Kickoff Classic Standouts
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Continue ReadingThe 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.
Isaac Tanis Isaac Tanis 6'3" | 240 lbs | OL Plantation American Heritage | 2026 FL | QB | Class of 2026 | Jones | @DereonColemanQB
Coleman finished with an eye-popping 5 TD passes on opening night against a solid Jesuit program. No more question marks, he’s going to be the real deal.
David Parks | ATH | Class of 2025 | Seminole | @TotalParkage
Parks had a crazy stat line in the Seminoles’ opening matchup against a solid Edgewater program. Parks scored on a 75-yards touchdown run on the first play to open the season. He followed that up with a touchdown reception to put Seminole up 16-7, thus eventually closing out the game. Don’t sleep on the leg talent as Parks could be a legit punter prospect. That’s how you get ready for the regular season!
Albert Plain | WR | Class of 2026 | Frostproof | @d1_charlie
Plain recorded 2 touchdowns on deep ball throws against Ridge on Kickoff night. He brought in some tough catches throughout the game while also getting t in on the defense side providing solid tackling.
Traevon Hymes | RB | Class of 2026 | Bartow | @TraveonHymes
Hymes had some lengthy runs against the Miners, one striking for a touchdown as he recorded the opening score of the game. Ran hard between the tackles throughout the night.
Fentrell Graham | RB | Class of 2024 | Lake Gibson | @FentrellG
Graham will finish as one of the top running back prospects in Polk as he leads the Braves’ rushing attack, finishing the opening game with a couple of touchdown runs against Plant City.
Jordan Henderson Jordan Henderson 5'10" | 190 lbs | RB Lake Wales | 2025 FL | RB | Class of 2025 | Lakeland | @Cutbackhat
Henderson is the real deal. He scored on a 51-yard run in his first game as a Dreadnaught.
Dee Rucker | RB | Class of 2024 | Lakeland | @Dee3_Rucker
Rucker will be a problem this season on the outside or running in between the tackles. Broke thrift the defense to score a 65-yard touchdown.
Keon Young | DB | Class of 2025 | Lakeland | @KeonYoung55
The recent USF defensive back commit had himself a night in his first game with the Dreadnaughts. He finished with a nice INT and another PBU that I watched.
Jaelen Waters Jaelen Waters 6'2" | 180 lbs | DB Seffner Armwood | 2026 State FL | DB | Class of 2026 | Armwood | @Jaelen_waters9
It’s already been established by PRZ that Waters will be a big-time DB prospect at the next level. The rising sophomore had good coverage against a tough Lakeland squad and even recorded an interception.
Joel Morris | QB | Class of 2026 | Lake Gibson | @1_Joel_Morris
Morris had a solid night under center recording multiple highlight plays to lead his team over Plant City for the Kickoff Classic. The rising sophomore threw for a couple of impressive touchdowns.
Kordell Lewis WR | Class of 2024 | Lake Gibson | @kordell_lewis
Lewis is without a doubt a riser in the Polk area that deserves the spotlight. He caught a 72-yard TD pass while jotting down the sideline against Plant City.
Quinton Moore | LB | Class of 2024 | Lake Gibson | @QuintonMooreJr2
Moore is one the top linebacker prospects in Polk that is a sure tackler and provides solid zone coverage. Moore had multiple tackles and recorded an INT against Plant City.
Vernell Brown | WR | Class of 2025 | Jones | @VB3_9
Brown put on a show in his first game with Jones and helped contribute to rising sophomore QB Isaac Tanis Isaac Tanis 6'3" | 240 lbs | OL Plantation American Heritage | 2026 FL ‘s 5 touchdown night. He recorded a touchdown and other impressive catches.
Klein Gilles | ATH | Class of 2025 | Ridge | @k1eing
Gilles had a solid off-season and brought that energy into the kickoff game despite taking a loss. He caught 2 receiving touchdowns and provided solid defensive coverage throughout the game against Frostproof.
Rocky Pieriche | QB | Class of 2025 | Ridge | @Rockyqb1
Pieriche fell under the radar over the off-season but could generate some attention after finishing a tough matchup against Frostproof. Pierich threw for 3 passing touchdowns and played with grit all game.