- Janarion Grant, a former Pasco High School two-way player, was one of the few bright spots in Rutgers (New Jersey) University’s 48-13 loss to the University of Washington on Sept. 3. Grant, a senior, totaled 160 all-purpose yards (28 rushing, 56 receiving, 76 return). He also had a game-high in receptions (9).
Former Pasco Pirate Janarion Grant is a standout offensive player for Rutgers University.
(File Photo) - Shane Bucenell, a former Wiregrass Ranch High School quarterback, led Charleston Southern to a 57-7 victory over Kentucky State on Sept. 3. The redshirt freshman scored two touchdowns, throwing for 99 yards and rushing for 21.
- Taylor Bleistein, a former Wiregrass Ranch wide receiver, made an impact in his first career game at Hanover (Indiana) University, a Division III school. The true freshman caught five passes for 24 yards, and totaled 76 kickoff return yards.
- Shaheed Salmon, a former Land O’ Lakes High School linebacker, recorded six tackles in Samford (Alabama) University’s 77-7 victory over Mars Hill (North Carolina) University on Sept 1. Salmon, a junior, played in 11 games last season for Samford, totaling 24 tackles and one sack. In 2013, Salmon led the Land O’ Lakes Gators in tackles (117), tackles for loss (21.5) and sacks (8.5).
- Devin Brockington, a former Zephyrhills High School cornerback, totaled four tackles in his first start for Indiana State University on Sept 3. Brockington (5-11, 170 pounds) previously played junior college football at Ellsworth (Kansas) Community College.
- Jaylen Pickett, a former Zephyrhills High linebacker, notched five tackles in Eastern Michigan’s 61-14 win over Mississippi Valley State on Sept. 3. Pickett (6-foot, 210 pounds) played in all 12 games for Eastern Michigan last season, finishing with 6 tackles. He was rated as a two-star recruit coming out of high school.
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