C/O 27 SSAA Defenders to Watch Out for in 2024

<!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong><em>Today, we will examine a few athletes from the Sunshine State Athletic Association (SSAA). The SSAA is a conference comprised of private and charter schools. Over the years, SSAA football has produced exceptional players who deserve recognition and exposure to potentially advance to the next level. This conference boasts numerous promising prospects and hidden gems from across the state of Florida, whom I will be highlighting and showcasing.</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>1. [player_tooltip player_id='1064995' first='Caleb' last='Nordenbrook']- Keswick Christian </em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>5'8 170lbs&nbsp;</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Two-way player and is was a tackling machine for the Crusaders last season. </em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>STATS: 100 tackles, 4 TFL, 1 sack, 1 fumble recovery. </em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>2. [player_tooltip player_id='1695076' first='Kyree' last='Wilson']- Christ's Church Academy&nbsp;</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>5'10 170lbs&nbsp;</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Player whose stock is on the rise, picking up offers from the Bethune-Cookman and East Carolina in January.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>STATS: 55 tackles, 4 TFL, 1 sack, 1 INT, and 2 fumble recoveries through 9 games </em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>3. Landon Wilson- Keswick Christian&nbsp;</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>6'0 190lbs</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Good athlete that also excels on the baseball diamond.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>STATS: 53 tackles, 4 TFL, 6 sacks, 1 INT</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>4. Kaden Paghense- Zephyrhills Christian Academy&nbsp;</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>6'0 250lbs</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Talented defensive lineman that's made a good impression at local off-season camps.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>STATS: 49 tackles, 7 TFL, 5.5 sacks, 23 QB hurries, 1 fumble recovery. </em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>5. Jeremiah Willhoite- Keswick Christian&nbsp;&nbsp;</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Talented rising class of 27 linebacker out of the Pinellas County area.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>STATS: 40 tackles, 2TFL in 8 games</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>6. TJ Stimmell- Legacy Charter&nbsp;</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>6'0 195lbs &nbsp;</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Player to keep an eye on this spring. </em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>STATS: 39 tackles, 3 TFL, 1 pass defensed </em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>7. John Carter-Weiss- All Saint's Academy&nbsp;</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>5'11 155lbs&nbsp;</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Playmaker that made his presence felt through 8 games this season.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>STATS: 39 tackles, 10 TFL, 1.5 sack, 3 forced fumbles</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>8. Gio Vanella- Bell Creek Academy&nbsp;</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>5'9 160lbs&nbsp;</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Two-sport athlete that also plays varsity baseball </em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>STATS: 37 tackles, 1.5 TFL, 1 forced fumble, 1 INT, 1 PD</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->