An all phases tight end who is a legitimate threat in the passing attack is hard to come by in the high school ranks. Down in Fort Lauderdale (Fla.), college teams are recognizing what Colton Heinrich (6-4, 230) can bring to the field resulting in 35 scholarship offers. On the positive for inquiring college coaches, no official visits have been […]
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Two official visits are set for four-star defensive end Xavier Porter, but a blueblood program out of the Big 12 is trying to close in on the Tampa (Fla.) area prospect. The recruiting process for the Tampa Catholic standout is heating up with paid for visits set to begin in June. Leave it to the legacy and recruiting efforts of […]
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Difficult decisions are coming for Class of 2024 college football prospects. The vast majority of players will start taking their official visits in June with many opting to verbally commit over the summer months before the start of their senior season. Over at Flager High School (Bunnell, Fla.), four-star linebacker Rodney Hill hasn’t locked any schools in yet, but has […]
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The Pylon empire is expanding from their well-established 7-on-7 series to include the Pylon Training Camp Series. The new offering for high school football players kicked off over the weekend in Orlando on Saturday with a second camp in Miami on Sunday. The event was a draw for rising talents from all over the state at all positions. Breaking down […]
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If a college coach preaches loyalty and gets frustrated with the transfer portal, those same coaches have to love 2024 quarterback Michael Merdinger. Merdinger (6-2, 200) was the backup in 2022 during Cardinal Gibbons’ 11-2 season. Playing behind three-star 2023 UCF signee Dylan Rizk, the rising junior still got quality minutes throwing for 721 yards with nine passing touchdowns appearing […]
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As we near the month of June, with each day the heat along the recruiting trail turns up a couple notches. Class of 2024 players are getting more intent on schools of interest trying to arrange up to five official visits. Down in Miami, Columbus four-star defensive end Dylan Stephenson (6-4, 235) is still open to the process, but has […]
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ORLANDO – Playing in Florida’s toughest classification, Noah Grubbs (6-4, 215) gave a sneak peak of coming attractions during the 2022 season. Spinning the pigskin for Lake Mary High School, Grubbs helped guide the Rams to an 8-4 record taking on 4M competition. The play on the field for the 2026 prospect has brought five offers thus far with more […]
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ORLANDO – A powerhouse high school in the state of Florida has another torch bearer coming up through the ranks to keep the victories piling up. When the 2023 season kicks off, Jones High School (Orlando) will have rising 2026 quarterback Dereon Coleman on the roster. The gifted gunslinger is already popping up on college boards with seven opportunities in […]
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ORLANDO – One thing is true about JP Pickles (6-1, 200), the 2024 quarterback can rip it. The North Florida Christian (Tallahassee) prospect torched defenses for 2,382 yards with 39 touchdowns while rushing for 620 yards with nine more scores posted. Those talents were on display over the weekend at the Pylon camp in Orlando where Pickles took home QB […]
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Defensive tackles with a collegiate body ready to contribute Day 1 are rare finds at the high school level. With that, 47 different teams have looked to Jones High School in Orlando seeking to bring D’Antre Robinson onboard. The Class of 2024 four-star still has outside interest coming in, but some of his focus heading towards summer official visits is […]
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ORLANDO, Fla. – The overall package that Leon Washington Jr. brings to the field is hard to match. Working over Florida squads for North Florida Christian in Tallahassee last fall, Washington was that do-all player impacting all three phases of the game. Still widely under the radar, six offers have been extended with Mississippi State and South Florida making an […]
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A top eight for four-star tailback Rod Gainey is still in play, but a few teams are making the necessary moves down an important stretch ahead of summer official visits. The Tampa Tech (Fla.) standout has taken spring visits to UCF and Louisville with a Big 12 program on the schedule before taking eight down to a potential five official […]
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Written by Charlie Beuttel Twitter: @charlie_cds3 Amer Ellis has jolted Plantation to a 3-1 start in the 2022 season as the dual-threat quarterback is making plays in both the passing and running game. In the first four games of his senior season, Ellis has thrown for 744 yards and eight touchdowns while running for another 102 yards and two more […]
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Written by Charlie Beuttel Twitter: @charlie_cds3 Parker Leise has taken his talents from the Kansas City area down to Florida to play for IMG Academy to finish out his high school career. The 6’2”, 215-pound, gunslinger has a strong-accurate arm, good field vision, and athleticism. Leise also has the unique ability to extend plays with his legs. The Class of 2023 […]
