Can Cocoa Keep The Training Running In 2025?

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>For the next few months, we will look at what the state of Florida football programs have coming back for 2025.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>While we know the rosters will change with additions and subtractions, this gives college coaches and fans an opportunity to see some of the prospects who will have a chance to make an impact this coming year.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We will start with our state finalists and then continue with the other teams across the Sunshine State.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Today, we stopped in the Space Coast with a look at the three-time defending state champion Cocoa Tigers, who are coming off a 2A crown this year. Veteran head coach <strong>Ryan Schneider</strong> and his team have some holes to fill in the off-season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>CLASS OF 2026 RETURNEES</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>There is not getting over the pipeline of talent this program has been able continue to churn out every year.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Tigers could never play the schedule they do without elite talent on both sides of the ball.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The rising senior class will include O'kece Battle (CB/WR, 6-0, 180)<strong>, Duran Guilford</strong> (CB, 5-8, 150)<strong>, [player_tooltip player_id='895933' first='Tyion' last='Jacobs']</strong> (LB, 6-2, 180)<strong>, Latrison Lane</strong> (RB, 5-10, 175)<strong>, C.J. Hester</strong> (FS/WR, 6-1, 175)<strong>, Mel Mitchell</strong> <strong>IV</strong> (DL, 6-1, 240)<strong>, Christopher Patterson Jr.</strong> (DE/OLB, 5-10, 225)<strong>, Elijah Robinson</strong> (LS/OLB, 5-9, 170), <strong>Avyone Taylor</strong> (CB, 6-1, 175), <strong>Chavaris Thompson </strong>(DT, 5-9, 245)<strong>, Christian Walker</strong> (DB, 6-3, 180) and <strong>Tremain Wells</strong> (DL, 5-10, 260).</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2027 PROSPECTS ARE MATURING</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 2025 season will see some of those promising younger players step up to take a lead role and get the Tigers ready for the future.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Among those rising juniors will include<strong> Zay Hawkins</strong> (WR, 6-0, 145)<strong>, Quincy Kendrick</strong> (DE/LB, 6-0, 210),</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Raymond McCoy</strong> (DB, 5-8, 160), <strong>Tahmeer Passmore</strong> (OL, 6-1, 250),&nbsp; <strong>Jamal Smith</strong> (WR, 5-9, 160) and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='642437' first='Tank' last='White'] </strong>(WR/CB, 6-1, 175).</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>WHO WILL STEP UP FROM THE 2028 CLASS?</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This program certainly has some future stars that have been waiting to get to the varsity level and be part of the process of keeping this program at the top.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Among those rising sophomores will be<strong> Zaylan Chapple</strong> (DB/Athlete, 6-0, 155), <strong>Jayden Maull</strong> (WR, 6-3, 175), <strong>Brandon Scott</strong> (OT, 6-5, 250)<strong>, Jeveon Scott</strong> (RB, 5-10, 170), the next gifted quarterback <strong>Troy Silberhahn </strong>(6-4, 190), <strong>Antwann Smiley</strong> (OL, 6-5, 250), <strong>Nasir Walker</strong> (OLB, 5-10, 170) and <strong>Elyias Wilson</strong> (DE/LB, 6-2, 200).<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Even incoming freshman defensive back <strong>Elijah Mitchell </strong>is going to be very special.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>CHECK OUT THE ENTIRE UPDATED 2026 RANKINGS: </strong><a href="https://prepredzone.com/florida/rankings/2026-rankings/">https://prepredzone.com/florida/rankings/2026-rankings/</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: Floridakids1@aol.com.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>COACHES, PLAYERS: 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>.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->