Jordan Durham of Zarepath Academy is the Florida High School Football Player of the Week

By Jordan Divens Oct 5, 2023, 2:00pm

Junior quarterback threw for over 500 yards in win over West Oaks Academy.

After receiving more than 8,500 votes, Jordan Durham of Zarephath Academy (Jacksonville) is the MaxPreps Florida High School Football Player of the Week.

Durham, a junior quarterback, completed 18 of 22 passes for 525 yards and five touchdowns in a 58-6 win over West Oaks Academy (Orlando).

Here are the rest of this week's candidates, who collectively garnered nearly 10,000 votes:

Laython Biddle, Bartram Trail (St. Johns): Senior running back carried 25 times for 298 yards and three touchdowns in a 49-28 win over Fleming Island (Orange Park).



Josiah Broxton, Florida State University High School (Tallahassee): Junior linebacker racked up 19 tackles and forced a fumble that he recovered in a 31-28 victory against Trinity Catholic (Ocala).

Juan Gainous, Olympia (Orlando): Senior quarterback completed 10 of 15 yards for 362 yards and six touchdowns in a 61-7 triumph over Windermere.

C.J. Goldwire, Oasis Christian (Winter Haven): Junior running back carried 24 times for 301 yards and four touchdowns. Caught one pass for 36 yards and an additional touchdown in a Cornerstone Academy (Gainesville).

Joshua Jones, Zarephath Academy: Freshman wide receiver hauled in eight receptions for 276 yards and a pair of touchdowns in a 58-6 win against West Oaks Academy (Orlando).

Michael McClenton, Ocoee: Sophomore linebacker recorded 25 total tackles, seven tackles for loss and five sacks in a 26-14 loss to West Orange (Winter Garden).

Sabby Meassick, Tohopekaliga (Kissimmee): Sophomore signal caller completed 30 of 43 pass attempts for 587 yards and six touchdowns in a 42-0 victory over Celebration.



J.P. Pickles, North Florida Christian (Tallahassee): Senior quarterback completed 23 of 34 passes for 352 yards and five touchdowns. He also added 175 yards on 14 carries in the 46-6 win over Maclay (Tallahassee).

Antwan Raymond, Clearwater Academy International (Clearwater): Junior running back carried 32 times for 306 yards and four touchdowns in a 34-25 victory over Brentwood Academy (Brentwood, Tenn.).

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