Updated 2024 Rankings List – Part 1

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>When <strong><em>Prep Redzone Florida</em></strong> released our updated Class of 2024 Florida High School Football Rankings a few weeks ago, there were several new faces that popped up in a list of over 300 prospects.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Because the state of Florida is so stacked with talent and new prospects moving in and emerging, these lists are indeed ever changing.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A list created in April or May before the start of spring will change in just a few months. That is the way that it's always been.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In any state that has over 500 schools and nearly 15,000 prospects it is never easy to evaluate and rank every player. That's why we constantly update from camps, combines, 7-on-7 events, spring practices and games – and throughout the regular season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In the coming weeks - before the updated juniors (Class of 2025) are released, we will take the time to introduce you to some prospects that may not have been on the radar before.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>With 11 colleges, 250 teams and thousands of athletes evaluated live this June and July, we have watched many new faces appear and completely change the way their recruitment is going.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>While many are familiar with our prospects that were rated in the spring, we uncovered several new players that we will share with you.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Among those seniors include offensive standout such as <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='748758' first='Braxton' last='Thomas']</strong> (QB, Sarasota Riverview), <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='748757' first='Decedric' last='Stokes']</strong> (WR, Davie Western), offensive line standout <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='941307' first='Jordan' last='Seaton']</strong> (Bradenton IMG Academy), Sneads running back <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='942487' first='Jason' last='Patterson']</strong>, Pahokee receiver <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='826489' first='Hardley' last='Gilmore'] IV</strong>, who continues to climb the ladder. The receiver position is also loaded with Sarasota Booker's <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='944699' first='Josiah' last='Booker']</strong> and St. Petersburg Lakewood pass-catcher <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='944704' first='Shamar' last='Rigby']</strong>.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The south Florida area also has some new faces that have emerged in Boston College tight end commit <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='949258' first='Benjamin' last='Blackburn']</strong>, University of Miami running back commit <strong>Chris Wheatley Humphrey</strong>, quarterback <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='951695' first='Anthony' last='Barbar']</strong> (Fort Lauderdale Westminster Academy), receiver <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='951693' first='Mykel' last='Marshall']</strong> (Davie Western) and Parkland Douglas offensive linemen <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='951496' first='Jeremy' last='Fishkin']</strong> and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='951498' first='John' last='Grubor']</strong>.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Other offensive players who are looking to climb into the spotlight include <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='951488' first='Logan' last='Pomerenke']</strong> (quarterback, Wesley Chapel), running back <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='951525' first='Sirderick' last='Farley']</strong> (Gainesville Oak Hall), and offensive linemen <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='951500' first='Carson' last='Monville'] </strong>(Oasis) and University of South Florida commit <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='951508' first='Frederick' last='Hinton']</strong> (IMG Academy).</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>DEFENSIVE STARS CONTINUE TO SHINE</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The defense is also loaded with some new faces like linemen <strong>Ryan Daly </strong>(Venice), fast-rising <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='942466' first='Adam' last='Kissayi']</strong> (Palm Bay Heritage), Oklahoma commit <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='943173' first='Jayden' last='Jackson']</strong> (Bradenton IMG Academy), Notre Dame commitment <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='849626' first='Sean' last='Sevillano']</strong> (Clearwater Academy International), Auburn commit <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='943199' first='T.J.' last='Lindsey']</strong> (Bradenton IMG Academy), University of Miami commitment <strong>Daylen Russell</strong> (Miami Christopher Columbus), <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='951493' first='Will' last='Ross']</strong> (Parkland Douglas), and Cincinnati commit <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='944702' first='Garrison' last='Butler']</strong> (Jacksonville Bolles).</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Linebackers are always standing out – with University of Florida commitment <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='940634' first='Myles' last='Graham']</strong> (Gainesville Buchholz), FSU-bound <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='943243' first='Jayden' last='Parrish']</strong> (Delray Beach Atlantic), Missouri commitment <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='944753' first='Nicholas' last='Rodriguez']</strong> (Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas), <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='951502' first='Jerard' last='Smith']</strong> (Orlando Dr. Phillips), <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='951504' first='Jalen' last='Saintil']</strong> (Homestead), <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='951510' first='Brendan' last='Sposato']</strong> (Sebastian River), <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='951521' first='Willis' last='Sebastian']</strong> (Belle Glade Glades Cventral), and UCF-bound <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='949268' first='Derrick' last='McCormick']</strong> (Rockledge) getting some valuable exposure.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>SECONDARY TO NONE</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Check out just about any college or NFL roster and you will find defensive backs who were bred on high school football fields across the Sunshine State.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Added to the list this summer are University of Miami commitment <strong>Romanas Frederique Jr.</strong> (Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas), University of Miami commit <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='943260' first='Isaiah' last='Thomas']</strong> (Clearwater Academy International), <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='944717' first='Eric' last='Fletcher']</strong> (Crawfordville Wakulla), <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='944721' first='Gregory' last='Smith III'] </strong>(Tampa Bay Tech) and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='944752' first='Casey' last='Etienne']</strong> (Fort Lauderdale Cardinal Gibbons).</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The secondary also boasts Rutgers University commit <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='944766' first='Dahkari' last='Gilley']</strong> (Jacksonville Trinity Christian), Maryland commit <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='949269' first='Larry' last='Tarver']</strong> (Miami Norland), <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='949271' first='Deylen' last='Platt']</strong> (Venice), <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='949291' first='Quentin' last='Taylor']</strong> (Lake Minneola) and Daytona Beach Mainland standout <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='949301' first='E'Zaiah' last='Shine']</strong>.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>DID SOMEONE SAY ATHLETES</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Even the versatile athletes have grabbed the spotlight such as Tulane University <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='944686' first='Guiseann' last='Mirtil']</strong> (Winter Haven), <strong>Nemehiah Chandler</strong> (Fort Myers Dunbar), <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='951523' first='Jonas' last='Sagesse Jr.'] </strong>(St. Petersburg Gibbs), and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='944748' first='Camron' last='Campbell']</strong> (Riverview Sumner) to mention a few.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We will continue to shine the spotlight on many of the new faces for the Class of 2024. <strong>FOR MORE ON THE UPDATED CLASS: </strong><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2023/08/new-2024-rankings-are-up-heres-who-was-added-125/">https://prepredzone.com/2023/08/new-2024-rankings-are-up-heres-who-was-added-125/</a><strong></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>PROSPECT SHEET:</strong> Statewide Coverage Daily.<a href="https://prepredzone.com/2023/03/statewide-daily-team-coverage/"> https://prepredzone.com/2023/03/statewide-daily-team-coverage/</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>You Can Contact Larry Blustein with prospect or team information at: Floridakids1@aol.com.</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->