Notable Prospects On The Rise This Spring

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Before the dust settles from the HS spring session and college camp showcases, recruits eagerly anticipate the upcoming season. With new talent emerging and established players stepping up their game, there are plenty of notable stock risers who deserve recognition. These athletes have put in the work and have seen an uptick in offers/interest. Let's take a closer look at some top performers ready to shine this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Jonathan Harding | TE | 2025 | The Villages | @JJHarding18</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Harding is one of the better overall tight end prospects who can offer college coaches a versatile skill set. He's a 6-4 physical prospect who has shown great upside to be a talented receiver out of the TE position with decent speed and route running. Harding has picked up over 20+ total offers with time left to show college coaches he can add 15 pounds and show off his blocking component. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Mykel Calixte | WR | 2025 | Dr. Phillips | @newerakel</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The offers are starting to roll in for Calixte who is one of the true hidden gems in Central Florida. The kid is a tall and lengthy 6'4, 190-pounds wide receiver prospect that can move and get physical with his size to bully opposing defenders. Don't sleep on the route running and good hands. College coaches get eyes on this kid asap.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1315683' first='Preston' last='Douglas'] | ATH | 2025 | The Benjamin School | @presdouglas2025</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The offers are piling up for Douglas who has set himself up for the next level at 6-3, 230-pounds with the numbers to show production. He's picked up recent offers from the likes of South Carolina, Indiana, and Wake Forest.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Cohen Cioffi | LB/TE | 2026 | Fleming Island |&nbsp; @CohenCioffi</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A recent SMU offer has Cioffi set for an important offseason where he can lock in a legit role at the next level. The rising 2026 ATH has a solid 6-2, 220-pound frame which has also attracted offers from Syracuse, and WKU.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Joshod Hampton | DB | 2025 | Bartow | @Joshod3</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This kid continues to work on his technique which is starting to pay off when watching his work. Hampton is another big-time underrated riser who has witnessed his stock rise during the offseason period. As noted: Hampton has a good football IQ for the defensive back position where he can make plays on the ball or use his presence to deter throws.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1800116' first='Gabriel' last='Legrand'] | WR | 2026 | Lake Wales |&nbsp; @GabeLegrand26</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>One of the top 2026 WR prospects in the Polk County area has received various D1 offers this offseason since coaches have got eyes on his college ready frame and productive game film. Western Michigan, Minnesota, and FIU were the latest to offer in the past week. He's set for a big-time junior season.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1551148' first='Jaden' last='Brown'] | DB | 2025 | Edgewater | @JadenBrown0</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Brown has put in the work and received a couple notable offseason offers from the likes of the 2023 NAIA Champs Keiser University, and Duquesne. He's a talented athlete with blazing track speed.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Josiah White | DB | 2025 | Bartow | @3_strapz</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>College coaches looking for a 6-3 defensive back with solid tackling and coverage skills need to get out to Bartow HS and get eyes on this kid in the spring. He's received recent offers this week from Western Michigan and FIU.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->