In continuing our look at some of the top players from around the state in the Class of 2014, we turn our attention to the top offensive tackles. There are a lot of great offensive tackles across the state in this class and it is highly likely you will find quite a few these names mentioned when we release our Florida HS Football Top 150 for the Class of 2014 at the end of July.
List compiled by Florida HS Football staff
| 1. David Sharpe | 6’6 | 288 | Providence | |||||
| Top College Choices (via 247Sports) | The Scoop | ||||
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Sharpe is one of the toughest offensive tackles in the state and its is very close between him and number two Kc McDermott in terms of who is the best of the best. Sharpe will be called upon to help return his team to the playoffs this season. | ||||
| 2. Kc McDermott | 6’6 | 301 | Palm Beach Central | |||||
| Verbal Commitment | The Scoop | ||||
| Committed to Miami (FL) | McDermott has been rising as one of the top prospects in the state since last season and is following very nicely in the footsteps of his brother, Shane McDermott who is an offensive center at Miami. Expect McDermott to have another huge season with his team. | ||||
| 3. Mason Cole | 6’5 | 266 | East Lake | |||||
| Verbal Commitment | The Scoop | ||||
| Committed to Michigan | Cole is a high quality offensive tackle that has been using is strength and size to help lead his East Lake football team, including being a key part of the Eagles run into the regional semifinals. Expect Cole to play a huge part in opening up holes once again this year. | ||||
| 4. Trevor Darling | 6’5 | 330 | Miami Central | |||||
| Verbal Commitment | The Scoop | ||||
| Committed to Miami (FL) | Trevor Darling has been one of the reasons why Miami Central has won two state championships in the last three years including last year’s Class 6A state championship. Being able to block to keep defends away from the quarterback and away from the Rockets two explosive running backs are a big reason he is in the Top 5. | ||||
| 5. Benjamin Knox | 6’6 | 260 | DeLand | |||||
| Verbal Commitment | The Scoop | ||||
| Committed to Florida | Knox is an offensive tackle that can do a lot of different things to keep his offensive playmakers protected each and every game. Knox will be relied upon a lot this upcoming season as DeLand’s district gets tougher. | ||||
IN THE BUBBLE
Jesse Burkett – Bartram Trail
Reilly Gibbons – St. Petersburg Catholic
Kavaris Harkless – Trinity Christian (Jacksonville)
Denzel Ward – IMG Academy
Ray Raulerson – Plant
Delroy Baker – West Port
Marcus Applefield – Weeki Wachee
Derrick Kelly, Jr. – East Gadsden
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