Redzone Spring Watch: Winter Haven Blue Devils
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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 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.
*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.
Winter Haven Blue Devils
Head Coach: Carl White
2022 Record: 4-7
Players To Know:
Alfred Smothers | RB | Class of 2024 | @underated_3k
5’9, 200
Stats: 170 carries | 1201 rushing yards | 100.1 Y/G | 11 TD
Hudl: Alfred Smothers – Hudl
Trey’On Ellington | LB | Class of 2024 | @TreyEllington
6’0, 215
Stats: 75 total tackles | 9.0 TFL | 5.0 sacks
Hudl: Treyon Ellington – Hudl
Ora Farlow | WR | Class of 2024 | @OraFarlow4
5’8, 150
Stats: 23 receptions | 424 yards | 4 TD
Hudl: Ora Farlow – Hudl
Allen Cadet-Ford | DB | Class of 2024 | @AllanCadetFord
5’11, 170
Stats: 64 total tackles, 2.0 TFL
Tyrone Footman | LB | Class of 2024 | @footmqn
6’0, 210
Stats: 70+ total tackles | 11.5 sacks | 5 pass deflections
Hudl: Tyrone Footman – Hudl
Donovan Grayson | LT | Class of 2024 | @DonovanGrayson_
6’5, 260
Ja’tavious Scaife | WR | Class of 2024 | @makeemgocrazy1
Guiseann Mirtil Guiseann Mirtil 6'2" | 210 lbs | ATH Winter Haven | 2024 State FL | TE | Class of 2024 | @guiseannmirtil
6’3, 220
Stats: 30 receptions | 600+ yards | 7 TD | Pick 6 | Sacks & fumble recovery