It's always exciting to see a new class of players start to emerge as stars in high school football. And there have been plenty of newcomers make their mark in Florida's prep football ranks this fall.
This is your chance to let us know who you think the most impressive newcomer is so far in Florida's high school ranks. This is all about the freshmen in the Sunshine State, and we're ready to hear who you think should be the Florida Midseason Freshman of the Year in the coming days. Vote as many times as you want until 11:59 p.m. ET on Wednesday, and the winner will be announced next week.
Louvens Bazile, Neumann [Naples, FL] Celtics
555 rushing yards on 88 attempts with 6 TDs in six games
Jershard Benjamin, South Fort Myers [Fort Myers, FL] Wolfpack
365 receiving yards on 23 receptions with 4 TDs in five games
Diaje Betts, Harvest Community [Jacksonville, FL] Warriors
4 interceptions for 121 yards in five games
Jameson Blunt, Masters Academy [Vero Beach, FL] Patriots
685 rushing yards on 89 attempts with 6 TDs in seven games
Brett Boston, Santaluces [Lantana, FL] Chiefs
430 receiving yards on 19 receptions (22.63 avg.) with 1 TD in six games
Geloni Brown, Somerset Academy [Pembroke Pines, FL] Panthers
3 interceptions in three games
Matwain Bryant, Winter Haven [FL] Blue Devils
225 yards rushing on 31 carries with 3 TDs; 125 kick return yards; 102 punt return yards in five games
Braddock Carpenter, Geneva [Casselberry, FL] Knights
28 tackles with 6 tackles for loss and 3 sacks in five games
Josiah Carter, Zephyrhills [FL] Christian Academy Warriors
1,101 passing yards on 62-of-104 attempts with 10 TDs and 5 INTs; 311 rushing yards with 1 TD in five games
Martavius Conway, Tampa Bay Tech [Tampa, FL] Titans
735 passing yards on 51-of-97 attempts with 7 TDs and 3 INTs in six games
X'Zavier Corbin, Eau Gallie [Melbourne, FL] Commodores
544 rushing yards on 55 attempts with 6 TDs; 187 kick return yards on 5 attempts in six games
Algernod Crawford, Glades Central [Belle Glade, FL] Raiders
395 receiving yards on 17 receptions (23.24 avg.) with 5 TDs; 136 kick return yards on 4 attempts in six games
Quinten Dacres, Legacy [Port St. Lucie, FL] Lions
23 tackles with 7 tackles for loss and 3 sacks in four games
Aviyon Darien, ABF Academy [Hialeah, FL] Cowboys
391 receiving yards on 16 receptions (24.44 avg.) with 5 TDs in four games
Ralph Diaz, North Broward Prep [Coconut Creek, FL] Eagles
969 passing yards on 71-of-116 attempts with 7 TDs and 6 INTs; 358 rushing yards on 47 carries in seven games
Nolan Downs, IMG Academy Junior National [Bradenton, FL] Ascenders
1,179 passing yards on 67-of-119 attempts with 15 TDs and 1 INT in six games
Noah Finkelstein, North Broward Prep [Coconut Creek, FL] Eagles
74 tackles (45 solo) with 3.5 tackles for loss and 2.5 sacks in six games
Jakobe Gilyard, Niceville [FL] Eagles
517 rushing yards on 87 attempts with 7 TDs in six games
Uriah Gomez, South Dade [Homestead, FL] Buccaneers
5 sacks with 7 QB hurries in four games
Aydin Hall, Gulliver Prep [Miami, FL] Raiders
46 tackles (30 solo) with 2 tackles for loss and 1.5 sackes in five games
Josiah Hall, Tohopekaliga [Kissimmee, FL] Tigers
514 receiving yards on 32 receptions with 3 TDs in six games
Jahmari Hammonds, Central Florida Christian Academy [Ocoee, FL] Eagles
641 rushing yards on 72 attempts with 9 TDs in four games
Dreshaun House, Sickles [Tampa, FL] Gryphons
230 receiving yards on 31 receptions in five games
Kevin Ishmael III, The Masters Academy [Oviedo, FL] Eagles
240 receiving yards on 10 receptions (24.00 avg.) with 4 TDs in five games
Teyon Jackson, Eagles View [Jacksonville, FL] Warriors
33 tackles with 9.5 tackles for loss with 7.5 sacks in five games
Na'im Jefferson, Clearwater [FL] Central Catholic Marauders
31 tackles with 5 tackles for loss with 3 sacks in five games
Tyrese Jefferson, Melbourne [FL] Bulldogs
533 rushing yards on 74 attempts with 11 TDs; 243 receiving yards on 13 receptions with 3 TDs in seven games
Amarion Keenon, Crescent City [FL] Raiders
33 tackles with 6 tackles for loss, 4 sacks, and 9 QB hurries in five games
Victor Latimore, Mater Academy Charter [Hialeah Gardens, FL] Lions
42 tackles with 10 tackles for loss and 4.5 sacks in six games
Malik Leonard, Chaminade-Madonna [Hollywood, FL] Lions
844 passing yards on 49-of62 attempts with 9 TDs and 0 INTs in four games
Kingston Loydd, Lake Wales [FL] Highlanders
884 passing yards on 47-of-77 attempts with 5 TDs and 1 INT; 156 rushing yards in six games
Elijah Mitchell, Rockledge [FL] Raiders
445 receiving yards on 13 receptions (34.23 avg.) with 5 TDs in three games
Anthony Pollock, Atlantic [Port Orange, FL] Sharks
34 tackles with 9 tackles for loss, 4 sacks and 10 QB hurries in four games
Adam Robinson, Plant City [FL] Raiders
256 receiving yards on 17 receptions with 5 TDs in five games
Brett Smith, Boca Raton [FL] Christian Blazers
3 interceptions in four games
Mikai Smith, Wildwood [FL] Wildcats
33 tackles with 5 tackles for loss and 4 sacks in five games
Jeremiah Taylor, Oak Hill [Gainesville, FL] Eagles
346 rushing yards on 34 attempts (10.18 avg.) with 5 TDs in five games
Jayden Timmon, Yulee [FL] Hornets
529 rushing yards on 79 attempts with 4 TDs in six games
Emerson Walker, North Broward Prep [Coconut Creek, FL] Eagles
29 tackles with 7 tackles for loss and 3 sacks in seven games
Riley Wallace, Dwyer [Palm Beach Gardens, FL] Panthers
42 tackles with 8 tackles for loss and 5 sacks in six games
Anthony White, Maclay [Tallahassee, FL] Marauders
442 rushing yards on 64 attempts with 5 TDs in five games
Michael Williams, Carol City [Miami, FL] Chiefs
24 tackles with 13 tackles for loss, 3 sacks, and 11 QB hurries in five games
Steven Wright, South Broward [Hollywood, FL] Bulldogs
495 passing yards on 40-of-78 attempts with 2 TDs and 1 INT; 159 rushing yards on 46 attempts with 4 TDs in five games
Renaldo Yan, Atlantic [Port Orange, FL] Sharks
29 tackles with 7 tackles for loss, 3 sacks and 6 QB hurries in four games
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