By now, if you have followed us for any length of time, you already know what we do.
If you are new to our page and what our objective has been for nearly six decades, it is to promote and expose EVERY FOOTBALL PROSPECTS IN THE STATE OF FLORIDA.
With an eye on Miami-Dade and Broward Counties, we attend every event possible to watch and uncover talent that the national, regional and statewide recruiting fan websites will never, ever see.
Their objective is to seek out the star-rated prospects that they are told to promote – and that is a good thing. But while they are attending “elite” events, there is a good chance that they will not go to camps, combines and 7-on-7 events that are not filled with major college prospects, ensuring that they will not find under-the-radar talent that nobody has a clue about.
This summer, we have traveled over 3,000 miles to watch prospects that are on everyone’s radar and do not need help with exposure. But we have also been to events where there are football players – in every class, at every level who more than need the spotlight, and that is something that has always set us apart from anyone else who does this.
As part of our off-season coverage, especially here in the #305 and #954, we continue to bring you talent – with grade information and a film link, so colleges and universities who follow us will have the opportunity to learn about these prospects firsthand from people who have watched them perform – and not only from the same video that anyone can watch from home.
Today, we bring you 25 more football players that we have watched at various events. Some have reached the mainstream – while others are still working hard and grinding.
CLASS OF 2027
CLASS OF 2028
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/22354230/Jason-Hernandez
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/22920024/Jaelin-Holmes
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Jamere Times, DB, 6’1, 190, Miami Northwestern.
CLASS OF 2029
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/26626105/Jason-Parker
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As we continue to break down the under-the-radar prospects in Miami-Dade and Broward Counties this week, we turn our attention to the quarterbacks and running backs.
With a look at offensive linemen, receivers and defensive backs so far, we have been able to bring you talented football players who have not reached that spotlight level – and as you know – we are out to change that.
Because there are so many gifted football prospects in the two counties, it is never easy to give each player a piece of that coveted spotlight, but that is always our objective as we try and cover events all over south Florida.
While there are several prospects that we may overlooked, we are always asking coaches, players and parents to let us know about those gems that are not getting recognition in every class.
QUARTERBACKS ARE GETTING MORE EXPOSURE
While we try and attend camps, combines, games, practices and off-season 7-on-7 events, the quarterback position is ever changing, and we try to include as many as possible.
Some of the 2027 quarterbacks include Chammbrayy Campbell (Hialeah American), Christian Lois (Miami Braddock), Jah'mar Morris (Homestead) and Jordan Fernandez (Miami Gardens Monsignor Pace).
Miami Northwestern’s Donta Kinchens is a rising 2028 player.
Among the 2029 prospects that deserve some of the spotlight are Hudson Kamp (Southwest Ranches Archbishop McCarthy), Trevor Gonzalez (Cooper City), Alfonso Llanes (Miami Ransom Everglades), Cassius Enriquez (Hallandale), Sean Davis (Doral Academy) and Isamyn Gray (Miami Booker T. Washington).
RUNNING BACKS ARE COMING ON FAST
One of the positions that Miami-Dade and Broward have always rolled out talent as is running back. There are some under-the-radar prospects to keep an eye on.
In Class 2027 there are Josiah Knight (Pembroke Pines Charter), Ishmael McNichols (Miami Norland), Esteban Laluz (Miami Florida Christian), Claude Dauphin (Miami Carol City) and Miguel Valdez (Hialeah American).
Juniors (2028) are led by Miami Coral Reef standout Amari Germain, Jermaine Green (Miami True North Classical Academy), Marcos Gonzalez (Doral Academy) and Dorian Bentley (Miami Norland).
The Class of 2029 runners are led by Trayvon Johnson (Miami Booker T. Washington), Azion Gracia (Miami Gardens Monsignor Pace) and Dedrick Melvin (Homestead).
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Over the past week, we have gone through over 400 local football prospects that we believe are under-the-radar.
At a time when the large recruiting fan websites are consumed with high star-rated talent, we go further and do our research, uncovering those players that are looking for exposure.
Each year, Miami-Dade and Broward Counties are home to some of the top football talent in the country, and while there are often too many to continue to list and promote, that is where we have come in for nearly six decades, attending just about every game, combine, camp, 7-on-7 and other events that showcase these young men.
Throughout the year, we are bringing you football prospects that nobody sees or has the time for – today, we give you linebackers and defensive linemen in Classes 2027-2029.
Among those 2027 linebackers include Jamari Fremont (Homestead South Dade), Albert Smith (Miami Southridge), Cannon Gulla (Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas), Tristian Hightower (Homestead), Julien Madero (Coral Springs Coral Glades), Damani Desilva (Hialeah American), Jaiden Sheard (Plantation American Heritage), Robert Sanford (Miami Carol City), Jabron Bissainthe (Miami Norland), Zakhari Johnson (Miami Carol City), Christian Essix (Miami Northwestern) and Legend Walters (Miami Gardens Monsignor Pace).
