College-Ready Polk Prospects to Watch This Spring

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Defensive Prospects</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1628903' first='Omari' last='Russell'] | DB | 2026 | Fort Meade | @omari_russell</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A long, athletic playmaker (6-1, 180) with instincts that translate well to the next level. Offers from Buffalo, Liberty, Wake Forest, and ECU highlight his rising stock.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Josiah White | DB | 2026 | Bartow | @3_strapz</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>White brings a high football IQ and positional versatility. Whether at safety or corner, he's a difference-maker with recent offers from Wake Forest and ECU.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1524509' first='James' last='Tilus'] | DE | 2026 | Auburndale | @JamesTilus8</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Tilus is an edge rusher with all the physical tools (6-3, 215). If he fine-tunes his technique, he's a future D1 player.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1671138' first='Santana' last='Harvey'] | DE | 2027 | Lakeland | @santanaharvey_0</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Already a 6-5, 225-pound force off the edge, Harvey is one of the fastest-rising defenders in Florida with four-star status per Rivals.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Jordan Tarver | ATH | 2026 | Auburndale | @Jordantarver100</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A natural defensive back with track speed and fluid coverage skills. His patience in coverage and ability to mirror routes make him a tough matchup.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Offensive Playmakers</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Derrick McBride | WR | 2026 | Lake Gibson | @dmcbridejr_</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A polished route runner with great hands and an expanding frame. His recruitment is heating up after strong offseason performances.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Gabriel Legrand | WR | 2026 | Lake Wales | @GabeLegrand26</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A college-ready frame and strong production have earned Legrand D1 offers from Western Michigan, Minnesota, and FIU this offseason.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1583258' first='Lavonski' last='Tubbs'] | RB | 2026 | Ridge | @LavonskiT2</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>At 6-0, 210, Tubbs is a tough, versatile runner who can catch out of the backfield. He's poised for a breakout season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1592775' first='Joaquin' last='Kavouklis'] | QB | 2027 | Lakeland | @joaquinkav10</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A top 2027 QB in Florida, Kavouklis has excellent mechanics, accuracy, and anticipation. His transfer to Lakeland raises his stock even further.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Cameron Fuse | WR | 2028 | Lakeland | @D1Cam04</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A freak athlete for his age (6-2, 185), Fuse competes against older players with ease. One of the nation's top rising 2028 wide receivers.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Emerging Prospects</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1141192' first='Cason' last='Dash'] | DB | 2026 | Lake Gibson | @CasonDash3</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A physical, instinctive DB with coverage skills that will translate well to the next level.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Adonis Cuyler | DB | 2027 | Lake Gibson | @AdonisCuyler2</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Cuyler's technical skills and ball-hawking ability make him a name to watch.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Malachi Moore | LB | 2027 | Lake Gibson | @MalachiMoore222</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A physical linebacker (5-11, 210) with the frame and instincts to be a future force in the middle.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->