Spring Buzz: 2027 Prospects to Watch
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1250080' first='Hanoj' last='Williams'] | WR | Edgewater | @kingnoji4</strong></p>
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<p>Over 1,000 all-purpose yards and 12 touchdowns last season. Williams is fast, explosive, and dangerous in space. He can score from anywhere on the field and is a clear top-tier playmaker in Central Florida.</p>
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<p><strong>Tristan Gunn | WR | @TristanGunnn</strong></p>
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<p>Gunn dominated this past weekend—fast, polished, and flat-out hard to guard. He runs precise routes and has legit burner speed. Big-time spring ahead as his name keeps gaining steam.</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='895770' first='JD' last='Brown'] | QB | South Walton Beach | @JDBrownQB</strong></p>
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<p>6-3, 190 with a strong arm and good vision. Brown processes defenses quickly and delivers with zip. The physical tools are there—this spring is about showing consistency and leadership heading into a key junior season.</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1258692' first='Elijah' last='McCluster'] | WR | East River | @ElijahM_27</strong></p>
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<p>Still raw in some areas, but McCluster's versatility is real. Slot, outside, return game—he does it all. Quick, tough, and not afraid to compete. Keep tabs on him.</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1681572' first='Joe' last='Sykes'] | LB | Cardinal Newman | @JoeSykes22</strong></p>
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<p>127 tackles last season says it all. Sykes is instinctive, physical, and all over the field. He hits, he reads, and he finishes. Expect him to be a top defensive name this spring.</p>
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<p><strong>Iyen Addison | RB | Bradford | @IyenAddison</strong></p>
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<p>Addison has elite change of direction with slept on speed and balance. Makes people miss and accelerates through contact. He's got that natural RB feel—and he's ready to break out.</p>
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Hanoj Williams Hanoj Williams 6'1" | 180 lbs | ATH Orlando Timber Creek | 2026 FL | WR | Edgewater | @kingnoji4
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