It’s that time of the year again where the Friday Night Lights are bright and prospects across the country are starting the high school football season.
Like the past years Gator Country is going to do a preview every Thursday for all of the Florida Gators commits and on Monday we will do a full recap including stats and notes from the past weeks’ games.
This year we are going to also highlight the key players to watch in the game that aren’t Florida Gators commits but rather targets or just big names in the game.
Week 8 preview
2024 commits
Receiver Tawaski Abrams (5-11, 175, Fort Myers, FL. Dunbar)
Matchup: Dunbar (5-1) travels to take on Lowndes on Friday night.
Yearly Stats: Abrams has 22 carries for 137 yards and 4 touchdowns and 18 catches for 213 yards, and 2 touchdowns on the season.
Notes: Dunbar is 5-1 on the year.
Linebacker Aaron Chiles (6-3, 220, Olney, MD. Our Lady Good Counsel)
Matchup: Our Lady of Good Counsel (5-1) will play host to DeMatha on Friday.
Yearly Stats: Chiles has 21 tackles, 2 sacks and a forced fumble on the year.
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Running back Kahnen Daniels (5-11, 190, West Point, MS. High)
Matchup: West Point (4-2) travels to take on Clarksdale on Thursday.
Yearly Stats: Daniels has 1,108 yards and 16 touchdowns on the year. Daniels has also scored on four two-point conversions.
Notes: N/A
Defensive back Josiah Davis (6-1, 185, Nashville, GA. Berrien)
Matchup: Berrien (1-5) travels to take on Cook on Friday night.
Yearly Stats: Davis is 16-35 passing for 246 yards, 2 touchdowns, he has run for 404 yards and 8 touchdowns on the year. Davis also has 26 tackles, interception, and a caused fumble.
Notes: N/A
Defensive back Xavier Filsaime (6-1, 180, McKinney, TX. High)
Matchup: McKinney (6-0) plays host to Allen on Friday night.
Yearly Stats: Filsaime has 34 tackles, five PBU’s and two forced fumbles.
Notes: Filsaime has been all over the field so far this year.
Defensive back Teddy Foster (6-2, 170, Sarasota, FL. Cardinal Mooney)
Matchup: Cardinal Mooney (5-1) plays host to John Carroll Catholic on Friday night.
Yearly Stats: Foster has 18 catches for 244 yards and 3 touchdowns on offense. On defense, Foster has 16 tackles, two tackles for a loss, one interception and six PBU’s.
Notes: N/A
Linebacker Myles Graham (6-1, 212, Gainesville, FL. Buchholz)
Matchup: Buchholz (6-0) travels to take on Oakleaf on Friday.
Yearly Stats: Graham has 15 carries for 227 yards, and four touchdowns on the year. On defense, Graham has 15 tackles and a caused fumble.
Notes: N/A
Receiver Jerrae Hawkins (5-9, 165, Bradenton, FL. IMG Academy)
Matchup: IMG (5-0) plays host to Pine Forest on Friday night.
Yearly Stats: Hawkins has 18 catches for 291 yards and 2 touchdowns this year. Hawkins also has one carry for 15 yards and a touchdown.
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Linebacker Adarius Hayes (6-4, 210, Largo, FL. High)
Matchup: Largo (5-1) travels to take on Seminole on Friday.
Yearly Stats: Hayes has 66 tackles, one tackle for a loss, a interception, and a PBU on the year.
Notes: N/A
Tight end Amir Jackson (6-4, 223, Portal, GA. High)
Matchup: Portal (4-3) plays host to Emanuel County Institute on Friday.
Yearly Stats: Jackson has 10 rushing attempts for 147 yards and 4 touchdowns, and nine catches for 121 yards, and 2 touchdowns on the year. Jackson has also thrown a touchdown pass.
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Defensive lineman Kendall Jackson (6-4, 250, Gainesville, FL. Buchholz)
Matchup: Buchholz (6-0) travels to take on Oakleaf on Friday.
Yearly Stats: Jackson has 13 tackles, two tackles for a loss and a sack on the year.
Notes: N/A
Defensive lineman Nasir Johnson (6-4, 300, Dublin, GA. High)
Matchup: Dublin (4-2) plays host to Dooly County on Friday night.
Yearly Stats: Johnson has 14 tackles and 8 tackles for a loss on the year.
Notes: N/A
Quarterback DJ Lagway (6-2, 225, Willis, TX. High)
Matchup: Willis (7-0) plays host to Caney Creek on Friday.
Yearly Stats: Lagway is 135-179 for 2,292 yards and 36 touchdowns through the air. Lagway has added 42 carries for 346 yards, and 5 touchdowns on the ground this year.
Notes: N/A
Defensive back Wardell Mack (5-11, 170, Marrero, LA. John Ehret)
Matchup: John Ehret (3-3) travels to take on West Jefferson on Friday.
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Offensive lineman Marcus Mascoll (6-4, 292, Snellville, GA. South Gwinnett)
Matchup: South Gwinnett (4-2) travels to take on Grayson on Friday.
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Offensive lineman Noel Portnjagin (6-5, 334, Germany)
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Defensive end Jamonta Waller (6-2, 225, Picayune, MS. Memorial)
Matchup: Picayune (4-2) plays host to West Harrison on Friday.
Yearly Stats: Waller has 35 tackles, 11 tackles for a loss, 6 sacks, and 15 hurries on the year.
Notes: N/A
Offensive lineman Fletcher Westphal (6-8, 335, Leesburg, VA. Tuscarora)
Matchup: Tuscarora (6-0) travels to take on Rock Ridge on Friday.
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Defensive lineman Amaris Williams (6-3, 270, Clinton, NC. High)
Matchup: Clinton (7-0) plays host to Midway on Friday.
Yearly Stats: Williams has 13 carries for 233 yards and 2 touchdowns on offense. Williams has added 1 catch for 22 yards and a touchdown. On defense, Williams has 19 tackles, four sacks and 12 tackles for a loss.
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Receiver Izaiah Williams (6-0, 172, Tampa, FL. Carrollwood Day)
Matchup: Carrollwood Day (4-1) plays host to Seffner Christian on Friday.
Yearly Stats: Williams has 24 catches for 413 yards and four touchdowns. Williams also has a rushing touchdown.
Notes: N/A
Offensive lineman Mike Williams (6-7, 310, Upper Marlboro, MD. Charles Herbert Flowers)
Matchup: Charles Herbert Flowers (6-0) travels to take on Wise on Friday.
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