Ten Game Changers Who Made An Impact

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>For the past few weeks, as programs across the Sunshine State have wrapped up their season, prospects who made an impact certainly had a reason to be proud of what they accomplished.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As <em><strong>Prep Redzone Florida</strong></em> continues to shine a rather bright spotlight on the amazing talent, we bring you a look at some many football players in every class.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The average coach, player or fan cannot comprehend how many student/athletes that we promote each day to colleges and universities across the country – at every level.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Today, as we will continue to do all off-season, we will bring you 10 players with their many accomplishments and Hudl video to see exactly what they bring to the table.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2026 – Taj Barnes, Athlete/QB, 6'1, 150, Belle Glade Glades Central – 3.0 GPA. Track &amp; Field. </strong>During this impressive season for the Raiders, who were one of the top 2A programs, this versatile athlete certainly stepped up his game and made an impact with 1,821 yards passing, 21 touchdowns through the air and 6 on the ground. His QB Rating finished at 207.8.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/17797587/693304d2cd06d6b43c37cde6">https://www.hudl.com/video/3/17797587/693304d2cd06d6b43c37cde6</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2027 – [player_tooltip player_id='1891136' first='Shamoi' last='Green'], RB, 5'9, 165, Callahan West Nassau. </strong>Came off a solid season for this playoff squad with 1,236 yards and 22 touchdowns, serving notice that he will be one of the top prospects in the region when the 2026 season rolls around.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/24351205/68b5b6cdc7237910a63fb4c4">https://www.hudl.com/video/3/24351205/68b5b6cdc7237910a63fb4c4</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2026 – [player_tooltip player_id='1258713' first='Malik' last='Holman'], RB, 5'10, 210, Groveland South Lake. </strong>In a year when this program went further than any other in school history, he was one of the prospects that made a major impact, adding balance to the offense with 1,700 yards on 192 carries and 9 touchdowns. Quality back that more colleges had the chance to watch in the state playoffs.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/17843023/68bd9c446f07174de308c7c2">https://www.hudl.com/video/3/17843023/68bd9c446f07174de308c7c2</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2026 – [player_tooltip player_id='1581696' first='Michael' last='Kearney III'], Athlete/WR/S/QB, 6'3, 185, Winter Haven – 3.5 GPA. Track &amp; Field. </strong>What a year it was for this quality and versatile talent who finished with 401 passing yards and 3 touchdowns as well as 66 carries for 802 yards and 9 touchdowns. If that wasn't impressive enough, he added 10 catches for 110 yards, finishing with over 1,000 all-purpose yards.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/19340164/6909602619771e80c3564a88" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/video/3/19340164/6909602619771e80c3564a88</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2026 – Max Kennedy, K/P, 5'9, 155, Stuart Martin County – 4.0 GPA. </strong>When it comes to recognizing football prospects almost every position has earned their share of the spotlight, but when it comes to special teams, kickers, punters and long snappers are often taken for granted – until you need one. This impressive talent hit five field goals, was 27 of 28 on extra points and had 27 touchbacks.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/23303610/Max-Kennedy" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/profile/23303610/Max-Kennedy</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2027 – Desmond Lee, WR/CB, Tarpon Springs East Lake – 3.0 GPA. Basketball. </strong>Advancing two rounds deep this season in the state playoffs, this was truly an athlete that lifted this program with 60 tackles, 5 interceptions, 10 pass break ups, 1 defensive touchdown, 2 fumble recoveries and 1 punt block.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/19682302/690e0450df5b76d55b3108f0">https://www.hudl.com/video/3/19682302/690e0450df5b76d55b3108f0</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2026 – [player_tooltip player_id='1778885' first='Peter' last='McLaughlin'], LB, 6'1, 200, Coconut Creek North Broward Prep. </strong>In just nine games this season, this impressive senior came on to have 91 tackles, 6 tackles for loss, 2 forced fumbles, 3 sacks, 3 pass break ups and 1 interception. Was a huge catalyst and senior leader for this program.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/22518934/68ffbc988e6128b768639955">https://www.hudl.com/video/3/22518934/68ffbc988e6128b768639955</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2027 – Aydin Poe, Athlete, 6'0, 184, Fernandina Beach – 3.9 GPA. </strong>Had quite a junior season for this impressive program on the offensive side of the ball – with 45 receptions, 821 yards, 12 touchdowns and over 1,000 yards on offense, and 79 tackles, 2 interceptions, 6 pass break ups and 1 touchdown on the defensive side of the ball.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/17639298/691a170c762a2df8434f8194">https://www.hudl.com/video/3/17639298/691a170c762a2df8434f8194</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2026 – Franki Sosa, Athlete, 6'3, 200, Miami Lakes Barbara Goleman. </strong>In an area of Miami-Dade County where there are some of the best athletes in the country – without hesitation – here is a gifted football players who was instrumental in helping the Gators advance three rounds deep in the state playoffs, playing on both sides of the ball. His 3 interceptions, 28 tackles and 6 pass breakups on defense to go along with his 270 all-purpose yards and 2 touchdowns on offense. Remember this name down the line. He is too valuable and talented not to succeed.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/22912406/68cc229352191590ea7416e7">https://www.hudl.com/video/3/22912406/68cc229352191590ea7416e7</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2026 – [player_tooltip player_id='1640539' first='Josiah' last='“JoJo” White'], S, 6'3, 190, Bartow. </strong>This impressive talent, who attracted plenty of attention because of his size and athletic ability, played in just eight games, but certainly made the most of his opportunities with 56 total tackles (36 solo &amp; 20 assists, averaging 6.6 tackles per game), 14 tackles for loss, 3 passes defended and 1 forced fumble.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/20382104/68d09f4f040f2d43c83016ae">https://www.hudl.com/video/3/20382104/68d09f4f040f2d43c83016ae</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>PHOTO COURTESY OF WINTER HAVEN FOOTBALL</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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