Westwood 2026 athlete Jordan Crutchfield on his spring, recruiting
Westwood star athlete Jordan Crutchfield, ranked No. 57 on the YSA Today Florida Network top 100, talks after his two-touchdown spring game.
Fort Pierce Westwood’s Jordan Crutchfield, a four-star athlete, has transitioned to safety and impressed coaches with his versatility.Crutchfield’s ability to play multiple positions, including linebacker and even wide receiver, makes him a valuable asset to Westwood’s defense.Several other players, including Wilfred Coicou, Lorontae Davis, and Caden Glover, also showcased their skills at the Palm Beach Gardens jamboree.
PALM BEACH GARDENS – As first-year Fort Pierce Westwood coach LaDaris Vann watched the film of his new team earlier this spring, he made a crucial determination about rising senior athlete Jordan Crutchfield.
The 6-foot-2 206-pounder would play safety.
“Immediately,” Vann said. “Just looking at the film, looking at his body structure and how physical he was. I just told the coaches, ‘I’m moving him inside.’ He’s a stud of a kid. He’s got an extra 30 pounds he’s going to add.”
Crutchfield, ranked No. 57 on the USA Today Florida Network top 100, impressed at safety during the Panthers two halves at the Palm Beach Gardens jamboree. Westwood split its two halves, beating district rival Martin County 6-3 and falling to host Gardens 13-12.
In addition to scoring two receiving touchdowns against Gardens, it was Crutchfield’s ability to move around the formation and impact the game both pre- and post-snap that stood out.
Westwood has given Crutchfield the freedom to stay in the secondary, walk up into the box as an extra linebacker or even come down to the line of scrimmage. It allows the Panthers to disguise their coverage, primarily because Crutchfield is athletic enough to get back to…
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