Unfinished Business For Oakleaf In 2025

After finishing second in the District 2-6A race and posting a 9-4 record, the Orange Park Oakleaf Knights have set the tone for this coming season.   Under the direction of head coach Chris Foy, this is a team that served notice – with two state playoff wins, beating district champion Jacksonville Mandarin and Ponte Vedra Nease before dropping a tough third round game on the road against Gainesville Buchholz, 25-19.   To win the district and get some home games, this is something that this program has been working hard during the spring – and will continue this summer.   There are some quality rising seniors coming back, and that is certainly something that will keep this team and coaching staff motivated all year.   CLASS OF 2026   Jayden Adams, OC, 5'11, 280 – 4.7 GPA.   TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/17755102/Jayden-Adams ">https://www.hudl.com/profile/17755102/Jayden-Adams </a>   ABOUT JAYDEN ADAMS: Adams was a consistent center who never fumbled a snap, and only allowed 2 sacks up the middle. A member of the AICE program at Oakleaf. Very smart lineman and leader is exactly what you need when it comes to making the correct calls to pick up any stunts or blitzes. In only his first year playing the position - finished with 31 pancake blocks.    Fareed “Buck” Coleman , Athlete, 5'11, 170 – 2.5 GPA.   ABOUT FAREED “BUCK” COLEMAN: A two-way athlete this past season, Buck is a pure athlete. 90 total tackles (55 solo), 5 TFL, 2 Sacks, 2 interceptions, and 14 pass breakups. On the offensive side of the ball, he had over 600 (617) all-purpose yards with 4 total touchdowns. As an up back on the kickoff team, he ran a kickoff back for a 72-yard touchdown. As explosive as they come, find ways to get him the ball on offense and he will find ways to the ball on defense.   TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/18016451/fareed-coleman ">https://www.hudl.com/profile/18016451/fareed-coleman </a>   Tyrone Early, DB, 6'0, 160 – 3.7 GPA.   TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/20611803/Tyrone-Early ">https://www.hudl.com/profile/20611803/Tyrone-Early </a>   ABNOUT TYRONE EARLY: “TJ” plays sideline-to-sideline at the safety position finishing the year with 2 interceptions, 11 passes deflected, 58 total tackles, and 1 sack. He is a very smart vocal leader on the defense and is prepared to have an even bigger season in ‘25.    Denereo Jacobs,WR, 6'0, 160 – 2.7 GPA.   TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/17755054/Denereo-Jacobs ">https://www.hudl.com/profile/17755054/Denereo-Jacobs </a>   ABOUT DENEREO JACOBS: Jacobs has the size and route running ability to make a fantastic outside WR. He finished the 2024 season with 154 yards and 2 touchdowns. He is scheduled to be one of the top targets in 2025.     Chris Jules, OL/DL, 6'3, 255 – 3.3 GPA.    ABOUT CHRIS JULES: The most dominant two-way player in the trenches. Jules has received several Division 2 and FCS offers as a defensive lineman and continues to play on the offensive line out of need for the team. Averaging over 100 snaps a game, he racked up 79 pancake blocks on the offensive line while also adding 73 total tackles, including 4 sacks on the defensive line. The motor and physicality that he plays with is unlike any other.   TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/17935011/Christopher-Jules ">https://www.hudl.com/profile/17935011/Christopher-Jules </a>   [player_tooltip player_id='928372' first='Jack' last='McKissock'], QB, 6'1, 190 - 3.5 GPA.   ABOUT [player_tooltip player_id='928372' first='Jack' last='McKissock']: McKissock finished 9th in Florida for total passing yards with a total of 2,942 yards and 28 passings touchdowns. Additionally, he ran for 221 yards, pushing him over the 3,000 total and another 3 TDs on the ground. He was 165/250 giving him a 66% completion rate, averaging 226.3 passing yards per game. His poise in the pocket along with his arm strength and accuracy will make a great addition to any quarterback room.   TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/21569681/Jack-McKissock ">https://www.hudl.com/profile/21569681/Jack-McKissock </a>   Jordin Price, WR/DB, 5'10, 165 – 2.8 GPA.   TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/18633383/Jordin-Price ">https://www.hudl.com/profile/18633383/Jordin-Price </a>   ABOUT JORDIN PRICE: Price is another two-way player who makes explosive plays whenever he is on the field. A physical corner whose elite speed also makes him a top target on the offensive side of the ball. He was matched up with the best of the best this past season in guarding every teams' top receivers and shut them down. He finished with 415 yards off 23 receptions and 5 touchdowns on offense, and 54 total tackles, 2 interceptions, and 24 passes deflected on defense. He has received offers from Louisiana-Monroe and Memphis.     AWAITING SPRING VIDEO   Joel Bazinet, LS, 5'11, 215 – 4.0 GPA.   ABOUT Joel Bazinet: This young man is ranked among the top long snappers in his class earning a 4.5 star Kornblue Kicking ranking. He earned All-County and All-District awards for his long snapping and has been invited to the Chris Rubio Long-Snapping Camp as well as the Kohl's Specialist Camps.    Michael Conner, WR, 5'9, 160 – 3.2 GPA.     CLASS OF 2027   ABOUT MICHAEL CONNER: Before the season began for 2025, he was already selected as one of the top WRs in the state of Florida for his class last season, and in 2024, knowing he wouldn't be sneaking up on anyone this year,    he put up even better numbers. Finishing with 50 receptions for 932 yards and 7 total touchdowns. He averaged over 18 yards per catch and was a huge piece of the success to one of the top offenses in the state.     TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/19843880/Mike-Conner ">https://www.hudl.com/profile/19843880/Mike-Conner </a>   [player_tooltip player_id='514144' first='Mason' last='Thomas'], DL, 6'3, 270 – 2.8 GPA.   ABOUT [player_tooltip player_id='514144' first='Mason' last='Thomas']: His season, in 2024, was cut short due to injury, however in the 3 games he did play, he was productive with 18 total tackles and 3 sacks. A young DL who plays violently in the trenches. This quality prospect was recently offered by FSU and has gotten much interest from several top programs.     TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/17957794/Mason-Thomas ">https://www.hudl.com/profile/17957794/Mason-Thomas </a>     CLASS OF 2028 AWAITING SPRING VIDEO   Jaylon Willis, WR, 6'4, 190 – 3.7 GPA.   ABOUT JAYLON WILLIS: This impressive underclassman dressed every game on varsity this past season, but only played for the junior varsity squad, finishing the year with 8 touchdowns. He is big, physical receiver who can go up and attack the football. Recently awarded MVP of the Jacksonville Jaguars Prep Camp. He will play a big role for this program in '25!     Statewide Coverage Daily. <a href="https://prepredzone.com/florida/">https://prepredzone.com/florida/</a>   You Can Contact Larry Blustein with prospect or team information at: Floridakids1@aol.com.   COACHES, PLAYERS: Do You Have A Subscription? 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After finishing second in the District 2-6A race and posting a 9-4 record, the Orange Park Oakleaf Knights have set the tone for this coming season.