Class of 2026: Florida’s Best Kept Secrets

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Florida has long been a hotbed of high school football talent. Annually, Florida produces some of the nation's top prospects. Florida athletes are known for their speed, agility, and raw athleticism. These prospects have made names for themselves and have caught the attention of coaches and scouts at the collegiate level. With the 2025 season getting closer, we're looking for players whose stock is rising in the state.</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>These players are all talented and have college-level abilities. Some of these players have a few offers, but all of them have the ability to play college football at some level.</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>There are some big-time, highly rated prospects and several sleeper prospects who should all be getting looks for the next level. This list is full of stud prospects.</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Prep Redzone Florida will always support every player on their journey to playing college football.</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='1143104' first='Zackery' last='Samuel Jr.'], Outside Linebacker – Cardinal Mooney High</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Height/Weight: 6'3", 235 lbs</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Evaluation: Samuel is a rangy linebacker with great size and burst off the edge. In just five games, he piled up disruptive numbers, showing his ability to wreck plays in the backfield. With a long frame and strong closing speed, he's a prospect with high upside at the second level.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='1267164' first='Wynton' last='Jones'] Jr., Cornerback/Free Safety – Palmetto High</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Height/Weight: 5'11", 165 lbs</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Evaluation: Jones is a versatile defensive back who can rotate between corner and safety. He plays fast and instinctive, with a knack for getting to the ball and making open-field tackles. His early D1 offer is a sign of the potential he brings as a dynamic playmaker in the secondary.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='928360' first='Jordan' last='Jenkins'], Defensive Tackle – Lake Gibson High</strong></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><strong>Height/Weight: 6'3", 305 lbs</strong></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Evaluation: Jenkins is a big-bodied, disruptive interior lineman who's attracting major college attention. He's powerful off the snap, anchors well, and flashes surprising quickness for a 300+ pounder. With his production and physical tools, Jenkins is a name on the rise this recruiting cycle.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='1143085' first='Jamaar' last='Jackson'] Jr., Guard/Center – Clearwater High</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Height/Weight: 6'2", 308 lbs</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Evaluation: Jackson Jr. is a powerhouse in the trenches with a true weight room warrior mentality. His interior strength and flexibility at guard or center make him a plug-and-play fit for the next level. With functional strength and improving technique, he's a physical tone-setter up front.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='1403740' first='Kyler' last='Ingram'], Defensive End/Outside Linebacker – Hawthorne High</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Height/Weight: 6'0", 225 lbs</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Evaluation: Ingram is a compact, powerful edge defender with great motor and functional strength. A 3-sport athlete with a strong academic record, he brings a coachable mindset and relentless effort. While not the tallest, he plays with great leverage and physicality, making him a reliable disruptor in both run and pass situations.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->