Lakeland Loading Up For 2025

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>For the next few months, we will look at what the state of Florida football programs have coming back for 2025.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>While we know the rosters will change with additions and subtractions, this gives college coaches and fans an opportunity to see some of the prospects who will have a chance to make an impact this coming year.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We will start with our state finalists and then continue with the other teams across the Sunshine State.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Today, we checked in with the 5A state runner up Lakeland Dreadnaughts and head coach <strong>Marvin Frazier</strong>, who ended the season 13-1 after winning the state title the two previous seasons.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This is a Lakeland program that will always be in the mix. They are strong up and down the lineup, will add junior varsity prospects and of course – like others across the state – add some pieces that will be needed to get them back to Miami in 2025.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>With the graduation of some quality 2025 seniors, it will be up to the 2026 (rising senior) class that will need to step and make an impact.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here are some of those prospects to keep an eye on: <strong>Caelen Bailey </strong>(WR, 5-9, 165), <strong>Tyler Cleveland</strong> (OL), fast rising <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1581905' first='Jadarius' last='Dobie']</strong> (RB/Slot, 5-8, 165. Track &amp; Field – 3.4 GPA), <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='869381' first='Zyuan' last='Dukes'] </strong>(WR/Athlete, 6-0, 175), <strong>Jeremiah Finn</strong> (DE, 5-10, 190), <strong>Brycen Fischer</strong> (K/P, 5-8, 177 – 3.8 GPA), <strong>Tyquez Green</strong> (OL, 6-0, 250), <strong>Alashawn Hagan </strong>(RB, 5-8, 150), and <strong>Cassidy Irvin</strong> (Athlete, 5-8, 160).</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The class also has <strong>Bryson Jones</strong> (LB, 5-10, 215 – 3.5 GPA), <strong>Rashard McGee</strong> (DL/Athlete), <strong>Javares McRoy Jr. </strong>(WR, 5-9, 155), <strong>Darich Metellus</strong> (CB, 6-0, 165), nationally rated <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1247490' first='Malik' last='Morris']</strong> (LB, 6-1, 230), <strong>Ashtan O'Neal</strong> (TE/DE, 6-3, 235), playmaker <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1581926' first='Ziggy' last='Riley']</strong> (SS/OLB, 5-8, 170 – 2.8 GPA), <strong>Zephaniah Rogers</strong> (OLB, 6-2, 190 – 3.0 GPA), <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1158091' first='Logan' last='Staples']</strong> (OL, 6-0, 210 – 3.5 GPA), <strong>Jerry Thomas </strong>(WR, 6-3, 205 – 3.0 GPA), <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1788614' first='Zatorien' last='Vilsaint'] </strong>(OL/DL), and promising <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1142239' first='Chad' last='Williams']</strong> (QB, 6-2, 205).</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>THE FUTURE IS ONCE AGAIN VERY BRIGHT</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>While this rising senior class will be talented and ready to make a contribution, keep an eye on the underclassmen as well.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Class of 2027 rising juniors such as outside linebacker <strong>Cam'ron Bailey, [player_tooltip player_id='1224604' first='A.J.' last='Davis']</strong> (DE, 6-1, 227), <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1671138' first='Santana' last='Harvey']</strong> (DE/Edge, 6-5, 220), <strong>Jave Jean-Louis</strong> (DL, 6-1, 245), <strong>Ryon Morgia</strong> (WR, 5-6, 130), <strong>Ahmaad Watts</strong> (FS, 5-10, 165), <strong>Andrew "Drew" Sapp </strong>(DE/TE, 6-3, 225 – 3.5 GPA), and <strong>Jordan Young </strong>(DB/LB, 6-2, 180).</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Class of 2028 (rising sophomore) running back <strong>Ahnarri Cooper</strong> (5-9, 190) is maturing and is very gifted. So is receiver <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='969515' first='Cam' last='Fuse']</strong> (6-2, 180) who will be special. He is also a baseball prospect. Linebacker <strong>Donte McCoy</strong> (6-0, 185) is promising and will make an impact in 2025. <strong>Jeldon Dennis</strong> (DE, 6-4, 220) and <strong>Dominick Harris Payne</strong> (WR, 6-2, 160 – 3.5 GPA) are certainly other names to remember.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Statewide Coverage Daily.</strong> <a href="https://prepredzone.com/florida/">https://prepredzone.com/florida/</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>You Can Contact Larry Blustein with prospect or team information at: Floridakids1@aol.com.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>COACHES, PLAYERS: Do You Have A Subscription? 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