SBLive Sports Florida 2023 All-Tampa Bay Football Team

SBLive Sports Florida 2023 All-Tampa Bay Football Team

PLAYERS OF THE YEAR

Dallas Golden & Joseph Troupe, Berkeley Prep: Everyone can have their opinion on who may have meant the most to their respective teams, but the proof is in the proverbial pudding with this one. That’s because it ended with a state championship in hand and without Golden-Troupe, it’s hard to say that happens. The 1-2 punch on offense combined for nearly 3,000 yards and 35 touchdowns this season for the Class 2M state champions. Golden played a lot of Wildcat quarterback in the state title win, ending the season with 1,467 yards, 19 touchdowns. Troupe was the battering ran for the Buccaneers, rushing 1,510 yards and scoring 16 touchdowns.

COACH OF THE YEAR

Dominick Ciao, Berkeley Prep: There were a lot of great coaching jobs done this past season, but none better than the one Ciao did at Berkeley Prep. Between his time at Jesuit and Berkeley Prep, Ciao has been in search of the elusive state championship that’s eluded him until now. The 28-20 win over Miami Norland for the Class 2M state championship stunned the Sunshine State, but not those at Berkeley Prep. Undeterred by having a couple losses during the regular season, Ciao led his Buccaneers to wins over Calvary Christian in the region final and Plantation American Heritage en route to winning it all. It will be a season Ciao and the program forever remembers.

OFFENSE

QB — Jershaun Newton, Jr., Clearwater Central Catholic: Newton had a strong junior season for the Marauders, completing 132-of-203 for 2,084 yards and 14 touchdowns. The junior dual-threat rushed for 1,020 yards and scored 13 touchdowns for the Class 1M runner-ups.

RB — Girard Pringle, Jr., Armwood: Pringle was a load to bring for any opposing defense. The junior rushed for 1,683 yards and scored 24 touchdowns.

RB — Antwan Raymond, Jr., Clearwater Academy International: The Knights' tailback rushed for 1,643 yards and scored 20 touchdowns in his first season.

RB — Elija Mason, So., Gaither: Mason was the workhorse back for the Cowboys, rushing for 1,336 yards and scored 22 touchdowns. The sophomore also caught 31 passes for 241 yards, two scores out of the backfield.

RB — Ti’lan McGee, Sr.., Clearwater: The senior running back rushed for 1,828 yards on 203 carries and scored 18 touchdowns for the Tornadoes.

WR — Bredell Richardson, Sr., Carrollwood Day: The UCF signee scored 12 touchdowns on 68 receptions for 1,248 yards to lead the Patriots’ receiving corps.

WR — TJ Moore, Sr., Tampa Catholic: The Clemson signee was crucial in the passing game for the Crusaders, catching 50 passes for 1,272 yards and 17 touchdowns.

WR — Izaiah Williams, Sr., Carrollwood Day: The Texas A&M signee had himself a strong senior season, catching 44 passes for 904 yards and scored 11 touchdowns.

WR — Willy Suarez., Sr., Jesuit: The Army signee caught 65 passes for 1,232 yards and 13 touchdowns for the region finalists.

OL — Joseph Ionata, Sr., Calvary Christian: The senior, an Alabama signee, helped lead the way for 71 touchdowns and over 5,000 yards of offense for the Warriors.

OL — Eddy Pierre-Louis, Sr., Tampa Catholic: The Oklahoma signee anchored the Tampa Catholic line this past season for the Crusaders. Pierre-Louis led the way for an offense that compiled over 5,000 yards.

OL — Richard Dennis, Sr., Armwood: The 6-foot-2, 310-pound linemen led the way on the offensive line for the Hawks. Coach Evan Davis said that everything offensively ran through Dennis.

OL — Canon Pickett, So., Wharton: The 6-foot-5, 280-pound sophomore lineman led the way up front for the Wildcats' offense that nearly compiled over 3,000 yards.

OL — Tyreek Major, Sr., Gaither: The USF signee had a strong senior campaign leading Gaither’s offensive line, helping pave the way for an offensive attack that went over 4,000 yards.

