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.
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.
VOTE HERE
Who should be The Blitz - Northeast Florida Player of the Week for Week 2 of the 2025 season?
- RB Leonard Holton, Old Plank Christian (67%, 15,178 Votes)
- RB/S Camauri Bolden, Hilliard (33%, 7,375 Votes)
- MLB Zack Sandell, First Coast (0%, 50 Votes)
- ATH Brysen Wright, Mandarin (0%, 16 Votes)
- QB Brenton James, St. Augustine (0%, 15 Votes)
- QB Cruz James Bajek, Fletcher (0%, 8 Votes)
- DB Andrew Crews, Beachside (0%, 6 Votes)
- WR Diondre Smith, Fletcher (0%, 6 Votes)
- QB Cody Ott, St. Joseph (0%, 5 Votes)
- WR Camden Coffindaffer, St. Joseph (0%, 4 Votes)
Total Voters: 22,662
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
