Notable 2025 Trench Monster Recruits
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Before the dust settles from the HS spring session and college camp showcases, recruits eagerly anticipate the upcoming season. With new talent emerging and established players stepping up their game, there are plenty of notable stock risers who deserve recognition.…
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Continue ReadingBefore the dust settles from the HS spring session and college camp showcases, recruits eagerly anticipate the upcoming season. With new talent emerging and established players stepping up their game, there are plenty of notable stock risers who deserve recognition. These athletes have put in the work and have seen an uptick in offers/interest. Let’s take a closer look at some top performers ready to shine this season.
Max Buchanan Max Buchanan 6'5" | 280 lbs | OL Seminole (Sanford) | 2025 State FL | OL | 2025 | Seminole | @MaxBuchana2025
One of the top premier risers in the 2025 class has got love from nearly every notable Power 4 university in the country it seems. He’s been able to show off his 6-5, 290-pound frame after a dominant junior season where he pancaked opposing defenders while showing off solid technique and movement. FSU has had heavy involvement in his recruitment recently. Could we see another Seminole to Seminole move?
Thomas Dumais Thomas Dumais 6'3" | 280 lbs | OL Clearwater Academy International | 2025 State FL | IOL | 2025 | Rabun Gap Nacoochee | @THOMASDUMAIS3
Dumais was one of the better offensive lineman prospects in the area a season ago with CAI. Since the recent announcement, Dumais decided to transfer to Rabun Gap Nacoochee High School for his senior year. At 6-3, 290-pounds with solid game film as a developing interior O-lineman, that potential has earned him notable ACC offers from FSU, Syracuse, and PITT. Look out for him to continue rising on the college radar after his recent move.
Taren Hendrick Taren Hendrick 6'5" | 300 lbs | OL Community School of Naples | 2025 FL | OT | 2025 | Community School of Naples | @HedrickTaren
This kid deserves the recognition as he’s received big-time offers from the likes of Miami, UCF, and Florida. One of the premier offensive linemen in the area put in the work to develop his technique at 6-5, 305-pounds. Look out for a few visits with the college camp period coming up.
Demetrius Campbell Demetrius Campbell 6'6" | 300 lbs | OL Orlando Christian Prep | 2025 FL | OT | 2025 | Orlando Christian Prep | @Demetriuscamp06
Campbell has locked in notable official in-state visits with Miami, and UCF as he was recently ranked a three-star prospect. Campbell is a dominant offensive tackle at 6-6, 300-pounds with exceptional upside to continue growing his frame and technique.
Gavin Blanchard Gavin Blanchard 6'3" | 300 lbs | OL Tampa Jesuit | 2025 State FL | OL | 2025 | Jesuit | @GavinBlanchard9
With a recent offer from PITT, Blanchard’s college stock is rising. He’s been shown a lot of love with even more notable offers in the off-season from UCF, Purdue, and Indiana. He has a college-ready size at 6-3, 300-pounds with state championship experience. He’s a riser to watch as we enter the college camp period.
Connor Howes Connor Howes 6'6" | 300 lbs | OL St. Cloud | 2025 State FL | OL | 2025 | St. Cloud | @ConnorHowes65
This kid has truly risen in the off-season with dominant camp performances and notable offers. The 6-6, 300-pound junior has earned offers from NC State, Mississippi State, and USF. Howes has a college-ready frame and mentality that he’s ready to show off in the spring period. Look for even more coaches to extend verbal offers with impressive camp showings.
Ben Beymer Ben Beymer 6'8" | 290 lbs | OL Lakeland | 2025 State FL | OL | 2025 | Lakeland | @BenBeymer
It’s been nice to see Beymer continue to develop at the position and show he’s a true Power 4 prospect. He’s since added a state championship with plenty of needed game experience to his resume with another year to work on his frame and technique. He’s received notable offers from Georgia Tech, Maryland, and Syracuse. With more time to develop, he’s got a chance to really make a way for his future.
Corian Dennis Corian Dennis 6'3" | 165 lbs | OL Tallahassee Rickards | 2025 FL | OL | 2025 | Gadsen County | @DennisCorian07
College coaches need to get eyes on this kid asap. He’s a 6-3, 270-pound riser who competes with a lot of talent around him to help grow at the position. Dennis is putting in the work to show that he has the skills and frame to make an impact at the next level. He has visits set for Tulane, South Alabama along with a recent visit to Troy. Keep an eye on his overall progression and recruitment.
David Gardner David Gardner 6'5" | 290 lbs | OL Orlando Dr. Phillips | 2025 FL | OL | 2025 | Dr. Phillips | @DavidGardner54
One of the true risers in the Central Florida area deserves recognition for his skill set at 6-5, 300-pounds and the potential to be an impact player at the next level. He took a recent visit to UNC Charlotte who will look to lock in the trench monster. With over 50 pancake blocks and another year to work on his frame and technique, Gardner has the chance to lock in legit college interest heading into spring.