While camps and combines can only tell you so much about a football prospect, it’s what they do on the field that will ultimately tell the story.
For decades, when it came to evaluating talent, seeing what the athlete does with full pads on is truly a measure of what lies ahead.
By going to games at every level, we have been fortunate to see talent that many others never get to watch until the word gets out and they receive their information second hand.
Miami-Dade and Broward Counties have always been home to elite running backs. No matter what year or which team they play for, you are going to see top-flight backs who turn heads with their speed, skill and ability to make plays that elevate their teams.
As the rising senior (2027) class has some impressive prospects at the position – with many getting ready to showcase their skills this spring and into the summer – there is a group in the next class (2028) that will bring game-changing talent to the table.
As there are so many in the class, we start off by bringing you five talented young men – some who have already started to attract attention as football players and not just combine and camp standouts.
Adrian Cox, 5’9, 165, Miami Northwestern. Comes over from Miami Immaculata LaSalle where his sophomore season was indeed productive for a program that reached the region finals before losing for the first time. This is a quick, athletic and instinctive runner who went over 1,000 yards on the ground and scored 18 times. He has the chance to be one of the top prospects in his class with the Bulls in 2026.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/23535392/adrian-cox
Jeremy Douglas, 5’9, 170, Fort Lauderdale Cardinal Gibbons. In leading the Chiefs to the state semifinals in 2A, here is someone who follows in a long list of top backs this program has produced through the years. An elusive runner that continues to develop into someone that has a chance to be very special. Finished his sophomore year off with nearly 1,000 total offensive yards, showcasing skills that this program will continue taking full advantage of this coming year. Keep your eye on this impressive talent.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/22920702/Jeremy-Douglas
Amari Germain, 5’10, 170, Miami Coral Reef – 3.1 GPA. Track & Field. When we watched him perform last year during the playoffs, there was simply no getting around that this was a special talent who was athletic, gifted and understood that combining what you do in the classroom and on the football field will add up to something positive. Heads into the spring as one of the top young backs in south Florida. Has the size and versatility to help lead the Barracudas to yet another Greater Miami Athletic Conference (GMAC) independent championship.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/26508869/Amari-Germain
Jamari Johnson, 5’9, 170, Homestead South Dade. Here is another of those prospects that unless you followed his career on the field you would only know him from his recent performance at the Football University (FBU) event where he put up some big testing numbers. Here is a versatile athlete who comes over from Somerset Silver Palms with plenty of promise that the coaches have already started to tap into his new school where he has been a pleasant addition. In a year where this running quarterback threw for 750 yards and added over 400 yards on the ground. There is no getting around the fact that this is a talented football player that will be huge for the Bucs.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/22697298/Jamari-Johnson
Keshawn Paschall, 5’9, 185, Coconut Creek Monarch – 3.1 GPA. Talk to any college coach, recruiting analyst and talent evaluator who has watched him play over the past year and all will tell you the same thing – this is an elite running back who has the chance to be very special as a three-down back. Finished with over 1,000 yards as a sophomore and added balance to an already potent offense. This is a name that you will want to keep an eye on!
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/27048217/Keshawn-Paschall
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After four seasons as head coach at NSU University School, Mike Norman compiled a 33-14.
Even though the Sharks reached the Sunshine State Athletic Conference finals during the 2024 season, losing to Oviedo The Maters’ Academy, 49-42, in the title game and returning to the post season last year, finishing 8-5, a coaching change was made.
With several staff members still part of the program, the school looked make a change and Traveon Henry was named head coach.
Henry, who grew up in south Florida – attending Pine Crest and then Northwestern University, had been part of the program, but as the off-season began, he was elevated to the top spot with longtime coaches Daniel Luque and Roger Anderson among others ready for the challenge of bringing this program back to the spotlight.
Remember, this is a football team that has achieved plenty of success and churned out several quality players in the past, and the administration is looking to head back in that direction.
There have been several roster changes made in the off-season as new faces have jumped aboard with a few key returnees.
RISING SENIOR CLASS EMBRACES THE CHALLENGE
One of the places that this program will certainly need as the program build is with the rising senior (2027) class that has some experience and will need to step up and showcase leadership.
