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<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>
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<p>For decades, prospects who play multiple positions in high school usually end up playing in the defensive secondary at the next level.</p>
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<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>
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<p>When dealing with this current senior class, there is enough talent to fill several Power 5 and Group of 5 rosters everywhere.</p>
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<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>
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<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>
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<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>
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<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>
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<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>
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<p><strong>UPDATED CLASS OF 2023 RANKINGS. </strong>https://prepredzone.com/florida/rankings/2023-rankings/</p>
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<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>
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<p><strong><em>You Can Contact </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> 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>
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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. For decades, prospects who play multiple positions in high school usually end up playing in the defensive secondary at the next level. 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. When dealing with this current senior class, there is enough talent to fill several Power 5 and Group of 5 rosters everywhere. Starting with Lakeland corner [player_tooltip player_id='127996' first='Cormani' last='McClain'] (6-1, 170) and including Venice University of Alabama safety commit [player_tooltip player_id='128060' first='Elliott' last='Washington'] (6-0, 195) and [player_tooltip player_id='128046' first='Makari' last='Vickers'] (S ,…