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

Week 2 is officially in the books, and the Panhandle 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 – Panhandle 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 – Panhandle Edition on Wednesday night at 9:15 p.m. ET / 8:15 p.m. CT.

PLAYER OF THE WEEK – WEEK 1

LB Ayden Dunnell, Taylor County

Congratulations to Taylor County LB Ayden Dunnellon on winning The Blitz – Panhandle Player of the Week for Week 1! Dunnell registered 12 tackles, including one for loss, with a sack, an interception, and a fumble recovery in a 20–3 win over Fort White.

WEEK 2 NOMINEES

LB Ellis Alloway, Choctawhatchee

Dominated defensively with 7 tackles, 3 tackles for loss, 1 sack, and 3 quarterback hurries in the Indians’ 42–0 shutout against Navarre.

QB JD Brown, South Walton

Orchestrated the Seahawks’ offense by completing 22 of 35 passes for 241 yards and 2 touchdowns while adding 43 rushing yards in the 29–16 win over Fort Walton Beach.

QB Jabez Glanton, Taylor County

Did it all in the Bulldogs’ 27–21 win over Wakulla, passing for 102 yards and 2 touchdowns while also rushing 27 times for 211 yards and 2 more scores.

RB Junior Harris, Destin

Exploded for 216 yards rushing and 3 touchdowns on just 12 carries, adding a 16-yard reception in the Sharks’ 34–22 loss to Baker.

DB Matthew Lollie, Liberty County

Brought impact on defense with 6 tackles, 2 tackles for loss, and 2 interceptions returned for 49 yards in the 45–0 win against Vernon.

QB Carter Nunes, Freeport

Sliced up the Jay defense by completing 14 of 21 passes for 312 yards and a touchdown in the Bulldogs’ 31–14 win.

LB Aiden Spratt, Milton

Dominated defensively with 18 tackles (3 TFL) and forced a fumble in the Panthers’ 41–6 win over Pensacola.

QB Trae Townsend, Booker T. Washington (Pensacola)

Completed 15 of 25 passes for 270 yards with three touchdowns and one interception in the Wildcats’ 28–20 win over West Florida.

RB Makael Williams, Pace

Exploded for 283 yards rushing and four touchdowns on 22 carries to power the Patriots’ 41–20 win over Pensacola Catholic.

QB Will Cotter, Arnold

Set the tone with 254 yards passing and 3 touchdowns while adding 18 rushing yards in the Marlins’ 27–6 win over Providence Christian (AL).

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ALSO CONSIDERED

LB Brayden Brown, Franklin County

QB Beau Beshears, Maclay

RB Zacarius Collins, Cottondale

DL Kylan Diver, South Walton

WR/DB Darin Elder, Arnold

QB Gavin Ford, Chiles

QB Hayden Gay, Bozeman

RB Jakobe Gilyard, Niceville

QB Taylor Jacobs Jr., Lincoln

QB Owen Juno, Franklin County

QB Nick Heinemann, Cottondale

QB Kaiden Hall, Milton

QB Wylder Harr, Liberty County

QB Tommy Coyne, North Florida Christian

DL Luke Lewis, Booker T. Washington (Pensacola)

QB Landon La Rosa, Aucilla Christian

WR Julius Miles, Freeport

MLB Wade Mitchell, Bozeman

DL Tyler Murzyn, North Bay Haven

QB Deagan McCoy, Niceville

K Hagen Perdue, Chiles

DE/DT Dominic Sigler, Pace

RB Tanner Clark, Tate

QB Tamen Zabetakis, Choctawhatchee

DL Asher Burris, Bozeman

DB Austin Stanley, Baker