Treasure Coast Produces Offensive Talent

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As we are now three rounds deep in the state playoffs, you know that there are some impressive football prospects continuing to make an impression.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>If you follow recruiting in the state of Florida, you understand that no matter where you go from Pensacola down through Key West, there are gifted players making a difference in all classes.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>When it comes to offensive impact players, they are in every corner of the state – and today – we will check out the Treasure Coast, which is above Palm Beach County and just below the Space Coast into Brevard County.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This region of the state is home to outstanding players, teams and coaches who turn heads year-round while churning out quarterbacks, receivers and running backs.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here are a few of those quality prospects who made things happen in 2025:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2026 - Jakobe “J.J.” Blackwood, WR/DB/Athlete, 6'2, 175, Fort Pierce Central – 3.3 GPA. Baseball Prospect.  </strong>According to his head coach: “This kid can absolutely do it all.  Maybe the best all-around athlete I have ever coached.  He is the high school version of slash.”</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE:</strong> <strong><a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/27338718/690e145390223eab69d2e780">https://www.hudl.com/video/3/27338718/690e145390223eab69d2e780</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2028 - Dylan Colontrelle, QB, 5'9, 150, Vero Beach Saint Edward's. </strong>Baseball Prospect. His 2,090 yards passing was among the best for sophomores this past season. A quality athlete who can lineup on both sides of the ball.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2027 - Drew LaPlante, QB, 6'2, 180, Fort Pierce Central – 3.9 GPA. </strong>Dual enrollment Embry Riddle Aerospace Engineering. One of the many major surprises for the Cobras this season as they had one of the best seasons in years. Threw for over 1,900 yards.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/27338693/Drew-LaPlante">https://www.hudl.com/profile/27338693/Drew-LaPlante</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2026 - Connor O'Brien WR, Vero Beach St. Edward's. Navy Lacrosse Commitment. </strong>One of the top receivers in the state this year – with a head-turning 1,600 yards during a year when this program made some major strides with plenty of talent.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://access.qwikcut.com/hub/detail/62962f3eaeca153df52466b2/JP-Antosh">https://access.qwikcut.com/hub/detail/62962f3eaeca153df52466b2/JP-Antosh</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2026 - Jeremy Pittman Jr. RB, 5'9, 185, Fort Pierce John Carroll – 3.6 GPA. </strong>Track &amp; Field. This standout athlete was a huge reason the Rams once again advanced to the state playoffs with 1,600 yards on the ground.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/18076711/jeremy-pittman-jr">https://www.hudl.com/profile/18076711/jeremy-pittman-jr</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2026 - Amarion Queen, WR, 6'2, 185, Stuart Martin County – 3.3 GPA. </strong>This UCF commitment was steady all season for a program that advanced to the state playoffs. Finished with nearly 700 yards as the teams' top receiver.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/18040667/6729956fb958afa5ded538ee">https://www.hudl.com/video/3/18040667/6729956fb958afa5ded538ee</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2028 - [player_tooltip player_id='2044636' first='Donevon' last='Richardson'], WR, 5'8, 155, Fort Pierce John Carroll – 4.3 GPA. </strong>Another of the many reasons why this team was among the top teams in the region once again. Had 700 yards through the air as this program advanced to the state playoffs.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/22971765/Donevon-Richardson">https://www.hudl.com/profile/22971765/Donevon-Richardson</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2026 - [player_tooltip player_id='1369108' first='Jackson' last='Summerall'], QB, 6'3, 190, Fort Pierce John Carroll – 4.4 GPA. </strong>This program finished as one of the region's top offensive units with prospects like this who threw for over 1,400 yards and accounted for nearly 1,700 total yards.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/22562551/Jackson-Summerall">https://www.hudl.com/profile/22562551/Jackson-Summerall</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2027 - Jermaine Walker, WR, 6'0, 182, Fort Pierce Westwood – 3.0 GPA. </strong>Advancing to the first ever FIT post season tournament, this is a quality underclassman that had nearly 800 receiving yards and served notice that he has a chance to be a 1,000-yard pass catcher in 2026.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://access.qwikcut.com/highlights/661735bda51b06a018e53f2e">https://access.qwikcut.com/highlights/661735bda51b06a018e53f2e</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2026 - Joseph Weathers Jr., QB, 5'10, 175, Fort Pierce Westwood – 3.6 GPA. </strong>As this team climbed toward the .500 mark, it was prospects like this – who threw for nearly 1,700 yards – that made an impact with his play and leadership.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://access.qwikcut.com/hub/detail/62ac90827c68e878cafcc4d5/Joseph-Weathers">https://access.qwikcut.com/hub/detail/62ac90827c68e878cafcc4d5/Joseph-Weathers</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2026 -&nbsp;[player_tooltip player_id='1206211' first='Efrem' last='White'], QB/Athlete, 6'2, 165, Vero Beach. </strong>Pressed into duty as a quarterback when the starter went down, it would be hard to imagine anyone doing a better job for the No. 1 seed and unbeaten Indians. This FSU commitment accounted for nearly 3,000 yards and was an elite difference maker all year!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: </strong> <strong><a href="https://access.qwikcut.com/hub/detail/62ccf510fa27ed05598d3b67/Efrem-White">https://access.qwikcut.com/hub/detail/62ccf510fa27ed05598d3b67/Efrem-White</a></strong></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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