Week 4 Shines The Spotlight On More Talent

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Once again, this past week, the state of Florida was in the spotlight on the football field.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>No matter where you went in this vast Sunshine State, there were prospects, in every class, making something positive happen on the football field.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As we spotlight and uncover more talent than any other source, we continue with a look at some gifted players did their thing with game-changing performances – and college coaches are watching.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here are some of the players that we noticed this past week:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2028 – [player_tooltip player_id='2122902' first='Chayse' last='Brown'], WR/CB, Ruskin Lennard. </strong>One of the elite juniors in the state had a huge Week 4 with 9 catches for 126 yards and 2 touchdowns. The FSU commitment is a top-rated prospect by <strong><em>Prep Redzone Florida</em>.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2029 - [player_tooltip player_id='2336247' first='Martavius' last='Conway Jr']., QB, Tampa Bay Tech. </strong>Completed 12 of 14 passes for 241 yards and 4 touchdowns in a 48-0 win over Plant. This sophomore is also getting it done in the classroom (3.5 GPA).</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Cooper City Cowboys. </strong>Moved to 4-0 to start the season for the first time in nearly three decades as <strong>RB 2029 Demario Dixon </strong>finished with 19 carries for 157yds and 3 TDs. 4 receptions for 116 yards and 2 TDs. 2027<strong> QB [player_tooltip player_id='1058482' first='Nick' last='Dyer'] </strong>went 9/10 for 261 yards and 2 TDs.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2028 – John Ryan Bastion, DB, Santa Rosa Beach South Walton.</strong> The junior had a productive fourth week with 9 tackles, 1 tackle for loss, 1 forced fumble and 2 key pass breakups. A baseball prospect, he is also a 4.2 GPA student.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2028 – [player_tooltip player_id='2044614' first='Ryan' last='Browning'], QB, Wesley Chapel Wiregrass Ranch. </strong>Huge night for this impressive talent against rival Wesley Chapel as he went 14/18 for 314 yards 4 passing TDs and 0 INTs. 77.7% completion percentage!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2028 – Marciano Charles, SS/OLB, Naples First Baptist Academy. </strong>Has enjoyed a productive season so far with 23 total tackles, 2 interceptions, 3 forced fumbles, 4 tackles for loss and 1 sack. He is also getting it done in the classroom with a 3.1 GPA.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2029 - Joziah “JoJo” Ferrer, WR, Boca Raton Saint John Paul II Academy. </strong>This student/athlete caught 5 balls for 129 yards and a score. He also holds down a 3.3 GPA in the classroom.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2027 – [player_tooltip player_id='2228684' first='Matthew' last='Goncalves'], LB, Orlando Innovation.</strong> Had a special Week 4 in a convincing win with 5 tackles, 1 tackle for loss, 1 forced fumble and 1 safety.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2027</strong> - <strong>Lelan N'Kari D Green, LB/RB, Tallahassee North Florida Christian. </strong>This two-way starter had a game-high 22 tackles (11 solo), 2 strips – one for 88 yards and a score. He has 49 tackles in three games. His 3.65 GPA is also something very positive in his recruitment.<strong><br>2027 – Anthony Hall, Athlete, Tampa Hillsborough. </strong>Played a big role in the Terriers' win with 5 tackles, 2 pass breakups and an interception on defense, and a huge catch on the offensive side of the ball.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2028 – Anderson Heater, WR/KR, Sarasota. </strong>This versatile student (3.7 GPA)/athlete had a 92-yard kickoff return, 68-yard punt return and 160 all-purpose yards in a big district win.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2027 – [player_tooltip player_id='2365209' first='Chance' last='Houston'], QB, Tampa Catholic. </strong>In leading the Crusaders to a perfect 4-0 start, he completed 12 passes for 275 yards and 3 touchdowns. He also added 56 yards on the ground.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2028 - [player_tooltip player_id='2220392' first='Davion' last='Jackson'], WR/DB, St. Petersburg Catholic. </strong>This two-way speedster (4.3, 40) had 3 tackles and 1 interception on defense, and 101 receiving yards on offense.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2029 – [player_tooltip player_id='2381621' first='Tyrese' last='Jefferson'], Athlete, Melbourne. </strong>Every week this outstanding sophomore is getting it done. This past week, this speedster had 268 yards on the ground and 2 catches for 28 yards.