Following the Future: Week One
Each week during the high school football season Inside the Gators Blake Alderman provides the Internets most comprehensive, in-depth update on how each of Florida's public commitments fared over the weekend.
* Rivals250 quarterback Jake Allen
Results: Fort Lauderdale (Fla.) St. Thomas Aquinas was defeated 27-23 by Miami (Fla.) Booker T. Washington
Stats: Allen completed 15-of-33 passes for 255 yards and two interceptions
Up Next: The Raiders (0-1) will travel to Miramar (Fla.) (2-0)
* Rivals250 cornerback Elijah Blades
Results: Pasadena (Ca.) Muir defeated Compton (Ca.) 49-12
Stats: According to Blades he had three tackles, a forced fumble, and an interception he ran back for a touchdown
Note: Blades also scored two touchdowns on offense and also ran a kick back for a touchdown
HUDL Tape: http://www.hudl.com/video/3/3998751/57c1d7d20f1a5452ecdb3552
Up Next: The Mustangs (1-0) will travel to Las Vegas (NV) Desert Oasis (0-1)
* Three-star tight end Zechariah Byrd
Results: Millbrook (AL.) Stanhope Elmore was defeated 28-23 by Prattville (AL.)
Stats: Byrd had five catches for 99 yards and a touchdown in the loss
Note: This is Byrd’s second straight week recording a touchdown
HUDL Tape: http://www.hudl.com/video/3/5432505/57c22306dfe29954184c3dc6
Up Next: The Mustangs (0-2) will look for their first win of the season as they travel to Montgomery (AL) Park Crossing (1-1)
* Rivals100 defensive end Zachary Carter
Results: Hillsborough (Fla.) defeated Plant City (Fla.) Durant 17-7
Stats: Carter recorded three quarterbacks sacks and several tackles in the win
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Up Next: The Terriers (1-0) will host Tampa (Fla.) Plant (1-0)
* Three-star cornerback Shawn Davis
Results: Miami (Fla.) Southridge beat Miami (Fla.) Edson 7-0 in a game called early due to inclement weather
Stats: Davis recorded an interception in the win
Note: Davis made his commitment to the Gators the Saturday following his season opening win
HUDL Tape: http://www.hudl.com/video/3/4715314/57c16e2ddfe29954184bea32
Next Up: The Spartans (1-0) will host Miami (Fla.) Dr. Krop (1-0)
* Junior college defensive tackle Javier Edwards
Results: Brenham (TX) Blinn College defeated Texas A&T 55-0
Stats: Edwards recorded a handful of tackles while only playing a few series against an outmatched opponent
Next Up: The Buccaneers (1-0) will host Cisco College this coming Saturday
* four-star tight end Kemore Gamble
Results: Miami (Fla.) Southridge beat Miami (Fla.) Edson 7-0 in a game called early due to inclement weather
Stats: Gamble had a 13 yard touchdown catch in the win
HUDL Tape: http://www.hudl.com/video/3/3198818/57c168ea5cb43c3660cb4f3d
Next Up: The Spartans (1-0) will host Miami (Fla.) Dr. Krop (1-0)
* Rivals250 wide receiver DaQuon Green
Results: Tampa (Fla.) Tampa Bay Tech defeated Tampa (Fla.) Jefferson 25-20
Stats: Green had two catches for 19 yards in the win
HUDL Tape: http://www.hudl.com/video/3/2782912/57c44fc13bd81562f41df0cb
Next Up: The Titans (1-0) will travel to Tampa (Fla.) Sickles (1-0)
* Rivals250 defensive tackle Fred Hansard
Results: Princeton (NJ) Hun School doesn’t start their season until September 10th
Up Next: The Raiders (0-0) will host Ontario (CAN) Royal Imperial Collegiate
* Three-star linebacker James Houston
Results: Plantation (Fla.) American Heritage defeated Moultrie (GA) Colquitt County 17-14 on Saturday
Note: Houston is out for the season with an ACL tear
Up Next: The Patriots (1-0) will host Ramsey (NJ) Don Bosco Prep (0-0)
* Rivals250 running back Adarius Lemons
Results: Clearwater (Fla.) defeated Tarpon Springs (Fla.) 22-10
Note: Lemons did not play (serving a suspension)
Next Up: The Tornadoes (1-0) will travel to Clearwater (Fla.) Countryside (1-0)
* Three-star linebacker Ventrell Miller
Results: Lakeland (Fla.) Kathleen was defeated by Lakeland (Fla.) Lake Gibson 21-0
Next Up: The Red Devils (0-1) will travel to Haines City (Fla.) (0-1)
* Three-star defensive tackle Jordon Scott
Results: Largo (Fla.) Pinellas Park defeated Seminole (Fla.) Osceola 44-7
Note: Scott plans to attend the Florida Gators season opener this coming Saturday
Next Up: The Patriots (1-0) will travel to St. Petersburg (Fla.) Northeast (1-0)
* Rivals250 offensive tackle Kadeem Telfort
Results: Miami (Fla.) Booker T. Washington defeated Fort Lauderdale (Fla.) St. Thomas Aquinas 27-23
Quotable: "That game, it was a tough game," Telfort said to CaneSport.com. "We prepared for five quarters, only played four. Afterward I was just overwhelmed, happy. I've been waiting to beat them forever. For me to help beat them, it was a great feeling. Most of these guys had a chip on their shoulders from last year. We told everyone we can't come out and lose in our home territory."
Next Up: The Tornadoes (1-0) will travel to Miami (Fla.) Monsignor Pace (1-0)
* Three-star athlete Kadarius Toney
Results: Eight Mile (AL.) Blount defeated Robertsdale (AL.) 49-10
Note: Toney did not play in the win due to a stomach virus
Next Up: The Jaguars (2-0) will host Bay Minette (AL.) Baldwin County (2-0)
* Rivals250 cornerback Marco Wilson
Results: Plantation (Fla.) American Heritage defeated Moultrie (GA) Colquitt County 17-14 on Saturday
Stats: Wilson had four tackles in the win
HUDL Tape: http://www.hudl.com/video/3/4267155/57c433e6da511469b4b7f415
Next Up: The Patriots (1-0) will host Ramsey (NJ) Don Bosco Prep (0-0)