Brady Anderson, OL, 6’0, 245 – 3.5 GPA.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/19659128/Brady-Anderson
Jorel Gonzalez, DL/OL, 6’0, 280 – 4.2 GPA.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/20515886/Jorel-Gonzalez
Izayah Harris, Athlete, 5’10, 170 – 2.8 GPA.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/19335814/Izayah-Harris
James Klaiss Jr., WR, 6’2, 165 – 3.6 GPA. Track & Field.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/23014169/James-Klaiss-Jr
Max Stringer, OL, 6’4, 280 – 3.5 GPA.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/18216854/Max-Stringer
Darrell Tiger, LB/DE, 6’0, 195 – 2.5 GPA.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/22392628/Darrell-Tiger
UNDERCLASSMEN WILL BE NEEDED TO GROW
As the rising senior class will be a place that this program will need to make an impact, there are several younger players who are putting in the work this off-season.
CLASS OF 2028
David Boeckel, QB, 5’10, 165 – 4.6 GPA. Basketball. LaCrosse.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/18157639/David-Boeckel
Madan Patel, Athlete, 5’7, 140 – 3.1 GPA. LaCrosse.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/18152880/Madan-Patel
AWAITING SPRING VIDEO
Tyler Crittenden, LB, 5’11, 205
Thomas Lo, OL, 6’1, 315 – 3.6 GPA
Nick Milnthorpe, PK, 6’0, 175 – 3.9 GPA
CLASS OF 2029
Colin Allen, Athlete, 5’10, 140 – 2.8 GPA.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/26606108/Colin-Allen
Wellence Bernard, DL, 5’11, 195 – 2.7 GPA.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/26881294/Wellence-Bernard
AWAITING SPRING VIDEO
Eli Aronovitz, LB, 5’9, 165 – 3.5 GPA. LaCrosse
Isaiah Noel, Athlete, 5’8, 150. Track & Field
Robert Sher, OL, 6’3, 225 – 4.0 GPA
Johnathan “Jake” Wakefield, QB, 5’10, 160. LaCrosse
2025 University School Sharks
Jupiter Christian, L 42-28
Lakeland Christian, W 30-27
Fort Lauderdale Calvary Christian, L 21-18
Davie Nova, W 17-6,
Boca Raton Saint Andrew’s, L 45-28
Somerset Academy Silver Palms, W 28-21
West Palm Beach Oxbridge Academy, W 47-0
Miami St. Brendan, W 42-6
Miami Ransom Everglades, L 43-0
Delray American Heritage, W 23-21
Miami Florida Christian, W 41-27
Fort Lauderdale Westminster Academy, W, 41-15
Jupiter Christian, L 39-37
PHOTO COURTESY OF NSU UNIVERSITY SCHOOL
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One of the most popular radio shows of its kind heads toward the second week of March with another impressive show on Monday night.
Six guests once again filled the two hours as the South Florida High School Sports Show once again presented some interesting topics.
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 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 Monday night went:
It’s baseball season across south Florida as some elite high school prospects are starting to turn heads for college and professional scouts and coaches to check out. With high drafts expected, veteran baseball journalist Joe Frisaro talked about what players and team to keep an eye on.
JOE FRISARO ON MONDAY NIGHT. https://www.audacy.com/podcast/south-florida-high-school-sports-radio-5af98/episodes/joe-frisaro-man-on-2nd-podcast-32f74
Imagine being a sophomore in high school and already being a four-time state champion. For Homestead South Dade wrestler Jovani Solis, picking up his fourth state title this past Saturday night puts him a position to go where nobody in Florida high school history has been able to go.
JOVANI SOLIS ON MONDAY NIGHT. https://www.audacy.com/podcast/south-florida-high-school-sports-radio-5af98/episodes/jovani-solis-south-dade-high-state-champion-wrestler-c493b
When Weston’s Sagemont Academy boys’ basketball team beat Lakeland Victory Christian over the weekend in Jacksonville, it gave this impressive program a fourth consecutive state title. Head Coach David Roe stopped by to talk about the title – and what’s ahead for this impressive team.
