Best recruiting matchups in the regional semifinals

The regional semifinals have plenty of outstanding matchups, which means some of the top recruits in the state will be in the spotlight.

Less than three weeks before the early signing period, two of the state’s top seven recruits will go against each other when Zephyrhills defensive back DJ Pickett takes on a Jones offense led by quarterback Dereon Coleman and wide receiver Vernell Brown III.

Cocoa senior wide receiver Jayvan Boggs, who has nine 100-yard games and scored 16 touchdowns, goes head-to-head with Berkeley Prep star defensive back Dallas Golden. Boggs, the reigning Mr. Football, is two catches away from 200 career receptions.

Pace travels to Buchholz in a Region 1-6A matchup that features multiple Power 4 linemen, including Pace junior offensive lineman Grant Wise and Buchholz senior edge rusher Nic Clayton.