WEEK 9: Notable Offensive Playmakers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Every Sunday and 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. Teams around the state kicked off week 9 and there were certainly some “Game Changers” and Notable Standouts to make note of.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Note: If you feel we missed a prospect or have a notable prospect that is worth mentioning,&nbsp;<strong>DM me @RealNews102.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"17px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:17px"><strong><em>Antwan Raymond | RB | 2025 | CAI | @antwan_official</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>I've told our Redzone readers before and can surely confirm that Raymond is trending towards a 5-star ranking as the season concludes. This kid put on a masterful performance to help CAI overcome a 17-point second-half deficit to beat state champion Lakeland at home. He rushed for over 200 yards with a couple of scores to add. Explosive back that can get between the tackles physically but has the speed and agility to bounce it outside<em>.&nbsp;</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Film: </em></strong><a href="https://x.com/polk_way/status/1715541780169453996?s=46&amp;t=E0s2L9z46AqxWmKm25SmTQ"><strong><em>https://x.com/polk_way/status/1715541780169453996?s=46&amp;t=E0s2L9z46AqxWmKm25SmTQ</em></strong></a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"17px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:17px"><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='829341' first='Sean' last='Cuono'] | RB | 2025 | Calvary&nbsp;</em></strong>| <strong><em>@seancuono</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Cuono was eating on Friday night, totaling 18 rushes for 123 yards and 2 touchdowns to beat Lakeland Christian in a non-district matchup. He's a 2025 running back prospect who picked up some recruiting steam in the off-season and has backed it up with nearly 600 rushing yards and 7 touchdowns with two regular season games remaining.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Film: </em></strong><a href="https://x.com/alextamayo22/status/1712993799499092096?s=46&amp;t=E0s2L9z46AqxWmKm25SmTQ"><strong><em>https://x.com/alextamayo22/status/1712993799499092096?s=46&amp;t=E0s2L9z46AqxWmKm25SmTQ</em></strong></a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"17px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:17px"><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='1670969' first='Kaneilius' last='Purdy'] | ATH | 2027 | Lake Wales | @KaneiliusPurdy</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Purdy has developed into the top freshman prospect in the Polk County area with the ability to make plays happen on both sides of the ball. He recorded 3 total touchdowns and had a fumble recovery in a 50-0 blowout win over Liberty.&nbsp;</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Film: </em></strong><a href="https://x.com/kaneiliuspurdy/status/1715835077223932372?s=46&amp;t=E0s2L9z46AqxWmKm25SmTQ"><strong><em>https://x.com/kaneiliuspurdy/status/1715835077223932372?s=46&amp;t=E0s2L9z46AqxWmKm25SmTQ</em></strong></a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"17px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:17px"><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='829457' first='Dathan' last='Glover'] | ATH | 2025 | Sante Fe | @dathan_g3</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Glover continues to be slept on while playing with the Hawks but no doubt he's one of the better versatile athletes in the county. The electric speed he has was put on display this weekend as he broke to the sideline seemingly untouched.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Film: </em></strong><a href="https://x.com/dathan_g3/status/1715576111126479042?s=46&amp;t=E0s2L9z46AqxWmKm25SmTQ"><strong><em>https://x.com/dathan_g3/status/1715576111126479042?s=46&amp;t=E0s2L9z46AqxWmKm25SmTQ</em></strong></a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"17px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:17px"><strong><em>Dyveon Coleman | WR | 2024 | Sebring | @CollymoreDyveon</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Coleman's performance earned him player of the game rights in a huge confidence win over Bartow.&nbsp;</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Twitter: </em></strong><a href="https://x.com/ltaylor0304/status/1715560552997527991?s=46&amp;t=E0s2L9z46AqxWmKm25SmT"><strong><em>https://x.com/ltaylor0304/status/1715560552997527991?s=46&amp;t=E0s2L9z46AqxWmKm25SmT</em></strong></a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"17px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:17px"><strong><em>David Parks | ATH | 2025 | Seminole | @TotalParkage</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Parks is one of the most versatile high school athletes around. The kid can catch, throw, tackle, and even is a talented kicker prospect. He caught 5 passes for 114 yards and 2 TDs with a 2pt conversion to add in week 9.