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

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

PLAYER OF THE WEEK – WEEK 1

QB Noah Walstad, Boca Ciega

Congratulations to Boca Ciega QB Noah Walstad on winning The Blitz – Tampa Bay Player of the Week for Week 1! Walstad completed 16 of 22 passes for 381 yards and six touchdowns in a 69–22 win over Hollins.

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WEEK 2 NOMINEES

RB Steven Alexis, Gibbs

Exploded for 204 rushing yards and three touchdowns on 16 carries, adding a 30-yard reception to finish with 234 total yards in the 34–7 win over Countryside.

QB Chase Burrill, St. Petersburg Catholic

Surgically efficient with 395 yards and four touchdowns on 22-of-29 passing, leading the Barons to a 47–7 blowout of Tampa Catholic.

QB Grant Cook, Keswick Christian

Was nearly unstoppable in a 35–14 win over Bishop McLaughlin, completing 16 of 21 passes for 243 yards and five touchdowns, giving him eight passing scores across the past three games.

WR Jermiah Cooper, East Lake

Took over the game with six catches for 173 yards and a touchdown, plus a 94-yard kickoff return touchdown, finishing with 319 all-purpose yards in the 34–23 victory over Pinellas Park.

DE Jacquey Ferguson Jr., Northside Christian

Dominated on defense with five tackles, 3.0 sacks, and three forced fumbles, while also scoring a touchdown in Northside Christian’s 39–7 rout over First Baptist.

QB Myles McDonald, Carrollwood Day

Picked apart the defense with 309 yards and two touchdowns on 14-of-20 passing to fuel the Patriots’ 56–0 rout of Providence.

QB Ta’Vare Miller, Plant City

Had a near-perfect night completing 18 of 23 passes for 267 yards and three touchdowns, while also rushing for 79 yards, as the Raiders topped Durant 31–10.

RB Lane Roberts, Calvary Christian (Clearwater)

Powered the Warriors with 303 rushing yards and five touchdowns on 32 carries in a thrilling 42–38 victory over Lely.

LB Michael Willock, Palm Harbor University

Made a huge impact with seven tackles, five tackles for loss, and four sacks to anchor a dominant defensive showing in the 34–7 win over Tarpon Springs.

RB Leelen Wright, Weeki Wachee

Carried the offense with 221 rushing yards and three touchdowns on 20 attempts, plus an 8-yard TD reception, finishing with 229 total yards in the 50–41 win over Lake Placid.

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ALSO CONSIDERED

DB Karston Ash, Calvary Christian (Clearwater)

QB Khayse Barrett, Clearwater Central Catholic

QB Brody Brenneman, Lakeland Christian

RB Jerry Brown, Hernando

RB Hezekiah Davis, Jesuit

DL De’Vion Frazier, St. Petersburg Catholic

QB Patrick Harding, Zephyrhills

OLB Lamar Hagar, Tampa Bay Tech

QB Jack Griffin, Northside Christian

LB/DE Jaiden Jones, Lennard

QB Michael Kearney III, Winter Haven

MLB Marcus Holloway, Kathleen

QB Eddie Mamudi, Blake

QB Eli Millian, East Lake

QB Jacob Mobley, Lennard

ATH Adarius Norton, Gaither

LB Evan Richey, Land O’ Lakes

RB Damarian Rowe, St. Petersburg Catholic

QB Cayden Thomas, Mitchell

RB AJ Truedell, Lakeland Christian

LB Theo Wilson, Armwood

RB Kamari Smith, Lake Wales

LB D’Cari Smith, Lake Wales

QB Jaylen White, Clearwater

RB Xavion Mitchell, Kathleen