According to Maxpreps (10/21/12), Tampa Bay has a number of players who rank as some of the best sack masters in the state of Florida.
Tre Watson, Tampa Catholic 2014 OLB
State rank – 3
Sacks – 11
Sacks per game – 1.6
Total tackles – 80
Dominated the games versus Zephyrhills with 3 sacks and 12 total tackles. Has 47 solo tackles on the year.
Elevisi Halapio, St. Petersburg Catholic 2014 DE
State rank – 4
Sacks – 10.5
Sacks per game – 1.5
Total tackles – 25
Solid football player who caused nightmares for Out-of-Door Academy with 5 tackles and 5 sacks.
Eric Bennett, East Bay 2014 DE
State rank – 5
Sacks – 10.5
Sacks per game – 1.5
Total tackles – 50
East Bay’s return is due to a consistent offense and improving defense. Bennett had a great game vs. Bloomingdale with 2.5 sacks and 10 tackles. Has 32 solo tackles on the season.
Tanner Reeves, Jenkins 2013 DE
State rank – 10
Sacks – 9.5
Sacks per game – 1.4
Total tackles – 46
Versus Kathleen, held the edge with 5 sacks and 10 tackles. An “Anthony Chickillo” style player who gets better every snap.
Morgan Flournory, Pasco 2013 DE/OLB
State rank – 12
Sacks – 9
Sacks per game – 1.5
Total tackles – 37
Hudson had no answer for him: 2.5 sacks and 12 tackles.
OTHERS
15 Vincent Jackson, Jesuit 2014 LB/DB – 9
18 Mitchell Wright, Plant 2013 DE/OLB – 8
34 Quinn Metoyer, Plant 2013 DL – 6