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>&nbsp;2027 - Dazariyan Jenkins, Edge, Plant City. </strong>Has really made an impact in his final season at the high school level with 8 tackles for loss, 5 sacks, 2 caused fumbles, 17 tackles and 5 hurries.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2028 – Jakyvion “KY” Kemp, RB, Apopka. </strong>This speedy (4.43, 40) junior ran for 181 yards and 2 touchdowns for the Blue Darters. He is also a tremendous student (3.5 GPA) in the classroom.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2027 – [player_tooltip player_id='1682756' first='Trace' last='Kulczar'], LB/DB, Windermere. </strong>This versatile defensive prospect has gotten off to a tremendous start with 44 tackles, 8 tackles for loss and 2 forced fumbles in the first four games.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2028 - [player_tooltip player_id='2075106' first='Elijah' last='Legrande'], RB/DE, Tampa Cambridge Christian. </strong>After a 1,500-yard season in 2025, he has been impressive again on the ground. Last week, he carried 16 times for 228 yards and 2 scores. His balance in the classroom (3.94) is also something that will open doors for him at the next level.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2027 – [player_tooltip player_id='1870797' first='Matthew' last='Lucchese'], LB, Delray American Heritage.</strong> Has made an impact for one of the top independent teams in the state – with 10 solo tackles and a fumble recovery this past week. Also scored 1510 on his SAT!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2028 – [player_tooltip player_id='1254253' first='Brycen' last='Marbrey'], QB, Winter Park Lake Howell. </strong>This honor roll student is one of the promising young prospects in the state as he showed this past week – by completing 9 passes for 262 yards and 5 scores. He also added 62 yards on the ground.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2027 – Gio Marenco, RB, Naples Gulf Coast. </strong>What a huge week this quality talent had, running for a school-record 405 yards and 6 touchdowns.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2028 - Nate Merrell Jr., QB, Southwest Ranches Archbishop McCarthy. </strong>This talented junior completed 11 passes for 194 yards and 4 touchdowns. He also carried the ball for 30 yards and a score. College coaches are also impressed by his 3.5 GPA in the classroom.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2028 – [player_tooltip player_id='1163949' first='Lane' last='Rogers'], DE/FB, Panama City Bay.</strong> In helping to get his team to 3-1, he had 6 tackles, 2 tackles for loss and a sack. This track &amp; field standout also boasts a 3.8 GPA in the classroom.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2028 - [player_tooltip player_id='1568036' first='Marcus' last='Stracke'], QB, Delray American Heritage. </strong>It has been quite a start for last year's first team All-State SSAC player with 71 of 96 for 1,208 yards and 14 touchdowns. This past week he was 15 of 17 for 163 yards and 3 touchdowns. He has also carried 6 times for 38 yards and a score. His work in the classroom (3.5 GPA).</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2027 - Martae “Tae” Taylor Jr., RB/DB/KR, Punta Gorda Charlotte. </strong>This impressive athlete finished with 145 all-purpose yards as the Tarpons remained unbeaten. He also puts up an impressive 3.5 GPA in the classroom.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2028 - Nydrell Thigpen, RB/LB, Kissimmee Gateway. </strong>The exciting 6'0, 215-pounder ran for 207 yards and a score.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2031 - <strong>Brad Waggoner Jr., QB, Blountstown. </strong>This 8^th grader has been impressive so far this season and last week the 5'11, 190-pounder threw for 274 yards and 3 scores. Has already established himself in the classroom (3.8 GPA) as well. His father happens to be the head coach!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2027 – Aaden Williams, LB/Athlete, Blountstown. </strong>This under-the-radar player had another solid week – with 12 tackles and a forced fumble. Colleges are also interested in what he is doing in the classroom (3.1 GPA) as well.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2028 – [player_tooltip player_id='1617150' first='Malicah' last='Williams'], CB, Gainesville Eastside. </strong>In Week 4 against Belleview, he had 7 tackles, 3 pass breakups and scored 1 touchdown. He also has a 3.9 GPA in the classroom.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Statewide Coverage Daily.</strong> <a href="https://prepredzone.com/florida/"><strong>https://prepredzone.com/florida/</strong></a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>You Can Contact Larry Blustein with prospect or team information at:</strong> Floridakids1@aol.com.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>COACHES, PLAYERS: </strong>Do You Have A Subscription? 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