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<p>As we head toward the fifth week of the 2025 high school football season, there have been so players – in all classes – that have been stepping up.</p>
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<p>Whether it's throwing numerous touchdown passes, running for hundreds of yards or coming up with interceptions or making tackles, there are some quality performers in Florida that have caught the attention of college coaches across the nation.</p>
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<p>As all eyes are always on the Sunshine State with so much talent in every corner, you never know what coach is looking in your direction.</p>
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<p>Last season when the year came to an end, Tallahassee Saint John Paul linebacker <strong>Julian Thompson </strong>led the way in sacks with 31. Jacksonville's Impact Christian defensive end <strong>Tristian Kelly </strong>had 28 and Flagler Palm Coach versatile standout <strong>Colby Cronk</strong> had 27.</p>
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<p>As we head toward the fifth week of the season, there are a number of prospects who are looking to get to those levels when the season comes to an end in December.</p>
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<p>Here are some of those elite pass rushers so far:</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1790476' first='Ethan' last='Phillips'], MLB/DE, Coconut Creek North Broward Prep, Sr. – 10 sacks.</strong></p>
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<p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/17761738/Ethan-Phillips">https://www.hudl.com/profile/17761738/Ethan-Phillips</a></strong></p>
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<p><strong>Deanthony Lafayette, DE, OLB, Orlando Lake Nona, Sr. – 9 sacks.</strong></p>
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<p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/17815296/DeAnthony-Lafayette">https://www.hudl.com/profile/17815296/DeAnthony-Lafayette</a></strong></p>
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<p><strong>Adarius Norton, Athlete, Tampa Gaither, Sr. – 8 sacks.</strong></p>
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<p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/18539009/Adarius-Norton">https://www.hudl.com/profile/18539009/Adarius-Norton</a></strong></p>
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<p><strong>Elijah Mosby, DE/OLB, Windermere, Sr. – 8 sacks.</strong></p>
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<p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/19447669/Elijah-Mosby">https://www.hudl.com/profile/19447669/Elijah-Mosby</a></strong></p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1382626' first='Jacquey' last='Ferguson Jr.'], DE, Sr., St. Petersburg Northside Christian – 8 sacks.</strong></p>
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<p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/17972892/Jacquey-Ferguson">https://www.hudl.com/profile/17972892/Jacquey-Ferguson</a></strong></p>
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<p><strong>Ashton Hunt, DE, The Villages Charter, Jr. – 8 sacks.</strong></p>
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<p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/16669662/Ashton-Hunt">https://www.hudl.com/profile/16669662/Ashton-Hunt</a></strong></p>
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<p><strong>Ja'dell Carter, DE, South Fort Myers, Jr. – 8 sacks.</strong></p>
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<p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/21947513/Jadell-Carter">https://www.hudl.com/profile/21947513/Jadell-Carter</a></strong></p>
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<p><strong>Fletcher Spann III, OLB, Homestead Somerset Silver Palms, So. – 7.5 sacks.</strong></p>
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<p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/22769125/Fletcher-Spann-III">https://www.hudl.com/profile/22769125/Fletcher-Spann-III</a></strong></p>
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<p><strong>Bernard Olivia, DL, Hialeah ABF Academy, Sr. – 7 sacks.</strong></p>
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<p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/16349619/Bernard-Oliva">https://www.hudl.com/profile/16349619/Bernard-Oliva</a></strong></p>
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<p><strong>Carlson Lambert, OLB, Seffner Christian, Sr. – 7 sacks.</strong></p>
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<p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/18018987/Carlson-Lambert">https://www.hudl.com/profile/18018987/Carlson-Lambert</a></strong></p>
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<p><strong>Bernard Blanks, MLB/DT, Boynton Beach, Sr. – 7.</strong></p>
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<p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/18199804/Bernard-Blanks">https://www.hudl.com/profile/18199804/Bernard-Blanks</a></strong></p>
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<p><strong>Cole Archambeau, DL, Lynn Haven Mosley, Jr. – 7 sacks.</strong></p>
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<p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/20161517/Cole-Archambeau">https://www.hudl.com/profile/20161517/Cole-Archambeau</a></strong></p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1258702' first='Jesse' last='Barker Jr.'], DE, Groveland South Lake, Jr. – 7 sacks.</strong></p>
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<p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/17867282/Jesse-Barker-Jr">https://www.hudl.com/profile/17867282/Jesse-Barker-Jr</a></strong></p>
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<p><strong>Clarence Hunter, DE/DL, Moore Haven, Sr. – 6.5 sacks.</strong></p>
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<p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/17620049/Clarence-Hunter">https://www.hudl.com/profile/17620049/Clarence-Hunter</a></strong></p>
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<p><strong>Teyon Jackson, LB, Jacksonville Eagle's View, 8th Grade – 6.5 sacks.</strong></p>
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<p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/22442957/Teyon-Jackson">https://www.hudl.com/profile/22442957/Teyon-Jackson</a></strong></p>
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<p><strong>Statewide Coverage Daily. <a href="https://prepredzone.com/florida/">https://prepredzone.com/florida/</a></strong></p>
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<p><strong>You Can Contact Larry Blustein with prospect or team information at: Floridakids1@aol.com.</strong></p>
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As we head toward the fifth week of the 2025 high school football season, there have been so players – in all classes – that have been stepping up.
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