Spring Tour | Lakeland Dreadnaughts — Breakout Potential

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1581905' first='Jadarius' last='Dobie'] | RB | 2026 | @_dxbie</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A downhill runner with great vision and balance, Dobie showed flashes last fall and looks ready to take over. He runs with purpose, handles contact well, and can be the workhorse Lakeland leans on this year.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Jerry Thomas | WR | 2026 | @Showtime2swift</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>One of Polk County's most underrated receivers, Thomas is a legit 6-3 target with a growing catch radius. He's reliable in traffic, excels in jump-ball situations, and is becoming a serious vertical threat in this offense.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1612347' first='Jasper' last='Hebel'] | DE/TE | 2026 | @JHebel88</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hebel continues to make strides and brings toughness to both sides of the ball. He'll also see time at tight end this year, where his size and hands give Lakeland an added weapon in the run and pass game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1581926' first='Ziggy' last='Riley'] | LB/ATH | Lakeland | @riley1_ziggy</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Pound-for-pound one of the more explosive defenders on this roster. Riley's quickness, instincts and motor are elite—he flies around the field and makes plays from all angles. Multiple D1 schools have taken notice, and it's easy to see why.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1655458' first='Drew' last='Sapp'] | DE | 2027 | @SappDrew2027</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A rising name in the trenches, Sapp is 6-3, 230 pounds with a strong blend of strength and technique. He impressed at the PRZ Combine and has the tools to be a future star for this powerhouse program.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Deonte Fielder | ATH | 2027 | @DeonteFielder1</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A major pickup from Haines City, Fielder is electric with the ball in his hands. He can play all over—receiver, DB, return man—and always finds a way to make an impact. His breakout is already in motion.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Travoris Black | ATH | 2027 | @TravorisBlack4</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Another young athlete earning D1 attention this spring. Black adds instant energy to Lakeland's secondary with solid coverage instincts, physical tackling and the confidence to match.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Cassidy Ervin | WR/DB | 2026 | @CassidyErvinn</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Ervin has been buzzing this offseason. Quick in space and aggressive on defense, he's a true two-way athlete. His ability to separate at receiver and make plays in the secondary makes him one to watch this spring.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Stewart Butler | RB | 2027 | @rex2xs</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The name Butler means something in Polk County, and Stewart is building his own legacy. With track speed and a D1 offer already in hand from Southern Miss, he's a dangerous weapon in the backfield.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Dominick Harris Payne | ATH | 2028 | @Laadom2028</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A dual-sport athlete with a 6-3, 170-pound frame, Harris Payne looks the part. Could slot in at receiver or DB, and the staff is still figuring out the best way to unleash his talent.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Ah'Narri Cooper | RB | 2028 | @1wayNarri</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A freshman already holding a P5 offer from Wake Forest, Cooper is the next in line in Lakeland's backfield pipeline. Word from practice is he's been nearly untouchable this spring. Big things ahead.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Kelin Hendrix | QB/ATH | 2027 | Kathleen | @HendrixKelin</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A transfer from Kathleen, Hendrix finished near the top of the county in passing last season. He could bring versatility to this offense as a dual-threat option, or potentially line up at slot and add more juice to the perimeter.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->