ATH — Jeff Jones, Jr., St. Petersburg: Playing quarterback for the Green Devils, Jones was an explosive athlete at the signal caller position. The junior dynamo rushed for 2,178 yards, scoring 28 touchdowns. Also threw for over 800 yards through the air.

DEFENSE

DL — Booker Pickett, Sr., Wharton: The Wildcats' defensive end always caused havoc on the line of scrimmage. The Miami (FL) signee nabbed 16 sacks and 66 tackles, 23 for a loss.

DL — Antonio Henley, Jr., Gaither: The defensive tackle played at a high level for the Cowboys, with Henley tallying 77 tackles, 40 for a loss and 22 sacks.

DL — Solomon Williams, Sr., Carrollwood Day: The Texas A&M signee made 47 tackles, 21 tackles for a loss and eight sacks to lead the Patriots’ front seven.

DL — Sean Sevillano Jr., Sr., Clearwater Academy International: The Notre Dame signee had a strong season once again for the Knights. Sevillano Jr. racked up 81 tackles, 29 for loss and seven sacks.

DL — Titus Bullard, Sr., Berkeley Prep: The senior defensive end was a menace all season long, culminating in a state championship win for the Buccaneers. Bullard notched 69 tackles, 22 for loss and 10 sacks.

LB — Roymarr Thomas, Jr., Armwood: The junior was one of the top outside linebacker/edge rushers in Tampa Bay, racking up 30 tackles, 15 for loss and 15 sacks.

LB — Alex Tate, Sr., Plant: Tate recorded 131 tackles, 20 went for a loss and 13 sacks for the Class 4M state semifinalists.

LB — Greg Lott, Sr., Armwood: Lott played at outside linebacker and defensive end for the Hawks, finishing with 35 tackles, 12 tackles for loss and 13 sacks. Was an All-Western Conference first-team selection.

LB — Gavin Holman, Sr., Berkeley Prep: Was one of the Buccaneers' top players on defense all season long. Holman tallied a team-high 89 tackles, 20.5 for loss and 12.5 sacks.

LB — Connor Dooly, Sr., Jesuit: Dooly had a solid senior campaign for Jesuit, racking up 172 tackles, eight that went for a loss and two sacks.

DB — Rukeem Stroud, Jr., Tampa Bay Tech: The Titans’ senior intercepted six passes and broke up seventeen. Will be one of the area’s best defensive players in 2024.

DB — Andy Jaffe, Sr., Clearwater Central Catholic White: The Ole Miss signee patrolled the back end for the Class 1M runner-ups at strong safety. Jaffe made 87 tackles and broke up four passes.

DB — Tavoy Feagin, Sr., Carrollwood Day: The Clemson signee intercepted eight passes and made 22 tackles for the region finalists.

DB — Nelson Sparrow, Jr., Calvary Christian: The cornerback was one of the state’s leaders when it came to interceptions. Sparrow ended the season with seven interceptions to go along with his 44 tackles and seven pass breakups.

ATH — Greg Smith III, Sr., Sumner: His meaningfulness to Sumner went beyond the actual stat sheet. The Florida signee played on both sides of the ball at safety and quarterback, totaling 29 tackles, four pass breakups and an interception on defense. On offense, Smith III threw for 1,633 yards, 32 touchdowns and rushed for 409 yards, seven touchdowns on offense.

SPECIALISTS

P — Maddox Cowart, Sr., Plant: Averaged 42.8 yards per punt (37 punts) and 17 landed inside the 20-yard line for the Panthers.

K — Camilo Nanfra, Sr., Plant: Nanfra connected on 47-of-50 extra points and made 8-of-11 field goal attempts, with a long of 45 yards.

ATH — Josh Robinson, Jr., Calvary Christian: Robinson had himself a strong all around junior season. On special teams, Robinson totaled 333 punt/kick return yards. On offense, the junior caught 52 passes for 1,083 yards and scored 13 touchdowns.