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<p><strong><em>Florida has long been a hotbed of high school football talent. Annually, Florida produces some of the nation's top prospects. Florida athletes are known for their speed, agility, and raw athleticism. These prospects have made names for themselves and have caught the attention of coaches and scouts at the collegiate level. With the 2025 season over, we're looking for players whose stock is rising in the state.</em></strong></p>
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<p><strong><em>These players are all talented and have college-level abilities. Some of these players have a few offers, but all of them have the ability to play college football at some level.</em></strong></p>
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<p><strong><em>There are some big-time, highly rated prospects and several sleeper prospects who should all be getting looks for the next level. This list is full of stud prospects.</em></strong></p>
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<p><strong><em>Prep Redzone Florida will always support every player on their journey to playing college</em></strong></p>
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<p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='1684041' first='Clayton' last='Smith'] – OG, Dillard High</em></strong><br><strong><em>Height/Weight: 6'3”, 320 lbs</em></strong><br><strong><em>GPA: 3.0</em></strong></p>
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<p><strong><em>Scouting Report:</em></strong><br>Smith is a massive interior presence with the size and natural power to anchor the offensive line. At 320 pounds, he brings strong lower-body strength and the ability to displace defenders at the point of attack. He plays with a wide base and shows the strength to absorb bull rushes while maintaining pocket integrity.</p>
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<p><strong><em>Analysis:</em></strong><br>Smith projects as a power-based interior lineman who can thrive in downhill run schemes. Continued development in foot quickness and lateral agility will help him handle quicker interior defenders, but his size, strength, and frame give him a strong foundation at the guard position.</p>
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<p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='1681916' first='Touni' last='Saoud'] – C/OG, Clay High</em></strong><br><strong><em>Height/Weight: 6'2”, 305 lbs</em></strong><br><strong><em>GPA: 3.5</em></strong><br><strong><em>Pancake Blocks: 14</em></strong></p>
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<p><strong><em>Scouting Report:</em></strong><br>Saoud is a sturdy, technically sound interior lineman who plays with leverage and balance. His 305-pound frame allows him to generate movement in the run game, and he shows good awareness when working to the second level. The 14 pancake blocks reflect his ability to finish plays with authority.</p>
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<p><strong><em>Analysis:</em></strong><br>Saoud projects as a versatile interior option who can play both center and guard at the next level. Improving lateral quickness and snap-to-step explosiveness will raise his ceiling, but his strength, intelligence, and finishing ability already make him a dependable trench player.</p>
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<p><strong><em>Logan Walker – C/OG, Matanzas High</em></strong><br><strong><em>Height/Weight: 6'2", 275 lbs</em></strong><br><strong><em>GPA: 3.6</em></strong><br><strong><em>Offers: Warner University</em></strong></p>
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<p><strong><em>Scouting Report:</em></strong><br>Walker is an athletic interior lineman with good mobility and technique. He shows consistent hand placement and the ability to mirror defenders in pass protection. His frame and athleticism allows him to move well in space, making him effective on pulls and combination blocks.</p>
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<p><strong><em>Analysis:</em></strong><br>Walker projects as a high-IQ interior lineman who fits well in a balanced or zone-based scheme. Adding functional strength will enhance his ability to anchor against bigger defensive tackles, but his movement skills and technique give him strong long-term potential.</p>
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<p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='1681913' first='Jayce' last='Sanchez'] – OG, Hillsborough High</em></strong><br><strong><em>Height/Weight: 5'10”, 250 lbs</em></strong><br><strong><em>GPA: 4.2</em></strong><br><strong><em>40-yard dash: 4.94</em></strong><br><strong><em>495 lb squat, 410 lb deadlift</em></strong></p>
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<p><strong><em>Scouting Report:</em></strong><br>Sanchez is a compact, explosive guard with impressive strength numbers and athletic testing. His squat and deadlift numbers translate to strong drive-blocking ability, and his 4.94 speed highlights above-average quickness for an interior lineman. He plays with natural leverage and competes with a high motor.</p>
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<p><strong><em>Analysis:</em></strong><br>Sanchez projects as a technically refined, high-effort interior lineman who can excel in schemes that value mobility and leverage. Continuing to develop overall mass and length advantages will help him against longer defenders, but his strength, intelligence, and athletic profile make him a strong interior prospect.</p>
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<p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='1705517' first='Brice' last='Rowan'] – OG, Wakulla High</em></strong><br><strong><em>Height/Weight: 6'1”, 284 lbs</em></strong><br><strong><em>GPA: 3.6</em></strong><br><strong><em>22 Pancake Blocks</em></strong><br><strong><em>0 Sacks Allowed</em></strong><br><strong><em>0 Holding Calls</em></strong><br><strong><em>All-District Honorable Mention</em></strong><br><strong><em>All-Big Bend Honorable Mention</em></strong></p>
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<p><strong><em>Scouting Report:</em></strong><br>Rowan is a disciplined and technically sound guard who consistently wins at the point of attack. His 22 pancake blocks show his physical finish in the run game, while allowing zero sacks and zero holding calls highlights his technique and composure in pass protection. He maintains strong hand placement and balance throughout reps.</p>
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<p><strong><em>Analysis:</em></strong><br>Rowan projects as a reliable, fundamentally strong interior lineman who can anchor an offensive front. Continued improvement in lateral quickness will expand his versatility, but his production, discipline, and physicality already demonstrate a college-ready mindset.</p>
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Florida has long been a hotbed of high school football talent. Annually, Florida produces some of the nation's top prospects. Florida athletes are known for their speed, agility, and raw athleticism. These prospects have made names for themselves and have caught the attention of coaches and scouts at the collegiate level. With the 2025 season over, we're looking for players whose stock is rising in the state.
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