Top Week 7 Florida Football Performances

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>It has become perhaps the most read part of what we bring you every week during the football season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Players, high school coaches, parents, friends, teammates, opponents and college coaches want to see what players who have stepped up for the week.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2026 -</strong> Gibsonton East Bay standout <strong>Johntae “JT” Marcellus</strong> and his teammates had a huge game in a win against Tampa Wharton.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 6'2, 285-pound defensive lineman, who has a 3.4 GPA and plays on both sides of the ball, had 3 quarterback pressures on defense and then turned around and allowed no sacks and came up with a key pancake block.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE:</strong>  <strong><a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/22218190/Johntae-Marcellus">https://www.hudl.com/profile/22218190/Johntae-Marcellus</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2026</strong> – <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1580854' first='Daniel' last='Fernandez']</strong>, Miami Westminster Christian. In the Warriors first loss of the season, he came up huge with 16 tackles and other key plays. He is a tremendous student/athlete, who plays linebacker and has an amazing 5.16 GPA in the classroom.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE:</strong> <strong><a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/18138208/Daniel-Fernandez-Jr">https://www.hudl.com/profile/18138208/Daniel-Fernandez-Jr</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2026 – Aaron Anderson</strong>, LB, St. Petersburg Hollins continued to have a solid season. The two-sport (baseball) athlete, who sports a 3.37 GPA in the classroom, had 9 tackles this past week, which included 1.5 tackles for loss, 1 forced fumble and a 75-yard recovery return.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE:</strong> <strong><a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/23798410/68c70cc3a355a35c8c596b10 ">https://www.hudl.com/video/3/23798410/68c70cc3a355a35c8c596b10 </a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2027 – [player_tooltip player_id='377390' first='Zac' last='Katz']</strong>, QB, Miami True North Classical Academy continued to lead his team on the offensive side of the ball with a pair of touchdown passes in a win against Jacksonville University Christian. The FIU commitment holds down a 3.8 GPA in the classroom and his considered one of the top players in the state.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE:</strong>  <strong><a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/17908883/Zachary-Katz">https://www.hudl.com/profile/17908883/Zachary-Katz</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2027 – [player_tooltip player_id='1682753' first='Wyatt' last='Hunt']</strong>, Jacksonville Episcopal. The two-way line prospect has been solid all season and continues to pave the way on both sides of the ball. The 6'2, 255-pounder holds down a 4.07 GPA in the classroom.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE:</strong> <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/17965299/68e280008b66bd76c5471bbb"><strong>https://www.hudl.com/video/3/17965299/68e280008b66bd76c5471bbb</strong></a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hollywood Chaminade-Madonna is one of the best teams in the state for a reason, and in a driving rainstorm, they showed off a trio of running backs who got it done for the three quarters played:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2026 - [player_tooltip player_id='1247419' first='Derrek' last='Cooper']</strong>, 6'2, 210, Texas commit (7 carries, 128 yards, 1 TD).</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE:</strong> <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/19057210/Derrek-Cooper"><strong>https://www.hudl.com/profile/19057210/Derrek-Cooper</strong></a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2027 - [player_tooltip player_id='1671677' first='Arwin' last='Jackson']</strong> (3 carries for 125 yards, TD). Track &amp; Field.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE:</strong> <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/19501886/6790353de43bd506c8cb0d5c"><strong>https://www.hudl.com/video/3/19501886/6790353de43bd506c8cb0d5c</strong></a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2027 -</strong> Lee Prince Jr. (8 carries, 50 yards). Track &amp; Field – 100-meter state champ.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE:</strong> <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/19585391/Prince-Lee"><strong>https://www.hudl.com/profile/19585391/Prince-Lee</strong></a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2027 – Nicholas Lennear</strong>, Miami Northwestern, Athlete, who is always a major force on the offensive side of the ball, got it done on defense as well, coming up with an interception to start the second half and had a perfectly timed hit to break up a pass near the goal line in the fourth quarter in a win against rival Miami Central. He also scored an offensive TD.