Top Performers From A Competitive Week 3

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Once again in Week 3, we found out a lot about the football talent in the state of Florida for the 2025 season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>With some surprises on the field as a few favorites fell, there were also some quality player performances that set the tone as colleges and universities are watching for their next group of players.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As you already know, <strong><em>Prep Redzone Florida</em></strong> is indeed in a class by itself with year-round coverage and promotion of more football talent than any other source has the manpower to produce.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>With <strong>Drew Johnson, Shannon Jordan</strong> and <strong>Larry Blustein</strong> leading the way, there is not a city or town that we have not been about to bring you with so many schools who play this game at a different level.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Today, we bring you some of the third week's players who have jumped out and deserve that recognition. Plenty of prospects throughout the Sunshine State.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In their win against two-time defending state champion Oviedo The Master's Academy, Zephyrhills Christian received a four-touchdown, 185-yard receiving performance from junior <strong>Malachi “Mali” Hairston</strong>. He had five receptions, a pick six on defense and 300 plus total yards.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/22217451/Malachi-Hairston">https://www.hudl.com/profile/22217451/Malachi-Hairston</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>St. Cloud sophomore quarterback <strong>Jeremiah Lattier </strong>threw for 276 yards and two scores through the air and once on the ground in a win against Kissimmee Poinciana.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a>https://www.hudl.com/video/3/25305552/68bce73c2172dda1ab415014</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Sophomore receiver <strong>Yuto Kawamura-Johnson</strong> accounted for 149 yards (4 catches for 56 yards and 4 rushes for 93 yards) and a score to lead Winter Garden West Orange over Titusville.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE:&nbsp; <a>https://www.hudl.com/profile/26370263/Yuto-KawamuraJohnson</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Sophomore quarterback <strong>A.J. Chung</strong> continued to impress with a solid performance against Titusville as Winter Garden West Orange rolled. He completed 10 of 12 passes for 206 yards and 4 touchdowns.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/21951937/Andrew-Chung">https://www.hudl.com/profile/21951937/Andrew-Chung</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Villages Charter remained unbeaten as junior quarterback <strong>Jadence “2Zee” Kennedy</strong> continued to be one of the top prospects in Florida with a 20 of 29 performance for 300 yards in a win against Groveland South Lake.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a>https://www.hudl.com/video/3/19955546/674133dc230aa01fb3aab1fa</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Wellington Palm Beach Central senior quarterback <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1583956' first='Chance' last='Routson']</strong> played a huge role in the Broncos win in Week 3 in just three quarters with over 200 total yards and 3 touchdowns.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a>https://www.hudl.com/video/3/17862659/66fa3bede0490ed84c1d5cec</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>New Smyrna Beach sophomore running back <strong>Todd Cutler</strong> added his name to the young prospects to keep an eye on in a win against Miami Ransom Everglades. The 5'8, 180-pounder carried 30 times for 285 yards and 3 touchdowns.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a>https://www.hudl.com/video/3/19111148/68bc80da343e17d28ae70917</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Senior two-way (OL/DL) lineman <strong>Alex Brant</strong> had a solid evening as Jupiter continued to roll along. The 6'1, 300-pounder added to his season total of 8 pancake blocks on offense and 7 tackles, 1 sack and 2 tackles for loss on the defensive side of the ball.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/18247502/Alex-Brant">https://www.hudl.com/profile/18247502/Alex-Brant</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Miami Central Class of 2027 kicker/punter <strong>Cole Rodriguez</strong> had three touchbacks on kickoffs, a 30-yard field goal and seven extra points in the Rockets' win against Miami Booker T. Washington.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a>https://www.hudl.com/profile/20823856/Cole-Rodriguez</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Orlando Bishop Moore remained unbeaten as defensive back <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1251761' first='Trenton' last='Gummer']</strong> continued to have a banner season with 11 tackles, 1 tackle for loss and 1 punt return on special teams for 75 yards in a win against Bartow.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a>https://www.hudl.com/video/3/16117774/670fcb3b316c2ae955375cd6</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Orlando Dr. Phillips Class of 2027 athlete <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1870815' first='Rashaud' last='“Ray” Taylor']</strong> came up with 2 interceptions and four tackles as Panthers rolled over Apopka.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a>https://www.hudl.com/video/3/22856818/68bcf4f3c832f3ebe68906c5</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Sophomore linebacker <strong>Logan Cox</strong> from Largo Indian Rocks Christian stepped up his game against Tallahassee North Florida Christian with 11 tackles, a sack and 2 tackles for loss.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a>https://www.hudl.com/video/3/21402246/68bcd880c5193763f8802971</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Port Charlotte junior receiver/defensive back <strong>Elias Pearl</strong> helped keep his team unbeaten after three games with a kick return for a score and 117 all purpose yards in a convincing win against Lehigh.