SPACE COAST TALENT SHINES: Brevard’s Own Make Mark on 2025 NFL Season
By Space Coast Daily // October 29, 2025
BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA – The Space Coast’s reputation as a top football talent producer continues in the 2025 NFL season. A close look at league rosters shows six Brevard County high school alumni currently involved with NFL teams — whether on active rosters, practice squads, or free agency.. This group confirms the area’s pipeline, from superstar starters to promising developmental players. For local fantasy football followers, these are hometown names to watch closely.
The county’s influence is clear, producing players who command national attention. Their performance is so significant that it is often analyzed in resources like an NFL betting guide, showing the respect Brevard talent has across the league. This report tracks the 2025 status of these six local athletes.
Cocoa High’s Elite Anchors
The foundation of Brevard’s NFL presence is built by two graduates from Cocoa High School. These men are critical starters for championship-level teams.
Jawaan Taylor continues his role as the starting Right Tackle for the Kansas City Chiefs. Taylor provides essential protection for his star quarterback, anchoring the offensive line. His stability and high-level performance are a testament to the Cocoa program.
Fellow Cocoa-alum Jamel Dean remains a top cornerback for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Dean battled injuries this season but returned with a major impact. He recorded a crucial interception in Week 7 and was named the NFC Defensive Player of the Week, proving his elite skill.
Roster Grit from Rockledge and Holy Trinity
The other four Brevard players showed the toughness required to stick in the league, navigating practice squads and new opportunities.
A top story is Jashaun Corbin, a graduate of both Holy Trinity and Rockledge. After leading the UFL in rushing yards, he earned a spot on the New England Patriots practice squad, showing that alternative leagues are a valid path back to the NFL.
The 2025 rookie class from Brevard also made an immediate impact.
- Raheim “Rocket” Sanders (Rockledge) secured a practice squad spot with the Cleveland Browns and even saw his first game action, logging three carries.
- Seth Coleman (Holy Trinity) also earned a place as an Undrafted Free Agent, landing on the Indianapolis Colts practice squad.
Veteran C.J. Gardner-Johnson (Cocoa) showed the volatile nature of the league. He had a brief stop on the Baltimore Ravens practice squad before his release, and he remains a high-profile free agent.
Brevard’s 2025 NFL Roster Summary
- Jawaan Taylor (OT, Chiefs) – Active Roster
- Jamel Dean (CB, Buccaneers) – Active Roster
- Jashaun Corbin (RB, Patriots) – Practice Squad
- Raheim Sanders (RB, Browns) – Practice Squad/Active
- Seth Coleman (LB, Colts) – Practice Squad
- C.J. Gardner-Johnson (S, Free Agent) – Released
The Enduring Space Coast Pipeline
The 2025 season confirms Brevard County’s football relevance. Cocoa High produces elite, long-term starters. Moreover, Rockledge and Holy Trinity are consistent producers of developmental talent that NFL teams are eager to secure.
This pipeline ensures the Space Coast will be represented in the NFL for years to come, giving local fans plenty of hometown heroes to root for every Sunday. It also gives sharp fantasy football players a specific region to watch for future talent.
