WEEK 6: Top Defensive DOGS

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Throughout the week following Friday HS Football Game Day, Prep Redzone scout Drew Johnson will be highlighting some of the standouts and notable performances from the weekend. Teams around the state kicked off week five and there were certainly some "Game Changers" and Notable Prospects to note.</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Note: If you feel we missed a prospect or have a notable athlete worth mentioning, DM me @RealNews102.</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"17px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:17px"><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='826588' first='Ethan' last='Pritchard'] | LB | Class of 2024 | Seminole | @EthanPr74464069</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Pritchard was nominated as the Player of the Game for his high school after totaling 10 tackles with 3 tackles for loss to add in a 21-3 win over Apopka. The 6-2, 200 linebacker has good upside and skill set for the next level.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Film: </em></strong><a href="https://x.com/ethanpr74464069/status/1701042230583046622?s=46&amp;t=E0s2L9z46AqxWmKm25SmTQ"><strong><em>https://x.com/ethanpr74464069/status/1701042230583046622?s=46&amp;t=E0s2L9z46AqxWmKm25SmTQ</em></strong></a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"17px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:17px"><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='1251718' first='Michael' last='McClenton'] | DE | Class of 2026 | Ocoee | @michaelmcclent5</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>McClenton is a monster off the edge, a versatile athlete who understands the game early. Can move him around the field as he recorded 25 tackles, with 7 tackles for loss and 5 sacks. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Film: </em></strong><a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/18295377/651831e1dfd8460d50cac1c4"><strong><em>https://www.hudl.com/video/3/18295377/651831e1dfd8460d50cac1c4</em></strong></a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"17px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:17px"><strong><em>Messiah Marlow | LB | Class of 2024 | Lake Wales | @MarlowMessiah</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Marlow has developed into a D1 defensive player who flashes a good motor and technique for the next level. He recorded 9 total tackles, 2 tackles for loss, with 1 sack and 1 interception. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Film: </em></strong><a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/15102596/6518669edfe3190c148827e2"><strong><em>https://www.hudl.com/video/3/15102596/6518669edfe3190c148827e2</em></strong></a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"17px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:17px"><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='1209647' first='Trey' last='Berry'] | DB | Class of 2025 | Lakeland Christian | @Trey_berryy2</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>*Berry is one of my top rising defensive backs in the Polk area this season as he finished Friday night with 2 INTs and 5 total tackles. He's a developing coverage back with a good speed and IQ.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Film: </em></strong><a href="https://x.com/h2_recruiting/status/1707551570924057018?s=46&amp;t=E0s2L9z46AqxWmKm25SmTQ"><strong><em>https://x.com/h2_recruiting/status/1707551570924057018?s=46&amp;t=E0s2L9z46AqxWmKm25SmTQ</em></strong></a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"17px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:17px"><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='404257' first='Samadrae' last='Hawkins'] | LB | Class of 2024 | Cocoa | @samadraehawkins&nbsp;</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hawkins had a productive night in a 38-0 blowout win against Treasure Coast. He recorded 12 total tackles with 2 tackles for loss to add. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Film: </strong><a href="https://x.com/jd_rodriguez__/status/1707941795861049723?s=46&amp;t=E0s2L9z46AqxWmKm25SmTQ"><strong>https://x.com/jd_rodriguez__/status/1707941795861049723?s=46&amp;t=E0s2L9z46AqxWmKm25SmTQ</strong></a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"17px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:17px"><strong>Ramone McCollough | DE | Class of 2024 | Mainland |&nbsp; @spazz0ut2x</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>McCollough was very productive and made the most of a 45-0 blowout win,&nbsp; recording 10 total tackles, with 4 tackles for loss, and a fumble recovery to add.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"17px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:17px"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='928363' first='Izayia' last='Williams'] | OLB | Class of 2026 | Leesburg | @izayia_williams</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 6-1, 205-pound sophomore is one of the DOGS on the defensive side for Leesburg who has started the season strong after another 55-7 blowout win against Tavares. He recorded 7 total tackles, with two tackles for loss.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->