PRZ Orlando Combine – Grades Are Important
In this article:
As the football accolades have been handed out for the Prep Redzone Orlando Combine, one of the most important parts of the recruiting process is getting it done in the classroom.
With the MVP’s getting their spotlight and prospects in 2025, 2026, 2027 and 2028 being singled out for their accomplishments, here is the look at the STUDENT/ATHLETES from Saturday:
CLASS OF 2025
Jax VanName, QB, 6-3, 170, Fort Pierce John Carroll. 5.34 GPA.
Brady Messick Brady Messick 6'0" | 225 lbs | ATH Palm Harbor University | 2025 FL , LB, 6-0, 215, Palm Harbor University. 4.468 GPA.
Niko Spilotro Niko Spilotro 6'4" | 320 lbs | OL Tampa Gaither | 2025 FL , OL/DL, 6-4, 320, Tampa Gaither. 4.42 GPA.
David Gardner David Gardner 6'5" | 290 lbs | OL Orlando Dr. Phillips | 2025 FL , OL/DL, 6-5, 305, Orlando Dr. Phillips. 4.2 GPA.
Jack Posteraro Jack Posteraro 6'2" | 245 lbs | DL Orlando Bishop Moore | 2025 FL , DL, 6-2, 245, Orlando Bishop Moore. 4.1 GPA, 1230 SAT.
Christian Henderson Christian Henderson 5'10" | 170 lbs | RB Edgewater | 2025 FL , RB/Slot, 5-11, 170, Orlando Edgewater. 4.0 GPA.
Taj Jansen Taj Jansen 6'1" | 195 lbs | LB Boone | 2025 FL , LB/TE, 6-1, 198, Orlando Boone. 3.85 GPA.
Parker Perales Parker Perales 5'9" | 165 lbs | WR Lake Brantley | 2025 FL , Athlete, 5-9, 165, Altamonte Springs Lake Brantley. 3.75 GPA.
Jaylen Barnes Jaylen Barnes 5'10" Wekiva | 2025 FL , DB/Athlete, 5-10, 180, Apopka Wekiva. 3.7 GPA.
Jalen Ross Jalen Ross 6'0" | 160 lbs | DB Jacksonville Bolles | 2025 FL , DB, 6-1, 163, Jacksonville Bolles. 3.65 GPA.
Uriah Maynard Uriah Maynard 5'10" | 170 lbs | RB Lake Minneola | 2025 FL , RB/WR, 5-10, 185, Clermont East Ridge. 3.6 GPA.
Brandon Paul Brandon Paul 5'10" | 170 lbs | WR Orlando Edgewater | 2025 FL , WR, 5-10, 170, Orlando Edgewater. 3.5 GPA.
Owen Sayers Owen Sayers 6'2" | 255 lbs | DL St. John's Creekside | 2025 FL , DL, 6-2, 250, St. John’s Creekside. 3.5 GPA.
Brittin Stevens Brittin Stevens 5'10" West Port | 2025 FL , QB, 5-10, 175, Ocala West Port. 3.5 GPA.
Jadon Blake Jadon Blake 6'3" | 265 lbs | OL Sanford Seminole | 2025 FL , OL, 6-4, 265, Sanford Seminole. 3.4 GPA.
Alexander Condon Alexander Condon 6'3" Wiregrass Ranch | 2025 FL , TE/WR, 6-3, 220, Wesley Chapel Wiregrass Ranch. 3.4 GPA.
Connor Plummer Connor Plummer 6'6" | 240 lbs | OL Groveland South Lake | 2025 FL , OL, 6-6, 240, Groveland South Lake. 3.4 GPA.
Caden Mitchell Caden Mitchell 6'0" | 180 lbs | QB Hagerty | 2025 FL , QB, 6-0, 180, Oviedo Hagerty. 3.3 GPA.
Travis Zimmerle-Vigil Travis Zimmerle-Vigil 6'3" | 205 lbs | DL Vanguard | 2025 FL , DE/TE, 6-2, 205, Ocala Vanguard – 3.2 GPA.
