Some players who are not receiving the attention they should be. Some players who have cooled off. And a few players that will receive plenty of attnetion during the spring.
NEED MORE AIR
Zach Benjamin, Tampa Catholic, 2013 WR
What is it going to take for college programs to realize that this kid could be one of the biggest pick ups for a division 1 program? He put together a solid 2011 season with good film, has killed the showcase circuit and is solid academically.
Pete Dinovo, East Lake, 2013 QB
“An offer is coming soon. I think we will offer…” Heard it several times. Something is missing and we wish someone would be honest with us and let us know. But as of right know…Pete just wins!
Josh Black, Sickles, 2014 OLB
His film shows a defensive force, running chaos, James Wilder like destruction. 6-2 will not get him recruited as a defensive end, but he is projected as a OLB. This 2014 prospect should be getting early attention.
Marcus Mosley, Alonso, 2014 TE
Possible explosion during the spring. 6-4 sophomore is too athletic and has too much upside for a college coach to miss.
Shaheed Salmon, Land O’ Lakes, 2014 DE
O’ Lakes is still in good hands and the departure of Kent Taylor is not the end of the line for the talent train at the school. Salmon is raw and needs to refine his technique, but you can see the athleticism and drive.
STILL FLOATING
Robert Davis, Carrollwood Day, 2013 RB
A few early offers for the CDS RB, but things have cooled as of late. We anticipate more offers to come as college coaches “eye ball” Davis at practice.
David Emmanuel, Pasco, 2013 RB
David Emmanuel still has no offers. Attention is starting to grow, but no school has pulled the trigger yet. He is still floating becasue the attention DT Joey Ivie and ATH Janarian Grant are receiving will attract college coaches to Pasco high, where Emmanuel can show his worth.
Tramaine Batten, Dunedin, 2013 RB
UMASS and Toledo were back to back offers for Batten early in the spring. Since, steady attention has flowed in, but no addition verbal offers.
Reggie Brown, Jesuit, 2013 CB
Brown is the #4 ranked CB in the area. At 5-11, Brown has good height and has good speed to be a solid corner at the D1 level. But activity has gone cold since early spring. May will be an important month for the 2013 prospct.
Mitchell Wright, Plant, 2013 DE
The name doesn’t set the recruiting world on fire. But, it is known locally. Wright is a long, lean DE with great feet and a high motor.
WILL POP
Austin Copeland, Lakewood, 2013 OLB
“Who is this kid?” We are sure you are asking. Just wait. This athlete could be the best kept secret at Lakewood High. Coming to a field near you…
Michael Duclos, Robinson, 2015 RB
Just a freshman! in the words of one Plant High defensive back coach, “He’s just a baby!” Duclos shows so much promise it is scary. In order for him to be a BCS prospect he has to improve one area of his game; the home run.. If the young Knight can display that he can hit the hole, make a defender miss, then outrun the secondary for 75 yards, his game will be flawless and the offers will come in at a rapid rate.
Bruce Hector, Robinson, 2013 OL/DL
We ranked Hector as the #1 ranked interior offensive lineman. However, he will more than likely be projected as a DT. He is super physical and can run. 6-3/265lbs, May should be good to Hector.
Byron Cowart, Armwood, 2015 DE
Ahh yes, another defensive lineman under defensive coordinator Matt Thompson. This has to be some kind of trend. Annually, Armwood produces a singular or multiple top notch defensive lineman and Cowart is next in line. Wait for it…
George Campbell, East Lake, 2015 S
If you are a follower of Pinellas County sports, you know this young man. A multiple sport starter as a freshman and 5 star football potential.