Atlantic Coast Continues To Build

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>There is no doubt that the building process in any sport takes time.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Take Jacksonville Atlantic Coast for example. The Sharks began the 2023 season with three consecutive wins, which gave confidence and provided the players to gain experience.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>What happened the remainder of the season was something of a learning experience for former Georgia Tech and Kansas City Chiefs' cornerback <strong>Steph Durham</strong> and his team.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Growing pains are usually tough and only hard work ad dedication is the thing that turns everything around.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>After a positive spring, this program now heads into the summer with plenty to accomplish, and the senior (2025) class will be looked upon to lead the way.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here is a look at some of the seniors who are ready to lead, display experience and give the younger players something positive to follow:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2025</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1320706' first='Jordyn' last='Bell'], RB, 5-7, 170 – 3.8 GPA. Track &amp; Field.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: </strong><a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/16132941/6569d57938641d0a74630fbf" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/video/3/16132941/6569d57938641d0a74630fbf</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Jerimiah Evans, Slot, 5-8, 160 – 3.5 GPA. ACT 19. Track &amp; Field.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: </strong><a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/19562896/65563c7a041dd20e189ec7b0" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/video/3/19562896/65563c7a041dd20e189ec7b0</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Thomas Graham, OL, 6-3, 290 – 2.95 GPA.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: </strong><a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/15241816/Thomas-Graham?_gl=1*190pllt*_ga*MjE0MTk3NjUxMC4xNjIwNjc0NjY0*_ga_29LPHS2HWC*MTcxODA0ODExMi45NjQuMS4xNzE4MDQ4NTI2LjAuMC4w" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/profile/15241816/Thomas-Graham?</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Gemarkus Jones, CB/WR, 6-0, 165 – 2.6 GPA.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: </strong><a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/19354841/Gemarkus-Jones" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/profile/19354841/Gemarkus-Jones</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Darnell Malpress, Edge, 6-4, 210 – 3.0 GPA.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: </strong><a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/19604658/653c4583a6783f0338546090" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/video/3/19604658/653c4583a6783f0338546090</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Zakai Young, DT/OL, 6-4, 250 – 3.3 GPA.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: </strong><a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/16290970/Zakai-Young" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/profile/16290970/Zakai-Young</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>THE FUTURE IS ALL ABOUT THE UNDERCLASSMEN</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>If this team is to achieve in 2024, the seniors will be vital, but also the younger prospects will be needed to add depth and plug in to the starting lineup:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>CLASS OF 2026</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Jordan Clark, LB, 5-11, 205 – 3.6 GPA.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: </strong><a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/17608483/Jordan-Clark?_gl=1*4asa10*_ga*MjE0MTk3NjUxMC4xNjIwNjc0NjY0*_ga_29LPHS2HWC*MTcxODA0ODExMi45NjQuMS4xNzE4MDQ5MTUyLjAuMC4w" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/profile/17608483/Jordan-Clark?</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Ethan Redding, WR, 5-9, 170 – 3.3 GPA.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: </strong><a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/18581208/Ethan-Redding" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/profile/18581208/Ethan-Redding</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Alex Tluang, OL, 6-3, 260 – 3.46 GPA.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: </strong><a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/18158309/Alex-Tluang" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/profile/18158309/Alex-Tluang</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>AWAITING VIDEO</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Aidan Amaya, RB, 5-8, 200 – 3.1 GPA</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Tre'Jon Cottle, LB, 6-2, 215 -2.5 GPA</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Qwuame Green- Swindler, RB/Slot, 5-10, 170</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2027</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Isaiah Jackson, DT, 6-2, 260 – 2.5 GPA.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: </strong><a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/19613529/Isaiah-Jackson?_gl=1*txax1t*_ga*MjE0MTk3NjUxMC4xNjIwNjc0NjY0*_ga_29LPHS2HWC*MTcxODA0ODExMi45NjQuMS4xNzE4MDQ5Nzg1LjAuMC4w" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/profile/19613529/Isaiah-Jackson?</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Cory Matthews, LB, 6-1, 210 – 2.8 GPA.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: </strong><a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/19496783/Cory-Matthews" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/profile/19496783/Cory-Matthews</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>AWAITING VIDEO</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1671027' first='Desmond' last='Malpress'], Edge, 6-5, 210 – 3.5 GPA</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Busy Off-Season 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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