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE:</strong> <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/19539314/Nicholas-Lennear"><strong>https://www.hudl.com/profile/19539314/Nicholas-Lennear</strong></a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2027 – Gio Marenco</strong>, RB, Naples Gulf Coast went over the 1,000 mark for the year with a 20 carry, 167-yard performance this past week. The 5'10, 190-pounder also holds down a 3.0 GPA in the classroom.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: </strong><a><strong>https://www.hudl.com/profile/19867512/gio-marenco</strong></a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2027 – [player_tooltip player_id='895766' first='Tyler' last='Smith']</strong>, Athlete, Davie Nova continued his impressive junior season with 115 yards rushing and 2 touchdowns on the offensive side of the ball and came up with 1 tackles and solid play in the secondary in a win against Pembroke Pines Charter.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE:</strong> <a><strong>https://www.hudl.com/video/3/19588362/68e142a8e23cb8bb94a1fab1</strong></a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2029 – Aaron Williams III</strong>, LB/DE, Orange City University. This impressive 6'2, 195-pound 14-year-old continues to have a huge season. In addition to have a 3.8 GPA in the classroom, he came up with 2 sacks and 8 tackles.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: </strong><a><strong>https://www.hudl.com/profile/27071705/Aaron-Williams-III</strong></a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2027 – Elias Pearl</strong>, WR/DB, Port Charlotte. This quality 5'11, 175-pound student/athlete caught 10 balls and had 157 total yards and 2 touchdowns. In addition, he continues to get it done in the classroom (3.2 GPA) as well.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: </strong><a><strong>https://www.hudl.com/profile/22307377/Eli-Pearl</strong></a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2026 – [player_tooltip player_id='1895333' first='Kaiden' last='Brewer']</strong>, S, Bradenton IMG Academy State Team finished with 9 total tackles, 1 tackle for loss and a blocked field goal.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a>https://www.hudl.com/video/3/22030253/68e144cc9175870d02ecf227</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2026 - Corban Butts</strong>, RB, Port St. Joe ran for three touchdowns in a convincing win. The 5'9, 185-pounder is also a 4.2 GPA student in the classroom.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a>https://www.hudl.com/profile/18178174/Corban-Butts</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2028 – Drew Barbar</strong>, WR, Fort Lauderdale Westminster Academy. This standout athlete continues to lead his team and is among the best sophomores in Florida. Adding to his season total of 45 catches, 600 yards and 5 touchdowns. He is also a standout basketball player.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a>https://www.hudl.com/profile/22594747/Drew-Barbar</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2026 – Rico Buitrago, </strong>QB, 5'10, 170, Melbourne Holy Trinity threw for 156 yards and 2 touchdowns on 12 completions. Gets it done in the classroom (4.03 GPA) as well.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/19026038/Rico-Buitrago" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/profile/19026038/Rico-Buitrago</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2028 – Jordan Baker</strong>, OLB, 6,0, 180, Blountstown. Had a big week as his team remained unbeaten. Had 11 total tackles, 1 sack, 1 forced fumble and 1 tackle for loss. A 4.0 (GPA) student as well.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/22470737/Jordan-Baker" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/profile/22470737/Jordan-Baker</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2029 – Tyrese Jefferson</strong>, Athlete, 6'0, 162, Melbourne. The freshman went off with 183 total yards and a score. 21 carries and 4 receptions. Holds down a 3.5 GPA in the classroom.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/26922317/Tyrese-Jefferson" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/profile/26922317/Tyrese-Jefferson</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2027 – [player_tooltip player_id='1433217' first='Max' last='Griner']</strong>, QB, Royal Palm Beach. Continued to have a huge year as he led his team once again – with 230 yards passing on 13 completions and 4 touchdowns.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/19519173/Max-Griner" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/profile/19519173/Max-Griner</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2027 – San Themar</strong>, QB, Plant City Durant. The 6'0, 180-pounder had a perfect day throwing the ball 8 for 8 for 153 yards and 3 touchdowns. Added 74 yards on the ground and another TD.&nbsp; Also plays basketball.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/25234326/68e281f4c314b519d231210b" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/video/3/25234326/68e281f4c314b519d231210b</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>DAILY INFORMATION: <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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