Florida’s Top Rushing Leaders Through Week 8
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Florida has long been a hotbed for high school football talent. Florida annually produces some of the nation’s top quarterback prospects. Florida athletes are known for their speed, agility, or raw athleticism, these running backs have made a name for…
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Continue ReadingFlorida has long been a hotbed for high school football talent. Florida annually produces some of the nation’s top quarterback prospects. Florida athletes are known for their speed, agility, or raw athleticism, these running backs have made a name for themselves and have caught the attention of coaches and scouts at the collegiate level. With the 2023 season underway, we’re looking at top 10 rushing yard leaders in the State.
These players are all talented and have college level ability. Some of these players have a few offers, but all of them have the ability to play college football at some level.There are some big-time highly rated prospects and several sleeper prospects that should all be getting looks for the next level. This list is full of stud prospects.
Prep Redzone Florida will always promote every player in hopes of them getting the opportunity of playing college football at the next level.
1. Corey Simms Corey Simms 5'9" | 185 lbs | RB New Port Richey Mitchell | 2026 FL – Mitchell High c/o 26
5’8 165lbs
STATS: 138 carries for 1274 yards and 19 touchdowns. 6-100 yard rushing games. 9 receptions for 126 yards and 2 touchdowns.
2. Cole Hayes Cole Hayes 5'11" | 205 lbs | WR Fort Myers Riverdale | 2025 FL – Riverdale High c/o 25
5’11 185lbs
STATS: 187 carries for 1321 yards and 13 touchdowns. 6-100 yard rushing games. 4 receptions for 53 yards.
3. Jeffery Jones, QB- St. Petersburg High c/o 25
5’8 170lbs
OFFERS: Bethune-Cookman
STATS: 123 carries for 1365 yards and 19 touchdowns. 7-100 yard rushing games. 44-83 614 yards and 7 touchdowns.
4. Jamarie Pierre Jamarie Pierre 6'0" | 160 lbs | RB Winter Garden Horizon | 2025 FL – Horizon High c/o 25
6’0 165lbs
STATS: 174 carries for 1196 yards and 14 touchdowns. 5-100 yard rushing games.
5. Connor Mccazzio- Springstead High c/o 25
5’9 160lbs
STATS: 117 carries for 1137 yards and 16 touchdowns. 5-100 yard rushing games. 6 receptions for 52 yards.
6. Jaelin Sneed- East Bay High c/o 24
5’10 190lbs
STATS: 112 carries for 1126 yards and 14 touchdowns. 6-100 yard rushing games. 1 reception for 11 yards.
7. Antwan Raymond- Clearwater Academy International c/o 25
5’11 200lbs
OFFERS: 8 (Indiana, FAU, USF)
STATS: 149 carries for 1270 yards and 14 touchdowns. 6-100 yard rushing games. 3 receptions for 65 yards.
8. Clay Ash- IMG Acadamey c/o 24
5’9 190lbs
COMMITTED: West Virginia University
STATS: 90 carries for 1065 yards and 14 touchdowns. 4-100 yard rushing games. 5 receptions for 120 yards and 2 touchdowns.
9. Antonio Muniz- Gulf High c/o 25
5’6 180lbs
STATS: 170 carries for 1340 yards and 14 touchdowns. 6-100 yard rushing games. 21 receptions for 204 yards and a touchdown.
10. DJ Duvalt- Mulberry High c/o 24
6’0 170lbs
STATS: 94 carries for 1113 yards and 15 touchdowns. 6-100 yard rushing games. 4 receptions for 44 yards.