Round 3 Playoff Game-Changers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="font-size: 16px">The high school playoffs continued this week across the state of Florida with dozens of highly anticipated matchups. PRZ Florida has been unmatched when it comes to consistent and reliable coverage throughout the regular season. We will continue providing our readers with notable standouts and must-see matchups. Check out this list of “Game-Changers” from week three of the FHSAA Playoffs.</span></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TJ Moore | QB | 2024 | Deland | @Tj5Moore</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>What a night and overall season 2024 QB TJ Moore has put together with his Deland squad who shut down a Treasure Coast team 37-6 to advance in the playoffs. Moore had a 5 total TD night with four touchdowns through the air and one on the ground. He's had some Superman-type performances this season where Moore has become the first-ever back-to-back 1k/1k yard passer (1,229 yards, 16 TDs) and rusher (1,007 yards, 11 TDs) in a single season to make Deland history. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This kid is a:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Big-time Wrestler</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Deadly Scrambler </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Efficient Playmaker</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Silent killer </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>HUDL: </strong><a href="https://x.com/tj5moore/status/1591906042975322120?s=46&amp;t=E0s2L9z46AqxWmKm25SmTQ"><strong>https://x.com/tj5moore/status/1591906042975322120?s=46&amp;t=E0s2L9z46AqxWmKm25SmTQ</strong></a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1123156' first='Javon' last='Ross'] | ATH | Class of 2024 | Deland | @javonMross</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Talk about putting your name on the map with exciting plays and huge statistical performances, [player_tooltip player_id='1123156' first='Javon' last='Ross'] is a must-get for college coaches looking for an electric playmaker who consistently gets it done. Just get the ball in his hands and let the touchdown machine do the rest. Ross has accumulated over 2,000 all-purpose regular-season yards and continues to be an impact in the postseason as a receiver, runner, and kick return specialist. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Dee Rucker | RB | 2024 | Lakeland | @Dee3_Rucker</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A HUGE bounce-back game and a much-needed confidence booster for Rucker who has dealt with injuries this season but came up big when it mattered for the Dreadnaughts with over 300+ total yards in a 77-point performance against Lake Minneola. Rucker is a Division 1 back who can run between the tackles or bounce it outside with good speed. He can also be a receiving threat out of the backfield and with more weight can be a blocking component. A must-get for college coaches that have Rucker on their radar. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='742866' first='Carlos' last='Mitchell'] | ATH | 2024 | Lakeland | @d1cj11</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This kid plays both sides of the ball and likely had the most complete game of this senior season in a blowout win against Lake Minneola. He had over 200+ yards out of the backfield along with providing solid coverage as a defensive back. Mitchell can be a utility piece on the offensive side of the ball but is a DOG on the defensive side that can play multiple positions. A Power 5 upside piece that college coaches have to get. Recently de-committed from North Carolina and is on the market as one of the top 2024 ATH prospects. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>HUDL: </strong><a href="https://x.com/d1cj11/status/1713685690829934671?s=46&amp;t=E0s2L9z46AqxWmKm25SmTQ"><strong>https://x.com/d1cj11/status/1713685690829934671?s=46&amp;t=E0s2L9z46AqxWmKm25SmTQ</strong></a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='404236' first='Devonte' last='Lyons'] | RB | 2024 | SAHS | @DLyons1024</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>There's nearly been anyone more effective in the 2023 playoffs than Lyons who seems to score 3-4 touchdowns in each round. He's been an important piece in St. Augustine's successful run this season and has stamped his name as a Real Deal prospect who can produce at the next level. Just check his stat lines from each round of the playoffs.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Round 1 vs. Middleburg: 8 rushes - 181 yards - 4 TDs</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Round 2 vs. Escambia: 27 rushes - 112 yards - 4 TDs </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Round 3 vs Choctaw: 3+ rushing TDs</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='212264' first='Dereon' last='Coleman'] | QB | 2026 | Jones | @DereonColemanQB</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2023 stats: </strong>97/154 - 1718 yards - 13/4 TD-INT</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>One of the top rising 2026 QB prospects in the nation has defied all odds and naysayers with his performance on the field this season while splitting reps with highly touted 2024 [player_tooltip player_id='740856' first='Trever' last='Jackson']. This kid is a Power 5 recruit who has flashed his arm taken and composure to deliver consistent strikes in his sophomore season. Plenty of time to continue tuning the QB mechanics in the off-season and add some weight to his frame. Just check the film, his ability to put the ball on the money as a big-play threat has gashed opposing defenses in the regular/postseason.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>HUDL: </strong><a href="https://x.com/dereoncolemanqb/status/1722076921394008533?s=46&amp;t=E0s2L9z46AqxWmKm25SmTQ"><strong>https://x.com/dereoncolemanqb/status/1722076921394008533?s=46&amp;t=E0s2L9z46AqxWmKm25SmTQ</strong></a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='404084' first='Fred' last='Gaskin III'] | ATH | 2024 | Vanguard | @IiiGaskin</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2023 stats: </strong>132/204 - 1720 yards - 14/8 TD-INT - 108 attempts - 493 rushing yards - 13 rushing TD - 23 total tackles&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Gaskin has put together an incredible season behind center and is one of the better athletes in the 2024 class who plays QB for his team while leading them deep into the playoffs. He's got it done against some of the toughest competition this season and will only help his development and transition to the next level. Really impressed with his overall talent and upside to produce at the Power 5/Division 1 level. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>HUDL: </strong><a href="https://x.com/iiigaskin/status/1722611300487119237?s=46&amp;t=E0s2L9z46AqxWmKm25SmTQ"><strong>https://x.com/iiigaskin/status/1722611300487119237?s=46&amp;t=E0s2L9z46AqxWmKm25SmTQ</strong></a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><div><span style="font-size: 16px"></span></div></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->