Panhandle Prospects Make Major Strides in 2020

We have said it for years, and it still holds true. The Florida Panhandle is easily one of the most underexposed regions in the state. <img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-68783" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/redzone/uploads/2020/11/UndertheRadar-Logo-2-300x188.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="188" />For decades, this is an area – much because of being in the central time zone – that many of these prospects are passed over by recruiters and college coaches. Today, we shine that spotlight on an area where it belongs – the Panhandle. <strong>2021 -. </strong>Has shown plenty of leadership and <strong>Tyler Buchanan, QB, Milton</strong> talent this season, which college coaches have noticed. Continues to prove that he is ready – at 6-2, 200-pounds – to play at the next level. In a game recently, he was impressive with 11 completions for 199 yards and 5 touchdowns in a shootout loss to unbeaten Niceville. <strong>TAPE: </strong><a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/10355219/Tyler-Buchanan">https://www.hudl.com/profile/10355219/Tyler-Buchanan</a><strong> </strong> <strong>2022 - Gavin Clouse, Athlete, Panama City Bay. </strong>Here is a gifted prospect who can play anywhere on the field. Whether it’s receiver or in the defensive secondary, this is a difference maker that the Tornadoes continue to rely on. In a game two weeks ago, he had four catches for 91 yards and a touchdown on offense - plus chipped in with an interception return for a touchdown and a fumble recovery on defense in the Tornadoes’ win. <strong>2021 - Jayden Jackson, RB, Bratt Northview. </strong>Where do we start, here? This is one of the best running backs in a very talented group in the state of Florida. A quick, powerful and athletic prospect that we have talked about all season – as colleges fully know all about this impressive football player, who recently rushed for 340 yards and scored four touchdowns in a win. <strong>TAPE:</strong> <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/9710642/Jayden-Jackson">https://www.hudl.com/profile/9710642/Jayden-Jackson</a> <strong>2022 - Preston Murphy, LB/TE/RB, Niceville. </strong>One of the more versatile football players on a team loaded with quality talent. No matter where you play this young man, he comes up huge – as he’s done a number of times this season. In a win over Pensacola Catholic, he had two fumble recoveries along with five tackles and one tackle for loss. <strong>TAPE:</strong> <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/3076857/Preston-Murphy">https://www.hudl.com/profile/3076857/Preston-Murphy</a> <strong>2021 - Soloman Ransom, RB/LB, Jay. </strong>This versatile football player has given the Royals a boost on both sides of the line of scrimmage. A linebacker on defense, he recently left his mark on offense, carrying the ball 32 times for 267 yards and three touchdowns plus one reception for 14 yards in a win. <strong>TAPE: </strong><a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/15114964/Soloman-Ransom">https://www.hudl.com/profile/15114964/Soloman-Ransom</a> <strong><em>You Can Contact Larry Blustein with prospect or team information at: <a href="mailto:Foridakids1@aol.com">Foridakids1@aol.com</a>. We are also on Social Media on @PrepRedzonefl.</em></strong>