Top Week 5 Football Prospect 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 have 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 fifth week, we bring you some of the newsmakers of the week.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2026 – [player_tooltip player_id='1776490' first='Lorvens' last='Barthelemy'], OT, Coconut Creek Monarch – 3.4 GPA.</strong> In a win this past week, the 6-foot-6 standout finished with 6 pancake blocks and allowed no sacks</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE:</strong> <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/23643010/Lorvens-barthelemy" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><strong>https://www.hudl.com/profile/23643010/Lorvens-barthelemy</strong></a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2027 – Trenton Beesing, QB, Pembroke Pines Charter – 3.8 GPA.</strong> Even in a loss, this impressive athlete completed 17 passes for 338 yards and added 88 more on the groubd with two scores.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE:</strong> <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/19753837/Trent-Beesing" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><strong>https://www.hudl.com/profile/19753837/Trent-Beesing</strong></a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2027 – Brody Brenneman, QB, Lakeland Christian – 4.19 GPA. </strong>Baseball Prospect. What a great week this quality student/athlete had with 240 yards passing on 20 completions and 99 yards rushing and 4 total touchdowns.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/19088095/68cea6de8a61b935346a14b9" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/video/3/19088095/68cea6de8a61b935346a14b9</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2028 – Jaison Brown, LB/TE, Yulee – 4.0 GPA.</strong> In giving this program its best start (5-0) in school history, he registered 12 tackles, 2 tackles for loss and 1 fumble recovery.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE:</strong> <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/19845942/Jaison-Brown" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><strong>https://www.hudl.com/profile/19845942/Jaison-Brown</strong></a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2026 – [player_tooltip player_id='268399' first='Jayden' last='Chico'], QB, Fort Lauderdale Dillard – 4.98 GPA.</strong> Guided the Panthers to their fifth straight win with a comeback performance, going 26 of 37 for 225 yards and 3 touchdowns.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: </strong><a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/14791400/Jayden-Chico" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><strong>https://www.hudl.com/profile/14791400/Jayden-Chico</strong></a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2028 – [player_tooltip player_id='1689242' first='Brady' last='Cleveland'], WR, Sarasota Out-of-Door Academy – 3.9 GPA.</strong> This future star added to his season total of 17 catches with a 4-catch, 117-yard and 2-TD performance.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE:</strong> <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/21691225/68bc5a889d3831611656d9e1" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><strong>https://www.hudl.com/video/3/21691225/68bc5a889d3831611656d9e1</strong></a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2027 – [player_tooltip player_id='1691132' first='Camarr' last='Eugene'], OLB/Edge, Tampa Jefferson – 3.71 GPA.</strong> Had four big sacks in the Dragons' win.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE:</strong> <a><strong>https://www.hudl.com/video/3/26808841/68b30248750cac69f89d6a03</strong></a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2026 – Eshoi “X” Ewers, FS, Dover Specialty Fit Academy – 3.3 GPA.</strong> Track &amp; Field. In addition to breaking up a pass and coming up with one tackle for loss, he had 6 total tackles.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE:</strong><a href="https://access.qwikcut.com/highlights/68cd40a155d734d47840c92a"> <strong>https://access.qwikcut.com/highlights/68cd40a155d734d47840c92a</strong></a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2026 – [player_tooltip player_id='1857954' first='Josh' last='Feliciano'], OL/DL, Hudson High – 4.3 GPA. </strong>Offensive linemen never get the true recognition, but last week this quality talent had 7 Pancake Blocks, Picked up Linebackers on Blitzes, Had Solo Pass Protection, Blocked On Running Plays and overcame several Double Teams.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/18034442/68d00372e8787d39484b3ff3" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/video/3/18034442/68d00372e8787d39484b3ff3</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2026 – Jatavious “JoJo” Gray, Gulfport Boca Ciega – 3.6 GPA.</strong> Had a monster game this week with 14 solo tackles and 6 assisted in a huge win.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: </strong><a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/17890195/Jatavious-Gray" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><strong>https://www.hudl.com/profile/17890195/Jatavious-Gray</strong></a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2026 – Patrick Harding, QB, Zephyrhills – 3.6 Honors Student.