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

Week 2 is officially in the books, and the Northeast 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 – 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 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 – Northeast Florida Edition on Wednesday night at 7:45 p.m. ET / 6:45 p.m. CT.

PLAYER OF THE WEEK – WEEK 1

DE Dominic Swilley, Middleburg

Congratulations to Middleburg DE Dominic Swilley on winning The Blitz – Northeast Florida Player of the Week for Week 1! Swilley logged six tackles (three for loss), two sacks, three hurries and a pick-six in a 58–14 win over Westside.

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QB Cruz James Bajek, Fletcher

Completed 11-of-14 passes for 320 yards and five touchdowns in a 45–8 win over Terry Parker.

RB/S Camauri Bolden, Hilliard

Rushed for 128 yards and four touchdowns, added two catches for 20 yards, and recorded nine tackles with three for loss in a 48–6 win over Harvest Community.

WR Camden Coffindaffer, St. Joseph

Caught nine passes for 177 yards and three touchdowns in a 37–20 win over Geneva.

DB Andrew Crews, Beachside

Had a 97-yard interception return for a touchdown plus a forced fumble and a sack in a 64–0 win over Englewood.

RB Leonard Holton, Old Plank Christian

Racked up 280 rushing yards and three touchdowns on 21 carries, plus a touchdown reception and 104 kickoff return yards in a 55–32 win over Duval Charter.

QB Brenton James, St. Augustine

Went 14-of-15 for 254 yards and four touchdowns in a 48–6 win over Menendez.

QB Cody Ott, St. Joseph

Passed for 272 yards and four touchdowns and rushed for 109 yards and a score in a 37–20 win over Geneva.

MLB Zack Sandell, First Coast

Tallied 14 tackles, two sacks, and a pick-six in a 55–6 win over KIPP Bold City.

WR Diondre Smith, Fletcher

Posted 156 receiving yards and three touchdowns in a 45–8 win over Terry Parker.

ATH Brysen Wright, Mandarin

Scored on a 51-yard receiving play, a 100-yard interception return, and a 65-yard punt return while adding three tackles in a 54–16 win over Atlantic Coast.

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ALSO CONSIDERED

QB Knox Annis, Mandarin

CB Damon Bridges, Nease

RB Eliyjah Caldwell-Hardy, Impact Christian

QB T.J. Cole, Raines

LB James Davis III, Bishop Kenny

RB Shaunqueze Foster, Mandarin

RB Smo Green, West Nassau

RB Nashawn Jacobs, Baldwin

MLB Braylon Jenkins, Paxon

QB Ian Miller, Fernandina Beach

DE/LB Lashawn Powell, Impact Christian

QB Cole Rosendahl, Ponte Vedra

DE Kalani Tucker, Fernandina Beach

RB Jaden Timmon, Yulee

DB Brandon Whitfield Jr., St. Augustine

WR Somourian Wingo, St. Augustine

QB Jaden Weatherly, Bolles