Redzone Spring Watch: Fort Meade Miners

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As spring practices emerge for high schools around the state of Florida, I wanted to highlight some of the local schools in the Polk County area which has been a known hotbed county in producing athletes and talented football players. Our eighth stop features head coach <strong>Jamalle Cornelius</strong> and the <strong>Fort Meade Miners</strong> who finished 7-4 last season but return a number of college prospects who have a chance to make some noise in the 863. Prep Redzone scout Drew Johnson will turn to his own backyard to attend one of the first week's spring practices for a glimpse of the system and a look at a few notable risers. Let's get into some of the key players that will be making noise this fall season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"17px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:17px"><strong>*This will be a two-part article. I will update the notable prospect lists with notes after visiting the spring game against Winter Haven on Thursday. For now, check out some of the recruits college coaches should know right now.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"19px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:19px">Fort Meade Miners </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"17px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:17px"><strong>Head Coach: </strong>Jamalle Cornelius </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"17px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:17px"><strong>2022 Record: </strong>7-4</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Players To Know:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"18px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:18px"><strong>Carson Montsdeoca | QB | Class of 2024 | @CarsonMontsdeo1</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"18px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:18px"><strong><em>6'3 175</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Stats: 103 / 179 | 1497 passing yards | 57% | 24 TD - 4 INT</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hudl: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/17808735/Carson-Montsdeoca">Carson Montsdeoca - Hudl</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"18px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:18px"><strong>Joshua Porter | WR | Class of 2024 | @PorterJoshuaWR2</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"18px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:18px"><strong><em>6'0, 171</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Stats: 38 receptions | 636 yards | 11 TD</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hudl: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/8428825/Josh-Porter">Josh Porter - Hudl</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"18px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:18px"><strong>Josiah Lozano | WR | Class of 2024 | @josiah_lozano3</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"18px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:18px"><strong><em>5'8, 170</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Stats: 11 receptions | 127 yards | 3 TD</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hudl: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/15161501/Josiah-Lozano">Josiah Lozano - Hudl</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"18px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:18px"><strong>Markell Baker | ATH | Class of 2025 | @markellbaker</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"18px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:18px"><strong><em>6'0, 170</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Stats: 9 carries | 68 rushing yards | 1 TD - 11 receptions | 111 receiving yards | 3 TD</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hudl: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/16342368/Markell-Baker">Markell Baker - Hudl</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"18px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:18px"><strong>Cyhdrin Simmons | WR | Class of 2024 | @CyhdrinS</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Stats: 22 total tackles</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hudl: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/16300747/Cyhdrin-Simmons">Cyhdrin Simmons - Hudl</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"18px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:18px"><strong>Omari Russel | DB | Class of 2026 | @omari_russell </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"18px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:18px"><strong><em>6'0, 160</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Stats: 29 total tackles, 3 INT</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hudl: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/16371503/Omari-Russell">[player_tooltip player_id='401445' first='Omari' last='Russell'] - Hudl</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"18px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:18px"><strong>Dejuan Willis | WR | Class of 2025 </strong>| <strong>@behumble_dee</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Stats: 10 receptions | 101 yards | 1 TD</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hudl: </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"18px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:18px"><strong>Kamarien Simmons | DB/WR | Class of 2024 | @ReddSimms_o6</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"18px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:18px"><strong><em>5'7, 140</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Stats: 117 total yards | 10 total tackles </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hudl: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/16302798/Kamarien-Simmons">Kamarien Simmons - Hudl</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"18px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:18px"><strong>Ashton White | LB | Class of 2024 | @ashtontofye23</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"18px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:18px"><strong><em>6'0, 218</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Stats: 40 total tackles, 6.0 sacks, 4.0 FF, 1 INT</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hudl: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/15127986/Ashton-White">Ashton White - Hudl</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"18px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:18px"><strong>Daivion Borders | DB | Class of 2026 | @DaivionBorders7</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"18px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:18px"><strong><em>5'9, 152</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Stats: 24 total tackles, 2 PD, 1 INT, 1.0 TFL</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hudl: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/16358377/DAIVION-Borders">DAIVION Borders - Hudl</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"18px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:18px"><strong>Ryan Screen | ATH | Class of 2024 | @s_ryanscreen</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->