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MERRITT ISLAND FOOTBALL 2022 Head Coach: Tyler Murray 2021 Record: 13-2 (5A State Runner Up) THE MUSTANGS Coming off one of the most successful seasons in over three decades, a lot has transpired in this hotbed for talent. When head…
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Continue ReadingMERRITT ISLAND FOOTBALL 2022
Head Coach: Tyler Murray
2021 Record: 13-2 (5A State Runner Up)
THE MUSTANGS
Coming off one of the most successful seasons in over three decades, a lot has transpired in this hotbed for talent.
When head coach and Merritt Island graduate Hurlie Brown left for a college job, this team, which reached the state finals, was in need of a replacement – plus there were several student/athletes who graduated.
What this off-season was all about was rebuilding a program that beat rival Rockledge twice. Got by Melbourne, Sebastian River, Titusville Astronaut, Palm Bay, Titusville, Palm Bay Bayside and Viera in the regular season, and Leesburg, Satellite and Sebring in the playoffs before losing to powerhouse Miami Central in the finals, 49-14.
What has happened during the spring and summer is getting things back on track – and with a number of prospects coming out for the team – there is a positive feeling on the “Island”!
Here is a look at some of the 2023, 2024 and 2025 prospects to keep an eye on this coming season:
2023
Alex Brice (LB, 5-9, 170)
Jason Burchfield (LS, 5-10, 210)
Dylan Burk Dylan Burk 6'6" | 210 lbs | QB Viera | 2023 FL (QB, 6-6, 225)
Austin Corley OL, 6-0, 240)
Yeseen DeReese (WR/QB, 6-3, 185)
Dallas Donahue (WR/CB, 5-9, 160)
Elijah Edwards (RB, 5-8, 150)
Donovan Ervin (OL/DL, 6-0, 250)
Byron Johnson (DB/WR, 6-2, 175)
Mark Keegan (DE, 5-9, 170)
Chris Lee (OLB, 6-3, 200)
Sean Mayo Sean Mayo 5'9" | 160 lbs | DB Merritt Island | 2023 FL (CB/FS, 5-10, 155)
Brooks Moss (WR/FS, 5-11, 160)
Tyron Reynolds (TE/OL, 6-2, 230)
Tavion Thomas (CB, 5-8, 165)
Seven Tornga (RB/OLB, 5-9, 176)
Dylan Tuknett (SS/OLB, 6-0, 170)
James Verpale (DB/WR, 6-1, 175)
Andon Werling (QB/K, 5-6, 150)
2024
Gabriel Arnold (DT/OT, 6-6, 270)
Gabe Barrial (RB, 5-5, 160)
Jaxon Cope (PK, 5-10, 150)
Evan Dougherty (OL, 6-3, 210)
Ethan Hernandez (LB, 5-9, 182)
Kalen Ivie (DL/LB, 5-10, 210)
Max Kalman (WR/SS, 5-11, 170)
Kaden Koby (WR, 6-3, 170)
Terrance Latner (DB/WR, 5-9, 175)
Tim Lesch (TE/LB, 6-0, 190)
Jaquay McFadden (DE/OLB, 6-3, 210)
Kaseem Ross (WR/DB, 5-9, 180)
Gabriel Villarreal (OL/DL, 5-9, 210)
Evan Wiseman (DL/LB, 6-0, 180)
Romeo Tornga (RB, 5-8, 140)
2025
Josiah Bell (WR/QB, 6-0, 170)
Finley Borgie (WR)
Derik Brooks (DB)
Forrest Butler (QB)
Courtland Campbell (OLB/WR, 5-10, 140)
Xavier Chapple (TE/OLB, 6-0, 170)
Marshall Conley (OL. 6-6, 270)
Barrett Cook (WR)
Hunter Geesey (WR/FS)
Nathan Greenfield Jr. (OL/DL)
Cayden Herrick (RB/OLB, 5-7, 155)
Hayden Heussy (OLB)
Ryan Hunter (WR/CB)
Ian Johnson (OL/DL/LB)
Jace Jordan (OLB/S)
Julius Negron (WR/LB, 6-1, 178)
Steven Palo (OG/DT)
Mesiyah Pittman (OL/DL)
DeMichah Rumph Jr (DB)
Tobia Semper (CB/WR, 5-8, 140)
Garrett Shaffer (DL)
Finn Sinclair (OLB/TE, 6-0, 160)
Dominick Smith (DE/OT, 5-11, 175)
Romeo Tonga (LB)
Julian Tortolo (CB/WR)
Logan Trout (OL)
Marcus Trout Marcus Trout 5'11" | 170 lbs | K Holy Trinity | 2025 FL (PK)
Jorden Woods (RB/CB/WR, 5-10, 170)
Collin Young (WR)
UPDATED CLASS OF 2023 RANKINGS. https://prepredzone.com/florida/rankings/2023-rankings/
Tracking Florida’s Football Teams For 2022 – https://prepredzone.com/2022/04/tracking-florida-football-teams/
You Can Contact Larry Blustein with prospect or team information at: Floridakids1@aol.com.