Updated 2025 Prospect List – Part 1

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>When we unveiled the updated Class of 2025 list of players throughout the state of Florida on Tuesday, there were several quality prospects who were added to a list that will continue to change throughout the next year.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>While it's an ongoing process of adding, evaluating and ranking prospects throughout the Sunshine State, the job is something that we are doing 365 days a year.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Because we have the opportunity to see many players live at events, we get the chance to list the players that many never saw or heard about. Getting every player listed is nice, but not realistic. There are over 15,000 players who compete each year in Florida.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>With that in mind, there are very few websites and social media outlets who do what we do – with posts and listing of prospects and teams.</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 watched live this June and July, and what we have done throughout the 2023 season, we have watched many new faces appear and completely change the way their recruitment is going.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>OFFENSIVE STARS ON THE RISE</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Class of 2025 already has a number of impressive quarterbacks, and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1019908' first='Alexander' last='Johnson']</strong> (Deltona Pine Ridge) and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1002883' first='Preston' last='Wright']</strong> (Ocala Trinity Catholic) are two to keep an eye on the rest of the 2023 season and into the off-season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Receivers are also getting plenty of recognition and the addition of <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='953682' first='Jayvan' last='Boggs']</strong> (Cocoa), <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='992844' first='Semaj' last='Fleming']</strong> (Orlando Edgewater), Tae-<strong>Shaun Gelsey</strong> (Jacksonville Riverside), <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1012164' first='Nakih' last='Johnson']</strong> (Clearwater Academy International), <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='992873' first='Adonis' last='Moise']</strong> (Bradenton IMG Academy) and Sebring tight end <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1002882' first='Bauer' last='Smehyl']</strong>.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Florida is also loaded with running backs, and the addition of <strong>C.J. Nettle</strong> (Pensacola), future star <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='831358' first='Girard' last='Pringle Jr.']</strong> (Seffner Armwood) and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='992858' first='Jamarice' last='Wilder']</strong> (Venice) back that up.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The offensive linemen in this state seem to get better every year. With the addition of <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1019897' first='Bryce' last='Bailitz']</strong> (Lake Worth Park Vista), <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1002859' first='Gavin' last='Blanchard']</strong> (Tampa Jesuit) and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='992865' first='Gerrick' last='Gordon']</strong> (Ocala Trinity Catholic), you can see why colleges are paying plenty of attention.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>DEFENSE CONTINES TO BE THE NAME OF THE GAME</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Take a look at any college roster across the country and you will find defensive linemen from Florida. Prospects who do not blend in. Their athleticism and versatility are certainly a reason why.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Rising prospects such as <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='992855' first='Derry' last='Norris']</strong> (Port Orange Spruce Creek), <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1002873' first='Tim' last='Beauchamp']</strong> (New Smyrna Beach), <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='992868' first='Raedyn' last='Bruens']</strong> (Lynn Haven Mosley), Promising student/athlete <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='953768' first='Jarquez' last='Carter']</strong> (Newberry), <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='992870' first='Colby' last='Cronk']</strong> (Flagler Palm Coast), <strong>Darryll and [player_tooltip player_id='953809' first='Mandrell' last='Desir']</strong> (Miami Norland and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1002868' first='Cameron' last='Gooden']</strong> (Fort Pierce Westwood) are all players who will continue to turn heads.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Other defensive linemen on the rise include <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1019928' first='Logan' last='Husband']</strong> (Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas), <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='953679' first='Romando' last='Johnson']</strong> (Wellington Palm Beach Central), <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1019893' first='Antonio' last='Lopez Jr.']</strong> (Daytona Beach Father Lopez), <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1022055' first='Samuel' last='Rodriguez']</strong> (Miami Ferguson) and Hialeah American's <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1019955' first='Jamal' last='Rowell']</strong> are also worth keeping an eye on.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Linebackers are always plentiful, and this 2025 class showcases some true talent. Among those rising standouts include Hialeah American <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1019945' first='Ousmane' last='Badji']</strong> (Orlando Colonial), <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1019965' first='Jimmie' last='Borders']</strong> (Lakeland Kathleen), <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='987938' first='Ty' last='Jackson']</strong> (Loxahatchee Seminole Ridge), <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1019894' first='Aiden' last='Johnson']</strong> (St. Cloud), <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1019904' first='Jeremiah' last='Telot']</strong> (Lake Wales), <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1019975' first='Matthieu' last='Wells']</strong> (Davenport Ridge Community) and North Miami standout <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1002850' first='Lewenski' last='Ydore']</strong>.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>When it comes to the secondary, Florida always leads the way – and with the addition of quality players like <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='953677' first='Ladarian' last='Clardy']</strong> (Pensacola Escambia), <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='951762' first='Alex' last='Graham']</strong> (Bradenton IMG Academy), <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='987922' first='Tavius' last='Horne']</strong> (Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas), <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='987915' first='Rashad' last='Johnson']</strong> (Bushnell South Sumter), <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1019926' first='Isaiah' last='Miller'] (</strong>Orlando Oak Ridge) and California transplant <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='953700' first='Jett' last='White']</strong> (Miami Edison).</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Kickers <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1019967' first='Alex' last='Hilyard']</strong> (Jacksonville Episcopal) and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1019973' first='Calum' last='Muldoon']</strong> (Lakeland) were added to a growing list of specialists.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>There's no getting around that athletes are everywhere in Florida. Versatile players like <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1019938' first='Dante' last='Alexander']</strong> (Miami Springs), <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1019901' first='Alijuan' last='Bleechington'] </strong>(Tallahassee Lincoln), <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='953689' first='Jayce' last='Cora']</strong> (Naples Lely), <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1019900' first='Kaelean' last='Davidson'] </strong>(Cape Coral Mariner), <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1002866' first='Christian' last='Neptune']</strong> (Cantonment Tate) and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1022056' first='Jaleel' last='Walters']</strong> (Coconut Creek Monarch) have also emerged.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We will continue to shine the spotlight on many of the new faces for the Class of 2025. <strong>FOR MORE ON THE UPDATED CLASS: </strong><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2023/10/october-rankings-update-who-was-added-to-our-florida-2025-list/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://prepredzone.com/2023/10/october-rankings-update-who-was-added-to-our-florida-2025-list/</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: <a href="mailto:Floridakids1@aol.com">Floridakids1@aol.com</a>.</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->