They Play Tough Defense In Pensacola

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>When it comes to the talent in the state of Florida, you already know that colleges and universities across the country head to the Sunshine State to help fill their rosters.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>No matter what region of the state you look in, there are some key prospects that are making a lasting impression – on both sides of the ball.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>If you follow what we do throughout the year at <strong><em>Prep Redzone Florida</em></strong>, you already know that we check out every area and bring you the prospects who are stepping up.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Today, we stop back in the Pensacola area to check out some players who certainly stepped up their game this season on the defensive side of the ball.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2026 – Andrion “Buck” Battle, DL, 6'3, 260, Pensacola Escambia – 3.2 GPA. </strong>His senior season was indeed productive with 73 tackles, 14.5 tackles for loss, 4.5 sacks, 5 quarterback hurries and even had a blocked field goal for head coach <strong>Mike Bennett's</strong> Gators.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/19799394/68edde10284add0dda2aca3c" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/video/3/19799394/68edde10284add0dda2aca3c</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2026 - [player_tooltip player_id='1581679' first='Josiah' last='Brown'], CB, 6'1, 180, Pensacola Booker T. Washington – 3.24 GPA. </strong>This University of Memphis commitment was huge this season for head coach <strong>Ryan Onka </strong>and the Wildcats. His 65 tackles, numerous tackles for loss, interception, 14 pass deflections, fumble recovery and overall leadership helped this team get into the state playoffs.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/17955513/Josiah-Brown" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/profile/17955513/Josiah-Brown</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2026 – Johnathan “John” Flynn, DL/LB, 5'9, 225, Cantonment Tate – 3.8 GPA. </strong>Pound-for-pound this could have been one of the most productive defensive players in the region. His 39 tackles, 16 tackles for loss, 6 sacks, 14 quarterback hurries, 2 forced fumbles, a fumble recovery and leadership were huge for the Aggies and head coach <strong>Rhett Summerford</strong>.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/26249991/John-Flynn" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/profile/26249991/John-Flynn</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2026&nbsp;- [player_tooltip player_id='1266690' first='Trenton' last='Henderson'], Edge, 6'5, 235, Pensacola Pine Forest.</strong> This LSU commit, who came from nearby Pensacola Catholic this season, was impressive all season long – with 35 tackles (8.5 TFL), 4.5 sacks, 4 QB hurries, several pass deflections, a blocked punt and even had a blocked field goal for head coach <strong>Kerry McDowell's</strong> Eagles.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: </strong><a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/18178538/Trenton-Henderson" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><strong>https://www.hudl.com/profile/18178538/Trenton-Henderson</strong></a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2026 - [player_tooltip player_id='1632474' first='Gavin' last='Lashley'], DB, 6'0, 185, Pensacola Catholic – 3.5 GPA. </strong>In leading this program back to the state playoffs as a high seed, this quality talent put together a solid regular season with 63 tackles, 5 tackles for loss, 3 interceptions, a forced fumble, fumble recovery and a pass break up for coach <strong>Bobby Clayton</strong> and the Crusaders.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/18018489/Gavin-Lashley" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/profile/18018489/Gavin-Lashley</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2026 PREP REDZONE FLORIDA STOCK UP EVENT. </strong><a href="https://events.prepredzone.com/e/2137/register/stock-up-showcase-florida "><strong>https://events.prepredzone.com/e/2137/register/stock-up-showcase-florida </strong></a></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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