Week One Defensive 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 by previewing some matchups around the Polk County area. *Below are matchups with notable players to watch for our readers! Most of these games will be played on Friday – 8/25.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"18px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:18px"><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='1123185' first='Jameson' last='Young'] | DB | Class of 2024 | Lakeland | @jamesonyoung12</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Young is a lockdown corner who has proved to be one of the better man coverage prospects in the state. Recorded another interception this weekend while not giving up many years. He's a potential Power 5 defensive back with a lot of tools to work with at the next level. </em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"18px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:18px"><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='749702' first='Javion' last='Hilson'] | EDGE | Class of 2025 | Cocoa | @javion_hilson</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Hilson was all over the field to help Cocoa close out Jones 22-20 in a highly anticipated matchup. One of the more talented defensive end prospects who still has time to develop and grow his frame. Keep your eye on his recruitment. </em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Stats: 10 Tlks/ 2 FF/3TFLs</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Film: </em></strong><a href="https://x.com/javion_hilson/status/1695612090084475241?s=46&amp;t=E0s2L9z46AqxWmKm25SmTQ"><strong><em>https://x.com/javion_hilson/status/1695612090084475241?s=46&amp;t=E0s2L9z46AqxWmKm25SmTQ</em></strong></a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"18px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:18px"><strong><em>Malik Morris | LB | Class of 2026 | Lakeland | @MalikMoriss43_</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Morris is going to be a big-time linebacker recruit in years to come. He's a head hunter with a nose for the ball and displayed that against a tough Miami Norland program.&nbsp;</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Film: </em></strong><a href="https://x.com/malikmoriss43_/status/1695975810291695982?s=46&amp;t=E0s2L9z46AqxWmKm25SmTQ"><strong><em>https://x.com/malikmoriss43_/status/1695975810291695982?s=46&amp;t=E0s2L9z46AqxWmKm25SmTQ</em></strong></a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"18px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:18px"><strong><em>Josiah Farmer | ATH | Class of 2025 | Vanguard | @JosiahFarmer5&nbsp;</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Made a nice read on the ball for an INT and even had the game-sealing interception for Vanguard. </em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"18px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:18px"><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='1056953' first='Ezekiel' last='Brinson'] | DT | Class of 2024 | Ocoee | @8makesproblemz&nbsp;</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Earned defensive player of the night honors after being all over the field on Friday night.&nbsp;</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Stats: 10 Tlks/ 2 FF/3TFLs</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Film: </em></strong><a href="https://x.com/8makesproblemz/status/1695489253621252149?s=46&amp;t=E0s2L9z46AqxWmKm25SmTQ"><strong><em>https://x.com/8makesproblemz/status/1695489253621252149?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='829506' first='Brady' last='Manning'] | LB | Class of 2025 | Oviedo | @BradyManning8</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Manning was also awarded defensive player of the game by the Lions after a solid Friday night.&nbsp;</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Stats: 13 total tackles | 1 PBU | 1 TFL&nbsp;</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Twitter: </em><a href="https://x.com/oviedo_football/status/1696162629448835522?s=46&amp;t=E0s2L9z46AqxWmKm25SmTQ"><em>https://x.com/oviedo_football/status/1696162629448835522?s=46&amp;t=E0s2L9z46AqxWmKm25SmTQ</em></a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"18px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:18px"><strong><em>Ladarrius Davis | EDGE | Class of 2024 | Bartow | @LadarriusD25</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Recorded multiple tackles and a big-time sack in the endzone. Earned defensive player of the game honors.&nbsp;</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"18px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:18px"><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='1209647' first='Trey' last='Berry'] | DB | Class of 2025 | Lakeland Christian | @Trey_berryy2</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Fumble recovery for a TD. Big plays on the offensive side as well. </em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Film: </em></strong><a href="https://x.com/jaonthespot/status/1695895524233171323?s=46&amp;t=E0s2L9z46AqxWmKm25SmTQ"><strong><em>https://x.com/jaonthespot/status/1695895524233171323?s=46&amp;t=E0s2L9z46AqxWmKm25SmTQ</em></strong></a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"18px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:18px"><strong><em>Jaydon Williams | DB | Class of 2024 | Bartow | @863_jayy1</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Recorded an interception in his first game with the Yellow Jackets. Going to be a real solid DB at the next level. </em><br><strong><em>Film: </em></strong><a href="https://x.com/h2_recruiting/status/1695225274156097807?s=46&amp;t=E0s2L9z46AqxWmKm25SmTQ"><strong><em>https://x.com/h2_recruiting/status/1695225274156097807?s=46&amp;t=E0s2L9z46AqxWmKm25SmTQ</em></strong></a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"18px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:18px"><strong>Cyhdrin Simmons | WR | Class of 2024 | @CyhdrinS</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>One of the more slept-on defensive back prospects in the Polk County area. Simmons can play solid man coverage and has good IQ to make plays on the ball. </em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Film: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/16300747/64ea57bdd21b9406044aabd1">Preseason Highlights - Cyhdrin Simmons highlights - Hudl</a></em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"18px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:18px"><strong><em>Jaylen Evans | EDGE | Class of 2024 | Lake Gibson | @JaylenE4412</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Evans recorded a pick-six and is making a name for himself to be one of the top EDGE rushers in Polk. </em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Film: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/19359822/64ea15d1a018a80a748b0c30">East Lake High School - Jaylen Evans highlights - Hudl</a></em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"18px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:18px"><strong>Daivion Borders | DB | Class of 2026 | @DaivionBorders7</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>5'9, 152</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Film: https://twitter.com/BordersDaidai12/status/1695866854361763874?s=20</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->