Tampa Bay Spotlight: Standouts Through Week 7

Florida has long been a hotbed of high school football talent. Annually, Florida produces some of the nation's top prospects. Florida athletes are known for their speed, agility, and raw athleticism. These prospects have made names for themselves and have caught the attention of coaches and scouts at the collegiate level. With the 2025 season getting closer, we're looking for players whose stock is rising in the state.   These players are all talented and have college-level abilities. Some of these players have a few offers, but all of them have the ability to play college football at some level.   There are some big-time, highly rated prospects and several sleeper prospects who should all be getting looks for the next level. This list is full of stud prospects.   Prep Redzone Florida will always support every player on their journey to playing college football.   Damarian Rowe (c/o 2026) Position: Running Back School: St. Petersburg Catholic Height/Weight: N/A Current Season Stats (through Week 7): 59 carries for 591 yards and 11 touchdowns   Evaluation: Rowe has been a touchdown machine this season, finding the end zone 11 times on fewer than 60 carries. His vision and acceleration through gaps allow him to finish runs with power and efficiency. Even without listed measurables, his production speaks volumes, he's a key offensive weapon with the ability to take over games when given consistent touches.   [player_tooltip player_id='1790428' first='Keion' last='Moore'] (c/o 2026) Position: Running Back School: Seffner Christian High Height/Weight: 5'7”, 165 lbs Current Season Stats (through Week 7): 60 carries for 583 yards and 9 touchdowns   Evaluation: Moore is a compact, explosive runner who thrives on quick cuts and acceleration through traffic. He consistently finds daylight and turns short gains into chunk plays, showing great vision and balance at the line of scrimmage. His size gives him a low center of gravity, allowing him to absorb contact and stay upright, making him a steady and productive threat out of the backfield.   Jamari Sanders (c/o 2026) Position: Running Back School: Boca Ciega High Height/Weight: 5'11”, 205 lbs Current Season Stats (through Week 7): 80 carries for 574 yards and 7 touchdowns   Evaluation: Sanders runs with a blend of power and athleticism, using his 205-pound frame to punish defenders. He's a north-south runner who thrives between the tackles but also has enough burst to bounce outside and create big plays. His ability to sustain drives and wear down defenses gives Boca Ciega a true workhorse in the backfield.   William Figueroa (c/o 2026) Position: Running Back School: Springstead High Height/Weight: 5'8”, 180 lbs Current Season Stats (through Week 7): 80 carries for 482 yards and 8 touchdowns   Evaluation: Figueroa is a steady and reliable back who brings consistency to every carry. He runs with a compact frame and good pad level, allowing him to finish runs with toughness. His vision and patience stand out, and his ability to find the end zone, eight touchdowns so far, shows how dependable he is in short-yardage and red-zone situations.   Jhai Hitchcock (c/o 2028) Position: Running Back School: Pinellas Park High Height/Weight: 5'8”, 155 lbs Current Season Stats (through Week 7): 87 carries for 462 yards and 2 touchdowns   Evaluation: Hitchcock is a young, developing back who's already earned a heavy workload as an underclassman. His quickness and effort stand out, and he runs hard despite his size. As he continues to grow and add strength, his production should climb, he has the makings of a versatile offensive piece for the future at Pinellas Park.

Florida has long been a hotbed of high school football talent. Annually, Florida produces some of the nation's top prospects. Florida athletes are known for their speed, agility, and raw athleticism. These prospects have made names for themselves and have caught the attention of coaches and scouts at the collegiate level. With the 2025 season getting closer, we're looking for players whose stock is rising in the state.