Fort Myers/Naples Area Defensive Standouts

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As we have come to an end of another regular season of football in the state of Florida, we take a look at the prospects who made an impact for their respective schools.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>No matter where you looked in the state of Florida, there were student/athletes – at every level and in all classes – that made a difference during the 2025 season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Because this state is so large and shining the spotlight on every player and team is not realistic, Prep Redzone Florida makes sure that we cover as many regions and players as possible.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Today, we take a look at some defensive impact prospects from the area along Naples and Fort Myers in southwest Florida. Easily one of the most overlooked areas, these communities and cities in this area often produces elite talent that heads off to colleges and universities – and sometimes – way beyond.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Check out these defensive backs, linebackers and linemen who come up with interceptions, make tackles and have game-changing quarterback sacks.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2027 - Jadell Carter, DE, 6'5, 200, South Fort Myers – 3.3 GPA.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/21947513/Jadell-Carter" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/profile/21947513/Jadell-Carter</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2027 - Paytrell Coleman, LB, 5'10, 180, Cape Coral Ida Baker.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/27152052/Patryell-Coleman?_gl=1*1fb601o*_ga*MjE0MTk3NjUxMC4xNjIwNjc0NjY0*_ga_29LPHS2HWC*czE3NjE4MjY1ODUkbzg0MiRnMSR0MTc2MTgyODc1MSRqNCRsMCRoMA.." target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/profile/27152052/Patryell-Coleman?</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2027 - Torren Crane, DB, 5'10, 150, Naples Gulf Coast.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/19867538/Torren-Crane" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/profile/19867538/Torren-Crane</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2026 - [player_tooltip player_id='1407751' first='Judah' last='Daniels'], DL, 6'3, 270, Fort Myers. FSU Commitment.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/24522297/Judah-Daniels" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/profile/24522297/Judah-Daniels</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2026 - Ahmad Davis Jr., DB, 6'0, 175, Fort Myers Gateway Charter.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/17939854/Ahmad-Davis-Jr" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/profile/17939854/Ahmad-Davis-Jr</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2028 - Virshod Eleaby, LB, 6'1, 200, South Fort Myers.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/26326225/Virshod-Eleaby" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/profile/26326225/Virshod-Eleaby</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2026 - Andre Ferdinand, DB, 5'10, 185, Naples – 4.68 GPA.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/18108984/Andre-Ferdinand">https://www.hudl.com/profile/18108984/Andre-Ferdinand</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2026 - Coby Hayes, OLB, 6'2, 180, Fort Myers Riverdale.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/18507375/Coby-Hayes" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/profile/18507375/Coby-Hayes</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2026 - Jeramie Hicks, DE, 5'8, 230, Fort Myers Gateway – 3.8 GPA.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/19028304/Jeramie-Hicks" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/profile/19028304/Jeramie-Hicks</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2027 - [player_tooltip player_id='1692882' first='Tyrone' last='Howard'] Jr., CB, 6'2, 180, Naples St. John Neumann – 3.3 GPA. Track &amp; Field. Two-way prospect.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/19580099/68bf79081c644c67204fa1ca" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/video/3/19580099/68bf79081c644c67204fa1ca</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2026 - Daveon Johnson, LB, 5'11, 200, North Fort Myers. Track &amp; Field.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/19513952/Daveon-Johnson" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/profile/19513952/Daveon-Johnson</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2026 - [player_tooltip player_id='1369449' first='Michael' last='Lau'], MLB, 5'11, 213, Estero – 3.7 GPA.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/17931143/michael-lau" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/profile/17931143/michael-lau</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2027 - Kaleb McIntyre, DE/MLB, 5'11, 250, Fort Myers – 3.7 GPA.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/19465784/67e437dff77994b7c81f5308" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/video/3/19465784/67e437dff77994b7c81f5308</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2027 - Craighan Mitchell Jr., CB, 5'8, 150, Fort Myers Southwest Florida Christian Academy – 3.1 GPA.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/19586718/Craighan-Mitchell" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/profile/19586718/Craighan-Mitchell</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2027 - [player_tooltip player_id='1870798' first='Mack' last='Mitchell'], LB, 6'1, 210, Fort Myers Evangelical Christian- 3.4 GPA.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/16793124/68d2c8850f095676568f8539" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/video/3/16793124/68d2c8850f095676568f8539</a></strong><strong></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2026 - Jayden Reyes, CB, 5'10, 160, Cape Coral.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/18878412/Jayden-Reyes">https://www.hudl.com/profile/18878412/Jayden-Reyes</a><br>2026 - Jack Shank, OLB/DE, 6'1, 195, Estero.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/19737165/Jack-Shank" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/profile/19737165/Jack-Shank</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2026 - [player_tooltip player_id='1727595' first='Michael' last='Walker'], S, 6'3, 185, Fort Myers Gateway. </strong>Track &amp; Field.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/22362192/Michael-Walker" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/profile/22362192/Michael-Walker</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2026 - Connor Watermeier, OLB, 5'10, 205, Fort Myers Southwest Florida Christian Academy – 4.3 GPA.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/18085624/Connor-Watermeier" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/profile/18085624/Connor-Watermeier</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2026 PREP REDZONE FLORIDA STOCK UP EVENT. 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