Looking Ahead To The Class of 2026
One of the best things about high school football in the state of Florida is all the talent that there is to choose from. Every class has some elite stars who will be nationally rated. Today we look at the rising sophomores in the Class of 2026.
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<p>Okay, we understand that there are several Class of 2023 football players who haven't cemented a college to attend yet. There is also an understanding that 2024 rising seniors and 2025 rising juniors are still looking to get on the map.</p>
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<p>So, why are we looking at rising sophomores in the Class of 2026? That question can be answered very easily. College coaches across the country want to start planning ahead, and while these virtual “babies” have just spent one year in high school, the interest level is indeed through the roof.</p>
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<p>The interes for freshmen who have just finished their first year shouldn't really be at this level, but when these 15 and 16-year-olds dominated the landscape of varsity high school football, it is tough to ignore.</p>
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<p>While this class is far from complete and we will continue to add hundreds and hundreds of names over the next few years, here are some young men who have already found a way to put themselves on the radar – locally, regionally and nationwide.</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='401431' first='Kenyon' last='Alston'], WR, 6-1 180, Orlando Christian Prep.</strong></p>
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<p><strong>TAPE:</strong> <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/18017846/638626b538634d050c3d8bb6">https://www.hudl.com/video/3/18017846/638626b538634d050c3d8bb6</a></p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='212268' first='Jabari' last='Brady'], WR, 6-3, 185, Coconut Creek Monarch.</strong></p>
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<p><strong>TAPE: </strong><a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/14832320/61cb5dc1a681600558325542">https://www.hudl.com/video/3/14832320/61cb5dc1a681600558325542</a></p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='212264' first='Dereon' last='Coleman'], QB, 6-0, 160, Orlando Jones.</strong></p>
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<p><strong>TAPE: </strong><a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/16302901/Dereon-Coleman">https://www.hudl.com/profile/16302901/Dereon-Coleman</a></p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='667383' first='Tyson' last='Davison'], QB, 6-1, 170, Apopka.</strong></p>
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<p><strong>TAPE:</strong> <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/17668625/63b07cdcff01e90aece9ba36">https://www.hudl.com/video/3/17668625/63b07cdcff01e90aece9ba36</a></p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='584822' first='Carter' last='Emanuel'], QB, 6-0, 190, Orlando Lake Nona.</strong></p>
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<p><strong>TAPE: </strong><a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/17795564/637303eed21ac009741e08cd">https://www.hudl.com/video/3/17795564/637303eed21ac009741e08cd</a></p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='401425' first='Justice' last='Fitzpatrick'], DB/WR, 5-10, 175, Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas.</strong></p>
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<p><strong>TAPE: </strong><a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/17955822/Justice-Fitzpatrick">https://www.hudl.com/profile/17955822/Justice-Fitzpatrick</a></p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='212275' first='Jyron' last='Hughley'], Athlete, 6-1, 170, Belle Glade Glades Day.</strong></p>
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<p><strong>TAPE: </strong><a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/16051235/Jyron-Hughley">https://www.hudl.com/profile/16051235/Jyron-Hughley</a></p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='212259' first='Brody' last='Jennings'], DB, 6-1, 160, Jacksonville Sandalwood.</strong></p>
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<p><strong>TAPE: </strong><a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/17868245/Brody-Jennings">https://www.hudl.com/profile/17868245/Brody-Jennings</a></p>
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<p><strong>Ksani Jiles, DB, 6-1, 180, Bradenton IMG Academy.</strong></p>
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<p><strong>TAPE:</strong> <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/16500590/Ksani-Jiles">https://www.hudl.com/profile/16500590/Ksani-Jiles</a></p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='401361' first='Amari' last='Jones'], DB/WR, 6-2, 160, Dunnellon.</strong></p>
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<p><strong>TAPE: </strong><a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/17603273/Amari-Jones">https://www.hudl.com/profile/17603273/Amari-Jones</a></p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='584857' first='Jermaine' last='Kinsler'], DE/TE, 6-6, 240, Ocala Trinity Catholic.</strong></p>
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<p><strong>TAPE:</strong> <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/17922740/Jermaine-Kinsler">https://www.hudl.com/profile/17922740/Jermaine-Kinsler</a></p>
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<p><strong>Josues Knapp, OL, 6-1, 230, Hawthorne.</strong></p>
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<p><strong>TAPE:</strong><a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/15867375/Josues-Knapp"> https://www.hudl.com/profile/15867375/Josues-Knapp</a></p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='212286' first='Sabby' last='Meassick'], QB, 6-0, 165, Kissimmee Tohopekaliga,</strong></p>
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<p><strong>TAPE: </strong><a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/14606861/639601f3e97a2406700d53dd">https://www.hudl.com/video/3/14606861/639601f3e97a2406700d53dd</a></p>
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<p><strong>Keenyi Pepe, OL, 6-7, 280, Bradenton IMG Academy.</strong></p>
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<p><strong>TAPE:</strong><a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/17530655/Keenyi-Pepe"><strong> </strong>https://www.hudl.com/profile/17530655/Keenyi-Pepe</a></p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='401372' first='Calvin' last='Russell'], WR/QB, 6-5, 176, Miami Northwestern.</strong></p>
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<p><strong>TAPE:</strong> <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/17878157/Calvin-Russell">https://www.hudl.com/profile/17878157/Calvin-Russell</a></p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='212282' first='Malachi' last='Toney'], WR, 5-10, 170, Plantation American Heritage.</strong></p>
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<p><strong>TAPE: </strong><a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/17530655/Keenyi-Pepe">https://www.hudl.com/profile/17530655/Keenyi-Pepe</a></p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1249175' first='Kerby' last='Vital'], OL, 6-0, 250, Hollywood Chaminade-Madonna.</strong></p>
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<p><strong>TAPE: </strong><a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/17994517/Kerby-Vital">https://www.hudl.com/profile/17994517/Kerby-Vital</a></p>
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<p><strong>Bryce Waters, DT, 6-4, 280, Tampa Carrollwood Day.</strong></p>
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<p><strong>TAPE:</strong> <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/18465839/Bryce-Waters">https://www.hudl.com/profile/18465839/Bryce-Waters</a><br><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='401408' first='Grant' last='Wise'], OL, 6-3, 290, Pace.</strong></p>
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<p><strong>TAPE:</strong><a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/16688148/6327e5f642107c0950469a9f"><strong> </strong>https://www.hudl.com/video/3/16688148/6327e5f642107c0950469a9f</a></p>
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<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>
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Okay, we understand that there are several Class of 2023 football players who haven't cemented a college to attend yet. There is also an understanding that 2024 rising seniors and 2025 rising juniors are still looking to get on the map.
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