Dunnellon Ready For Next Step
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When head coach Tommy Sutton and his Dunnellon Tigers dropped a 35-0 decision to state champion Cocoa on the road, the ride back home was one of looking ahead to the off-season. The 2023 campaign was one that was certainly…
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Continue ReadingWhen head coach Tommy Sutton and his Dunnellon Tigers dropped a 35-0 decision to state champion Cocoa on the road, the ride back home was one of looking ahead to the off-season.
The 2023 campaign was one that was certainly filled with plenty of excitement during the 8-4 year, but it was also one that saw the program fall short of the goals they set at the start of the season.
Losing to 1R power Williston was one of those nights, but those close losses to playoff programs Bushnell South Sumter (13-12) and Ocala Vanguard (28-21) that had this program believing that things are not that far away from getting to that next level.
With plenty of talent coming back in every class, this off-season is so important in many ways as the returnees feel optimistic about 2024.
Here is a look at some of the key talent that makes up the rising senior (2025) class:
Malachi Bullock (WR/DB, 6-0, 165).
Dylan Donahoe Dylan Donahoe 5'11" | 205 lbs | ATH Dunnellon | 2025 FL (RB/LB, 6-0, 193 – 3.45 GPA).
Jayvyn Fraziars (WR/OLB 6-2, 182 – 2.94 GPA).
Donnovin Gonzalez (LB, 5-11, 173).
Hunter Hawkins (LB, 5-11, 169).
Sean Martin Sean Martin 5'10" | 175 lbs | ATH Dunnellon | 2025 State FL (Athlete, 5-11, 171 – 4.18 GPA. 1010 SAT).
Eli Nelson (DL, 6-3, 224 – 3.75 GPA).
Ryland Richardson (OL/DL, 6-1, 274 – 3.04 GPA).
Tre’Quori Rollerson (TE/OLB, 6-3, 186 – 3.36 GPA).
Bryce Sampson (OL/DL, 6-2, 242 – 2.77 GPA).
Sean Simpson (Edge, 6-2, 189 – 2.61 GPA).
Maveric Skipinski (WR/DB, 5-9, 146 – 2.83 GPA).
Jeffery Vickers (RB/LB, 5-9, 172).
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Jackson Turner (WR/DB, 5-11, 163 – 4.63 GPA)
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With the Class of 2025 looking to be leaders and adding experience, Coach Sutton and his staff will be looking for the next wave of talent to step up and help finish the job.
Here is a look at some of the 2026 and 2027 players to keep an eye on:
Dylan Curry (QB, 5-10, 172 – 3.6 GPA),
Elijah Townes (WR/DB, 6-1, 163 – 2.55 GPA).
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Sean Griffin (WR/DB, 5-9, 151 – 2.47 GPA)
L.J. Woods (WR/DB, 5-11, 157 – 2.83 GPA)
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Kaiden Robinson (TE/DL, 6-3, 191).
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Tony Tanner (RB/OLB, 5-8, 154)
Gavin Whitehead (LB, 5-10, 174)
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