Carlos Villalongo Carlos Villalongo 5'11" Leesburg | 2025 FL , RB, 6-0, 180, Leesburg. 3.1 GPA.
Adrian Arias Adrian Arias 5'9" | 155 lbs | DB Florida Christian School | 2025 FL , DB/WR, Miami Florida Christian. 3.0 GPA.
Ernest Nunn Ernest Nunn 5'9" | 160 lbs | ATH Kissimmee Poinciana | 2025 FL , WR, 5-9, 160, Lake Minneola. 3.0 GPA.
Amari Turner Amari Turner 6'1" | 185 lbs | QB Auburndale | 2025 FL , QB, 6-1, 185, Auburndale. 3.0 GPA.
CLASS OF 2026
Jesse Barker Jr. Jesse Barker Jr. 6'0" | 250 lbs | DL Groveland South Lake | 2026 FL , DT/OC, 6-0, 255, Groveland South Lake. 4.7 GPA.
Mason Chapman Mason Chapman 5'11" | 170 lbs | QB Coconut Creek North Broward Prep | 2026 FL , QB, 5-10, 170, Orlando Timber Creek. 4.2 GPA.
Ethan Brous Ethan Brous 5'9" | 165 lbs | QB Bartow | 2026 FL , QB, 5-10, 167, Bartow. 4.125 GPA.
Trinton Bryant Trinton Bryant 6'1" | 174 lbs | WR Orange Park Oakleaf | 2026 FL , OL, 6-0, 268, Bradenton Braden River. 4.12 GPA.
Tyson Davison Tyson Davison 6'1" | 175 lbs | QB Apopka | 2026 State FL , QB, 6-2, 185, Apopka. 4.0 GPA.
Jaden Jackson Jaden Jackson 5'10" | 180 lbs | RB Vero Beach St. Edward's | 2026 FL , RB/LB, 5-10, 180, Vero Beach St. Edward’s. 3.99 GPA.
Elija Mason Elija Mason 5'11" | 180 lbs | RB Gaither | 2026 FL , RB/S, 5-11, 180, Tampa Gaither. 3.97 GPA.
Ja’Mario Bradford, DB, 5-11, 160, Kissimmee Osceola. 3.8 GPA.
Jorris Shephard Jorris Shephard 6'2" | 175 lbs | QB Saint John Paul Academy II | 2026 State FL , QB, 6-2, 180, Boca Raton St. John Paul II. 3.8 GPA.
Chadwicke Cannon Chadwicke Cannon 6'2" | 265 lbs | DL Port Spruce Creek | 2026 State FL Jr., DT, 6-2, 270, Port Orange Spruce Creek. 3.75 GPA.
Ben-Kensley Joram Ben-Kensley Joram 5'9" | 170 lbs | LB Davenport Ridge Community | 2026 FL , LB/RB/Athlete, 5-10, 169, Davenport Ridge Community. 3.75 GPA.
Kingston Shaw Kingston Shaw 6'4" Apopka | 2026 FL , LB, 6-4, 215, Apopka – 3.6 GPA.
Khalid Feliz Khalid Feliz 6'4" | 220 lbs | DL Orlando Lake Nona | 2026 FL , Athlete, Lake Minneola. 3.5 GPA.
Ronajay Wiley Ronajay Wiley 5'10" | 183 lbs | RB Tallahassee Godby | 2026 FL , QB, 6-3, 215, Tampa Hillsborough. 3.5 GPA.
Christian King Christian King 6'0" | 165 lbs | WR Wesley Chapel Wiregrass Ranch | 2026 FL , RB/WR/LB/DE, 6-2, 220, Palm Harbor University. 3.5 GPA.
LaRenz Walker, DB, 5-10, 145 – 3.3 GPA.
Tre Kelly Tre Kelly 6'0" | 170 lbs | QB Groveland South Lake | 2026 FL , WR/CB, 5-5, 130, Orlando University. 3.2 GPA.
