Top Week 4 Football Performers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The best thing about watching high school football in the state of Florida is the unique opportunity we have to see these prospects throughout the off-season at camps, combines, 7-on-7 events, spring and summer and then see what they accomplish during the regular season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Every single week during the season, we have the pleasure of shining a spotlight on the prospects who are stepping up and making an impact. Many of those gifted football players are the same student/athletes we watch live in the off-season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>While many are just discovering many of these difference makers, we are fortunate to have watched them from the very beginning and now having that chance to promote them to our thousands of readers as well as the college coaches who have trusted our opinions for decades.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Today, for the fourth week, we bring you some of the newsmakers of the week.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Class of 2027 RB/OLB <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1718693' first='Charles' last='Benson']</strong> (5'10, 195 – 3.5 GPA) from Pensacola West Florida had solid Week 4 with 4 rushing touchdowns on 12 carries on offense – and came up with an interception on defense.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/20052438/Charles-Benson" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/profile/20052438/Charles-Benson</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jacksonville Riverside 2027 QB <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1158080' first='Jaidan' last='Delaune']</strong> (6'2, 190 – 3.5 GPA) was 30 of 43 for 340 yards through the air and 80 on the ground with 6 total touchdowns.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/19491141/Jaidan-Delaune">https://www.hudl.com/profile/19491141/Jaidan-Delaune</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Bartow 2026 QB <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1258693' first='Ethan' last='Brous']</strong> completed 17 of 19 passes for 247 yards and three scores and 1 rushing touchdown to lead Bartow.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/18738125/68c5a1541777bdd2f5a00937" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/video/3/18738125/68c5a1541777bdd2f5a00937</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Class of 2026 QB <strong>Patrick Harding</strong> (6'3, 190 – 3.6 GPA) from Zephyrhills had 235 passing yards and 3 touchdowns in leading his team to a 4-0 record.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/19125389/66caa9742e2fb8af79f5128d" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/video/3/19125389/66caa9742e2fb8af79f5128d</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>It's been quite a season for Riverview Sumner 2026 OL <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1779690' first='Michael' last='Robitaille']</strong> (6'1, 275 – 3.2 GPA), leading the way with 14 pancake blocks the past two weeks as colleges are starting to watch.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/18163792/677e36283e50594e6f2b9987" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/video/3/18163792/677e36283e50594e6f2b9987</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Class of 2027 Riverview Sumner QB <strong>Antonio Balaguer</strong> (6'1, 190 – 3.7 GPA) competed 16 passes for 372 yards and 6 touchdowns against Lithia Newsome.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/22376724/68c59751a517800e3f215ecc" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/video/3/22376724/68c59751a517800e3f215ecc</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Coconut Creek Monarch 2026 defensive back <strong>Jayden Joselin</strong> (6'0, 170 – 4.4 GPA) had 10 tackles, 1 tackle for loss and two pass break ups in a huge road win against Sanford Seminole.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/18208434/jayden-joselin" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/profile/18208434/jayden-joselin</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Panama City Rutherford 2028 QB <strong>Jaleel Reed</strong> (5'11, 180 – 4.3 GPA) had quite a week with 208 yards passing and 73 yards rushing and two touchdowns.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/20662087/68c5143ab470a5e73ac5859f" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/video/3/20662087/68c5143ab470a5e73ac5859f</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Jayden Elder</strong> (WR, 6'0, 167 – 4.0 GPA), Class of 2027 WR from Boca Raton Spanish River had 5 catches for 92 yards and two scores in a losing effort.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/19674268/68c3a1c02a1299f0e01cf684" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/video/3/19674268/68c3a1c02a1299f0e01cf684</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1892778' first='Carter' last='Wasko']</strong> (LB/TE, 6'0, 210) Delray Beach Heritage has been solid all season for the unbeaten Stallions. This past week he registered 11 tackles and an interception.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/17942348/68bd7dcedb30fb43c1be30f5" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/video/3/17942348/68bd7dcedb30fb43c1be30f5</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Dunnellon freshman (2029) QB <strong>Zion “Zi” Benn</strong> (6'1, 155 – Basketball. Track &amp; Field) completed 14 passes for 100 yards and added 93 yards rushing and two total touchdowns.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Coral Gables Class of 2027 QB/K <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1704875' first='Aiden' last='Leone']</strong> (5'9, 155 – 3.8 GPA) 10 of 16 for 176 yards, 4 touchdowns (3 rushes for 29 yards).