The Rebuild Continues At Avon Park

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>There is no getting around the fact that when it comes to building a football program, Avon Park and head coach <strong>Lee Albritton </strong>understand that is indeed a yearly climb.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>While the record may not reflect the work that is out in by this program, the athletes – in all classes – attend as many off-season events - while playing multiple sports.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>No matter the distance, you will find football prospects in this program showing up for exposure while going to camps and combines to learn and give themselves an opportunity get better and help the Red Devils improve.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>When your schedule includes six state playoff teams it becomes a chore to compete against some of the best competition in the region.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>If this program is to show improvement from last season, the rising senior (2025) class will need to step up and display leadership, experience, and talent.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here are some of those talented young men that the team will rely on:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Damari Cohen, DE/WR, 6-5, 187.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: </strong><a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/20433303/Damari-Cohen" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/profile/20433303/Damari-Cohen</a><strong></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Jeran Jones, DB/Slot, 5-11, 172 - 2.46 GPA.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: </strong><a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/18157883/Jeran-Jones" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/profile/18157883/Jeran-Jones</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1230854' first='Darian' last='Kirkland'], WR/OLB, 6-2, 165.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: </strong><a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/16891875/Darian-Kirkland" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/profile/16891875/Darian-Kirkland</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>D'Marcus Perry, WR/TE, 6-2, 175.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: </strong><a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/19403504/DMarcus-Perry" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/profile/19403504/DMarcus-Perry</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Alex Roman, RB/DE, 6-0, 167 – 2.88 GPA. Wrestling.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: </strong><a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/17686679/Alex-Roman" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/profile/17686679/Alex-Roman</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Kamarey Sholtz, DB, 5-10, 150.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: </strong><a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/19958795/Kamarey-Seatbelt-Sholtz" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/profile/19958795/Kamarey-Seatbelt-Sholtz</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Jason Watkins, RB/OLB/WR, 5-7, 150 - 3.9 GPA.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: </strong><a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/16886067/jason-watkins" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/profile/16886067/jason-watkins</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>UNDERCLASSMEN WILL BE NEEDED FOR THE REBUILD</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>If this team is to turn the corner, the rising seniors will be vital, but so will the underclassmen – with the 2026 rising juniors, 2027 rising sophomores and incoming 2028 freshmen.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here is a look at some of players who will be counted on:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2026</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Tayon Jones, WR/CB - 2.5 GPA.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: </strong><a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/19404316/Tayon-Jones" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/profile/19404316/Tayon-Jones</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><br>Tayvion Jones, FS/QB – 2.98 GPA.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: </strong><a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/18760885/tayvion-jones" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/profile/18760885/tayvion-jones</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Juan Pablo Luevano, K/P.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: </strong><a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/20704616/Juan-Pablo-Luevano" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/profile/20704616/Juan-Pablo-Luevano</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>William Phillips, OL – 3.09 GPA.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: </strong><a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/18083526/William-Phillips/about" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/profile/18083526/William-Phillips/about</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Jahem Williams, OL/DL, 5-9, 215 – 3.5 GPA.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE:</strong> <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/19408647/Jahem-Williams" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/profile/19408647/Jahem-Williams</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>AWAITING VIDEO</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Dylan Lanier – 2.79 GPA</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Tyler Slate, OL/DE – 3.46 GPA</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2027</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>AWAITING VIDEO</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Kiion Brinson, DL/OL – 2.62 GPA</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jamarion Ford, QB</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Bryson Kopta, WR/DE</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Garrison Rowe, DE/OL</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Mekhi Taylor, WR/FS</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Busy Spring Across The Sunshine State. </strong><a>https://prepredzone.com/2024/05/busy-spring-across-the-state/</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Statewide Coverage Daily.</strong><a href="https://prepredzone.com/florida/"> https://prepredzone.com/florida/</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>You Can Contact Larry Blustein with prospect or team information at:</strong> <a>Floridakids1@aol.com</a>.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>COACHES, PLAYERS: Do You Have A Subscription? 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