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Pass Rush Specialists To Watch

Pass Rush Specialists To Watch
One of the positions that college coaches are always scouting for are those pass rushers who can turn a game around just like that – and the Sunshine State is loaded with them.
Larry Blustein
Larry Blustein September 12, 2024 @ 06:26 AM
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Kelvin McCray Jr.
Kelvin McCray Jr. 6'2" | 195 lbs | LB | 2025
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Michael McClenton
Michael McClenton 6'2" | 225 lbs | LB | 2026
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Liam Marley
Liam Marley 6'4" | 230 lbs | DL | 2026
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Darian Kirkland
Darian Kirkland 6'1" | 165 lbs | ATH | 2025
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Jacob Hanson
Jacob Hanson 6'0" | 205 lbs | LB | 2025
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Gregory Thomas
Gregory Thomas 6'1" | 200 lbs | LB | 2025
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Brandon Thomas
Brandon Thomas 6'4" | 225 lbs | DL | 2025
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Ameer Elghazaly
Ameer Elghazaly 6'0" | 200 lbs | WR | 2025
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Colby Cronk
Colby Cronk 6'3" | 250 lbs | DL | 2025
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Derry Norris
Derry Norris 6'3" | 250 lbs | DL | 2025
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Randy Adirika
Randy Adirika 6'4" | 250 lbs | DL | 2025
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<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Every year the state of Florida has talented football players move on to the next level because of what they do to make a difference on the football field.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>From quarterbacks, running backs and receiver to linebackers and defensive secondary performers, there are head-turners who emerge every week.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>One of the positions that college coaches are always scouting for are those pass rushers who can turn a game around just like that – and the Sunshine State is loaded with them.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Today, as we continue to promote as many prospects as possible, we look at some of the athletes who make a difference coming off the defensive line.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Among those are seniors <strong>Tristan Kelly</strong> (Jacksonville Impact Christian), <strong>Cam Walker</strong> (Cocoa Space Coast), <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1323274' first='Kelvin' last='McCray Jr.'] </strong>(Delray Beach Atlantic), <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1230854' first='Darian' last='Kirkland']</strong> (Fort Meade), <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1130833' first='Ameer' last='Elghazaly']</strong> (Wesley Chapel Wiregrass Ranch), <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='992855' first='Derry' last='Norris']</strong> (Port Orange Spruce Creek), North Carolina State commit <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='992870' first='Colby' last='Cronk']</strong> (Flagler Palm Coast), <strong>Noah Figueroa (</strong>Lehigh Acres East Lee County), <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1220021' first='Brandon' last='Thomas']</strong> (Miami Carol City), <strong>Ezekiel Daley</strong> (Lake Placid), and <strong>Josh Roberts</strong> (Melbourne Eau Gallie).</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 2025 class also has <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1224164' first='Gregory' last='Thomas']</strong> (Clearwater Central Catholic), <strong>Zach Johnson</strong> (Tampa Carrollwood Day), <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1229861' first='Jacob' last='Hanson']</strong> (Bradenton IMG Academy – White), <strong>Daniel Bradley</strong> (Windermere), <strong>John Calabraro</strong> (Clermont East Ridge), <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='827393' first='Randy' last='Adirika']</strong> (Miami Central), <strong>Hale Sollmann</strong> (Plant City Durant), and <strong>Caleb Potter</strong> (St. Petersburg Keswick Christian).</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>There are also 2026 prospects such as <strong>Otis Guyton</strong> (Miami Central), Jarvis Howell (Merritt Island), <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1249162' first='Liam' last='Marley']</strong> (Fort Lauderdale Calvary Christian), last year's Florida sack leader <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1251718' first='Michael' last='McClenton']</strong> (Ocoee), <strong>Jebarri Brown</strong> (Hudson Fivay), <strong>Preston Ricks</strong> (Lantana Santaluces), and&nbsp;<strong>Hudson Hunt</strong> (Orlando Faith Academy).</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Also watch Class of 2027 players like <strong>Wilzard Sterling</strong> (Boynton Beach Somerset Canyons) and <strong>Phillip Jones Jr.</strong> (Miami Immaculata LaSalle).</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>PHOTO COURTESY OF JACKSONVILLE IMPACT CHRISTIAN</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a><strong>Statewide Coverage Daily.</strong></a><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> Floridakids1@aol.com.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>COACHES, PLAYERS: </strong>Do You Have A Subscription? Contact us for a savings code so you can see what everyone has been talking about! <a href="mailto:Floridakids1@aol.com">Floridakids1@aol.com</a>.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->

Every year the state of Florida has talented football players move on to the next level because of what they do to make a difference on the football field.

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