{"id":2923,"date":"2015-02-11T22:57:37","date_gmt":"2015-02-12T03:57:37","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.gridironstuds.com\/blog\/?p=2923"},"modified":"2015-02-11T22:57:37","modified_gmt":"2015-02-12T03:57:37","slug":"hungry-south-florida-express-defenders-ready-to-devour-unsuspecting-offenses","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gridironstuds.com\/blog\/hungry-south-florida-express-defenders-ready-to-devour-unsuspecting-offenses\/","title":{"rendered":"Hungry South Florida Express Defenders Ready to Devour Unsuspecting Offenses"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Devin Bush Jr. Holds 30 plus D1 Offers<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Offense usually takes the stage during 7-on-7 games and tournaments as the rules are set up to highlight that part of the game of football. \u00a0However, \u00a0anyone who has coached 7-on-7 football knows that a strong defense will land you the trophy at any tournament.<\/p>\n

This year’s version of the South Florida Express defense features a roster jam packed with very talented, \u00a0well coached prospects that are eager to make a name for themselves amongst the large group of high skilled defenders on the 7-on-7 circuit. \u00a0The physical gifts and football IQ will be on display by this version of South Florida Express stars as they are ready to dump ice water on the plans of overheated offenses.<\/p>\n

2016 LB Devin Bush (Flanagan) is the #3 rated player at his position according to Rivals and is certainly a prospect that has earned it. \u00a0Programs like Florida St., Florida, Miami, Auburn and UCLA are hot after this agile defender and he’s ready to cause mayhem like he did during the regular season. Also joining Bush in the linebacking corps\u00a0is talented and highly athletic Miami Central junior Wayne Steed. \u00a0Steed was a key member of a Central defense that led the way in their state title run. \u00a0Junior Christian Gomez (USF offer) also brings size and athleticism to the linebackers as does Miami Carol City 2017 prospect DeAndre Wilder.<\/p>\n

The defensive backs will be spearheaded by highly sought after junior Cedric Wright (Miami commit) who is currently holding 15 major D1 offers with Alabama and Ohio St. amongst them. Booker T. Washington cornerback Dontye Carriere Williams showed his big play ability often during last year’s 7-on-7 season and he’s back again to make quarterbacks miserable. Williams has 17 Division I offers and is drawing even more interest from some of the top programs in the country. Sophomore cornerback Marco Wilson (American Heritage Plantation) is ready to become a household name and already holds four major division I offers with SEC power South Carolina being one of them. \u00a0Wilson’s big time athleticism and grit will aid the Express defense in drawing the line on offenses in every tournament. \u00a0Junior cornerback Deon Jackson’s length, speed and skill will be a problem for WRs looking to have their way. \u00a0Jackson is poised to capture the attention of college programs and media alike during this 7-on-7 season. \u00a0One of the more intriguing prospects this season will be 2017 safety Brian Edwards who has already secured offers from Miami, Clemson and Louisville. Edwards’ length will serve him well as will his ability to make plays deep down the field.<\/p>\n

American high school defensive back Naytron Culpepper has been impressive in early practice sessions. \u00a0The 2017 prospect blends an athletic frame with great instincts to find himself around the football. \u00a02016 junior defensive back Elijah Daniels holds multiple D1 offers as well as strong coverage skills to hold opposing WRs in check. \u00a0Hallandale junior safety Romelo Webster brings a high football IQ and great quickness to patrol the deep secondary and take away the ball from offenses all season long. 2017 University School cornerback Faion Hicks (FAU offer) is another prospect that turned heads during the season and has continued to do so early this offseason. \u00a0Look for Hicks to have a coming out party during the 2015 7-on-7 circuit.<\/p>\n

Southridge defensive back Shawn Davis is a multi-talented prospect that\u00a0can play any position in the secondary. \u00a0By the time the season is over, \u00a0media and colleges alike will know they need to take a trip down South to see this 2017 gem. \u00a0Sophomore safety Christopher Williams is another young defender that is hungry to show his worth as is American HS cornerback Joshua Dinson (2017) who holds offers from both Cincinnati and Kentucky. \u00a02017 cornerback Donelle Thomas is another talented member of the American HS secondary that will make his presence felt in tournament play. \u00a0American Heritage Plantation freshman cornerback Pat Surtain Jr. has the size and athletic ability to give WRs fits and has already been offered by both Miami and Louisville. \u00a0Junior cornerback Isaiah Simpson (Cypress Bay) and 2018 prospect Michael Nesbitt (Stranahan) are poised to draw their rightful attention from interested onlookers\u00a0while\u00a0putting the clamps on the opposition.<\/p>\n

South Florida Express has been a breeding ground for top defensive talent supplied to college football programs from coast to coast. \u00a0Look for this to continue with a talented group of defenders that are eager to grab their piece of the spotlight all season long.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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