Notable Week 2 Standout Performers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Damien Moore | ATH | 2026 | Edgewater | @Damian_Moore7</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Few players in Florida have boosted their stock as quickly as Moore. After a strong Week 1, he followed it up with another dominant performance, rushing for 170+ yards and 4 TDs against NFL Academy. That puts him at 9 rushing touchdowns in just three games. Explosive, consistent, and tough to bring down—Get eyes on him coaches.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Amar'e Johnson | RB | 2026 | Bishop Moore | @AmareJ21</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>One of the top 2026 running backs continues to prove why his stock is climbing fast. In Bishop Moore's second straight win, he put up a huge first half—11 carries, 121 rushing yards, and 4 touchdowns. What separates him is the versatility: he can run with power, catch out of the backfield, and block at a high level, making him a true three-down weapon.<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Devonte Howard | ATH | 2026 | LCS | @DJhoward_6</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Howard set the tone early in LCS's bounce-back win over ZCA. He found the end zone three times in the first quarter alone, putting the game away before halftime. His blend of quickness and finishing ability made him a difference-maker every snap.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Kamari Smith | RB | 2026 | Lake Wales | @D1kamari2</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Smith continues to separate himself as one of Polk County's premier backs. He ran with patience, vision, and toughness, tallying over 170 rushing yards and 2 TDs in just one half of action. He's looking every bit like the feature back Lake Wales can lean on in big games.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1581696' first='Michael' last='Kearney III'] | QB | 2026 | @BelieveInK3</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Kearney keeps stacking strong outings as the leader of this offense. He scored three total touchdowns while flashing poise as a passer and making smart reads in the run game. His consistency is giving Lake Wales real balance offensively heading into tougher matchups.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Xavion Mitchell | RB | 2026 | Kathleen | @xavionmitchell_</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Mitchell made the most of his opportunities, carrying the ball six times for 161 yards and 2 TDs in a win over Mulberry. That's explosive playmaking at its finest. He's proving to be a big-play threat every time he touches the ball.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Elias Pearl | ATH | 2027 | Port Charlotte | @EliasPearl6</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Pearl is quickly building a reputation as a versatile playmaker. In Week 2, he hauled in 4 catches for 74 yards and 3 TDs, showing crisp route running and reliable hands. That's back-to-back weeks of production—he's trending up fast.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1251761' first='Trenton' last='Gummer'] | DB | 2026 | Bishop Moore | @trentongumm</strong>er</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Gummer is known for his lockdown ability in the secondary, but his Week 2 impact came in special teams. He racked up 163 yards on two kick returns, including one taken to the house. Delaware has a future difference-maker on the way.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='715823' first='Jacob' last='McDonald'] | WR | 2028 | Lake Brantley | @jacobmcdonaldx4</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>McDonald already carries himself like a vet. He runs crisp routes, understands spacing, and has the poise to consistently create separation. In Lake Brantley's 42-7 Week 2 win over East River, he hauled in 4 catches for 75 yards and 2 touchdowns. Through just three games, he's totaled 16 receptions, 287 yards, and 5 scores—that's real production. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->