COACH DAVID ROE ON MONDAY NIGHT. https://www.audacy.com/podcast/south-florida-high-school-sports-radio-5af98/episodes/sagemont-prep-head-basketball-coach-david-roe-80d0f
In less than two weeks, the University of Miami football program will be back on the field for spring practice. With so many new faces having the chance to win positions, this promises to be one of the most exciting periods in years. Alex Donno, from The Locked On Canes Podcast, talked about what to expect during the nearly month of action in Coral Gables.
ALEX DONNO ON MONDAY NIGHT. https://www.audacy.com/podcast/south-florida-high-school-sports-radio-5af98/episodes/alex-donno-locked-on-canes-aff35
When Coach Brandon Neifeld and his Hialeah Mater Lakes wrestling team captured the team title by 46 points in Class 1A over the weekend, it was the second TEAM title in a row. His team won the dual title last year and followed that up in January with another title. The Bears have not won four state titles in two years. He talked about how this program – and the girls’ program - have been built.
COACH BRANDON NEIFELD ON MONDAY NIGHT. https://www.audacy.com/podcast/south-florida-high-school-sports-radio-5af98/episodes/mater-lakes-academy-wrestling-head-coach-brandon-neifeld-d7ad1
The annual Broward National Football Showcase has been one of the premier high school events since beginning over four years ago, and when this year unfolds at the start of the 2026 season, the teams involved will certainly impress every fan across the country. Dr. Kevin Perry from the Broward Education Foundation talked about this amazing event.
DR. KEVIN PERRY ON MONDAY NIGHT. https://www.audacy.com/podcast/south-florida-high-school-sports-radio-5af98/episodes/kevin-perry-broward-national-showcase-f8c6b
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When it comes to working hard for his players, there are very few coaches in south Florida that can match the energy and work ethic that veteran Hialeah American head football coach Tim Neal has.
Over the decades, while teaching and developing talent, Neal and his assistant coaches put in the time to help get the student/athletes noticed and in front of college coaches.
At recent small college recruiting fairs, Neal was there promoting and showcasing his prospects to colleges and universities.
While developing a winning program, Neal understands the importance of not only putting a solid product on the field but also making sure that his players have a chance to perform at the next level and receive an education.
Coming off a 4-6 season in 2025, the objective for the returning players and those newcomers is to get plenty of out of the off-season, so when the 2026 season begins in August, the Patriots will be improved and put themselves in a position where playing into November is a reality.
While there are going to be some young players on the roster, it will be the rising senior (2027) class that will dictate what happens this coming season. Here are some of those players to keep an eye on:
Anthony Bacon Jr., DE/TE, 6’1, 228.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/22434742/Anthony-Bacon
Chammbrayy Campbell, QB, 6’2, 215 – 3.1 GPA.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/20538684/Chammbrayy-Campbell
Damani Desilva, LB/DE, 6’0, 240 – 3.6 GPA. Three-sport athlete.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/20068651/Damani-Desilva
Maximiliano “Max” Garzado, OL, 6’3, 255.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/27195072/Max-Garzaro
Abdul Jabaar Hopkins Jr., Athlete, 6’1, 195 – 3.51 GPA.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/22794182/abdul-hopkins-jr
Lorenzo Johnson III, Athlete, 5’10, 171 – 4.3 GPA.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/23554851/Lorenzo-Johnson-III
Stephen Reed, OL, 6’1, 254.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/29031056/Stephen-Reed
Brett Torres, RB, 5’8, 168.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/27575118/Brett-Torres
Miguel Valdez, FB/DL, 5’11, 235.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/22458613/Miguel-Valdez
Nathan “Nate” Wheeler, Athlete, 5’8, 181.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/23893154/Nathan-Wheeler-Jr
Tiandre Williams, RB, 5’9, 170.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/22729867/Tiandre-Williams
Rashon Woods, DB, 5’10, 163.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/27781733/Rashon-Woods
Tyron Woods, WR, 5’10, 165.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/27119597/Tyron-Woods
BUILDING FOR THE FUTURE
As the 2027 senior class will provide the experience and leadership, Coach Neal and his staff are looking at some impressive underclassmen to make an impact as well:
CLASS OF 2028
Kenneth Duckhardt, QB, 5’10, 171 – 4.7 GPA.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/22935724/Kenneth-Duckardt
Kyle Johnson, Athlete, 5’10, 167.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/26463314/Kyle-Johnson
AWAITING SPRING FILM
Messiah Luster, WR, 5’9, 155.
