Florida Showcase Attracts Talent
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When over 100 football prospects, scouts and college coaches came to IMG Academy in Bradenton on Sunday for the Prep Redzone Florida Showcase, it was a stop on this ongoing tour that many had anticipated. Because the talent in Florida…
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Continue ReadingWhen over 100 football prospects, scouts and college coaches came to IMG Academy in Bradenton on Sunday for the Prep Redzone Florida Showcase, it was a stop on this ongoing tour that many had anticipated.
Because the talent in Florida is generally regarded as being among the best in the country, the attention that this event received was something that just doesn’t happen.
With a promise of getting the names out there for colleges and fans to see, it came down to putting their best foot forward.
Throughout the year, this state is covered from Pensacola to the Florida Keys – via camps, combines, college events, games and practices with player and team profiles on a daily basis.
Because there are a number of events that are held throughout the calendar year, watching elite competition is nothing new to those who follow the sport.
The Prep Redzone Florida website and social media account is recognized by parents, high school players and coaches and college coaches who use the daily information on hundreds and hundreds to recruit and promote.
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While many were watching some of these young and rising standouts for the first time, there were also some veteran players who Prep Redzone scouts have already uncovered.
Among the prospects grabbing the spotlight on this Sunday included:
2023
Evan Aikens, DB, St. Petersburg.
Gerral Blue Jr Gerral Blue Jr 5'11" | 200 lbs | LB Le | 2023 State FL ., RB, Lehigh.
Caden Coker, RB/OLB, Branford.
Hector Delgado, Athlete, Landstown, Virginia.
Rodrigo Fernandez, LB, Bradenton IMG Academy.
Chris Harris, QB, Sebastian River.
Santana Wooten Santana Wooten 5'10" | 185 lbs | RB Miami Palmer Trinity | 2023 FL , RB/LB, Miami Palmetto.
2024
Jackson Ashford, DT, Bradenton IMG Academy.
A’marion “AJ” Cason, RB, Alachua Santa Fe.
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Ryan daly, DL, Venice.
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Payton dykas Payton dykas 5'11" | 165 lbs | WR Clay | 2024 FL , WR, Green Cove Springs Clay.
Tyler Faalele, DL, Bradenton IMG Academy.
Allan Cadet-Ford Allan Cadet-Ford 5'11" Winter Haven | 2024 FL , DB, Winter Haven.
Juan Gainous Juan Gainous 6'3" | 215 lbs | QB Olympia | 2024 FL , QB, Orlando Olympia.
Trey Hedden, QB, Tampa Catholic.
Joe Shimko Joe Shimko 6'4" | 255 lbs | DL Martin County | 2024 FL , DL, Stuart Martin County.
Joseph Tenta Joseph Tenta 6'0" | 195 lbs | QB Heritage | 2024 FL , QB, Palm Bay Heritage.
2025
Niko Boyce Niko Boyce 6'0" | 190 lbs | QB Barron Collier | 2025 FL , QB, Naples Barron Collier.
Mason Burriss Mason Burriss 5'8" | 160 lbs | RB Riverview | 2025 FL , RB, Riverview.
Jarquez Carter Jarquez Carter 6'3" | DL Newberry | 2025 State FL , DT, Newberry.
Charleston Floyd Charleston Floyd 6'0" | 175 lbs | DB Pensacola Pine Forest | 2025 FL , DB, Pensacola Catholic.
Austin Freud Austin Freud 6'1" | 220 lbs | OL Lemon Bay | 2025 FL , OL, Englewood Lemon Bay.
Mcowens Innocent Mcowens Innocent 6'3" | 210 lbs | DL Berean Christian | 2025 FL , DL, West Palm Beach Berean Christian.
Jaden Key Jaden Key 6'4" | 245 lbs | RB Riverview | 2025 FL , TE, Sarasota Riverview.
John Kostuch, QB, Davenport Ridge Community.
Gerald “Juice” Lawton, WR, Ocala Trinity Catholic.
Logan Mccloud Logan Mccloud 6'2" | DL Newberry | 2025 FL , DL, Newberry.
Jeremiah McKenzie, LB, Starke Bradford County.
Brady Messick Brady Messick 6'0" | 225 lbs | ATH Palm Harbor University | 2025 FL , LB/FB, Palm Harbor University.
Mykah Newton Mykah Newton 6'3" | 240 lbs | DL Newberry | 2025 State FL , DL, Newberry.
Ethan Thomas Ethan Thomas 6'4" Santa Fe | 2025 FL , DL, Alachua Santa Fe.
Jaiden Trengrove, LB, Ocala Trinity Catholic.
Joshua Wilson Joshua Wilson 5'10" | 175 lbs | ATH Navarre | 2025 FL , DB Navarre.
Preston Wright Preston Wright 6'1" | 200 lbs | QB Fort Lauderdale Cardinal Gibbons | 2025 State FL , QB, Ocala Trinity Catholic.
2026
Noah Chieffo Noah Chieffo 6'5" | 195 lbs | WR Venice | 2026 FL , WR, Venice.
Jekai Dawson, OL, Newberry.
Gerard Gearity, OL, Kissimmee Osceola.
Elija Mason Elija Mason 5'11" | 180 lbs | RB Gaither | 2026 FL , RB, Tampa Plant.
Anthony Miller Anthony Miller 5'11" | 185 lbs | QB Riverview | 2026 FL , QB, Sarasota Riverview.
You Can Contact Larry Blustein with prospect or team information at: Floridakids1@aol.com.