Five 2028 Players To Watch In The Talented Panhandle Region

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>If you happen to follow high school football in the state of Florida, you already know that there are pockets of talent from north to south and everywhere in between.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>While we recognize many area of this gifted state, there are a few regions that fans take for granted.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>One of those areas is the 200 plus mile stretch – west of Tallahassee to the Alabama state like – called the Panhandle.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This area is home to some elite programs that happen to have plenty of talent. Today, we bring you five prospects in that region to keep an eye on:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2028 - [player_tooltip player_id='2237237' first='Shawn' last='Carreon'], LB/FB, 5'9, 170, Pensacola Catholic. </strong>One of the more physical players on the team, this is a versatile prospect who can line up at a number of spots for the Crusaders. Whether it be on offense where he is more than capable of getting that tough yard – or at a few places on the defensive side of the ball where his athleticism takes over, this will be a very important part of this team in 2026.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/22966036/Shawn-Carreon">https://www.hudl.com/profile/22966036/Shawn-Carreon</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2028 - [player_tooltip player_id='2237254' first='Rashawn' last='Gundrum'], RB/LB, 5'11, 185, DeFuniak Springs Walton. </strong>Yet another of the two-way players for the Braves, who is coming off a solid off-season. After a tough year in 2025, this is one of the prospects who is looking to give this program a huge lift as they look to get over the .500 mark. Will also be counted on to make an impact for this program on both sides of the ball, which will be a huge asset to a team that lost in the opening round of the 2A state playoffs.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/20609985/Rashawn-Gundrum">https://www.hudl.com/profile/20609985/Rashawn-Gundrum</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2028 - [player_tooltip player_id='2237255' first='Carter' last='Hawk'], Athlete, 5'11, 200, Santa Rosa Beach South Walton. </strong>Baseball. Basketball. This impressive and versatile athlete was instrumental in the success of the Seahawks' success during an 8-4 season. Is one of the teams' best athletes, and on&nbsp; the football field, he has shown that this could be a very important season as this program looks to take it one step further. Impressive athletes like this are vital to any program – especially when they came as close as this team did a year ago.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/23214155/Carter-Hawk">https://www.hudl.com/profile/23214155/Carter-Hawk</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2028 - [player_tooltip player_id='2234563' first='Caden' last='Shoemaker'], LB, 6'1, 210, Pace – 3.9 GPA. Wrestling. </strong>After a very impressive 10-2 season a year ago, the Patriots will need plenty of help this coming season from some younger players, and this quality athlete could be the junior that turns the corner. As a number of key players moved on after the 2025 campaign, it will be to versatile and gifted athletes like this step up and take a lead role with some key plays. Should be an important season for this multi-sport athlete.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE:  <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/23386668/Caden-Shoemaker">https://www.hudl.com/profile/23386668/Caden-Shoemaker</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2028 - [player_tooltip player_id='2237292' first='Bryson' last='Taylor'], LB/RB, 5'9, 195, Bonifay Holmes County – 3.4 GPA. </strong>This is one of those underclassmen who made a contribution last season as a sophomore during a 6-6 season for the Blue Devils. Was among the leading tacklers and was up there in sacks as well. There is a feeling that he could be one of the top players on a team that showed improvement during the year that was up and down. He is a player you want to keep an eye on.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/20583983/692ce43f3f11789fee5203e6">https://www.hudl.com/video/3/20583983/692ce43f3f11789fee5203e6</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>You Can Contact Larry Blustein with prospect or team information at: <strong><a>Floridakids1@aol.com</a>.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>COACHES, PLAYERS: </strong>Do You Have A Subscription? Contact us for a savings code so you can see what everyone has been talking about!<strong> <a>Floridakids1@aol.com</a>.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->