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Written by Charlie Beuttel Twitter: @charlie_cds3 After a successful career at Parkview Baptist in Louisiana, quarterback Roman Mula (6-1, 190) transferred to IMG Academy in Florida for post-grad season to prepare himself for college life. During his senior season at Parkview Baptist, the dual-threat playmaker threw for 1,057 yards and 14 touchdowns while rushing for 244 yards and five more scores […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG RNG on Facebook There is a good reason Elijah Miller is good natured and fun to talk to, because when the ball snaps, that nice guy turns into a beast letting out the days’ frustrations relentlessly for four quarters. At the end of the 2020 campaign, Miami Central posted an 8-1 record with their […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG RNG on Facebook Even at outside linebacker with teams wanting to scheme away from Lewis Carter, they couldn’t. The 6-0, 205-pound, defender earned four-star recruiting status during his sophomore campaign by putting down 80 ball carriers with eight tackles for a loss, 2.5 sacks, four QB hurries, one interception, three fumble recoveries, one forced […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG RNG on Facebook Tampa area teams will be happy to know Robby Washington is now in Miami at Killian High School. During the 2020 season, Washington lit up defenses hauling in 19 passes for 255 yards with two scores and toted the rock 66 times for 535 yards with seven more trips into the […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG RNG on Facebook There is not a whole lot Florida 8A defenders lining up opposite TJ Shanahan can do other than endure the punishment. During the 2020 season with Timber Creek, the 6-5, 300-pound, tackle laid waste to defenders earning 4-Star recruiting status and first team MaxPreps All-American honors. As the game film spread […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG RNG on Facebook One can’t help but think when the football gods were putting together that next big talent for fans and college football staffs to “oh” and “ahh” over they created Payton Kirkland. Beyond destroying defenders with his size (6-7.5, 330), Kirkland has above the grade strength and athleticism capable of piledriving a […]
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Posted by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG RNG on Facebook AJ Duffy Profile Height and Weight: 6-2, 203 Position: Quarterback Classification: 2022 Recruiting Ranking: 4-Star 2021 High School: IMG Academy – Bradenton, Florida 2020: did not play 2019 High School: Rancho Verde – Moreno Valley, California – Ivy League Mustangs 2019 Record: 11-1 2019 Duffy Stats (12 games): […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG RNG on Facebook Got a skill position that needs to be filled? Antonio Robinson Jr. will do it, and do it with style. The 5-10, 170-pound, all-around-athlete took advantage of a shortened 2020 Florida high school football season running and hauling in the rock for Florida Christian while further showcasing the game changing skills […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG RNG on Facebook The weight room maxes help tell the on the field story of Class of 2022 offensive lineman Hayden Zepp. With a bench max at 405, a 545 on squat, and 275 pounds on cleans, the 6-3, 300-pound, guard was moving Florida defenders around with ease throughout the 2020 season. Whether opening […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG RNG on Facebook Going against top Florida competition is one thing, playing in all three phases of the game truly impacting two sides is another, and all of that is not nearly as impressive as finding out the player putting up the gaudy numbers was a freshman and playing receiver for the first time. […]
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Posted by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG RNG on Facebook Jason Hammond Jr. Profile Position: Defensive Tackle and Nose Guard Height and Weight: 6-3, 284 Classification: 2023 2021 High School: St. Thomas Aquinas – Fort Lauderdale, FL 2020 High School: Chaminade-Madonna – Hollywood, FL – 3A Lions 2020 Record: 8-2 – ranked No. 9 in Florida Offers: Florida […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG RNG on Facebook Throughout the 2020 season, Dylan Rizk was throwing darts around the field with American Heritage picking apart Florida defenses. The 6-2, 190-pound, gunslinger hit on 69 percent of his attempts covering 2,075 yards with 19 scores and rushed the pigskin into the end zone three times. When the lights turn on […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG RNG on Facebook California offenses were happy to learn Francis Mauigoa would not be suiting up against them during the 2020 season. As a freshman, the 6-6, 315-pound, defensive linemen dominated Division V squads putting an end to 59 plays with 24 solo tackles, 10 tackles for a loss, three sacks, three fumble recoveries, […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG RNG on Facebook Quality depth on any football roster can be the difference in fielding a tough-competitive team or getting walked out of the stadium. For The Benjamin School, the talent was on the roster when their starting quarterback switched schools leaving the Palm Beach Gardens area for Jacksonville, even in a Class of […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG RNG on Facebook Receiving varsity game reps playing behind three-star senior quarterback Ja’Cory Jordan during the 2020 season will prove invaluable for Class of 2025 quarterback Colin Hurley (5-11, 199). The eighth grader was part of Trinity Christian Academy’s 12-1 state championship season going against Florida 3A squads. With Jordan graduating and heading off […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG RNG on Facebook As an offensive, defensive, and special teams coordinator, going up against Milton High School during the 2020 season required all 11 on the field to identify where No. 4 was lining up in all three phases of the game. Identifying him pre-snap was the easy part, after the ball was hiked […]
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