VOTE: The Blitz – Northeast Florida Edition: 2025 Week 1 Football Player of the Week

Week 1 is officially in the books, and the Northeast Florida Region delivered some incredible performances to kick off the 2025 season. From game-changing plays to dominating stat lines, athletes all across the region made their mark on opening week.

After reviewing box scores and standout highlights, we narrowed the field down to 10 finalists for the very first The Blitz – Northeast Florida Football Player of the Week award. We also spotlighted a few more athletes who were strongly considered.

Now it’s your turn — cast your vote and help crown the Week 1 Football Player of the Week! Voting is open until Tuesday, September 2, 2025 at 11:59 PM ET / 10:59 PM CT. Voting is unlimited, so rally your school, your teammates, and your community to support your pick!

We will reveal the winner on The Blitz – Northeast Florida Edition on Wednesday night at 7:45 p.m. ET / 6:45 p.m. CT.

ATH King Boylston, Ed White

Totaled 89 rushing yards and two touchdowns on 14 carries and added 40 passing yards in a 45–28 win over Trinity Christian.

RB Phillip Cameron, Stanton

Ripped off 242 yards and three touchdowns on 20 carries in a 48–20 win over Bishop Snyder.

RB Xander Edwards, Bolles

Ran for 157 yards on 12 carries (13.1 per rush) and scored twice in a 34–15 win over Monarch.

QB Brenton James, St. Augustine

Completed 11 of 19 for 191 yards and three touchdowns and added a rushing score in a 41–0 win over Palatka.

QB Aiden Phifer, Nease

Threw for 229 yards and two touchdowns and added a rushing score in a 38–28 win over Ponte Vedra.

RB Raszir Phelps, Interlachen

Ran for 146 yards including a 75-yard touchdown and added a 67-yard receiving score in a 36–0 win over Keystone Heights.

ATH Jordin Price, Oakleaf

Sparked the Knights with a 75-yard punt-return touchdown and two interceptions in a 23–14 win over Riverside.

RB Antonio Queen, Andrew Jackson

Carried 10 times for 107 yards and two touchdowns and returned a punt 60 yards for a score in a 51–0 win over KIPP Bold City.

DE Dominic Swilley, Middleburg

Logged six tackles (three for loss), two sacks, three hurries and a pick-six in a 58–14 win over Westside.

WR Brysen Wright, Mandarin

Hauled in six receptions for 80 yards and a touchdown and added a pick-six in a 42–20 win over Creekside.

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ALSO CONSIDERED

QB Braylon Brown, North Florida Educational

WR Naeem Burroughs, Bolles

LB Uriah Caguimbal, University Christian

QB Terel Dallas, Trinity Christian Academy

QB Cash Downey, Menendez

DL Ricardo Fernandez, St. Joseph

DE/LB Burnell Jones, Andrew Jackson

QB Ian Miller, Fernandina Beach

RB Jordan Robinson, North Florida Educational

LB Jacob Smith, Interlachen

DB Michael Souffrant, North Florida Educational

DL Achai Strother, Orange Park

DT Darius Swilley, Middleburg

DL Cael Thoresen, Episcopal

RB Jayden Timmon, Yulee

QB Lucas Whitworth, Tocoi Creek

LB Xavier Williams, Impact Christian

QB Andrew Wright Jr., Impact Christian Academy