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a>https://www.hudl.com/profile/22307377/Eli-Pearl</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Senior RB/Slot <strong>Will Mirabella</strong> (5'10, 170) from Tampa Alonso scored 4 touchdowns and piled up over 155 yards in a win over Tampa Sickles. Has scored five times and added over 300 yards of offense in the last two weeks.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a>d2htis0rx2m2xo.cloudfront.net/highlights/68bc436a47abe7f73a29ba04.mp4</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Huge week for Bradenton IMG Academy 2028 DT <strong>Garrett Graham</strong> (6'0, 265), who added to his season total of 8 tackles, 3 sacks and 1 tackle for loss.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a>https://www.hudl.com/video/3/26866415/68bc610e6f07174de3080995</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In Fernandina Beach's win this past week, senior kicker <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1206740' first='Hudson' last='Kenner']</strong> was 8 for 8 on extra points, running his total to 20/21 and 3 touchbacks for the Pirates.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a>https://www.hudl.com/profile/17689905/Hudson-Kenner</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Parrish Community School has been getting some great play from several members of their teams so far. In a win over Palm Harbor University, senior DB <strong>Alex Eldredge</strong> (6'0, 185) came up with 2 interceptions, 1 pass break up and 6 tackles.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a>Alex Eldredge Junior Season - Alex Eldredge highlights - Hudl</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>One again this week, Miami Westminster Christian 2026 LB <strong>Daniel “Dodo” Fernandez</strong> (5.14 GPA) stepped up his game with 10 tackles, 4 tackles for loss and 1 QB Pressure in a win over Marathon.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/18138208/68bde272311bcde4fa3b3944">https://www.hudl.com/video/3/18138208/68bde272311bcde4fa3b3944</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Clermont Real Life Christian remained unbeaten as senior offensive lineman <strong>Cody Anderson</strong> paved the way with a game high 6 pancake blocks and dominant play up front against Brooksville Hernando Christian.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a>https://access.qwikcut.com/highlights/68bda612d8c97e3647bfb94c</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>It was a major week for Tampa Plant 2026 standout <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1640514' first='Davie' last='Rolle']</strong> (WR/K), scored one, but truly impacted the game with 10 extra points and booming kickoffs in a runaway 78-7 win against Tampa Robinson.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a>https://www.hudl.com/profile/17911380/Davie-Rolle</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2026 Dual Threat QB <strong>Tamen Zabetakis</strong> (6'2, 186) had 166 all-purpose yards and a TD in keeping Fort Walton Beach Choctawhatchee unbeaten. Has over 500 yards in three games.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/16595557/TaMen-Zabetakis" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/profile/16595557/TaMen-Zabetakis</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Marcus Cofield</strong>, 2026 WR/RB, Gainesville Eastside had just three catches by they went for 127 yards and 2 touchdowns.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/17933410/Marcus-Cofield" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/profile/17933410/Marcus-Cofield</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2028 quarterback prospect <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='221588' first='Cruz' last='James']</strong> helped his Neptune Beach Fletcher team move to 3-0 with a 17 of 21 (81%) performance for 191 yards and three scores.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/19134705/Cruz-James-Bajek" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/profile/19134705/Cruz-James-Bajek</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>One of the top underclass quarterbacks <strong>Kevin Verpaele </strong>(6'2, 190) from Merritt Island had a monster week with 5 touchdown passes and 476 yards threw the air in a tough loss.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/20138189/Kevin-Verpaele" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/profile/20138189/Kevin-Verpaele</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='896290' first='George' last='Harris'] Jr.,</strong> 2027 S, Miami True North Classical Academy finished a win over Miami Gardens Monsignor Pace with 8 tackles, 1 assist, and 2 interceptions.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/24926607/George-Harris-Jr" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/profile/24926607/George-Harris-Jr</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Class of 2026 quarterback <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1279444' first='Ayden' last='Wallace']</strong>, St. Petersburg Lakewood helped his team move to 3-0 with a win over Clearwater. He completed 14 of 18 passes for 218 yards, 68 yards rushing and 2 total touchdowns.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/17771871/Ayden-Wallace" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/profile/17771871/Ayden-Wallace</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>UPDATED CLASS OF 2026 RANKINGS. <a>https://prepredzone.com/florida/rankings/2026-rankings/</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Statewide Coverage Daily. <a href="https://prepredzone.com/florida/">https://prepredzone.com/florida/</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>You Can Contact Larry Blustein with prospect or team information at: Floridakids1@aol.com.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>COACHES, PLAYERS: Do You Have A Subscription? 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