Here are the nominees for the Hillsborough County defensive player of the week, sponsored by the Army. Voting lasts until 9 a.m. Saturday. 

DB Darreyn Belcher, Jr., Riverview: Picked off two passes in a win over Freedom. 

WR/LB Jeremiah Fernandez, Sr., Robinson: Finished with 11 tackles and a fumble recovery on defense in a win over Lennard.

LB Marcus Hicks, So., Jefferson: Recorded 17 tackles and two sacks in a win over King. 

LB Gavin Hughes, Sr., Alonso: Finished with eight tackles, three sacks and a forced fumble in a win over Blake. 

DL Keon Keeley, Sr., Berkeley Prep: Finished with five tackles and four sacks in a win over Plant. 

DE Ty Merkle, Sr., Durant: Finished with five tackles and two sacks in a win over Middleton. 

DL Jeremey Patterson, Sr., Tampa Catholic: Finished with seven tackles and four sacks in a win over Cypress Lake. 

LB Drew Woodaz, Jr., Jesuit: Recorded a team-high 12 tackles in a win over Treasure Coast. 

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