Off-season Outlook: Underclassman Sack Monsters

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Though the high school football season has concluded, Prep Redzone Florida will continue providing insightful reads and informative breakdowns for subscribers and college coaches to check out. For this article, Redzone Scout Drew Johnson will list some Nine impactful sack leaders from the year. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Michael Mcclenton | LB | 2026 | Ocoee | @michaelmcclent5</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2023 stats:</strong> 31 sacks, 202 tackles, 45 TFL, 3 forced fumbles.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>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.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Roymarr Thomas | LB | 2025 | Gaither | @RoymarrThomas</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2023 stats:</strong> 15.0 sacks - 30 total tackles - 15 TFL</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 6-3, 235-pound junior led Armwood in sacks this season while showing off his potential upside to play at the next level. College coaches have to get eyes on this kid as Thomas has a decent frame and good technique to build on. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Antonio Henley | DT | 2024 | Gaither | @AntonioHenley16</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2023 stats:</strong> 22.0 sacks</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This kid went beast mode in his senior season to lead the area in total sacks to finish his high school campaign. Not sure how he's still available as he possesses a good base frame and technique to provide to colleges looking for a physical defensive piece. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Jake Kreul | DL | 2026 | Bishop Moore | @JK_DE_SNAKE_34</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2023 stats: </strong>17 sacks, 68 total tackles, 22.0 TFL</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This kid has developed into a legitimate Power 5 prospect on the college radar. Very athletic combined with explosiveness and good hand work makes Kreul an intriguing prospect for the next level. Still plenty of time to add weight to his frame but coaches get eyes on him Now.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='827390' first='Julian' last='Mendez'] | OLB | 2025 | Western | @showout00</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2023 stats:</strong> 16 sacks - 91 total tackles - 30 TFL </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>What a productive season put together by the 6-1, 195-pound rising junior who finished as one of the top sack leaders in the area. Plenty of time for Mendez to build some steam around his recruitment heading into his senior season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Zach Johnson | DE | 2025 | Trinity Catholic | @ZachJohnson72</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2023 stats: </strong>21.0 sacks </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Johnson finished his junior season as the 1S sack leader for Trinity Catholic and is set for a crucial off-season where he will prep for his last go at the high school level. Plenty of time to add weight and work on his game before generating some college interest. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1324042' first='Kyle' last='Nilsson'] | DE | 2025 | New Smyrna Beach | @KyleNilsso6298</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2023 stats: </strong>14 sacks - 47 total tackles - 6 TFL</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Really productive season for the junior who has developed into a defensive leader for his squad heading into his senior season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Best of the Rest: </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='828969' first='Chancy' last='Jordan'] | EDGE | 2025 | Trinity Catholic | @chancyjordan1</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2023 stats: </strong>16 sacks - 25 tackles - 13 TFL</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Amani Armstrong | ATH | 2025 | Trinity Catholic | @amani_armstrong </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2023 stats: </strong>15 sacks - 44 tackles - 14.0 TFL</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1202377' first='Khari' last='Bendolph'] | OLB | 2025 | Naples | @KhariBendolph3</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2023 stats: </strong>14 sacks - 67 tackles - 23 TFL</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1142169' first='Tyrique' last='Harris'] | OLB | 2025 | CCC | @TyriqueHarris39</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2023 stats: </strong>12.5 sacks - 83 tackles - 13.5 TFL</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Asharri Charles | ATH | 2026 | Venice | @charles_a4</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2023 stats:</strong> 7 sacks - 40 tackles - 7 TFL</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Jaden Mccray | DE | 2027 | Fort White | @BESTINTHENAT_</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2023 stats: </strong>9 sacks - 46 tackles - 10.0 TFL</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->