Updated 2025 Prospect List – Part 1
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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. While it’s…
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Continue ReadingWhen 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
OFFENSIVE STARS ON THE RISE
The Class of 2025 already has a number of impressive quarterbacks, and Alexander Johnson Alexander Johnson 5'9" | 175 lbs | QB Deltona Pine Ridge | 2025 FL (Deltona Pine Ridge) and Preston Wright (Ocala Trinity Catholic) are two to keep an eye on the rest of the 2023 season and into the off-season.
Receivers are also getting plenty of recognition and the addition of Jayvan Boggs Jayvan Boggs 6'0" | 180 lbs | WR Cocoa | 2025 State FL (Cocoa), Semaj Fleming Semaj Fleming 5'10" | 175 lbs | WR Orlando Edgewater | 2025 State FL (Orlando Edgewater), Tae-Shaun Gelsey (Jacksonville Riverside), Nakih Johnson Nakih Johnson 6'2" | 185 lbs | WR Clearwater Academy International | 2025 State FL (Clearwater Academy International), Adonis Moise Adonis Moise 6'0" | 180 lbs | WR Bradenton IMG Academy | 2025 State FL (Bradenton IMG Academy) and Sebring tight end Bauer Smehyl Bauer Smehyl 6'2" | 245 lbs | TE Sebring | 2025 FL .
Florida is also loaded with running backs, and the addition of C.J. Nettle (Pensacola), future star Girard Pringle Jr. Girard Pringle Jr. 5'10" | 175 lbs | ATH Seffner Armwood | 2025 FL (Seffner Armwood) and Jamarice Wilder Jamarice Wilder 5'9" | 180 lbs | RB Sarasota Booker | 2025 State FL (Venice) back that up.
The offensive linemen in this state seem to get better every year. With the addition of Bryce Bailitz Bryce Bailitz 6'2" | 250 lbs | OL Lake Worth Park Vista | 2025 FL (Lake Worth Park Vista), Gavin Blanchard Gavin Blanchard 6'3" | 300 lbs | OL Tampa Jesuit | 2025 State FL (Tampa Jesuit) and Gerrick Gordon Gerrick Gordon 6'4" | 270 lbs | OL Ocala Trinity Catholic | 2025 State FL (Ocala Trinity Catholic), you can see why colleges are paying plenty of attention.
DEFENSE CONTINES TO BE THE NAME OF THE GAME
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.
Rising prospects such as Derry Norris Derry Norris 6'3" | 250 lbs | DL Port Orange Spruce Creek | 2025 State FL (Port Orange Spruce Creek), Tim Beauchamp Tim Beauchamp 6'1" | 220 lbs | DL New Smyrna Beach | 2025 FL (New Smyrna Beach), Raedyn Bruens Raedyn Bruens 6'4" | 240 lbs | DL Lynn Haven Mosley | 2025 State FL (Lynn Haven Mosley), Promising student/athlete Jarquez Carter (Newberry), Colby Cronk Colby Cronk 6'3" | 250 lbs | DL Flagler Palm Coast | 2025 State FL (Flagler Palm Coast), Darryll and Mandrell Desir Mandrell Desir 6'3" | 215 lbs | DL Miami Norland | 2025 State FL (Miami Norland and Cameron Gooden Cameron Gooden 6'4" | 245 lbs | DL Fort Pierce Westwood | 2025 State FL (Fort Pierce Westwood) are all players who will continue to turn heads.
Other defensive linemen on the rise include Logan Husband Logan Husband 6'4" | 250 lbs | DL Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas | 2025 FL (Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas), Romando Johnson Romando Johnson 6'4" | 230 lbs | DL Coconut Creek Monarch | 2025 State FL (Wellington Palm Beach Central), Antonio Lopez Jr. Antonio Lopez Jr. 6'0" | 225 lbs | DL Daytona Beach Father Lopez | 2025 FL (Daytona Beach Father Lopez), Samuel Rodriguez (Miami Ferguson) and Hialeah American’s Jamal Rowell Jamal Rowell 6'0" | 285 lbs | DL Hialeah American | 2025 FL are also worth keeping an eye on.
Linebackers are always plentiful, and this 2025 class showcases some true talent. Among those rising standouts include Hialeah American Ousmane Badji Ousmane Badji 5'10" | 180 lbs | LB Orlando Colonial | 2025 FL (Orlando Colonial), Jimmie Borders Jimmie Borders 5'10" | 180 lbs | LB Lakeland Kathleen | 2025 FL (Lakeland Kathleen), Ty Jackson (Loxahatchee Seminole Ridge), Aiden Johnson Aiden Johnson 6'0" | 210 lbs | LB St. Cloud | 2025 FL (St. Cloud), Jeremiah Telot Jeremiah Telot 6'2" | 210 lbs | LB Lake Wales | 2025 FL (Lake Wales), Matthieu Wells Matthieu Wells 5'10" | 175 lbs | LB Davenport Ridge Community | 2025 FL (Davenport Ridge Community) and North Miami standout Lewenski Ydore Lewenski Ydore 6'2" | 225 lbs | LB North Miami | 2025 State FL .
When it comes to the secondary, Florida always leads the way – and with the addition of quality players like Ladarian Clardy Ladarian Clardy 6'0" | 175 lbs | DB Pensacola Escambia | 2025 State FL (Pensacola Escambia), Alex Graham Alex Graham 6'1" | 185 lbs | DB Bradenton IMG Academy | 2025 State FL (Bradenton IMG Academy), Tavius Horne Tavius Horne 5'11" | 160 lbs | DB Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas ASquinas | 2025 State FL (Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas), Rashad Johnson Rashad Johnson 6'1" | 180 lbs | DB Bushnell South Sumter | 2025 State FL (Bushnell South Sumter), Isaiah Miller Isaiah Miller 6'0" | 170 lbs | DB Orlando Oak Ridge | 2025 FL (Orlando Oak Ridge) and California transplant Jett White Jett White 6'2" | 160 lbs | DB Miami Edison | 2025 State FL (Miami Edison).
Kickers Alex Hilyard Alex Hilyard 5'9" | 160 lbs | K Jacksonville Episcopal | 2025 FL (Jacksonville Episcopal) and Calum Muldoon Calum Muldoon 5'9" | 160 lbs | K Lakeland | 2025 FL (Lakeland) were added to a growing list of specialists.
There’s no getting around that athletes are everywhere in Florida. Versatile players like Dante Alexander Dante Alexander 6'2" | 205 lbs | ATH Miami Springs | 2025 FL (Miami Springs), Alijuan Bleechington Alijuan Bleechington 6'2" | 180 lbs | ATH Tallahassee Lincoln | 2025 FL (Tallahassee Lincoln), Jayce Cora Jayce Cora 6'4" | 185 lbs | ATH Naples Lely | 2025 State FL (Naples Lely), Kaelean Davidson Kaelean Davidson 6'0" | 155 lbs | ATH Cape Coral Mariner | 2025 FL (Cape Coral Mariner), Christian Neptune Christian Neptune 5'11" | 180 lbs | ATH Cantonment Tate | 2025 State FL (Cantonment Tate) and Jaleel Walters Jaleel Walters 6'0" | 170 lbs | ATH Coconut Creek Monarch | 2025 FL (Coconut Creek Monarch) have also emerged.
We will continue to shine the spotlight on many of the new faces for the Class of 2025. FOR MORE ON THE UPDATED CLASS: https://prepredzone.com/2023/10/october-rankings-update-who-was-added-to-our-florida-2025-list/
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.