</strong> In leading his team to a perfect 5-0 start, he was 11 of 16 for 230 yards and carried the ball for 45 yards, accounting for 4 touchdowns.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/19125389/68ce9dbabd60954fa3e85915" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/video/3/19125389/68ce9dbabd60954fa3e85915</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2027 – [player_tooltip player_id='1692882' first='Tyrone' last='Howard'] Jr., WR/DB, Naples John Neumann – 3.3 GPA.</strong> This versatile prospect started on both sides of the ball and finished with a key interceptions and several tackles on defense. On the offensive side of the ball, he had four receptions for 75 yards.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: </strong><a><strong>https://www.hudl.com/video/3/19580099/68ce21b2e411e7cd12a0993e</strong></a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2026 – Michael Kearney, QB/Athlete, Winter Haven – 3.5 GPA.</strong> Track &amp; Field. Finished with 186 yards and 2 scores in a win.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE:</strong> <a><strong>https://www.hudl.com/video/3/19340164/67276e43da33ac90e3a013c5</strong></a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2027 – Drew Loeb, LB, Boca Raton Olympic Heights – 3.3 GPA.</strong> Finished with four sacks and two tackled for loss, giving him 40 tackles (29 solo), 7 sacks, 14 total TFL's, 2 fumble recoveries, 1 forced fumble, 2 blocked field goals and 1 blocked punt on the season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE:</strong> &nbsp;<a><strong>https://www.hudl.com/video/3/19889777/68cf4a2fab2f611abc6e6c13</strong></a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2026 – [player_tooltip player_id='1628889' first='Danny' last='Odem'], Athlete, Orlando The First Academy.</strong> The Nebraska commitment came up with three interceptions in a win for the Royals.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: </strong><a><strong>https://www.hudl.com/profile/17505550/Danny-Odem-III</strong></a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2027 – Tahmeer Passmore, DT/OL, Cocoa. </strong>In five games this quality underclassman has not given up a sack and has been credited with 9 Pancake Blocks for the Tigers.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/22981389/68ceab67fc790c41c65e0d73" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/video/3/22981389/68ceab67fc790c41c65e0d73</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>&nbsp;2028 – Mason Verne Pauliot, LB/RB/TE, Brooksville Hernando – 4.1 GPA. </strong>Wrestling. Weightlifting. Talk about having a productive week on defense. Had a career high of 14 tackles.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/20333654/Mason-Pauliot" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/profile/20333654/Mason-Pauliot</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2028 – Dejon Smith, Athlete, Delray Beach Atlantic – 3.4 GPA.</strong> Had 8 tackles and 2 tackles for loss in a win against Miami Norland.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: </strong><a><strong>https://www.hudl.com/profile/22657937/Dejon-Smith</strong></a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2026 – Ocean Tualatai, OLB, Largo Indian Rock Christian. </strong>In leading his team to a win, he had over 200 plus yards and two scores.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: </strong><a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/16577694/Ocean-Tualatai" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><strong>https://www.hudl.com/profile/16577694/Ocean-Tualatai</strong></a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2026 - Amari Thomas, RB, Blountstown.</strong> Finished with 14 carries for 370 yards and 6 touchdowns in a 58-22 win.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a>https://www.hudl.com/video/3/19589318/64fbff9d90ef1e1228756145</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2026 – [player_tooltip player_id='1263708' first='Will' last='Wankelman'], QB, Orlando Lake Highland Prep – 3.8 GPA.</strong> Baseball Prospect. Completed 10 of 11 passes for 270 yards and 4 scores.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a>https://www.hudl.com/profile/19575231/Will-Wankelman</a><br></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2026 – [player_tooltip player_id='1368267' first='Somourian' last='Wingo'], WR, [player_tooltip player_id='1640270' first='St.' last='Augustine'].</strong> In a huge win against Ponte Vedra Nease, this 6'3, 180-pound University of Miami commit finished with over 100 yards and 2 touchdowns in keeping the Yellow Jackets unbeaten.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/17830427/Somourian-Wingo" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/profile/17830427/Somourian-Wingo</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2027 – [player_tooltip player_id='1685404' first='Jahnard' last='Young'], RB, Sunrise Piper – 3.4 GPA.</strong> The gifted standout ran for 207 yards on 24 carries and two touchdowns and added a two-point conversion in a key win.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/17540739/Jahnard-Young" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/profile/17540739/Jahnard-Young</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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