Northeast Florida- This week on the Duval Sports Press Box Show, Andre’ and Corey named their top three High School Football Players at each position through week six of the High School Football season. The Duval Sports staff have covered several Northeast Florida games for the first six weeks of the season, and will give you the best at each position thus far on the first coast. Check who the top three are below.
Andre’s Top 3
Quarterbacks
- Jordan Smith – Columbia- 1,669 passing yds 16 Passing TDs 5 Int, 209 rushing yds 5 TDs
- Gavin Screws -Baldwin- 1,320 passing yds, 13 Passing TDs, 2 Int, 190 Rushing 2 TDs
- Carson Beck- Mandarin- 1042 Passing Yds, 12 Passing TDs, 3 Int,
Check out Midseason Highlights by Carson Beck on @hudl https://t.co/W2F34BgLZp #hudl
— Duval Sports ™️ (@DuvalSports) October 4, 2018
Andre’s Take:
- Jordan Smith is the most dynamic Quarterback I’ve seen all year. He is a young Michael Vick .
- Gavin Screws has a cannon of an arm, he’s the main reason Baldwin is undefeated.
- Carson Beck is the most polished college ready drop back QB I’ve seen this year so far.
Running Backs
1. Marcus Crowley- Trinity- 870 rushing yds, 12 TDs
Check out this highlight! https://t.co/vofGtd4heu
— Marcus Crowley jr. (@marcus_2334) October 1, 2018
2. Keshawn King- Oakleaf- 906 rushing yds 17 TDs
3. Brandon Marshall- Raines- 1072 yards and 13 touchdowns,
- Marcus Crowley is one of those rare running backs that you see every decade. Like a Derek Henry. He’s just that special
- Keshawn King has lived up to his name since his freshman year. When he gets the ball he is King over every defense.
- Brandon Marshall is the most underrated running back in Northeast Florida. Power, agility, speed. He has it all.
Wide Receivers
- TJ. Jones- Columbia- 541 receiving yds, 3 TDS
- Marquez Bell- Columbia- 578 receiving yds, 7 TDs
Check out Mid-Season Highlights🎒🤐 by Marquez Bell on @hudl https://t.co/MLKs6Cvp9v #hudl
— Duval Sports ™️ (@DuvalSports) October 4, 2018
3. Tahveon Nicholson, Lee- 469 receiving yds, 5 TDs
- TJ Jones is the most explosive wide receiver I’ve seen in a very long time. His speed and agility are unmatched
- Marquez Bell’s game is beautiful to watch. He catches balls in stride and has a wide catch radius.
- Taz Nicholson pound for pound may be the best athlete in Northeast Florida. What an addition to the Generals!
Defense
- Andrew Brown, LB Trinity 52 Tackles, 1 interception
Check out my highlight – https://t.co/DXJjscJkIR
— Andrew Brown (@MiamiBrown2019) October 2, 2018
2. Triston Herndon, DE Sandalwood, 8 Sacks
3. Jalen Mitchell, Fletcher 8 interceptions 2 TDs
- As a middle linebacker, I look for those players that change the game with their play. I saw Brown shadow Columbia’s Jordan Smith and tackle him in open field. Wow!
- Herndon is leading the area in sacks. He’s a wild man off the edge for Sandalwood. And he’s still learning the position!
- Mitchell is carrying Fletcher’s defense right now. Three interceptions in one game and 8 overall before October!
Check out mid (slime) season 🐍🧟♂️🐍 on @Hudl https://t.co/mCDb3bXKTq #hudl
— Duval Sports ™️ (@DuvalSports) October 4, 2018
Corey’s Top 3
Quarterback
- Gavin Screws- Baldwin- 1,320 passing yards, 13 Passing TDs, 2 Int, 190 Rushing Yds 2 TDs
Check out 2018 Senior Season Highlights by Gavin Screws on @hudl https://t.co/1aRIWX0EDp #hudl
— Duval Sports ™️ (@DuvalSports) October 4, 2018
2. Tai Lavatai- Creekside- 1,327Passing yards, 19 Passing TDs, 3 Int, 273 Rushing Yds, 5 TDs
3. Walter Simmons III, Oakleaf- 1,122yds 10 TDs 3 Int
Check out Through 4 Games on @Hudl https://t.co/gaubsdu3i9 #hudl
— Duval Sports ™️ (@DuvalSports) October 4, 2018
Running Backs
- Keshawn King, Oakleaf- 906 yds 17 TDs
Check out this video!https://t.co/JNdl7Uvfb7
— Keshawn King (@keshawnk25) September 29, 2018
2. Marcus Crowley, Trinity- 870 rushing yds 12 TDs
3. Kyjaun Herndon, Sandalwood- 808 rushing yds 11 TDs
Wide Receivers
- Xavier McGriff- Baldwin, 382 yds, 4 TDs
2. Jack Goodrich- Creekside, 616 rushing yds , 7 TDs
3. Tahveon Nicholson, Lee, 469 receiving yds, 5 TDs
https://twitter.com/Tahveon1_/status/1047300262094884865
Defense
- Ralph Mency -DE -Lee , 2 sacks, 2 interceptions
https://twitter.com/Mency_Ralph20/status/1042103583259484160
2. Branden Jennings- LB- Sandalwood, 64 Tackles
3. Hunter May – DL-Fletcher , 8 Sacks