</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE:</strong> <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/20394797/Aiden-Leone"><strong>https://www.hudl.com/profile/20394797/Aiden-Leone</strong></a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Great week for Class of 2026 DL <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1779527' first='Nathaniel' last='Richardson']</strong> (6'0, 260 – 2.7 GPA) from Jacksonville Sandalwood who registered 5 tackles, 0.5 sacks and 5 pancake blocks.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/18583884/68c581115701f01258cc3c8e" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/video/3/18583884/68c581115701f01258cc3c8e</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Class of 2027 Edge <strong>Noah Prince </strong>(6'4, 225) Orlando Bishop Moore played just one half in a win against Mount Dora. He had 1 strip sack, 2 tackles for loss and 4 total tackles.<strong> TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/22549413/Noah-Prince" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/profile/22549413/Noah-Prince</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Orlando Christian Prep 2026 Athlete <strong>Zeke Gunn</strong> (6'1, 200 – 3.7 GPA. Basketball) had an impressive Week 4 with an 80-yard TD Reception, 55-yard Pick 6 Return for TD, 30-yard fumble scoop and score, QB Sack, 6 Tackles, 3 Tackles For Loss and Forced Fumble.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/18694841/Zeke-Gunn" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/profile/18694841/Zeke-Gunn</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Winter Garden Horizon 2026 RB (6'1, 200 – 3.9 GPA) <strong>Kaio Oliveira</strong> had another solid game this week – with a 200 plus, two-touchdown outing. Army commitment.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/17765397/68c5ac31ea7c22af8b016526" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/video/3/17765397/68c5ac31ea7c22af8b016526</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Class of 2026 QB <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1643572' first='Cortland' last='Brownfield']</strong> (6'2, 210 – 3.6 GPA) Fort Lauderdale Westminster Academy had 5 touchdowns and 260 yards (65 % completion percentage) this past week.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/15226086/cortland-brownfield" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/profile/15226086/cortland-brownfield</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1727501' first='Carter' last='Bonilla']</strong> (Class of 2027 – OLB/DE, 6'0, 175 – 4.2 GPA) led the Gulliver Prep Raiders to another win with 7 solo tackles, 13 total tackles and a sack.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/19476408/Carter-Bonilla" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/profile/19476408/Carter-Bonilla</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In a win against Frostproof, Class of 2026 three-sport athlete (basketball, baseball – 6'0, 180 – 3.87 GPA - Weighted. 3.7 Unweighted) athlete <strong>Devonte “D.J.” Howard Jr.</strong> from Lakeland Christian finished with 223 all-purpose yards, 7 catches for 153 yards and 3 touchdowns.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/18570721/Devonte-Howard" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/profile/18570721/Devonte-Howard</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1582557' first='Cameron' last='Murphy']</strong> (LB/Edge, 6'3, 230) Jacksonville Atlantic Coast had a solid Week 4 with 2 sacks and 8 tackles on defense and came up with 1 reception on the offensive side of the ball.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/19378239/Cameron-Murphy" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/profile/19378239/Cameron-Murphy</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Tallahassee Chiles senior running back <strong>Jeremiah Cadet </strong>rushed for two touchdowns, one for 38 yards, and tossed a score to JD Vincent on a trick play to lead the team to a third win.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/23251069/Jeremiah-Cadet" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/profile/23251069/Jeremiah-Cadet</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Gulfport Boca Ciega 2026 Edge (6'3, 222 – 3.3 GPA) <strong>Christian Collins-Murray</strong> had quite a Friday night with 14 tackles, 10 solos, 2 sacks and 4 tackles for loss.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/18496222/68c5b19dea7c22af8b016acc" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/video/3/18496222/68c5b19dea7c22af8b016acc</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Huge week for Hallandale 2029 QB <strong>Cassius “Cash” Enriquez</strong> (6'0, 190, Scholar Athlete) was 7 of 10 for 131 yards passing and 62 yards rushing with three 2-point conversions.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/23872783/Cassius-Enriquez" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/profile/23872783/Cassius-Enriquez</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Class of 2026 standout <strong>Je'barri Brown</strong> (6'0, 200) took over for Hudson Fivay with 23 carries for 324 yards and 5 scores against Tampa Freedom. Amazing performance!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/23425157/68c5a7482a48f2dfd6d241d4" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/video/3/23425157/68c5a7482a48f2dfd6d241d4</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><strong>Statewide Coverage Daily. https://prepredzone.com/florida/</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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