VOTE: The Blitz – Central Florida Edition: 2025 Week 2 Football Player of the Week

Week 2 is officially in the books, and the Central Florida Region delivered more incredible performances here in the early stages of 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 second The Blitz – Central 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 2 Football Player of the Week! Voting is open until Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at 11:59 AM ET / 10:59 AM 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 – Central Florida Edition on Wednesday night at 7:00 p.m. ET / 6:00 p.m. CT.

PLAYER OF THE WEEK – WEEK 1

RB TJ McCormick, Mount Dora Christian

Congratulations to Mount Dora Christian RB TJ McCormick on winning The Blitz – Central Florida Player of the Week for Week 1! McCormick rushed for 224 yards and four touchdowns on nine carries in a 56–35 win over Lake Highland Prep.

WEEK 2 NOMINEES

ATH Marceles Carey, DeLand

Exploded for 222 all-purpose yards with 125 rushing and 97 receiving while scoring two touchdowns in the Bulldogs’ 56–21 rout of New Smyrna Beach.

RB Daryl Ellis, East Ridge

Powered the ground attack with 149 rushing yards on 18 carries and two touchdowns to lead the Knights to a 28–25 victory over Mount Dora.

LB Aidan Greer, Lake Brantley

Stuffed the stat sheet with 10 tackles, three tackles for loss, three sacks, and a forced fumble while also contributing 32 yards receiving on offense in the Patriots’ 42–7 win over East River.

QB Sebastian Johnson, Mainland

Carved up Cocoa by completing 17-of-26 passes for 270 yards and three touchdowns in the Buccaneers’ 19–14 road upset.

QB Jeremiah Lattier, St. Cloud

Picked apart Pine Ridge by going 16-of-26 for 344 yards and three passing touchdowns, while adding 34 rushing yards and two scores in the Bulldogs’ 41–0 shutout.

QB Sabby Meassick, Tohopekaliga

Was nearly flawless, completing 25 of 34 passes for 502 yards and six touchdowns in the Tigers’ 42–0 shutout of Lyman.

QB PJ Miller, Spruce Creek

Did it all with 305 yards passing and two touchdowns while adding 91 rushing yards, finishing with 396 total yards of offense in the Hawks’ 25–22 victory over Avon (OH).

OLB Michael Onorata, West Orange

Stuffed the stat sheet with three tackles, one sack, one tackle for loss, a fumble recovery, and a touchdown in the Warriors’ 38–14 victory over Wekiva.

LB Marje Foster-Wilson, Winter Springs

Stuffed the stat sheet with eight tackles (four for loss), a quarterback hurry, and an interception return touchdown in the Bears’ 17–3 win over Celebration.

QB Cole Walker, Matanzas

Directed the offense by going 23-of-40 passing for 314 yards and three touchdowns in the Pirates’ 43–24 win over University (Orange City).

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ALSO CONSIDERED

RB Eddie Bohne, Lake Highland Prep

QB Ashton Bosco, The Master’s Academy (Oviedo)

DT Chadwicke Cannon, Spruce Creek

S Kendric Cidel, Ocoee

RB Johnnie Cobbs, Oviedo

OLB Namir Coleman, West Orange

DL Murphy Connelly, South Lake

QB Andrew Chung, West Orange

RB Tymir Gaines, Mount Dora

QB Sebastian Galeano, Oviedo

RB Maverick Grimm, Father Lopez

RB Jahmari Hammonds, Central Florida Christian

RB Peyton Hollern, Windermere Prep

RB Amar’e Johnson, Bishop Moore

DE Joe Johnson, DeLand

QB Sebastian Johnson, Mainland

QB Tre Kelly, South Lake

QB Jacob Kinsy, Leesburg

DE DeAnthony Lafayette, Lake Nona

QB Brycen Marbrey, Lake Howell

LB Jadon McLennan, The Master’s Academy (Oviedo)

QB Blake McCullough, Bishop Moore

DL Sean McQuade, Innovation

MLB Anthony Moreno, Lake Nona

ATH David Moore, Innovation

RB Taihj Moore, DeLand

QB Lake Morgan, Lake Nona

OLB Kyle Olson, Oviedo

OLB Michael Onorata, West Orange

WR Cameron Oxendine, Spruce Creek

QB Karon Palmer Jr., East Ridge

QB Gavin Privatzu, Central Florida Christian

LB Drelan Starke, Colonial

LB Nicholas Viscomi, Father Lopez

WR AJ Wise, Tohopekaliga