THE FUTURE IS INDEED IN GOOD HANDS
As the seniors are jumping onto the radar, the underclassmen are getting the chance – early on – to do the same thing.
Some of the juniors (2028) linebackers to keep an eye on include Ahziah Murphy (Miami Norland), Zion Robinson (Deerfield Beach), Johnny Brown III (Coral Springs Coral Glades), Khavon Gipson (Miami Northwestern), Jamere Times (Miami Northwestern), Leonidas Leone (Homestead), Ricky Carter (Miami True North Classical Academy), Keny Belamour Jr. (Miami Christopher Columbus), Joan Chavez (Coral Gables), Dalton Vernon (Lauderdale Lakes Boyd Anderson), Isaac Forment (Miami High), Jeremiah Clark (Miami Jackson), Malik Mitchell (Homestead) and Lonnie Woodard (Homestead).
Class of 2029 sophomores who have jumped on the radar features Aydin Hall (Miami Gulliver Prep), Caelin Fealy (Fort Lauderdale Cardinal Gibbons), Jace Sosa (Doral Academy) and Max Sanford (Miami Carol City).
DEFENSIVE LINEMEN MAKING PLENTY OF PROGRESS
A position that has always been loaded with talent in the #305 and #954 are the defensive tackles and edge rushers, and some of the under-the-radar player in the Class of 2027 ate indeed very much in that mold.
Among those seniors are Tacorio Miller Jr. (Coral Springs Coral Glades), Jeremiah Gibson (Miami Northwestern), Anderson Camil (Homestead South Dade), Anthony Bacon-Monroe (Hialeah American), Braylon Becton (Homestead), Rah'Saan Williams (Miami Norland), Devon Georges (Miami Booker T. Washington), Angel Robinson (Miami Northwestern), Malik Laurent (Miramar), Bryan Pierre (Coral Springs Coral Glades), Ryan Pierre (Coral Springs Coral Glades), Nelson Naud (Coral Springs Coral Glades), Jaylen Thanis (Miami Carol City) and Samir Mobley (Miami Carol City).
Some of the 2028 (junior) defensive end includes Josiah James (Miami Booker T. Washington), Aiden Davey (Coconut Creek Monarch), Sabien McCloud (Miami Central), Isaac Leonard (Miami Norland), Oriah Gomez (Homestead South Dade), Jaden Baltazar (Pembroke Pines Charter) and Eli Rauls (Miami Northwestern).
Sheven Marshall (Homestead South Dade) leads the way for the 2028 defensive tackles. Others in the class are Jordan Roman (Miami Norland), Joshua Cruz (Pembroke Pines West Broward), Damian Gregory (Plantation American Heritage), Shawn Dozier (Miami Southridge), Jimmy Rodriguez (Miami True North Classical Academy), Derick Kuilan Jr. (Miami Southridge) and Melvin Lopez (Miami Norland).
Class of 2029 sophomore defensive end Robert Doctor (Miami Southridge) is joined by defensive tackles Erick Suarez (Coral Gables) and Jaelin Coach (Miami Carol City).
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When it comes to the defensive secondary position in Miami-Dade and Broward Counties, the position has been among the best in the country each and every year.
Look at the stars who have left this area and have gone on to the next level and beyond, making an impact at the position.
When college coaches come down for spring, you can guarantee that on their “shopping list” has to be a cornerback or safety. Those positions from this region of the country are often premium, and that is a fact that is backed up in each recruiting cycle.
This week, we have already looked at the under-the-radar offensive linemen and receivers – and today we check out some Class of 2027, 2028 and 2029 defensive backs who deserved some recognition in a crowded #305 and #954.
CLASS OF 2027
As the senior class gets ready for the upcoming season, this spring and summer have been valuable from the standpoint of getting their names out.
Among the two-county prospects include Jerome Pendergrass (Homestead South Dade), Elijah Francois (Homestead South Dade), KyíMarlei Brown (Plantation American Heritage), Trenten Spell (Homestead), Johnny Joassaint Jr. (Miami Jackson), Lorenzo Johnson (Hialeah American), Rico Johnson (Miami Norland), Michael Grant (Miami Booker T. Washington), Tyrek Greggs (Miami Booker T. Washington) and Aaron Oboh (Coral Gables).
The class also has Jasper Sejour (Miami Norland), Michael Millar (Hollywood Chaminade-Madonna), Jahari Baptiste (Homestead), Raul Agramonte Jr. (Miami Lakes Barbara Goleman), Edward Dorval (North Miami), Deandre Leonard (Miami Gulliver Prep), Kendrick Williams (Miami Killian), Abdul Hopkins Jr. (Hialeah American) and Quincey Phillips (Miramar Everglades).
CLASS OF 2028
There is no doubt that the talent at the position runs deep and with the underclassmen, you will see a number of emerging prospects.
