RECRUITING FEATURES THE BOX

5 for 5: Teams, prospects, questions to be answered

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5 BIGGEST QUESTIONS TO BE ANSWERED
How and who replaces Newsome 2012 BCP Player of the Year, Will Worth?

Will East Lake studs, Artavis Scott and George Campbell’s production decrease with new QB, who will be the QB?

How much different will Robinson look under new head football coach, Shawn Taylor and reconstructed staff?

How much improved will Clearwater look under new head coach Donnie Abraham?

Will Clearwater Central Catholic be as good as the players they acquired this off-season?

Gary Brown, Alonso
Gary Brown, Alonso

5 MOST EXPLOSIVE PLAYERS
Ish Witter, Alonso RB 2014 5-8 180 – able to explode from a stand and reach top end speed in a hurry.

Artavis Scott, East Lake WR 2014 5-11 175 – can go from 0-60 in a few steps.

Montel McBride, Plant City OG 2014 6-3 270 – quick first step and punch.

Gary Brown, Alonso OT 2014 6-2 270 – one of the most aggressive run blockers in the area.

Javon Harrison, Kathleen WR 2014 – arguably the biggest playmaking WR in our coverage area.

5 SURPRISE PROSPECTS THAT WILL GAIN LOTS OF SPRING INTEREST
Jarodd Brown, Haines City S 2014 6-2 175 – long and rangy defensive back.

Anthony Ware, Kathleen RB 2014 5-11 195 – big back,with speed who can run downhill or in a zone scheme.

RJ Scaife, Pasco OT 2014 6-6 250 – long arms, pretty frame and improving technique.

Richard Bush, Plant OG 2014 6-2 255 – can play any position on the offensive line. Likely a center prospect.

John Broome, Plant City DE 2014 6-2 215 – extremely quick take off and backside pursuit.

5 SURPRISE TEAMS FOR THE SPRING
Northeast – two of the most elusive players in Ryan Davis and Keith Harrington, backed by a handful of talented prospects.

Ridge Community – at least 5 1AA caliber players, coming off a 9-3 season.

Boca Ciega – have improved each season under Antez Brinson. Good coaching and talent.

Blake  – second year under new management, moving in the right direction.

Lakeland Christian – more talent than outsiders would imagine.

5 PROSPECTS WITH NO OFFERS, LIKELY TO RECEIVE FIRST OFFER DURING SPRING FOOTBALL
Cordell Hudson, Largo CB 2014 5-11 160 – maturing into one of the elite CBs in Pinellas County.

Alex McGough, Gaither QB 2014 6-3 198 – showed out at the right places this spring.  Plenty of questions floating around about him.

Chavez Pownell, Jefferson CB 2014 5-10 185 – big junior season, followed by an impressive off-season.

Trey Congdon, Lake Gibson QB 2014 6-3 202 – big arm, smart player, plenty of starting experience and accurate.

Dwayne Williams, Mulberry OG 2014 6-3 310 – potentially the best offensive lineman in Polk County this season.