Pensacola Prospects Stepped Forward In ’25

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>With the 2025 high school football season in the rearview mirror across the state, <strong><em>Prep Redzone Florida</em></strong> continues to take a look at some of the prospects who made an impact.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Every day, our staff takes a look at different regions of the Sunshine State with the idea of getting each corner some well-deserved exposure.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Today, we travel into the talented Panhandle with a look at some offensive standouts in the Pensacola area.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>With a few moving on to the next level, we also check out some of the players who will hit the off-season to get better for the 2026 season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2027 – Ethan Crandall, RB, 5'10, 195, Pensacola Catholic – 3.6 GPA. </strong>As we are now in the off-season, you will be hearing plenty about some of the returning prospects for the 2026 season. This is a quality talent that will certainly be in several conversations at camps, combines and other events. Is coming off an impressive 1,304-yard season for the Crusaders during a state playoff run. He also finished with 18 touchdowns. As a runner, he averaged (8.6 yards per carry) on 151 carries.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/22263325/Ethan-Crandall">https://www.hudl.com/profile/22263325/Ethan-Crandall</a><br>2026 – Cashon Downs, WR, 6'1, 180, Pensacola Escambia – 4.14 GPA. </strong>One of the elite seniors on a team that had their share of talent. This three-sport athlete brings plenty to the table as an athlete and football player who will have the opportunity to play this game for many years to come.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/23051818/69062dc46c4b96816ed00c1d">https://www.hudl.com/video/3/23051818/69062dc46c4b96816ed00c1d</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2026 – Brendan Farish, TE, 6'5 230, Milton – 3.8 GPA. </strong>Wrapped up his high school career, leading his team to a 7-4 record and a state playoff spot that has been rare for this program. In addition to being an offensive force with four touchdowns and a pair of two-point conversions, this Nicholls State signee also produced 65 pancakes blocks, opening holes for the running game and helping to provide protection for the passing attack.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/17790864/691c040cac7978a6741872c0">https://www.hudl.com/video/3/17790864/691c040cac7978a6741872c0</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2026 – Gionni Lewis, WR, 6'0, 175, Pensacola Booker T. Washington. </strong>Another senior leader who was instrumental as a receiver as the top producer in yards and touchdowns for a program that continues to rebuild with quality talent like this. Was regarded as one of the best in the region.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/13505482/6729958eff35398cdbaf0b37">https://www.hudl.com/video/3/13505482/6729958eff35398cdbaf0b37</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2026 – [player_tooltip player_id='1788592' first='Marquez' last='White'], Athlete, 5'10, 163, Navarre. </strong>When you talk about senior leadership, prospects like this emerge. Not only did he get it done on both sides of the ball -scoring eight touchdowns on offense, but athleticism was huge for the Raiders as they continued to get this program back in the state playoff mix.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/17663055/Marquez-White">https://www.hudl.com/profile/17663055/Marquez-White</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2027 – [player_tooltip player_id='1263710' first='Makael' last='Williams'], RB, 5'10, 185, Pace. </strong>Over the past two years when football recruiters, coaches and fans talked about some of the future stars of the region, here is a name that continued to surface. Here is a three-sport athlete that was easily one of the best junior running backs in the state – and not just in the Panhandle. College coaches know all about his ability to play this game – and as the recruiting continues – several P4 and high level programs know about his 1,529 yards and head-turning 30 touchdowns. This is a name that you will hear plenty about during the off-season at camps, combines, 7-on-7 events and as spring approaches.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/16536434/Makael-Williams">https://www.hudl.com/profile/16536434/Makael-Williams</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2026 PREP REDZONE FLORIDA STOCK UP EVENT. <u><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></u></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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