Off-season Outlook: Underclassman Sack Monsters
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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…
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Continue ReadingThough 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.
Michael Mcclenton | LB | 2026 | Ocoee | @michaelmcclent5
2023 stats: 31 sacks, 202 tackles, 45 TFL, 3 forced fumbles.
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.
Roymarr Thomas | LB | 2025 | Gaither | @RoymarrThomas
2023 stats: 15.0 sacks – 30 total tackles – 15 TFL
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.
Antonio Henley | DT | 2024 | Gaither | @AntonioHenley16
2023 stats: 22.0 sacks
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.
Jake Kreul | DL | 2026 | Bishop Moore | @JK_DE_SNAKE_34
2023 stats: 17 sacks, 68 total tackles, 22.0 TFL
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.
Julian Mendez Julian Mendez 6'1" | 195 lbs | LB Davie Western | 2025 State FL | OLB | 2025 | Western | @showout00
2023 stats: 16 sacks – 91 total tackles – 30 TFL
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.
Zach Johnson | DE | 2025 | Trinity Catholic | @ZachJohnson72
2023 stats: 21.0 sacks
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.
Kyle Nilsson | DE | 2025 | New Smyrna Beach | @KyleNilsso6298
2023 stats: 14 sacks – 47 total tackles – 6 TFL
Really productive season for the junior who has developed into a defensive leader for his squad heading into his senior season.
Best of the Rest:
Chancy Jordan Chancy Jordan 6'2" | 225 lbs | LB Tallahassee Lincoln | 2025 FL | EDGE | 2025 | Trinity Catholic | @chancyjordan1
2023 stats: 16 sacks – 25 tackles – 13 TFL
Amani Armstrong | ATH | 2025 | Trinity Catholic | @amani_armstrong
2023 stats: 15 sacks – 44 tackles – 14.0 TFL
Khari Bendolph Khari Bendolph 6'2" | 220 lbs | LB Naples | 2025 FL | OLB | 2025 | Naples | @KhariBendolph3
2023 stats: 14 sacks – 67 tackles – 23 TFL
Tyrique Harris Tyrique Harris 6'1" | 195 lbs | LB Clearwater Central Catholic | 2026 FL | OLB | 2025 | CCC | @TyriqueHarris39
2023 stats: 12.5 sacks – 83 tackles – 13.5 TFL
Asharri Charles | ATH | 2026 | Venice | @charles_a4
2023 stats: 7 sacks – 40 tackles – 7 TFL
Jaden Mccray | DE | 2027 | Fort White | @BESTINTHENAT_
2023 stats: 9 sacks – 46 tackles – 10.0 TFL