They are the best of the best.
They succeed.
They stand out.
They dominate.
On the field, they excel with equal parts skill and size and speed. Off the field, their personalities are varied, but linked by a common passion and goal.
Bright House Sports Network goes inside the helmet with the best prep players in our coverage area (Citrus, Hernando, Hillsborough, Manatee, Pasco, Pinellas and Polk counties). Watch their videos with our daily Top 25 countdown to learn why these players stand out, why they succeed, why they dominate and why they are the best.
The countdown continues with No. 18.
No. 18 C.J. Cotman
Clearwater Central High School
Position: RB
Class: 2017
College: Cotman has several Division I offers, including Boston College, Cincinnati, Florida State and Kentucky.
Fun Fact: Most embarrassing song on Cotman’s IPod? “Sally (That Girl). Check out the video to see him sing it and his touchdown celebration dance is a must see.
The BHSN Top 25 Football Players were voted on by members of the Tampa Bay area Bright House Sports Network staff that cover our seven-county region (Citrus, Hernando, Hillsborough, Manatee, Pasco, Pinellas and Polk).