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Published Aug 30, 2016
Following the Future: Week One
Blake Alderman
Inside the Gators Recruiting Analyst

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)