Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Like the elite college football programs, Venice High School (Fla.) just reloads top talent year after year maintaining their perch as one of the Sunshine State’s best. The Indians made another run to the state title game in 2023 under the direction of 2024 quarterback Jadyn Glasser. When action goes live this fall, Jayce […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Next level scouts unaware of Griffin Gisotti after his breakout junior year, they are now finding out what everyone else in the Sunshine State already knew – the kid can play. A do-all talent on offense, Gisotti (6-0, 180) was a big part of Venice High School’s run to the state championship game. The […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG One big hit, one big stop after another – Carter Dalton is putting down ball carriers again this season for Venice High School (Fla.). The Sunshine State powerhouse squad got an impressive junior campaign from their linebacker a year ago but Dalton (6-2, 220) has come back bigger, stronger, and faster showcasing his next […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Being one of the top receivers for one of the top teams in the Sunshine State is paying off for Ryan Matulevich (6-0, 175). The Class of 2025 target has bonded with new QB Jadyn Glasser leading to wins on the board for Venice High School and stats piling up for Matulevich. Next level […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Playing among a group of future collegiate talents at every level on the field, it can be hard to stand out but Eli Jones (6-4, 245) is making it happen. Everything is clicking for the junior defensive end as Venice High School (Fla.) rides a six-game winning streak ready to make another run to […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG A consistent presence in the offensive trenches for Venice High School (Fla.) over the last couple of years has been Matthew Peavley (6-3, 300). The Indians are working on a third run to the Florida state championship game with their grizzled senior leading the charge at center. RNG checks in with the Air Force […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG After years of grinding on the gridiron, in the weight room, and in the classroom, Ryan Daly (6-1, 280) now has a next level fit with Duke. The 2024 ESPN three-star defensive tackle/nose guard out of Venice High School (Fla.) made the big announcement Tuesday morning. The relationship with the Blue Devils’ staff heated […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG High school football teams in the state of Florida are not liking what is happening at Venice High School… the Indians are hitting their stride. If you are a fan of the Indians, you can see it happening – the team is getting close to peaking ready to make their third consecutive state championship […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Playing for one of the top programs in the state of Florida brings high expectations every time the Friday night lights come on. Since his sophomore season when the Indians were making a state championship title game run, Ryan Matulevich (6-0, 175) has been there in the clutch for Venice High School. The efforts […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG After a big sophomore year as Venice High School’s (Fla.) leading receiver during their state championship game run, Ryan Matulevich is set for an even bigger junior campaign. The three-star prospect has two outstanding quarterbacks in the Indians backfield (Jadyn Glasser and Ryan Downes) delivering the rock, a stable of talented tailbacks to pound […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG VENICE, Fla. – The recruiting stock for 2024 cornerback Deylen Platt (6-3, 185) continues to skyrocket. Since mid-May, Wisconsin, Indiana, Iowa State, Louisville, Illinois, and South Florida have extended scholarship opportunities to Platt. Illinois hosted the three-star Venice High School (Fla.) defender on an official in June with two more paid for trips set. […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG VENICE, Fla. – Pound for pound, Jamarice Wilder is one of the top backs in the Sunshine State representing the 2025 class. His Venice High School squad took on some of the best teams in the state of Florida, Northwestern, Naples, Riverview Sarasota, Buchholz, and Lakeland, and added national powerhouse St. Frances Academy (Md.) […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG VENICE, Fla. – The list of available five-star prospects in the 2024 recruiting class is dwindling with another one ready to come off the board. On July 28, Charles Lester (6-2, 183) will announce his verbal commitment from a big field of options that has been narrowed down to three. With the opportunity to […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG VENICE, Fla. – Venice High School (Fla.) is loading up for another state championship run thanks to incoming talents like Ryan Daly. Daly (6-1, 280) has traveled south down I-75 from IMG Academy (Bradenton) to be a fixture in the Indians’ defensive trenches. As the big man prepares for a standout senior season, college […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG VENICE, Fla. – At Florida powerhouse high school football program Venice, there is a do-all tailback flying under the radar in Alvin Johnson. More than a scat-back logging 205 carries during his junior campaign, Johnson can plow between the tackles, hit the outside, and contribute in the passing attack. Four teams have offered with […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Every position on the gridiron is of importance but one in particular seems to be the most overlooked yet is