Southwest Florida Defense Never Rests

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>By now, we already know that when it comes to quality difference makers, the state of Florida certainly produces some of the best in the nation.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>No matter what region or what side of the ball, there are prospects – in every class that continue to make an impact.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As <strong><em>Prep Redzone Florida</em></strong> makes its way around the state shining a spotlight on certain athletes in different positions, we make sure that recruiting stars make no difference in the players that we promote and talk about.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Today, we are back in southwest Florida checking out some of the defensive playmakers as the state playoffs are under way.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2027 - Jadell Carter, Athlete, 6'5, 200, South Fort Myers – 3.3 GPA. </strong>This impressive junior is someone we have put on that radar before as one of the top young prospects in the state. His 128 tackles was among the best in the region. This versatile talent is also a tight end on the offensive side of the ball.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/21947513/Jadell-Carter">https://www.hudl.com/profile/21947513/Jadell-Carter</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2027 - Paytrell Coleman, LB, 5'11, 185, Cape Coral Ida Baker. </strong>One of the top defensive players on a team that continued to make some major strides. His 91 total tackles – along with his ability to perform on both sides of the ball gave this junior something positive to build on during the off-season.<strong></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/27152052/Patryell-Coleman">https://www.hudl.com/profile/27152052/Patryell-Coleman</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2026 - Trenton Curliss, DE/TE, 6'3, 230, Punta Gorda Charlotte – 3.93 GPA. </strong>Another key reason that this program advanced to the state playoffs as he collected 122 tackles, which was among the best in the region and continued to shine the spotlight on his play.<strong></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/17723275/Trenton-Curliss">https://www.hudl.com/profile/17723275/Trenton-Curliss</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2026 - Ahmad Davis Jr., DB/ MLB, 6'0, 180, Fort Myers Gateway. </strong>No matter where you lined this impressive talent up this season, you can guarantee that he would come through with his skill and play-making abilities. Finished the regular season with 97 tackles, but also made plays in the secondary.<strong></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/17939854/Ahmad-Davis-Jr">https://www.hudl.com/profile/17939854/Ahmad-Davis-Jr</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2028 - Virshod Eleaby, LB/DE, 6'1, 204, South Fort Myers. </strong>Yet another reason the Wolfpack made an impact this season. We promoted this quality talent earlier in the year, and he responded with 112 tackles and several key plays during the season.<strong></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/26326225/68c6db8c4959ff0f9370d1b1">https://www.hudl.com/video/3/26326225/68c6db8c4959ff0f9370d1b1</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2026 - [player_tooltip player_id='1815269' first='Aaron' last='Hurley'], DE/DT, 6'5, 240, Punta Gorda Charlotte – 3.6 GPA. </strong>This two-sport (baseball) standout was one of the area's top prospects – leading the way as a sure tackler, who finished with 122 during the regular season for the Tarpons.<strong></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/19389804/6904b7d1735a9c4a56774d23">https://www.hudl.com/video/3/19389804/6904b7d1735a9c4a56774d23</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2026 - David Iglesias, MLB, 5'10, 200, Fort Myers Dunbar. </strong>This standout athlete made a huge impact for this program this past season – as a defensive force with some huge plays, which included a team-high 99 tackles. He was also a versatile prospect who this team could plug in at several positions.<strong></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/18373887/David-Iglesias">https://www.hudl.com/profile/18373887/David-Iglesias</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2026 - Da'Qwan “Dae” Lindsey, DB, 6'0, 160, Naples Gulf Coast – 3.6 GPA. </strong>Ended a tremendous senior regular season with 1 interception, 5 pass break ups, 30 Solo Tackles (14 Assists) for a total of 44, He also had 1 forced fumble and recovered one fumble. Was truly a catalyst for program that continued to make major strides.<strong></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/19994226/DaQwan-Lindsey">https://www.hudl.com/profile/19994226/DaQwan-Lindsey</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2027 - Kamarien McKay, SS/CB, 6'1, 180, Fort Myers Cypress Lake – 3.0 GPA. </strong>This versatile secondary standout not only was strong against the passing game but also showed that he could stop the run – with 109 tackles and coming up with big plays during a run at the state playoffs. This is a two-year varsity starter.<strong></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a>https://www.hudl.com/profile/19996998/Kamarien-McKay</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>THURSDAY SCOREBOARD</strong><strong></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>RURAL </strong><strong></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Milton Central 28, Wewahitchka 20</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Pahokee 43, Fort Meade</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>4-2A</strong><strong></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Miami Immaculata LaSalle 42, Homestead Silver Palms 7</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2-3A</strong><strong></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Sarasota Booker 75, Mulberry 0</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>4-3A</strong><strong></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Miami Northwestern 70, Pembroke Pines Somerset Academy 0</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Naples Lely 52, Estero 26</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>1-5A</strong><strong></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Lynn Haven Mosley 33, Tallahassee Lincoln 30</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>1-6A</strong><strong></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Gainesville Buchholz 49, Oviedo 41</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>4-7A</strong><strong></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Miami Palmetto 42, Coral Springs Coral Glades 0</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>FIT (Florida Invitational Tournament)</strong><strong></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Cantonment Tate 35, Jacksonville First Coast 14</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Cape Coral Oasis 24, Riviera Beach Inlet Grove 0</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Dunnellon 34, Pensacola 14</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Fort Pierce Westwood 14, Miramar 8</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hudson 42, Lakeland Tenoroc 0</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jacksonville Andrew Jackson 44, Weeki Wachee 19</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Lake Worth Dr. Joaquin Garcia 55, Sarasota 33</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Palatka 52, Jacksonville Wolfson 20</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Palm Beach Gardens 29, Port St. Lucie West Centennial 8</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Royal Palm Beach 32, Palm Beach Lakes 0</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>St. Johns Bartram Trail 42, Palm Coast Matanzas 37</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Tallahassee Chiles 41, Palm Harbor University</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Wildwood 28, Monticello Jefferson County 12</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Winter Haven All Saints Academy 46, Jacksonville First Coast Christian 22</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>SSIA </strong><strong></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Dover Specialty Fit 28, Orlando West Oaks 0</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>WEDNESDAY</strong><strong></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Greater Miami Athletic Conference (GMAC) Independent Championship</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Miami Coral Reef 26, Hialeah Gardens 8</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2026 PREP REDZONE FLORIDA STOCK UP EVENT.<a href="https://events.prepredzone.com/e/2137/register/stock-up-showcase-florida"> https://events.prepredzone.com/e/2137/register/stock-up-showcase-florida </a></strong></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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