Kickoff Classic: Notable Standouts

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The time for high school football is back and Prep Redzone will be on the move this fall providing some of the best and up-to-date coverage in the country. Let's kick Game Week off with some of the notable kickoff classic standouts. Below are matchups with notable players to watch for our readers! Most of these games were played on Friday – 8/18.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"18px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:18px"><strong><em>Jackson Jensen | QB | Class of 2024 | Wharton | @JacksonJensenQB</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>KOC Stats&nbsp;</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Completions:</strong> <em>26-41&nbsp;</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Passing yards: </strong><em>328</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Passing TD: </strong><em>4</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Jensen has been on my radar for breakout QBs since last summer when he dominated the off-season at multiple colleges. This year is big-time for the senior to make it happen on film and the stat sheet. Already has a college ready frame and mindset with a high ceiling to produce at the next level. </em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>KOC Film: </em></strong><a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/14764223/64e276b2478d640fc4b3e6dc"><strong><em>https://www.hudl.com/video/3/14764223/64e276b2478d640fc4b3e6dc</em></strong></a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"18px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:18px"><strong><em>Lavoctris Patterson | RB | Class of 2025 | Leesburg | @LavoctrisP</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>KOC Stats</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>146 rushing yards | 2 TD</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Patterson is a jitterbug on the gridiron with good agility and explosiveness for his size to make it hard for defenders to get their hands on him. Had a great opening night against Crystal River with nearly 150 rushing yards and two scores. Will be a premier rushing threat for Leesburg this fall.&nbsp;</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>KOC Film: </em></strong><a href="https://x.com/racinetimes/status/1692332441971589196?s=46&amp;t=E0s2L9z46AqxWmKm25SmTQ"><strong><em>https://x.com/racinetimes/status/1692332441971589196?s=46&amp;t=E0s2L9z46AqxWmKm25SmTQ</em></strong></a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"18px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:18px"><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='836526' first='Nigel' last='Nelson'] | ATH | Class of 2025 | Pensacola Catholic | @NigelNelson04</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>KOC Stats: A DOG that was all over the field. Simple.</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Nelson had one of the better defensive performances that I've seen on film this week. He recorded tackles for loss while showing his strength to fight through blocks to make plays happen for the defense. One of the true rising juniors that can produce at the D-1 level.&nbsp;</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>KOC Film: </em></strong><a href="https://x.com/nigelnelson04/status/1693384637307859131?s=46&amp;t=E0s2L9z46AqxWmKm25SmTQ"><em>https://x.com/nigelnelson04/status/1693384637307859131?s=46&amp;t=E0s2L9z46AqxWmKm25SmTQ</em></a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"18px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:18px"><strong><em>Kevin Downing | DL / OL | Class of 2024 | Niceville | @KevinDowning__</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Downing is a monster in the trenches which made it tough to block him throughout the kickoff classic. The 6'4, 265-pound senior can move fluidly with good hands and a quick first step. One of the underrated defensive line products in the state. </em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>KOC Film: </em></strong><a href="https://x.com/niceville_fb/status/1694053775961415924?s=46&amp;t=E0s2L9z46AqxWmKm25SmTQ"><strong><em>https://x.com/niceville_fb/status/1694053775961415924?s=46&amp;t=E0s2L9z46AqxWmKm25SmTQ</em></strong></a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"18px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:18px"><strong><em>Battle Alberson | QB | Class of 2024 | Gulf Breeze | @BattleAlberson3</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>KOC Stats&nbsp;</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>3 quarters | 22/37 | 396 yards | 3TD</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Another sleeper prospect in the North Florida area, Alberson had a standout kickoff classic performance against a solid program. He has a good frame for the position and displays good footwork mechanics to deliver accurate throws. Could potentially put up big numbers this season and make a run for districts.&nbsp;</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Hudl: </em></strong><a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/15332464/6372ef48386de20984ffcd10"><strong><em>https://www.hudl.com/video/3/15332464/6372ef48386de20984ffcd10</em></strong></a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"18px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:18px"><strong><em>Devin Hammond | ATH | Class of 2025 | Leesburg | @DHammond2025</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>The rising junior is a versatile athlete on the gridiron who can produce on both sides of the ball. Had a solid game on opening night while recording 2 touchdowns against Crystal River. Have to get my eyes on Leesburg and Hammond sometime this season. </em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>KOC Film: </em></strong><a href="https://x.com/leesburghsfb/status/1692458866959585426?s=46&amp;t=E0s2L9z46AqxWmKm25SmTQ"><strong><em>https://x.com/leesburghsfb/status/1692458866959585426?s=46&amp;t=E0s2L9z46AqxWmKm25SmTQ</em></strong></a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"18px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:18px"><strong><em>Landon Isbell | WR | Class of 2025 | Niceville | @LandonIsbell&nbsp;</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Isbell is included in a nice group of receivers at Niceville that will look to make an impact this season. He surely accomplished that in the kickoff classic with a head-top touchdown catch that you can check out in the link below. </em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>KOC Film: </em></strong><a href="https://x.com/sethsnwfdn/status/1692693096566276251?s=46&amp;t=E0s2L9z46AqxWmKm25SmTQ"><strong><em>https://x.com/sethsnwfdn/status/1692693096566276251?s=46&amp;t=E0s2L9z46AqxWmKm25SmTQ</em></strong></a><strong><em>&nbsp;</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"18px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:18px"><strong><em>Tyler Hutto | ATH | Class of 2025 | Leesburg | @TylerHutto13</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Hutto was dominant at the line of scrimmage and a menace on kickoff classic night as he lived in the backfield recording over four tackles for loss. Will be on a lot of radars as the season progresses so get in on him early.&nbsp;</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>KOC Film: </em></strong><a href="https://x.com/leesburghsfb/status/1692475892142924206?s=46&amp;t=E0s2L9z46AqxWmKm25SmTQ"><strong><em>https://x.com/leesburghsfb/status/1692475892142924206?s=46&amp;t=E0s2L9z46AqxWmKm25SmTQ</em></strong></a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"18px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:18px"><strong><em>Justin Whidbee | ATH | Class of 2024 | Choctaw | @JustinWhidbee11</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>KOC Stats vs. Gulf Breeze&nbsp;</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>1 TD with 150+ yards on offense | 1 INT on defense</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Whidbee had one of the better all-around games for our standout prospects that was able to be effective on both sides of the ball. Just check the stats and Hudl film, he was really productive.&nbsp;</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>KOC Film: </em></strong><a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/13154238/64e41f47688f18097440f0e2"><strong><em>https://www.hudl.com/video/3/13154238/64e41f47688f18097440f0e2</em></strong></a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->