a key part of every game – long snapper. NFL Films entertained audiences in the 90’s pouring back over special team miscues watching hack snappers try to spin the ball back to punters and […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Around the gridiron, the term athlete can get tossed around loosely. Some guys are athletic enough to play both ways, or a needed body on offense and defense, but maybe don’t make that impact. For Sarasota’s (Fla.) Cardinal Mooney, Griffin Gisotti (6-0, 185) was that playmaker in all three phases of the game. All […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Outside linebackers do not rack up 94 tackles in a season by letting the action come to them. Throughout the 2022 season, Carter Dalton was that do-all backer in the box for Venice High School (Fla.) helping the Indians march their way to the state title game. Dalton (6-2, 200) is that modern era […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG VENICE, Fla. – The hard work logged in on the offensive line for Venice High School (Venice, Fla.) is a resume builder for Matthew Peavley (6-2, 290). Part of the 2021 Indians’ state championship team and a first-team All-State selection last fall when the squad made a run to the 4S state title game, […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG VENICE, Fla. – Having IMG Academy on the resume means something to college scouts, so does suiting up for Florida powerhouse Venice High School. The Indians are seemingly always in the running for a state championship or bringing home the hardware for the trophy case. Ryan Downes (6-4, 220) was one of the leaders […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG If you’ve been around the game for a few minutes, you just know at first glance when a player has something. Push it a little further with Asharri Charles (6-2, 215), the Venice 2026 weakside defensive end has it all. The unlimited ceiling will be on full display with Florida’s Venice High School this […]
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Posted by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG VENICE, Fla. – College teams wanting to jump ahead of the pack in the recruiting race for an up-and-coming defensive lineman should check out Eli Jones. The Class of 2025 prospect is a rising talent out of Florida’s Venice High School. Jones got some snaps during the Indians’ championship game run last fall as […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG VENICE, Fla. – Those in the known knew it was only a matter of time before Ryan Matulevich started blowing up along the recruiting trail. The super sophomore was an integral part of Venice High School’s state championship game run leading the Indians in receptions (50) and receiving yards (673) with five receiving scores. […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG VENICE, Fla. – Big cover corners that can help shut down the run are always in high demand at the collegiate level. At Venice High School, a handful of teams have discovered Deylen Platt, a talent who meets the demand. The three-star defender has the size (6-3, 175) and speed, and has put in […]
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After spending three years with powerhouse IMG Academy, Ryan Daly will lace up his cleats this fall with another powerhouse, Venice High School (Fla.). The defensive tackle has big shoes to help fill with the Indians after the graduation of five-star end Damon Wilson, but Daly has the skills to be the difference maker in the trenches. Stepping outside the […]
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The offseason has been tremendous for 2024 quarterback Jadyn Glasser. Making the transfer in schools from South Plantation High School in South Florida to Venice High School (Venice, Fla.) and playing with national powerhouse 7-on-7 team South Florida Express, Glasser (6-2, 215) has been moving up college boards in a hurry. Three offers are down with Power Five scouts picking […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG For many athletes in all team sports, much of the success that is earned is all about being given an opportunity. With Class of 2020 running back Everson Bozeman, the talent has always been there it has all been about the chance to showcase his skills in a consistent manner. As the dream for […]
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Posted by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Everson Bozeman Profile Position: Running Back and Cornerback Height and Weight: 5-8, 175 Classification: 2020 High School: Venice – Venice, California – Division-I Western Legue 2018 Gondoliers Record: 6-5 2018 Bozeman Stats (10 games): 77 carries for 566 yards with seven touchdowns; 10 receptions for 58 yards with one score Defense: 24 […]
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Posted by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Interview conducted by Emily Grigely Twitter: @EmilyGrigely Recardo “Ricky” Conliffe Profile Position: Receiver and Defensive Back Height and Weight: 5-11, 175 Classification: 2019 High School: Venice – Venice, California – Division I 2018 Gondoliers Record: 5-4 2018 Stats (9 games): 33 receptions for 353 yards with three touchdowns 2017 Gondoliers Record: 6-5 […]
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Posted by Ryan Wright Twitter: @Ryan Wright Luca Diamont Profile Position: Quarterback Height and Weight: 6-2, 185 Classification: 2020 Recruiting Ranking: 4-Star (Rivals) High School: Venice – Venice, California – Division I – Western League 2018 Gondoliers Record: 5-4 2018 Stats (9 games): 152 of 260 for 1,944 yards with 20 touchdown passes; 67 carries for 638 yards […]
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