The underpublicized 2028 prospects include Aron Whitfield (Pembroke Pines Somerset Academy Charter), Michael Brown (Hialeah ABF Academy), William Thomas III (Fort Lauderdale), Calvin Lutori (Homestead South Dade), Jason Owens (Miami Booker T. Washington), Ty Hayes III (North Miami Beach), Derek Cobb (Fort Lauderdale), John Paul Jr. (Coral Springs Coral Glades) and Jamari Thompson (Coral Springs Coral Glades).
There are also Zakari Stanley (Miami Jackson), Danziel Santana (Miami Senior), Quinton Rolle Jr. (Miami Central), Jaylen Gabart (Miami Khan Academy), Samuel Leon (Homestead), Daniel Morgan (Pompano Beach Blanche Ely), Seth Claude (Homestead) and Drew Darrow (Miami Christopher Columbus).
CLASS OF 2029
Even the sophomore class has some prospects who are fighting for recognition. Players such as David Lima (Pembroke Pines Somerset Academy Charter), Aviyon Darien (Miami Northwestern), Brandon Bennett (Homestead South Dade), Justin Shropshire (Homestead South Dade), Antwan Ragin (Miami Northwestern), Jose Agramonte (Miami Lakes Barbara Goleman), Benjamin Rodriguez (Miami Ransom Everglades) and Delvin Brooks Jr. (Miami Gardens Monsignor Pace).
The 2029 class also has other players to keep an eye on – like Julien Griffin Jr. (Miami Jackson), Cortlandt Florence (Miami Norland), Jovani Louis (Miami Northwestern), Travis Coley (Miami Jackson), Samuel Marsh (Hollywood McArthur), Aaiden Samuel (Miami Gardens Monsignor Pace), David Chenault (North Miami), Taíran Wright (Miami Springs) and Kareem Johnson (Miami Booker T. Washington).
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One of the most popular radio shows of its kind moved to Wednesday this week for two hours and looked at summer camps and the “Open Division” in Florida high school sports on 104.3 FM – WQAM.
Each week, the FM 104.3 WQAM radio program attracts the newsmakers in high school sports, recruiting college sports – not only locally, but throughout the country.
The show gives listeners an opportunity to hear about college football programs statewide from the media that cover them. It also focuses on the coaches who use the state of Florida – Miami-Dade and Broward Counties in particular.
The program, which has been run for nearly two decades and has been recognized nationally as one of the best of its kind, has become a popular listen for recruiting fans as well as high school sports purists, focusing on high sports and the newsmakers.
Here is a look at the way Wednesday night went:
When it comes to getting football prospects exposure, Coach Joe Nieves is one of the best at doing it. This Saturday night at Boca Raton High School, his exposure event will have several college coaches on hand to watch, teach and evaluate.
COACH JOE NIEVES ON WEDNESDAY NIGHT. https://www.audacy.com/wqam/podcasts/south_florida_high_school_sports_radio/episodes/coach_joe_nieves_of_prospect_c-8461539
When it comes to coaching at every level, Josh Kirkland has done it all – and after years at the collegiate level, he returns to high school as the new head football coach at Miami Westminster Christian.
COACH JOSH KIRKLAND ON WEDNESDAY NIGHT. https://www.audacy.com/wqam/podcasts/south_florida_high_school_sports_radio/episodes/head_coach_josh_kirkland_of_mi-8461542
When he was a football player at Miami Booker T. Washington and the University of Miami, Demetrius Jackson was one of the best. In the community or as a preacher, he has the best interest of everyone in mind. Now, he returns to the gridiron as the new head coach at Hallandale High.
COACH DEMETRIUS JACKSON ON WENESDAY NIGHT. Head Coach Demetrius Jackson of Hallandale
It’s hard to believe that Chris Merritt is entering his eighth season as head football coach at Bryant University in Rhode Island, but the former Miami Christopher Columbus head coach is making some major strides with one of his best programs – loaded with Floridians.
COACH CHRIS MERRITT ON WEDNESDAY NIGHT. https://www.audacy.com/wqam/podcasts/south_florida_high_school_sports_radio/episodes/head_coach_chris_merritt_of_br-8461581
The summer has already been productive and busy for Drew Johnson from Prep Redzone Florida. He has not only attended several Florida camps but recently hit the road to see several colleges and universities around the southeast.
DREW JOHNSON ON WEDNESDAY NIGHT. https://www.audacy.com/wqam/podcasts/south_florida_high_school_sports_radio/episodes/drew_johnson_of_prep_redzone_f-8461630
Over the past few weeks, the big topic for high school sports fans in the state of Florida has been the “Open Division” – where the eight best square off at the end of the season for the true state champion. CEO of the FHSAA Craig Damon broke down the hottest issue that has been on everyone’s mind.
CRAIG DAMON ON WEDNESDAY NIGHT. https://www.audacy.com/wqam/podcasts/south_florida_high_school_sports_radio/episodes/an_exclusive_interview_with_cr-8461637
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