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All-Suncoast offense

Published August 31, 2007

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Quarterback

Stephen GarciaJefferson, 6-3, 220, Sr.

Finished as the Tampa Bay area's leader in career yards (8,018) and touchdowns (83). Graduated early to attend spring practices at the University of South Carolina, where he orally committed in December.

Running backs

Brynn HarveyLargo, 5-11, 210, Jr.

A tough, between-the-tackles runner, Harvey gained 1,746 yards and scored 19 touchdowns. He set a playoff record by carrying the ball 51 times against Countryside in region quarterfinals.

Byronell ArlineRidgewood, 6-2, 220, Jr.

Arline set a school record with 1,717 rushing yards and helped his team to just its second winning season in school history. His rushing total was second-most ever in Pasco County, and his 21 touchdowns were tops as well.

Kevin ValentiJesuit, 5-11, 185, Sr.

After rushing for about 250 yards throughout his junior year, Valenti rushed for more than 200 in many games this season before finishing off at more than 1, 600. Several Ivy League schools have expressed interest.

Wide receivers

Derek WinterPlant, 6-2, 185, Jr.

In the 4A state final, Winter caught 13 passes for 114 yards and two touchdowns, including the final completion, a 4-yard touchdown with 17 seconds remaining. Winter had more than 1,000 yards for the season.

Greg EllingsonRobinson, 6-3 195, Sr.

Played five positions, including punter and kicker. College stock raised considerably through the season as a wide receiver, as he averaged more than 20 yards a catch for more than 1,000 yards.

Offensive line

Kyle PetersLargo, 6-10, 303, Sr.

The Packers behemoth is big enough to block out the sun, but quick on his feet. He was the guy Largo ran behind on nearly 70 percent of its running plays. e_SClBMatt PatchanFreedom, 6-7, 265, Jr.

Quick, strong, fast, tough. Patchan could be the highest-rated prospect among next year's recruits. Patchan plays pretty well on both sides of the ball, which could serve the up-and-coming Patriots well in 2007.

Luigi DestinoGaither, 6-4, 300, Sr.

Loves to block for the run, which makes sense when you consider Gaither's top running back, Jarvis Giles, rushed for more than 1, 400 yards. "I like to run block because I like to smash people," Destino said.

Will SloatEast Lake, 6-4, 270, Sr.

Selected to the Florida Athletic Coaches Association's North-South game, Sloat has the agility of a linebacker and the dependability of a Maytag. He was the ace up front who helped the Eagles go 7-3.

Rhonne SandersonPlant, 6-3, 270, Jr.

Top offensive lineman on state title team. Exceptional at pass and run blocking. Don't be surprised if much of the Panthers offense veers to his side in 2007. Projected as one of the area's top Division I recruits next fall.

Utility

Jock SandersSt. Petersburg Catholic, 5-10, 190, Sr.

An all-everything dynamo, Sanders had 1,467 yards rushing, 236 receiving and 24 touchdowns. He has orally committed to West Virginia. e_SClBKicker

Josh MartinezCountryside, 5-11, 180, Sr.

Martinez, the son of former major-leaguer Dave Martinez, has a strong and accurate leg. He made 10 field goals this season, including 53- and 56-yarders.

Quarterback

Joe Weatherford, Land O'Lakes, 6-4, 190, Sr.

Running backs

DuJuan Harris, Central, 5-8, 190, Sr.

Justin Hart, Osceola, 5-11, 170, Sr.

Jarvis Giles, Gaither, 5-10, 170, So.

Wide receivers

Develin Robinson, Land O'Lakes, 6-0, 190, Sr.

Cornelius Gallon, Plant, 5-10, 170, Jr.

Offensive line

Elvis Fisher, SPC, 6-6, 315, Sr.

Andrew Smith, Zephyrhills, 6-1, 296, Sr.

Josh Curtis, Ridgewood, 6-4, 270, Sr.

Colin Boss, Berkeley Prep, 6-4, 310, Sr.

Chaz Hine, Newsome, 6-5, 297, Sr.

Utility

Luke Rorech, Plant, 5-11, 155, Sr.

Kicker

Jon Heiser, Wesley Chapel, 6-1, 163, Sr.

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