Climbing the Charts: 2026 Stock Risers Making Noise

Shannon Jordan May 7, 2025 @ 08:08 AM

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.   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.   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.   Prep Redzone Florida will always support every player on their journey to playing college football.   [player_tooltip player_id='1371507' first='Owen' last='Smith'], ATH/RB/SS – Gaither High   Height/Weight: 5'10", 190 lbs   Evaluation: Smith is a true Swiss Army knife with legitimate two-way impact. As a ball carrier, he runs with vision and contact balance, while his receiving numbers show reliability in the passing game. On defense, he's a natural playmaker with great anticipation, closing burst, and ball skills—evidenced by his 3 interceptions and ability to bring pressure on blitzes. His versatility and football IQ make him an intriguing prospect for both sides of the ball at the next level.   [player_tooltip player_id='1640264' first='Carlos' last='Serrano'], LB/RB – Port Charlotte High   Height/Weight: 5'10", 185 lbs   Evaluation: Serrano plays with intensity and urgency. His 16 tackles for loss highlight his ability to diagnose and attack downhill, often meeting ball carriers behind the line. Despite being slightly undersized, he compensates with a low center of gravity, strength at the point of contact, and sideline-to-sideline effort. He's a tone-setter on defense and a downhill hammer out of the backfield when needed on offense.   [player_tooltip player_id='350913' first='Jordan' last='Rusinque'], OLB/DE – American Heritage High   Height/Weight: 6'2", 205 lbs   Evaluation: Rusinque is a rising edge presence with strong hands and a good first step. His length and motor make him disruptive off the edge, and his recent D1 offer from Wofford suggests his upside is being noticed. He flashes the ability to bend and close, and as his frame continues to fill out, he could become a nightmare for opposing tackles. A strong summer and senior year could make him a big riser in recruiting circles.   [player_tooltip player_id='1371502' first='Jermaine' last='Robinson'], Linebacker – Oakleaf High   Height/Weight: 6'2", 192 lbs   Evaluation: Robinson jumps off the tape with his speed and closing burst. He reacts quickly and arrives violently at the point of attack, showing both physicality and a willingness to strike. His length gives him range in space, and he shows natural instincts as a pursuit linebacker. With added bulk, he has all the tools to become a sideline-to-sideline defender with next-level upside.   [player_tooltip player_id='1581926' first='Ziggy' last='Riley'], LB/ATH – Lakeland High   Height/Weight: 5'8", 170 lbs   Evaluation: Riley may be undersized on paper, but he's pound-for-pound one of the most explosive defenders in the class. His elite short-area burst and rare instincts allow him to beat blockers and make plays others can't. Whether blitzing off the edge, dropping into coverage, or making open-field tackles, Riley plays with confidence and aggression. He's a playmaker who brings energy every snap and has earned attention from multiple Division I programs for good reason.

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.