami Gulliver Prep), University of Miami commit <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='128519' first='Robert' last='Stafford']</strong> (Athlete, 5-11, 175, Melbourne Eau Gallie) and Plantation American Heritage cornerback <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='128089' first='Damari' last='Brown'] </strong>(6-1, 180) are indeed difference makers.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Standouts like <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='128035' first='Cedric' last='Hawkins'] </strong>(CB, 6-0, 175, Cocoa), <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='128471' first='Dijon' last='Johnson']</strong> (CB, 6-1, 190, Tampa Wharton), <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='381540' first='Kenton' last='Kirkland'] II </strong>(S, 6-1, 187, Jacksonville Raines), <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='128049' first='Sharif' last='Denson']</strong> (CB, 5-11, 170, St. John's Bartram Trail) and recent University of Florida commitment <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='128094' first='Jordan' last='Castell']</strong> (S, 6-2, 195, Winter Garden West Orange) are impressive. So are University of Central Florida commit <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='128795' first='Braeden' last='Marshall']</strong> (CB, 5-11, 175, Lake Mary), <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='128040' first='Shawn' last='Russ']</strong> (S, 6-2, 185, Fort Myers Dunbar), <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='381549' first='Jaremiah' last='Anglin Jr']. </strong>(S, 6-1, 185, Lake Wales) and Indiana University commitment <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='128768' first='Amare' last='Ferrell'] </strong>(S, 6-1, 195, Lake City Columbia).</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 2023 Class also boasts Hollywood Chaminade-Madonna's Cincinnati commitment <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='381552' first='Luke' last='Evans']</strong> (CB, 6-1, 165), <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='381556' first='Jarvis' last='Lee']</strong> (CB, 5-11, 175, Bradenton IMG), Nebraska-bound <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='128083' first='Dwight' last='Bootle'] </strong>(CB, 5-10, 165, Miami Palmetto), University of Louisville commit <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='381561' first='Rayquan' last='Adkins']</strong> (CB, 5-10, 160, Miami Central), <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='381562' first='Jonathan' last='Akins']</strong> (CB, 5-11, 175, Madison County), University of Illinois commit <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='128755' first='Jaheim' last='Clarke']</strong> (S, 6-1, 165, Fort Myers Riverdale) and University of Cincinnati commitment <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='128762' first='Jonas' last='Duclona'] </strong>(CB, 6-0, 175, Naples) will be heard from plenty.<br><br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Rounding out this quality class are Miami Christopher Columbus athlete <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='128072' first='Ahmere' last='Foster']</strong> (5-10, 170), converted receiver <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='128077' first='David' last='Jester']</strong> (athlete, 6-2, 180, Homestead), three-year varsity starter <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='128797' first='Bo' last='Mascoe']</strong> (CB, 5-10, 170, Kissimmee Osceola), Michigan State commit <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='381606' first='Eddie' last='Pleasant III'] </strong>(CB, 6-0, 175, Tampa Carrollwood Day), <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='128092' first='Antonio' last='Smith']</strong> (CB, 6-3, 170, Miami Gulliver Prep) and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='381615' first='Cameron' last='Upshaw'] </strong>(S, 6-3, 195, Perry Taylor County).</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>UPDATED CLASS OF 2023 RANKINGS. </strong>https://prepredzone.com/florida/rankings/2023-rankings/</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><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></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>You Can Contact&nbsp;</em></strong><a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/larry-blustein/"><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='111610' first='Larry' last='Blustein']</em></strong></a><strong><em>&nbsp;with prospect or team information at: </em></strong><a href="mailto:Floridakids1@aol.com"><em>Floridakids1@aol.com</em></a><strong><em>.</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->