Polk County All-Star Team Watch: Quarterbacks and Running Backs

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Quarterbacks</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Brody Brenneman | 2027 | Lakeland Christian | @brody_brenneman</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Brenneman has been the most efficient passer in Polk County, showcasing poise, accuracy, and control of the offense. His decision-making in pressure moments stands out, and his leadership continues to elevate the talent around him. A deep postseason run could solidify his spot.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Jayden McCutchen | 2027 | Fort Meade | @jaydenmccut5</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>McCutchen has been the steady engine behind Fort Meade's offense. He's calm in the pocket, accurate under pressure, and athletic enough to extend plays when needed. His command keeps the Miners balanced and explosive when drives stall.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Kelin Hendrix | 2027 | Lakeland | @HendrixKelin</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Forget the stats — Hendrix has been the most dynamic offensive player in Polk County since taking over the Dreadnaught offense. His arm talent allows him to drop deep balls in stride, and his mobility keeps defenses honest. He recently set a Lakeland single-game record with 311 passing yards, and the trajectory here is clear.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1258693' first='Ethan' last='Brous'] | 2026 | Bartow | @d1_e_9</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Brous continues to sit near the top of the county's statistical leaders. He's composed, makes the smart throw, and doesn't force unnecessary risks. Not overly flashy, but his consistency helps win games when margins tighten.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Kingston Loydd | 2029 | Lake Wales | @KingstonL50761</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Thrown into the starting role as a freshman, Loydd has handled the responsibility like a veteran. He throws with touch, shows early command of the offense, and displays mature pocket presence. Well ahead of schedule with a high developmental ceiling.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1581696' first='Michael' last='Kearney III'] | 2026 | Winter Haven | @BelieveInK3</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Kearney continues to be the heartbeat of this offense. Over 400 passing yards and 700 rushing highlight his dual-threat value. He's sharper each week with improved reads and comfort heading into playoff football.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Joseph Shannon | 2029 | Mulberry | @J_ShannonQB1</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Standing 6-2 as a freshman, Shannon is already physically ahead of many in his class. He's shown flashes of arm strength and mobility that hint at long-term upside. Someone to monitor closely over the next three seasons.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Running Backs</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Kamari Smith | 2027 | Lake Wales | @D1kamari2</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Smith is arguably the most complete running back prospect in Polk County. Burst, vision, second-level acceleration, and pass-catching versatility all jump out. Without him, the offense looks different — and a recent UTSA offer confirms his trajectory.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1583258' first='Lavonski' last='Tubbs'] | 2026 | Ridge | @LavonskiT2</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Tubbs operates as Ridge Community's workhorse, consistently producing tough yardage. His vision allows him to find creases, and he rarely leaves yards on the table. Reliability matters, especially in November.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Aaron Truedell | 2027 | Lakeland Christian | @clapz_aj</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Truedell continues to trend upward as a high upside 2027 RB. He's impressive in his route running out the backfield, good vision/speed, and open-field wiggle.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1682016' first='Reagan' last='Korlacki'] | 2027 | Santa Fe | @ReaganKorlacki</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Korlacki powers one of the county's most productive ground attacks. His downhill strength, balance, and ability to control tempo are vital to Santa Fe's identity. Remove him from this offense, and the output changes drastically. College coaches should be watching.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Jaidon Furman | 2026 | Tenoroc | @jaidon_f09</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>1,200+ rushing yards | 11 TDs</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Furman has been productive in situations where yards aren't always free. His 4.3-speed adds a home-run threat, and behind improved trench play his numbers could be even higher. His ceiling continues to rise.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Names to Monitor</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Xavion Mitchell | Kathleen<br><br></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>[player_tooltip player_id='283746' first='Brian' last='Mapp'] | Lake Gibson<br><br></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>[player_tooltip player_id='1704139' first='Andrew' last='Simpson'] | Winter Haven<br><br></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>[player_tooltip player_id='1581905' first='Jadarius' last='Dobie'] | Lakeland<br><br></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Ah'Narri Cooper | Lakeland<br><br></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Preston Coney | Victory Christian<br><br></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Camden Hall | Bartow</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->