CLASS OF 2029
Johs Valsepino, LB, 6’0, 195.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/26856741/Johs-Valdespino
AWAITING SPRING FILM
Cameron Campbell, DL, 5’9, 228.
2025 American Patriots
Miami Edison, L 46-0
Miami Lakes Barbara Goleman, L 42-13
Miami Jackson, W 28-6
North Miami Beach, L 46-0
Miami Belen Jesuit, W 20-14
Miami Dr. Krop, W 23-21
Hialeah, L 35-12
Homestead, L 14-13
South Miami, W 35-0
North Miami, L 21-20
PHOTO COURTESY OF CHUCK BETHEL
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Ever since the end of the 2025 high school football season, Miami-Dade and Broward Counties have been in the spotlight.
Whether it was transferring from one school to the next, re-classifying or standing out in 7-on-7 events, camps or combines, area football talent has made an impact.
While several underclassmen have been doing their thing for colleges and universities to watch across the country, there are some rising seniors in the Class of 2027 who have been turning heads with their play.
As spring football is on the horizon, and we continue to bring you hundreds and hundreds of players to keep an eye on, today we bring you some prospects that are already on the map and continue to receive attention from media, recruiting services and fan websites.
As this is just a sampling of talent, we will certainly bring you players that are making news right up until the start of the season.
Among the talent that has been on display incudes Quartavius Lyons Jr. (Miami Central), who re-classified from 2028 and is heavily recruited, Caleb Saint Fleur (LB/EDGE, Hollywood McArthur), a versatile performer who was MVP at the Miami Rivals.com event as an edge rusher and the following week turned heads at the Under Armour camp in Orlando as a linebacker.
Under-the-radar standout Andre Hyppolite (Athlete/DB, North Miami Beach) is one of veteran head coach Jeff Bertani’s versatile players who will line up everywhere.
Austin Coles (TE/WR, Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas) made the move this spring from Rhode Island – while Angelo Smith (DB, Hollywood Chaminade Madonna) continues to follow in some rather large footsteps.
After coming over from Miami Norland, versatile Alan Blackshear (DB, Miami Carol City) captured the MVP at the Rivals.com event and continued to shine in on the 7-on-7 circuit.
No matter where he has gone this off-season, Jayden Dean (OL, Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas) has been talked about as one of the most technically sound offensive centers. He has been picking up plenty of interest.
Some of the other football talent that has been doing well includes freakish three sport (soccer and basketball) talent Stive Bentley-Keumajou (OL/DL, Coral Gables), Chaminade-Madonna transfer Lee Prince (RB, Miami Carol City), Miami Immaculata LaSalle three-year varsity starter Phillip Jones Jr. (EDGE, Miami Central), Temorris Campbell Jr. (LB, Miami Carol City), Troy Cameron Goodwin Jr. (DB, Miami Carol City) and defensive back Tyre Lloyd (Hollywood McArthur).
Other players ready to make a statement this spring include Gerren Bray (OL, Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas), Walter Olden II (WR, Davie Western), two-year varsity starter Chase Goodrich (DL, Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas) and under-the-radar prospect Canyon Henry (TE/LB, Miami Westminster Christian).
Other prospects picking up some off-season momentum are Brendan Beery (QB, Miami Gulliver Prep), gifted Bryan Bynes (WR/DB, Coconut Creek Monarch), Edan Richardson (EDGE, Fort Lauderdale Calvary Christian Academy) and Freddie Smith (DL, Fort Lauderdale).
We will continue to spotlight talent – in all classes – this spring and into the summer.
PHOTO COURTESY OF MARCUS BENJAMIN
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