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 30 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. 21.

No. 21 Rohan Blackwood

Nature Coast Tech

Position: DE

Class: Senior

College: Undecided. Blackwood has dozens of offers, including Miami, South Carolina, USF, West Virginia and Wisconsin.

Fun Fact: When Blackwood first started playing football at the age of 5, he used to cry at every practice.

“I did not want to go. I did not want to be out there,” Blackwood said.

Now he makes opponents cry.

Find out more about Blackwood by clicking on the video icon.

The BHSN Top 30 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).