Redzone Spring Watch: Plant City Raiders
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.…
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Continue ReadingAs 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 fifth stop features head coach Terrence Hicks and the Plant City Raiders who finished 3-7 last season but have some returning production and new life with Coach Hicks. Prep Redzone scout Drew Johnson will continue to turn to his own backyard and attend 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.
*This will be a two-part article. I will update the notable prospect lists with notes after visiting spring practice. For now, check out some of the recruits college coaches should know right now.
Plant City Raiders
Head Coach: Terrence Hicks
2022 Record: 4-7
QB:
DJ Howard | Class of 2026 | @DJhoward_6
5’7, 150
Stats: 38/62 – 68% – 383 yards – 4 TD
RB:
Jaden Mccants | Class of 2024 | @JadenMccants
5’10, 186
Stats: 101 carries – 483 yards – 4 TD
Hudl: Jaden Mccants – Hudl
WR:
Judah Bendorf | Class of 2024
6’1, 170
Stats: 15 receptions – 188 yards – 1 TD
Hudl: Judah Bendorf – Hudl
OL:
William Belen | Class of 2024 | @willbelen5
6’1, 275
Hudl: William Belen – Hudl
Giomar Toro | Class of 2024 | @GiomarToro90
6’0, 205
Hudl: Giomar Toro – Hudl
Naseem Broom | Class of 2025 | @Naseem_Broom
6’0, 225
Hudl: Naseem Broom – Hudl
DT/DE:
Donta Jenkins | Class of 2025 | @dontaLjenkins
6’3, 241
Stats: 53 total tackles – 16.0 TFL – 13.0 sacks
Hudl: Donta Jenkins – Hudl
Davin Stone | Class of 2024 | @davin_stone111
6’0, 215
Stats: 54 total tackles – 18.0 TFL – 8.5 sacks
Hudl: Davin Stone-Grant – Hudl
Temarce Miller | Class of 2026
Stats: 45 total tackles – 12.0 TFL – 6.0 sacks
LB:
Michael Bell | Class of 2024 | @itzmichaelbell
6’1, 209
Hudl: Michael Bell – Hudl
NiJah Drawdy | Class of 2024 | @NijahPrather
DB:
Chase Dexter | Class of 2024 | @chasedexter5
6’0, 180
Stats: 59 total tackles – 2 INT
Hudl: Chase Dexter – Hudl
Trae’veon Smith | Class of 2024 | @Trae_smith17
6’1, 160
Stats: 29 total tackles, 2 INT – 217 total yards – 1 TD