New Blood Sparks St. Petersburg Gibbs

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>When <strong>Herbans Paul</strong> was coaching at East Lee High in Lehigh Acres, his objective was to develop and teach his football players. Nothing has changed.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As he makes his way north to coach at an established school like St. Petersburg Gibbs, he has a strong feeling that the athletes in the region will respond and respect the way he coaches this sport.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>While the Gladiators have had a past on the gridiron, it's been a while since this program has been a force in the sport of football, but things are changing – in the short time he's been in Pinellas County.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Paul and his assistant coaches know that if this program is to turn around, it will take a commitment, and that has happened this off-season – with several talented prospects making an impact during the spring and into the summer.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>If spring football is an indication, this is a program that is definitely buying into what this regime is preaching. Wins over Sarasota (20-0) and Land O'Lakes Sunlake (13-3) had players and fans believing.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>CLASS OF 2026</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Dakota Alford, DT, 6'6, 285.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a>https://www.hudl.com/profile/17861050/Dakota-Alford</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Khalil Batson, WR, 5'10,175.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a>https://www.hudl.com/profile/19701827/Khalil-Batson/highlights</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Michael Broxton Jr., WR/Edge, 6'10, 210. Basketball.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a>https://www.hudl.com/video/3/18881446/683540b388333cc0448d11df</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Cedrick Jackson, WR, 5'10,175.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a>https://www.hudl.com/profile/19623444/Cedric-Jackson/highlights</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Juan Jones, LB/Edge, 5'11, 195.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a>https://www.hudl.com/profile/17861064/Juan-Jones/highlights</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Jontae Jordan, DB, 6'1, 206 – 2.9 GPA.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a>https://www.hudl.com/profile/18620927/Jontae-Jordan/highlights</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Mario McCant, RB, 5'5, 150.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a>https://www.hudl.com/profile/20122869/Mario-Mccant/highlights</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Javier Thomas, WR/Edge, 6'6, 180.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a>https://www.hudl.com/profile/21483561/Javier-Thomas/highlights</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Trevon Wall, DB, 5'8, 150.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a>https://www.hudl.com/profile/22361247/Trevon-Wall</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>AWAITING GAME VIDEO</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Paul Desocio-Ulacia, OL, 6'2, 300</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Zachary Green, DB, 5'7, 147</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Keyvin Newsom, DB, 5'10, 165</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jerrell White, OL, 6'2, 290</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>CLASS OF 2027</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Jordan Calvin, QB, 6'5, 187.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a>https://www.hudl.com/profile/19623446/Jordan-Calvin/highlights</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Joel Delgado, FS/WR, 6'1,175 – 3.0 GPA.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a>https://www.hudl.com/video/3/19745716/6830d57995791ad43360c57c</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Kenmari Nicholas, WR, 5'4, 140.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a>https://www.hudl.com/profile/22376443/Kenmari-Nichols</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Initial Class of 2027 Florida Player Rankings. <a>https://prepredzone.com/2025/06/initial-florida-class-of-2027-player-rankings/</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Statewide Coverage Daily.</strong> <a href="https://prepredzone.com/florida/">https://prepredzone.com/florida/</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>You Can Contact Larry Blustein with prospect or team information at:</strong> Floridakids1@aol.com.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>COACHES, PLAYERS: Do You Have A Subscription? 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