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Rising Football Stars To Check Out This Fall

Rising Football Stars To Check Out This Fall
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Shannon Jordan
Shannon Jordan August 13, 2024 @ 05:49 AM
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Vaughn O’Brien
Vaughn O’Brien 5'11" | 200 lbs | QB | 2025
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Tucker Rogers
Tucker Rogers 5'10" | 230 lbs | DL | 2025
FL
<!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><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 2024 season on the horizon, we're looking for players whose stock is rising in the state.</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><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> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><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.Prep Redzone Florida will always support every player on their journey to playing college football.</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Tony Jefferson, WR- South Fork High c/o 25</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>5'10 165lbs&nbsp;</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Jefferson could end up being one of the best receivers on the Treasure Coast this upcoming season. Last season, Jefferson caught 27 passes for 368 yards and two touchdowns. Jefferson is fast, agile, and has a knack for evading defenders. He has good vision and can really run after he catches the ball. He currently has an offer from Chowan University. </em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Film: </em></strong><em><a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/17644828/Tony-Jefferson-II">https://www.hudl.com/profile/17644828/Tony-Jefferson-II</a></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Jacob Morales, WR- John Carroll High c/o 25</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>6'1 165lbs&nbsp;</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Morales is an up-and-coming prospect from the Fort Pierce area. Last season, he recorded 28 catches for 237 yards and two touchdowns. Morales has quick feet before and after the catch. He does a good job of tracking the ball in the air. He executes quick, subtle moves to create separation out of his breaks. He's also an excellent student with a 3.4 GPA.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Film: </em></strong><em><a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/6330114/Jacob-Morales">https://www.hudl.com/profile/6330114/Jacob-Morales</a></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='1202493' first='Vaughn' last='O'Brien'], QB- Martin County High c/o 25</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>5'11 205lbs</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>O'Brien is a talented player who could end up leading the district in passing yards in 2024. He's a dual-threat prospect who is versatile and can play multiple positions. He reads the field well, shows good touch and ball placement, is very effective throwing on the run, and shows speed and quickness and the ability to extend plays with his feet.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Film: </em></strong><em><a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/16278101/Vaughn-OBrien">https://www.hudl.com/profile/16278101/Vaughn-OBrien</a></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='749019' first='Tucker' last='Rogers'], DL/OL- Okeechobee High c/o 25</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>6'0 250lbs</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Rogers is an under-the-radar versatile defensive tackle/center out of Okeechobee High. He will anchor an offensive line that should be a strength for the Brahmans this season. Rogers is powerful, shows consistent movement at the point of attack, and shows good snap-to-step quickness. He also plays with good quickness and shows the ability to split blocks and penetrate as a defensive tackle.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Film: </em></strong><em><a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/18107774/Tucker-Rogers">https://www.hudl.com/profile/18107774/Tucker-Rogers</a></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->

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 2024 season on the horizon, we're looking for players whose stock is rising in the state.

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