The Recruiting Room: College Prospects Spring Spotlight

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1247537' first='Darryon' last='Williams'] | WR | 2026 | Plant | @DarryonWilliam8</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>One of the most versatile playmakers in Florida, and he's heading into spring with in-state schools like Florida and Miami still keeping close tabs on the FSU commit. As pads come on, his ability to impact the game on both sides of the ball will continue to stand out.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1156027' first='Justin' last='Williams'] | WR | 2026 | Buchholz | @Jstnw13</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>After racking up 2,500 yards and 30 touchdowns last fall, [player_tooltip player_id='1156027' first='Justin' last='Williams'] enters spring as one of the most productive wideouts in the country. With offers from FSU, Florida, Missouri, and UNC, this spring is about showing growth in his route tree and continuing to flash that big-play ability in team settings.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1249169' first='Demetrice' last='McCray'] | WR | 2026 | First Academy | @DemetriceMccr13</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>McCray has had a strong offseason and will use spring practices to prove he's one of the most reliable receivers in the state. At 6-foot, 187 pounds with offers from Wake Forest, Kansas State, and Purdue, he's a polished wideout that coaches are eager to see in live reps.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Josiah White | DB | 2026 | Bartow | @3_strapz</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>White brings a high football IQ and positional versatility. Whether at safety or corner, he's a difference-maker with a top 5 including USF, Wake Forest, Liberty, UCONN and Southern Miss. continues to show why he's one of the more promising defensive backs in the region. He possesses the size and athleticism to impact the game in multiple ways. <br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1575242' first='Freddie' last='Wilson'] | DL | Spruce Creek | @_area57</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Wilson has the size, athleticism, and motor that jump off the screen, and he's expected to be a tone-setter up front as spring practices ramp up. With P4 offers already in hand and schools like Miami and Georgia Tech tracking him closely, he's a name to circle in the trenches.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Carter Emanuel | QB | 2026 | Edgewater | @CarterEmanuel1</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Emanuel showed well during the Elite 11 regional and enters spring as one of Florida's top 2026 quarterbacks to monitor. With early offers from Pitt, Yale, and UMass, this spring is a chance to further show his development, arm strength, and command of the offense in a competitive setting.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Dennis King III | LB | Mainland | @Dennisking3rd5</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>King is a high-motor linebacker with great range and instincts, and his name continues to pop with programs like Miami, Florida, and Arkansas already offering. As Mainland gets into spring work, he'll be one of the key defenders college staffs come out to see live.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1638788' first='London' last='Green'] | WR | 2026 | Lennard | @londondgreen12</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Green turned heads with his crisp footwork and burst this offseason, and spring ball gives him the platform to show how much his game has evolved. He's a rising name who could see his recruitment take off with a strong showing in pads.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1628903' first='Omari' last='Russell'] | ATH | Fort Meade | @omari_russell</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Russell had a strong offseason on both sides of the ball and enters spring ready to prove he's one of the most versatile players in the region. Whether at receiver or defensive back, his athleticism and ball skills should stand out early in team practices.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>DeAnthony Lafayette | OLB | Lake Nona | @DeAnthony2_18</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Lafayette is one of Florida's most productive returning edge defenders, and he's coming into spring with offers from Boston College, FAU, and USF. With 17.5 sacks last season, all eyes will be on how he continues to refine his technique and expand his game in team periods.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->