Venice Indians' QB Bryce Carpenter has been named the 2017 Florida Dairy Farmers Mr. Football. Mr. Football is awarded annually by Florida Dairy Farmers Association.

Carpenter guided his Indians to the 7A State Championship, a culmination of an extremely productive career, where he started 4 years for Venice. The Indians beat Bartram Trail handily in the state title game, with Carpenter connecting with this favorite target 8 times for 159 yards in the 1st half ... with Double Coverage!!!!

During his senior campaign, Carpenter threw for ___ yards, ___ passing TD, and only __ INT. Beating national powerhouse St. Thomas Aquinas along the way. The Indians field general led his team to a 13-1 record, and Winning Venice's Second State Championship in School History!

Carpenter is currently committed to the Coastal Carolina, where he is expected to sign alongside his record-setting teammate receiver Jaivon Heiligh during the Early Signing Period

___________ was second in voting, with _________ voted 3rd.

Carpenter joins a coveted list of stellar players to be honored with this prestigous award.

Heisman Trophy winner and Florida Gator great QB Tim Tebow played high school ball in the same city balling at Ponte Vedra Allen Nease. Tebow won the Mr. Football Award in 2005 after throwing 3,302 yards, 31 TD, 4 INT. Timmy also rushed for 1,163 yards in his senior season with another 21 yards on the ground.

Former Yulee star RB Derrick Henry, named Florida's Mr. Football in 2012, went on to Alabama win a Heisman Trophy and lead the Crimson Tide to a National Championship.

Former 2x state Champion Miami Central RB Dalvin Cook went to Florida State to become the Seminoles' All-Time Leading Rusher.

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Florida Dairy Farmers Players of the Year

Class 1A - Class 4A

1A- RB Derrick Staten Jr. (Madison County Cowboys)
2A- QB Jaylin Jackson (Tampa Cambridge Christian Lancers)
3A- QB Jordan Travis (Palm Beach Gardens Benjamin)
4A- QB Ivory Durham IV (Jacksonville Raines Vikings)

Class 8A - Class 5A

5A- QB Quadry Jones (Orlando Jones Tigers)
6A- RB Brian Snead (Seffner Armwood Hawks)
7A- QB Bryce Carpenter (Venice Indians)
8A- RB Lorenzo Lingard (Orange City University Titans)

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Florida Dairy Farmers Coaches of the Year

Class 1A - Class 4A

1A- Mike Coe (Madison County Cowboys)
2A- Dennis Maroquin (Champagnat Catholic Lions)
3A- Dameon Jones (Chaminade-Madonna )
4A- Deran Wiley (Jacksonville Raines Vikings)

Class 8A - Class 5A

5A- Jamie Rodgers (Baker County Wildcats)
6A- Max Edwards (Miami Northwestern Bulls)
7A- John Peacock (Venice Indians)
8A- Rodney Wells (Orlando Dr. Phillips Panthers)

Mr. Football Winners since 1992

2016 -- Nick Tronti, Ponte Vedra

2015 -- DeShawn Smith, Nature Coast Tech

2014 -- DeAndre Johnson, First Coast

2013 -- Dalvin Cook, Miami Central HS

2012 -- Derrick Henry, Yulee {HEISMAN TROPHY WINNER}


1992 -- Jammi German, Fort Myers






About Florida Dairy Farmers




Florida Dairy Farmers (FDF) is Florida’s milk promotion organization, representing more than 130 Florida dairy farmers who work every day to provide a steady supply of fresh milk. The farmer-funded organization works to enhance the industry’s image with a goal of increasing milk and dairy product sales statewide via consumer marketing and education. The Dairy Council of Florida is a component of FDF and serves Florida educators and health professionals.



Florida Dairy Farmers has presented the Mr. Football Award since 1992.