Naples Making Legitimate Run
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Moments after losing in the third round of the state 3S playoffs to Fort Myers Dunbar, 14-7, there was a feeling that this program was indeed ready to contend. Coming one game away from playing for a chance to head…
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Continue ReadingMoments after losing in the third round of the state 3S playoffs to Fort Myers Dunbar, 14-7, there was a feeling that this program was indeed ready to contend.
Coming one game away from playing for a chance to head to the title game was something that fueled head coach Rick Martin and his Golden Eagles.
The off-season was spent preparing to finish off what was in their grasp in 2022.
With early season wins against Lehigh and Fort Lauderdale Dillard, the table is set – with 2M state runner up Plantation American Heritage being the only game left on the schedule that this program might not be a favorite in.
Seeing how Dunbar played against Daytona Beach Mainland that lost the state title game by one point to Lake Wales was indeed something that has driven every player and coach on this team.
NAPLES GOLDEN EAGLES (2-0)
Lehigh, W 43-12
Fort Lauderdale Dillard, W 36-19
9/8 – At Immokalee
9/14 – Naples Golden Gate
9/22 – Miami Killian
9/29 – at Naples Barron Collier
10/6 – at Naples Palmetto Ridge
10/13 – at Naples Lely
10/20 – at Plantation American Heritage
10/27 – Bonita Springs
CLASS OF 2024
Ebenezer “Ben” Bouzi, WR, 6-0, 165 – 2.9 GPA.
Isaiah Bryant, WR, 6-0, 151 – 2.5 GPA.
Chard Esperance, RB, 6-0, 235.
Kensley Faustin Kensley Faustin 5'11" | 170 lbs | DB Naples Palmetto Ridge | 2024 State FL , DB, 6-0, 174 – 3.29 GPA.
Niko Gnann, LB, 5-9, 215.
Trey Hill, OLB, 6-0, 185.
Nick Keel, TE/WR, 6-0, 180.
Sam Kelley Sam Kelley 6'4" | 300 lbs | OL Naples | 2024 FL , OL, 6-4, 285 – 3.93 GPA, 1330 SAT.
Jack Melton, QB, 6-3, 175 – 3.41 GPA.
Evan Odom, CB, 6-0, 170 – 3.2976 GPA. Basketball player.
Korben Parrish, LB.
Eric Porter, DB, 5-10, 144 – 2.62 GPA.
Damion Salters, WR, 5-10, 160.
Tyler Troxell, WR, 6-2, 188 – 3.65 GPA, 1140 SAT.
Luke Walker, DL, 6-3, 240 – 3.87 GPA, 1290 SAT, 27 ACT.
Martavion Young, RB, 5-7, 160.
CLASS OF 2025
Jordan Bergeron, QB, 6-3, 175.
Samuel Brown, LB, 5-11, 204.
Brady Clark, DL/LS, 6-1, 270 – 4.0 GPA.
Caleb Dume, RB.
Sean Kabengale, DL, 6-1, 301 – 3.6 GPA.
LaCarlos McGee III, LB.
Xavian Michel, DB, 5-11, 165.
Logan Nibbelin Logan Nibbelin 6'2" | 250 lbs | OL Naples | 2025 FL , OL, 6-2, 250 – 3.68 GPA.
Vladimir Raphael, OLB, 6-0, 185.
Shawn Simeon Shawn Simeon 5'10" | 170 lbs | ATH Naples | 2025 State FL , RB, 5-10, 185.
Albertini Tenor, DE, 6-3, 210.
CLASS OF 2026
Andre Ferdinand, CB, 5-9, 166.
Andrean Guerra, OL, 6-3, 275.
Jamar Jerome Jamar Jerome RB FL , RB, 5-10, 175.
Carter Quinn, QB, 5-11, 175 – 3.14 GPA.
PHOTO COURTESY OF NAPLES HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL
PROSPECT SHEET: Statewide Coverage Daily. https://prepredzone.com/2023/03/statewide-daily-team-coverage/
You Can Contact Larry Blustein with prospect or team information at: Floridakids1@aol.com.