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Film: </em></strong><a href="https://x.com/totalparkage/status/1715730703453761938?s=46&amp;t=E0s2L9z46AqxWmKm25SmTQ"><strong><em>https://x.com/totalparkage/status/1715730703453761938?s=46&amp;t=E0s2L9z46AqxWmKm25SmTQ</em></strong></a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"17px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:17px"><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='1220052' first='Israel' last='Marion'] | WR | 2025 | Santaluces | @1lilizz</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Been putting it out to the recruiting world to get eyes on Marion since the spring session. He helped take down his former team Spanish River with some big-time catches.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Film: </em></strong><a href="https://x.com/isaacedelman/status/1715144779934130187?s=46&amp;t=E0s2L9z46AqxWmKm25SmTQ"><strong><em>https://x.com/isaacedelman/status/1715144779934130187?s=46&amp;t=E0s2L9z46AqxWmKm25SmTQ</em></strong></a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1220072' first='Jaysean' last='Pritchard'] | ATH | 2025 | Auburndale | @D1Jaysean</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"17px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:17px"><strong><em>David Schmidt | WR | 2024 | Newberry | @DavidtheFuture1</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Schmidt has put together a solid senior season on film for college coaches to evaluate. The speedy receiver caught 1 touchdown with 150 yards in a 35-0 win over P.K. Yonge.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Film: </em></strong><a href="https://x.com/davidthefuture1/status/1715744454051520652?s=46&amp;t=E0s2L9z46AqxWmKm25SmTQ"><strong><em>https://x.com/davidthefuture1/status/1715744454051520652?s=46&amp;t=E0s2L9z46AqxWmKm25SmTQ</em></strong></a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"17px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:17px"><strong><em>Ryan Screen | WR | 2024 | Fort Meade | @s_ryanscreen</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Screen scored 2 touchdowns in a blowout win against Tenoroc. He's only progressed since the off-season and now has some good in-game film for college coaches to take a look at.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Film: </em></strong><a href="https://x.com/s_ryanscreen/status/1715600307525144600?s=46&amp;t=E0s2L9z46AqxWmKm25SmTQ"><strong><em>https://x.com/s_ryanscreen/status/1715600307525144600?s=46&amp;t=E0s2L9z46AqxWmKm25SmTQ</em></strong></a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"17px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:17px"><strong>Alfred Smothers | RB | 2024 | Winter Haven | @underated_3K</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Smothers is likely the most slept-on prospect in the Polk area who continues to be productive each week for the Blue Devils. He's a workhorse in the backfield with good leadership energy and upside to be successful at the next level. Smothers had some pivotal runs to down Lake Gibson. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"17px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:17px"><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='1121799' first='Jayren' last='Dennis'] | WR | 2024 | Lakeland | @_JayrenDennis_</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Dennis was the production piece for the Dreadnaughts' offense that was missing some key pieces. He had 2 touchdown receptions in one of the more exciting high school games I've got eyes on. He's a tall receiver at 6'6 with good athleticism and hands.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Film: </strong><a href="https://x.com/polk_way/status/1715515236013228185?s=46&amp;t=E0s2L9z46AqxWmKm25SmTQ"><strong>https://x.com/polk_way/status/1715515236013228185?s=46&amp;t=E0s2L9z46AqxWmKm25SmTQ</strong></a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"17px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:17px"><strong><em>Mannie McKinney | WR | 2027 | CAI | @manniemck_</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>McKinney is one of the top freshman wide receivers in the state. The electric slot product made some momentum-shifting plays including a big-time catch to set up CAI for a goal-line score.&nbsp;<br><strong><em>Film: </em></strong><a href="https://x.com/manniemck_/status/1715806185989767352?s=46&amp;t=E0s2L9z46AqxWmKm25SmTQ"><strong><em>https://x.com/manniemck_/status/1715806185989767352?s=46&amp;t=E0s2L9z46AqxWmKm25SmTQ</em></strong></a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->