Zion Matthews Zion Matthews 5'10" | 195 lbs | RB Orlando Dr. Phillips | 2026 State FL , RB, 5-10, 193, Orlando Dr. Phillips. 3.2 GPA.
Preston Renord Preston Renord 6'2" Homestead Senior | 2025 FL , OL, 6-2, 290, Homestead. 3.2 GPA.
Caden Viner Caden Viner 5'6" | 160 lbs | DB St. John's Bartram Trail | 2026 FL Jr., LB, 5-11, 185, Orange Park Oakleaf. 3.1 GPA.
Keishawn Pestano Keishawn Pestano 6'0" | 165 lbs | WR Ruskin Lennard | 2026 FL , WR, 6-0, 165, Ruskin Lennard. 3.1 GPA.
C.J. Redd, WR, 6-2, 160, Orlando Timber Creek. 3.0 GPA.
CLASS OF 2027
Nick Dyer Nick Dyer 5'11" | 180 lbs | QB Cooper City | 2027 FL , QB, 5-11, 181, Cooper City – 5.0 GPA.
J.D. Brown, QB, 6-2, 176, Santa Rosa Beach South Walton. 4.07 GPA.
Landon Wolney, WR/TE, 6-3, 205, Naples First Baptist. 3.9 GPA.
Trent Richburg Trent Richburg 6'4" | 195 lbs | ATH Forest | 2027 FL , WR, 6-5, 187, Ocala Forest. 3.7 GPA.
Karon Palmer Jr Karon Palmer Jr 6'0" Lake Minneola | 2027 FL ., QB, 6-0, 166, Lake Minneola. 3.6 GPA.
Rodney Johnson Rodney Johnson 5'8" | 150 lbs | DB Trinity Christian Academy | 2027 FL , DB, 5-10, 155, Jacksonville Trinity Christian. 3.53 GPA.
Kai Moore Kai Moore 6'0" | 180 lbs | QB Miami Norland | 2027 FL , QB, 6-0, 180, Miami Norland. 3.5 GPA.
Cedrick McNeill III, RB/DB, 5-10, 185, Jacksonville Trinity Christian. 3.4 GPA.
Hanoj Williams Hanoj Williams 6'0" | 175 lbs | ATH Timber Creek | 2027 FL , WR, 6-0, 170, Orlando Timber Creek. 3.4 GPA.
Antonyo Davis Antonyo Davis 5'8" | 185 lbs | RB Allen D. Nease | 2027 FL , RB/LB, 5-9, 170, Ponte Vedra Nease. 3.0 GPA.
Kenton “Tre” Dopson III, CB, 6-0, 185, Miami Norland. 3.0 GPA.
Cole Sharpless Cole Sharpless 6'1" | 220 lbs | TE Brandon | 2027 FL , DE, 6-1, 230, Brandon. 3.0 GPA.
2028
Cayman Varis Cayman Varis 5'8" | 145 lbs | RB Cocoa Beach | 2028 FL , RB/WR/CB, 5-8, 135, Cocoa Beach. 4.0 GPA.
COMBINE COVERAGE
PRZ Orlando Combine – MVP’s Impressed. https://prepredzone.com/2024/04/prz-orlando-combine-mvps-impressed/
PRZ Orlando Combine — Notable 2026/2027 DOG Standouts. https://prepredzone.com/2024/04/prz-orlando-combine-notable-2026-2027-dog-standouts/
PRZ Orlando Combine — Notable 2026/2027 QB Standouts. https://prepredzone.com/2024/04/prz-orlando-combine-notable-2026-2027-qb-standouts/
PRZ Orlando Combine — More Impressive 2026/2027 Standouts. https://prepredzone.com/2024/04/prz-orlando-combine-more-impressive-2026-2027-standouts/
Statewide Coverage Daily. https://prepredzone.com/florida/
You Can Contact Larry Blustein with prospect or team information at: Floridakids1@aol.com.