Pass Rushers Continue To Emerge

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>While everyone in the state of Florida knows all about Tampa Wharton's <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='404075' first='Booker' last='Pickett Jr'].</strong> and Pahokee's <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='381584' first='DeeJay' last='Holmes']</strong>, who share the lead in quarterback sacks with 24, there are others who may not be that familiar with.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Th Defensive End and Edge position have become a huge factor in football over the past decade, and the state of Florida has long been a place where colleges and universities flock to when searching for that athletic playmaker.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Whether it's an outside linebacker, edge rusher or the good old defensive end, the ability to get to the passer and make that huge play is what this game has evolved into.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Beside Pickett and Holmes, Florida also boasts some elite performers – such as FSU-bound <strong>Lamont Green Jr.</strong> (Miami Gulliver Prep), Fort Lauderdale's <strong>Jalyn Jackson</strong>, Citra North Marion's <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='404541' first='Andrew' last='Zock']</strong>, <strong>Kenley Israel</strong> (Miramar Everglades), <strong>Maverick Gracio</strong> (West Palm Beach Cardinal Newman) and <strong>Tae Floyd</strong> from Ocala Forest to name a few.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>While we are still in an age where some teams inflate numbers to be noticed, college coaches also watch film and can more than see for themselves what prospect is making plays.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>While numbers will produce records, production will always win out in the end.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Talented prospects such as <strong>Antonio Hunt</strong> (Zephyrhills Christian Academy), Spring Hill Springstead's <strong>Madden Buratczuk</strong>, <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='404561' first='Germaine' last='Carter']</strong> (Miami Carol City), <strong>Hunter Zirkle</strong> (Arcadia DeSoto) and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='345507' first='Der'Tavius' last='Mack']</strong> (Interlachen) are starting to make names for themselves while helping their programs make strides.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Coaches are watching for rising standouts such as <strong>Antonio Henley </strong>(Tampa Gaither), <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='128015' first='Devin' last='Williams']</strong> (Brooksville Hernando), <strong>Joey Irvin</strong> (Tallahassee North Florida Christian), <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='128065' first='Todd' last='Williams']</strong> (Crawfordville Wakulla), <strong>Chistopher Benton</strong> (Haines City), <strong>Anthony Pratt</strong> (Dade City Pasco), <strong>Bo Kenny</strong> (Winter Garden Horizon) and versatile <strong>Calvin Smith</strong> from Ocoee.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In addition to Green, Gulliver Prep also has a standout in defensive lineman <strong>Brandon Rosenthal </strong>as well. Under-the-radar players such as Bushnell South Sumter's <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='404637' first='Ty' last='Kadur']</strong> (OLB), <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='128093' first='Sincere' last='Edwards']</strong> (Apopka Wekiva), <strong>Tyler Beck</strong> (Sarasota Out-of-Door Academy), three-year starter <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='381614' first='Jailen' last='Ruth']</strong> (Hawthorne),<strong>Matteo Davis</strong> (Neptune Beach Fletcher). <strong>Jeremy Patterson</strong> (Tampa Catholic), versatile <strong>Jayden Swaby</strong> (Kissimmee Poinciana), <strong>Matthieu Vickaryuous</strong> (Naples), Tampa Berkeley Prep's highly recruited <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='128058' first='Keon' last='Keeley']</strong> and playmaker <strong>Logan McCloud</strong> (Newberry) are also prospects to keep an eye on.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As we continue to do year round, there is nobody in this state that Shannon Jordan will not promote and spotlight!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>You Can Contact [player_tooltip player_id='111610' first='Larry' last='Blustein'] with prospect or team information at: <a href="mailto:Floridakids1@aol.com">Floridakids1@aol.com</a>.</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->