Redzone Spring Watch: Winter Haven Blue Devils

<!-- 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 seventh stop features head coach Carl White and the Winter Haven Blue Devils who finished 8-4 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 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">Winter Haven Blue Devils</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"17px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:17px"><strong>Head Coach: </strong>Carl White </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"17px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:17px"><strong>2022 Record: </strong>4-7</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Players To Know:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"18px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:18px"><strong>Alfred Smothers | RB | Class of 2024 | @underated_3k</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"18px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:18px"><strong><em>5'9, 200</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Stats: 170 carries | 1201 rushing yards | 100.1 Y/G | 11 TD</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hudl: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/15102591/Alfred-Smothers">Alfred Smothers - Hudl</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"18px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:18px"><strong>Trey'On Ellington | LB | Class of 2024 | @TreyEllington </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"18px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:18px"><strong><em>6'0, 215</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Stats: 75 total tackles | 9.0 TFL | 5.0 sacks</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hudl: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/16426658/Treyon-Ellington">Treyon Ellington - Hudl</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"18px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:18px"><strong>Ora Farlow | WR | Class of 2024 | @OraFarlow4</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"18px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:18px"><strong><em>5'8,</em></strong> <strong><em>150</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Stats: 23 receptions | 424 yards | 4 TD</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hudl: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/16855832/Ora-Farlow">Ora Farlow - Hudl</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"18px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:18px"><strong>Allen Cadet-Ford | DB | Class of 2024 | @AllanCadetFord</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"18px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:18px"><strong><em>5'11, 170</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Stats: 64 total tackles, 2.0 TFL </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hudl: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/16715504/Allan-CadetFord">[player_tooltip player_id='606124' first='Allan' last='Cadet-Ford'] - Hudl</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"18px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:18px"><strong>Tyrone Footman | LB | Class of 2024 | @footmqn</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"18px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:18px"><strong><em>6'0, 210 </em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Stats: 70+ total tackles | 11.5 sacks | 5 pass deflections </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hudl: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/15919416/Tyrone-Footman">Tyrone Footman - Hudl</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"18px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:18px"><strong>Donovan Grayson | LT | Class of 2024 | @DonovanGrayson_</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"18px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:18px"><strong><em>6'5, 260</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Ja'tavious Scaife | WR | Class of 2024 | @makeemgocrazy1</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hudl: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/17625037/Ja-tavious-Scaife">Ja' tavious Scaife - Hudl</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='944686' first='Guiseann' last='Mirtil'] | TE | Class of 2024 | @guiseannmirtil </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>6'3, 220</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Stats: 30 receptions | 600+ yards | 7 TD | Pick 6 | Sacks &amp; fumble recovery </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hudl: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/15464815/Guiseann-Mirtil">[player_tooltip player_id='944686' first='Guiseann' last='Mirtil'] - Hudl</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->