Tampa Defensive Prospects Spotlight
The Tampa area is full of college football level talent. Today I’m going to take a look at some guys that have had productive seasons in 2022. At Prep RedZone Florida we are different than most sites where we want…
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Continue ReadingThe Tampa area is full of college football level talent. Today I’m going to take a look at some guys that have had productive seasons in 2022. At Prep RedZone Florida we are different than most sites where we want to emphasize guys that are not being heavily recruited and try to promote them so they also get an opportunity to play in college and get the exposure they deserve!
Jeremy Patterson- Tampa Catholic c/o 23
6’3 230lbs
Patterson who transferred over this off-season from Chamberlain High has fit in nicely with the 7-1 Tampa Catholic Crusaders. Patterson has contributed heavily to one of the top defenses in the Tampa area. Through 9 games he registered 37 tackles, a team leading 11 sacks, and three passes defensed from his defensive end position. Patterson is smart on and off the field and currently has a 3.1 GPA
Strengths:
- Good balance and quickness
- Pass rush ability
- Makes a lot of plays on shear hustle
Madden Buratczuk- Springstead High c/o 23
6’1 195lbs
Buratczuk it’s been a major part of an outstanding defense that’s only given up 66 points through nine games for the Springstead Eagles. He’s leading the team with 72 tackles, an eye popping 28 tackles for loss, and 18 sacks! He’s also chipped in with one interception and two forced fumbles. He’s one of the best defensive Playmakers in all of Pasco County, coaches need to check him out immediately.
Strengths:
- Hunts and stalks ball carriers
- Extremely instinctive
- Playmaker
Cybryon Peeples- Hernando High c/o 24
6’2 238lbs
Peeples is an under the radar Prospect out of Hernando High located in Brooksville, Florida. He has had a dominant season this year and has registered 60 tackles, 10 tackles for loss, 9 sacks, and 13 QB hurries. Coaches need to check him out asap. He’s also a really good student with a 3.6 GPA.
Strengths:
- Disruptive
- Good lateral agility to adjust and accelerate to the ball
- Brings speed to power
Taveon Wheeler- Lakewood High c/o 23
6’1 265lbs
Wheeler who was a second team All-State selection last season has been dominant again for the 2022 season. Wheeler is currently second on the team in tackles with 44, he also has an outstanding 24 tackles for loss, and a team leading 10 sacks and 2 forced fumbles. He’s a big part of a stifling defense that’s helped lead the Spartans to a district championship this season. Wheeler currently has two D1 offers from Austin Peay and Stetson University.
Strengths:
- Plays with a high motor
- Variety of ways to win pass rushing
- Athleticism to hustle and run down plays