Ribault High School- Ande King is the king of firsts on the First Coast. He’s the only player in the Gateway Conference to return a field goal attempt for a touchdown in 2021. And already in 2022, he’s the only player to record 2 blocked punts in a single game. The 6’1, 185 pound class of 2023 linebacker has been a playmaker on the field helping to guide the Trojans to a 3-2 record at the mid-way point.
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Starting the last two years, King came into his senior year experienced and ready to make even more plays than the incredbile ones he made as a junior. He’s accumulated 28 tackles, 5 forced fumbles, and 3 sacks in his senior campaign so far. His signature play of the seasons so far is one you won’t see often.
Against Englewood, King pressured the quarterback in the backfield just missing a sack. However King didn’t give up on the play, chasing the scrambling QB down from behind to force a fumble, which was recovered by his teammate. It’s these types of plays thats sets Ande King apart from others.
CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE PLAYER PROFILE OF ANDE KINGHe’s an extremely versitile player, rotating at free safety, nickle, and linebacker in different defensive formations. With 43 tackles, 3 sacks, 1 fumble recovery and 1 forced fumble last year, he’s already surpassed those numbers in just half a season in 2022.
He’s an energtic opportunistic dual spot athlete, who also runs the 200M in track & field. On the football field, he’d instantly add this unique play making ability to a collegiate program. King is currently ranked as a Duval Sports 3-star athlete, and is unranked nationally. King currently has no offers. He can be reached through his head coach Aaron Pinckney (904) 924-3092 or Ande King’s twitter: @Andeking4
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