Florida High offensive tackle Blake Norris emerged as the fan favorite in the Big Bend area’s top lineman poll, earning more than 20,000 votes to finish first among a strong field of candidates.
Norris, a senior and Murray State commitment, received 20,157 votes in the poll, which drew 51,217 total votes. He finished ahead of Wakulla defensive lineman Antonio Harvey, who garnered 11,474 votes, and Chiles guard Jack Cobb, who received 6,481 votes.
The standout tackle is expected to anchor a veteran Florida High offensive line this season. The Seminoles return several experienced linemen, including Micah Deem, who also appeared on the poll and collected 2,211 votes.
Florida High opens its preseason slate against Godby during Kickoff Week before hosting Navarre in its season opener.
The poll results highlight the strong support behind several of the area’s top linemen as they prepare for the 2026 season. Norris earned the top spot, but the voting reflected the talent and recognition spread across the Big Bend heading into the fall.
Previous voting poll results
Peter Holland Jr. covers Florida State athletics and Big Bend Preps for the Tallahassee Democrat. If you like to pitch a story on a high school athlete, don’t hesitate to get in touch with him via email at PHolland@Gannett.com or on X @_Da_pistol.
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