Week One Offensive Game Changers
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Every Sunday and throughout the week following Friday HS Football Game Day, Prep Redzone scout Drew Johnson will be highlighting some of the standouts and notable performances from the weekend. Teams around the state kicked off week one and there…
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Continue ReadingEvery Sunday and throughout the week following Friday HS Football Game Day, Prep Redzone scout Drew Johnson will be highlighting some of the standouts and notable performances from the weekend. Teams around the state kicked off week one and there were certainly some “Game Changers” to make note of.
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David Schmidt | WR | Newberry | Class of 2024 | @DavidtheFuture1
College coaches looking for a versatile athlete who can produce at the receiver position, Schmidt can make it happen. He’s put together consecutive solid weeks to start his senior campaign to help Newberry start 1-0. Schmidt has solid route-running skills with breakaway speed after the catch. He’s also recorded two punt returns in both weeks. Got to keep my eyes on his recruitment as the season progresses.
Vernell Brown | WR | Class of 2024 | Jones | @VB3_9
Brown is making a case to be a real playmaker at the Division 1 level. He has electric speed and always seems to find ways to get open. Have watched him develop during the 7 on 7 period but to see him dominate during the regular season has stamped him as the real deal.
Jaeden McMillan Jaeden McMillan 5'11" | 175 lbs | ATH Melbourne Holy Trinity | 2026 FL | ATH | Class of 2026 | Holy Trinity Episcopal | @1wayJaeden
One of the better receiver prospects in the class of 2026 who will play Division I ball at the next level. He’s a pure athlete that is effective in various aspects. Helped his team in multiple departments while recording 13 receptions for 269 yards and 3 TD.
Film: https://x.com/1wayjaeden/status/1695472865666113993?s=46&t=E0s2L9z46AqxWmKm25SmTQ
Joshua Evans | WR | Class of 2024 | Olympia | @JoshuaEvansOT
Game One Stats:
Evans is a rising senior wide receiver prospect who’s proving he’s ready to produce at the next level. Already has a good frame and shows off the skill set to be a game-changer. Here’s his stats line from Friday night.
10+ receptions | 100+ yards | 1 TD
Julian Anderson | WR | Class of 2024 | The First Academy | @jujuandersonn
Game One stats:
Anderson put together a productive stat line against Crescent City. The rising senior receiver prospect recorded 6 receptions for 136 yards and 3 TD while bringing in 22.7 yards per catch.
Joshua Porter | WR | Class of 2024 | Fort Meade | @PorterJoshuaWR2
The top receiver in Polk continues to show why he’s possibly the best route runner to come out of the area in the last 10 years. Just check the film, he’s a big-time WR prospect.
Justin Rosado | WR | Class of 2024 | Seminole | Jr_GotHandz
Rosado has been stamped as a playmaker, somehow still getting slept on but continues to produce for Seminole. He’s contributed in back-to-back weeks with electric speed combined with solid route running to find the endzone. Rosado recorded 2 TD receptions including a 50-yard punt return in a 22-13 win against Rockledge.
Keveun Mason | RB | Class of 2025 | Fort Meade | @keveunmason07
Mason is making a case to be one of the more versatile running back prospects in Polk. He finished game one with 2 rushing touchdowns with over 200 yards on the ground.
Alfred Smothers | RB | Class of 2024 | Winter Haven | @underated_3k
One of the top running backs in Polk County continues to run hard and should get some interest around his recruitment this fall.
Nick Rowe Nick Rowe 5'9" | 215 lbs | RB Avon Park | 2024 FL | RB | Class of 2024 | Sebring | @ROW7x
The bowling ball running back prospect made his Sebring regular season debut, recording a couple of TD runs in a blowout win against Centennial.