Beneath the Surface: 2026 Prospects Poised to Break Through

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='1369012' first='Jaylon' last='Ammons'] – DB/SS – Cardinal Gibbons High   5'11", 185 lbs Stats: 13 tackles, 1 INT, 1 fumble recovery Offers: Wofford, FIU (D1)   Evaluation: Ammons has the ideal build for a strong safety or hybrid nickel role. Physically mature with broad shoulders and solid lower-body strength, he shows willingness to come downhill and fill in the run game. On tape, he demonstrates good tackling form, usually wrapping low and finishing through contact. His lone interception highlights his developing instincts in zone coverage. He plays with physicality but will need to continue refining his footwork and man coverage transitions to elevate his game. With a collegiate-ready frame and some early D1 interest, he's a prospect to monitor as his role expands.   [player_tooltip player_id='1369010' first='Javien' last='Altine'] – RB/ATH – Gulf Coast High   5'11", 175 lbs | 3.2 GPA Stats: 130 carries, 1,015 yards, 10 touchdowns (in 8 games)   Evaluation: Altine is a productive, no-nonsense back with strong vision and one-cut explosiveness. He reads the flow of defenses well and attacks daylight with decisiveness. His 8.0 YPC average suggests both burst and big-play potential. While he's not overly elusive in tight quarters, he's efficient with his movements and rarely loses yards. As a runner, he's more smooth than twitchy but has the acceleration to create separation once he breaks past the first level. Altine could add more value as a receiver and with added strength.   [player_tooltip player_id='1395840' first='Elijah' last='Alcereau'] – WR/CB – University High   5'7", 150 lbs | 3.2 GPA Stats: 49 carries for 157 yards & 1 TD, 7 receptions for 73 yards & 1 TD, 11 tackles, 2 INTs   Evaluation: Alcereau is an undersized but fearless competitor. His tape shows quick feet, fast reaction time, and fluid hips—traits that translate well to nickel corner or slot receiver roles. He doesn't shy away from contact and competes hard at the point of attack despite size limitations. His return game potential is intriguing, and his ball skills are evident with multiple picks and redirection ability after the catch. He'll need to add weight to absorb college-level hits but shows natural instincts that can't be taught.   [player_tooltip player_id='1205548' first='Aaron' last='Akins'] – ATH – Oak Hall High   5'11", 185 lbs | 3.7 GPA   Stats: 24/59 for 383 yards & 1 TD (passing), 39 carries for 193 yards & 3 TDs (rushing), 14 rec for 311 yards & 4 TDs (receiving)   Evaluation: Akins is a versatile athlete who's taken snaps at QB, RB, and WR—and has been productive at all three. He's a high football IQ player who understands spacing, reads, and timing. Akins' ability to line up anywhere and create mismatches makes him a valuable chess piece. His receiving stats (over 22 yards per catch) suggest vertical threat ability, while his rushing yards speak to vision and contact balance. He'll likely project best as an H-back or slot receiver who can also return kicks.   Jaylen Holman – ATH – Plant High   5'11", 170 lbs   Stats: 43 carries, 157 rushing yards, 3 rushing TDs | 7 receptions, 151 yards, 2 TDs Offer: Washburn   Evaluation: Holman plays fast and competes with energy. He's a smooth runner with open-field vision and the ability to beat defenders to the edge. While his volume was limited, his efficiency (21+ yards per catch) shows he's a legitimate deep threat. He has enough elusiveness to make defenders miss and flashes some contact balance on inside runs. Needs to refine route running and pass protection to unlock his full potential as a collegiate back or slot. Track speed translates well to his tape.

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.