On the Come Up: 2026 Recruits You Need to Know

Shannon Jordan May 20, 2025 @ 10:11 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='1209050' first='Ronin' last='Dangler'], LB – Manatee High   Height/Weight: 6'0", 200 lbs   Evaluation: Dangler is one of the most disruptive backers in Florida, with an elite 27 TFLs on his resume. His ability to diagnose, trigger, and get into the backfield is as good as any in the state. He plays with a chip on his shoulder and attacks every rep with violence. At 200 pounds, he moves well laterally and closes with urgency. The D1 offers are starting to reflect the film. Expect his stock to continue rising through summer camps.   [player_tooltip player_id='1581683' first='D'Kaydon' last='Dames'], RB/ATH – Martin County High   Height/Weight: 5'9", 200 lbs   Evaluation: Dames is a powerful and compact playmaker with dual-threat ability. He runs behind his pads and gets north quickly, making the most of every touch. Even while missing four games, his impact was evident. Averaging 8 yards per carry and contributing in the pass game shows versatility and efficiency. Could project as a power slot or utility back at the next level with special teams value.   [player_tooltip player_id='1580835' first='Hudson' last='Cothern'], LB/SS – Sickles High   Height/Weight: 6'0", 185 lbs   Evaluation: Cothern offers hybrid flexibility with the size and athleticism to play as a box safety or weak-side linebacker. His stat line across limited games shows that he's active and opportunistic. The INT and tackles for loss reflect his ability to impact both run and pass. As he adds weight and reps, expect his range and quickness to draw more attention. A strong senior year could position him for a late recruiting push.   [player_tooltip player_id='1640464' first='Jackson' last='Costlow'], OLB – Sarasota High   Height/Weight: 5'10", 190 lbs   Evaluation: Costlow is a high-motor, high-IQ player with verified power and strength numbers that jump off the page. His background in weightlifting translates to explosiveness on the field, and his quickness allows him to shoot gaps and avoid blocks. A true grinder who wins with effort, instincts, and leverage. Could develop into a tackling machine at the next level with continued refinement in coverage.   [player_tooltip player_id='1233284' first='Micah' last='Coleman'], OLB/Edge – John Carroll High   Height/Weight: 6'2", 195 lbs   Evaluation: Coleman is a fluid athlete with a long frame and legit edge-rushing juice. His 8 sacks and 3 forced fumbles show he's a game-wrecker when turned loose. He's quick off the edge with good bend and technique and shows the motor to chase down plays from the backside. With his size and production, he projects well as an OLB in a 3-4 scheme or a pass-rush specialist early on at the next level. One of the top risers in the edge/LB group.

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.