WEEK 10 Review: Tackling Machines Part 1
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It’s time to give the Tackling Machines some recognition as high school football coverage has been swamped with skill players and quarterback standouts. Throughout the week following Friday HS Football Game Day, Prep Redzone scout Drew Johnson will be highlighting…
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Continue ReadingIt’s time to give the Tackling Machines some recognition as high school football coverage has been swamped with skill players and quarterback standouts. 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 and we will now be listing Lineman Standouts. Teams around the state wrapped up week 10 and there were certainly some Notable Standouts to note.
Note: If you feel we missed a prospect or have a notable prospect that is worth mentioning, DM me @RealNews102.
*-In the state of FL
Michael Mcclenton | DL | 2026 | Ocoee | @michaelmcclent5
*1st in total tackles
Wow, this kid has seemingly come out of nowhere but has put up Madden franchise numbers throughout the season. He currently leads the nation in sacks with 31.0 total, and second in the nation with 202 total tackles. Just check the film, this isn’t little boy football or padded stats but he’s a production beast with incredible upside for the college level. Mcclenton is a monster off the edge, a versatile athlete who understands the game early.
2023 stats: 202 total tackles, 45.0 TFL, 31.0 sacks
Omar Ciuevas Omar Ciuevas 6'3" | 315 lbs | OL Community School Of Naples | 2026 FL | LB | 2024 | Auburndale | @twin_frmpolk
*29th in total tackles
It’s nice to watch young high school football players fly around the field and put it on the line to make game-changing plays and when you do, it must be highlighted.
That’s seemingly all Auburndale’s 2026 linebacker Omar Ciuevas Omar Ciuevas 6'3" | 315 lbs | OL Community School Of Naples | 2026 FL has put on film for college coaches to evaluate. He’s continuing to stay humble throughout the recruiting process but is determined to leave as one of the greats out of Polk County.
2023 stats: 101 total tackles, 27.0 TFL, 5.0 sacks
Major Hart II | LB | 2024 | NFCS | @MajorHartII1
#42th in total tackles
Hart has been all over the field this season as he’s ranked top 50 in the state for total tackles. An under the radar backer in the North Florida area who recorded nearly 100 total tackles a year ago.
2023 stats: 97 total tackles, 19.0 TFL, 1.0 sacks
Dai’Veon Parham | LB | 2024 | Cocoa | @DaiveonParham
*44th in total tackles
Parham is one of the top tackling machines in the country that’s still not committed to a big-time school. He has the frame at 6-3, 210 pounds, upside potential, and film to provide productivity for a university at the next level.
2023 stats: 95 total tackles, 14.0 TFL, 3.0 sacks
Johnquae Richardson | LB | 2024 | Lake Wales | @Stayhumble_quay
*35th in total tackles
One of the top linebacker prospects is beginning to emerge as an interesting prospect for the next level. He led the state in total tackles last season and is on track to be in the top total tackles again this year though he plays with two other dominant tacklers.
2023 stats: 99 total tackles, 26.0 TFL, 4.0 sacks
Jerard Smith Jerard Smith 6'0" | LB Orlando Dr. Phillips | 2024 FL | LB | Dr. Phillips | Class of 2024 | @onerealsmitty
Smith has shined on the Panthers’ defense as he leads the team in total tackles and tackles for loss throughout the season. Still has some time left during his high school career and camp season to add a few college offers.
2023 stats: 92 total tackles, 6.0 TFL
Aden Hall Aden Hall 6'0" | 195 lbs | LB Orlando First Academy | 2025 FL | LB | 2025 | Leesburg | @_Aden_Hall
Hall has been dominant throughout the season while showing off tackling machine tendencies and good instincts for the position. He still has another year to add weight to his frame and develop into a true Power 5/Division I prospect.
2023 stats: 74 total tackles, 8.0 TFL, 2.0 sacks
Honorable mentions:
Samadrae Hawkins Samadrae Hawkins 5'11" | 220 lbs | LB Cocoa | 2024 FL | LB | 2024 | Cocoa | @samadraehawkins
60th in total tackles
2023 stats: 91 total tackles, 12.0 TFL, 2.0 sacks
Cori Smith | DB | 2024 | Seminole | @GoofyCori11
2023 stats: 65 total tackles, 3.0 TFL
Roehn Maldonado | LB | 2024 | Gulf Breeze | @roehn_maldonado
2023 stats: 137 total tackles, 13.0 TFL
Elian Godwin | S | 2024 | Forest | @Elian_Godin
*24th in total tackles
2023 stats: 104 total tackles, 4.0 TFL
Timothy Jones | LB | 2024 | Mulberry | @timothyjones_jr
2023 stats: 92 total tackles. 16.0 TFL, 4.0 sacks
Terry Arnold | LB | 2024 | NFCS | @ArnoldTerryIII
2023 stats: 92 total tackles, 16.0 TFL, 2.0 TFL
Solomon Tripline | LB | 2024 | Edgewater | @SolomonTripline
2023 stats: 86 total tackles, 13.0 TFL, 2.0 sacks
Russell Fickett | LB | 2024 | Mount Dora | @LbRuss15
2023 stats: 80 total tackles, 16.5 TFL, 8.0 sacks Film: https://www.hudl.com/video/3/14765175/6537b236d21b0804b0ce66fa
Trey’On Ellington | LB | 2024 | Winter Haven | @TreyEllington
Head hunter and leader of the Blue Devils’ defense
2023 stats: 63 total tackles, 6.0 TFL