One of the most popular radio shows of its kind is back on Monday night this week for two hours and welcomed in a few coaches and players locally as well as looked at the University of Miami football and summer offensive/defensive line camps 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 Monday night went:

When it comes to teaching, developing and exposing his athletes to college coaches, there are very few better than Sunrise Piper head football coach Quentin Short. This summer, he took many of his players to camps and visited colleges and universities to give those student/athletes a huge advantage.

COACH QUENTIN SHORT ON MONDAY NIGHT. https://www.audacy.com/podcast/south-florida-high-school-sports-radio-5af98/episodes/sunrise-piper-head-coach-quentin-short-a5789

When it comes to the offensive and defensive line positions, it is no longer an afterthought for coaches. Because of teachers/instructors like Jordan Budwig from “5 Star Studs Lineman”, the focus is now squarely on the “big men” – with camps and individual sessions.

COACH JORDAN BUDWIG ON MONDAY NIGHT. https://www.audacy.com/podcast/south-florida-high-school-sports-radio-5af98/episodes/coach-jordan-budwig-of-5-star-studs-line-camp-fdfcc

If you have followed the coaching career of Ronnie Thornton, you already know how devoted he is to teaching and developing football talent. Whether at Homestead High or his current position at South Dade, he has built winning programs and attitudes.

COACH RONNIE THORNTON ON MONDAY NIGHT. https://www.audacy.com/podcast/south-florida-high-school-sports-radio-5af98/episodes/head-coach-ronnie-thornton-of-south-dade-7d936

If you follow the University of Miami football program, you already understand how busy it’s been – with commitments and several top-flight athletes in the news. With his “Locked On Canes” Podcast, Alex Donno has kept fans informed and up-to-date.

ALEX DONNO ON MONDAYT NIGHT. https://www.audacy.com/podcast/south-florida-high-school-sports-radio-5af98/episodes/alex-donno-of-locked-on-canes-podcast-02e53

Whether it was during his freshman and sophomore seasons at Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas, his junior year at Hollywood Chaminade-Madonna or this coming season as a running back at Miami Carol City, Lee Prince Jr. has been an impact player. Heading to West Virginia University, the speedster is indeed the perfect student/athlete.

LEE PRINCE JR. ON MONDAY NIGHT. https://www.audacy.com/podcast/south-florida-high-school-sports-radio-5af98/episodes/miami-carol-city-rb-lee-prince-jr-8d573

When he scored a touchdown as a freshman receiver at Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas, Julius Jones Jr. scored a touchdown and paved the way for a successful career that will come to an end this season – hopefully with an amazing fourth straight state title. Getting ready to keep the legacy alive and strong at Notre Dame University, he will follow in the footsteps of his father who created a legacy in South Bend.

JULIUS JONES JR. ON MONDAY NIGHT. https://www.audacy.com/podcast/south-florida-high-school-sports-radio-5af98/episodes/st-thomas-aquinas-wr-julius-jones-jr-4aa32

THE ENTIRE JUNE 29^TH SHOW. Quentin Short, the head coach of Sunrise Piper High School joins Larry Blustein as they talk about the offseason and creating a culture on and off the field. Jordan Budwig of the 5-Star Studs line camp talked about developing linemen on and off the field. Ronnie Thornton of South Dade talked about being the new head coach, creating a great team culture, and so much more. Alex Donno from Locked on Canes Podcast spoke about all the recruiting news happening at The U and so much more! Lee Prince Jr., a senior running back at Miami Carol City, is a West Virginia commit and talked about transferring for his senior season. He talks about how he patterns his game after others and so much more. Julius Jones Jr. the son of Dallas Cowboys and Notre Dame standout running back, talk about his commitment to Notre Dame. He talks about what he's learned in high school and so much more. https://www.audacy.com/podcast/south-florida-high-school-sports-radio-5af98/episodes/south-florida-high-school-sports-show-full-episode-01e9a

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We are now less than two months before the start of the 2026 high school football season.

The months between last December and the end of August have been filled with numerous exposure opportunities for prospects throughout the state of Florida – as 7-on-7  events, camps, combines, spring and summer workouts have given athletes an opportunity to showcase their many skills and maturity.

Keep in mind that an athlete from the age of 14-18 is an ever-changing body of work. Natural growth and maturity coupled with conditioning and more and more experience add up to something that keeps college coaches and recruiters busy watching and charting progress.

The one thing about athletes in Miami-Dade and Broward Counties is the spotlight is always shining. This are is perhaps the most recruited of any region in the country, and for that reason, prospects are always on the clock – in every class.

But the one group that continues to get more than their share of that spotlight are the seniors – and that is where our focus is today.

With the window starting to close for the seniors in the Class of 2027, we look at five gifted football players – a few have already made their commitment for the immediate future – while some others are still out there, working harder than ever before.

Here are five 2027 players to keep an eye on:

Bryan Bynes, WR, 6’0, 170, Coconut Creek Monarch – 4.0 GPA. Track & Field. Baseball. One of the football players who has taken off the past year, showcasing his many skills and giving head coach Calvin Davis and the Knights a talented producer in three sports. He happens to come from a family that has been competitive and successful through the years. With a solid spring and early summer behind him, this could be a very impressive season.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/video/3/24285696/677bdf346e2bd177a2d798a3

Zion Joseph, DE/TE, 6’3, 225, North Miami – 2.6 GPA. After watching this young man perform this off-season, the Pioneers and head coach Gerald Cox have themselves a quality defensive force on the line. He is becoming a quality pass rusher who plays off what the other prospects on the line bring to the game. In the spring contest, he was among the leading tacklers who showed that what he learned in the off-season will go a long way in the success of this program in 2026. One of many players this program felt made major strides in the past few months.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/video/3/22506647/6a172c6d0658808b23104ae3

Malik Laurent, DT/DE, 6’4, 270, Miramar. This recent Jacksonville State University commitment has been on the radar for a minute after his hard work and dedication as a defensive standout who has taken the past year very seriously. Watch him compete in the 5v5 line events and you can see why plenty of schools were after him during the off-season. He is big, strong and very skilled, learning from some quality coaching. Someone who is due for a huge final season. First year head coach George Stubbs and the Patriots are building something special.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/26447169/Malik-Laurent

John Pudliner, DE/TE, 6’4, 220, Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas. Yet another piece added to the seven-time defending state champions as he brings plenty of talent as a defensive edge rusher, who comes in from Rock Bridge High School in Columbia, Missouri. Watch him perform, as he did during the spring, and you can see that he will indeed be a huge plus for this Raiders’ team that is ready for an amazing eighth consecutive state crown. Had been a receiver early in his career. The Raiders and head coach Roger Harriott are loading up again.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/19422781/john-pudliner

Jamal Robinson Jr., WR, 6’2, 180, Miami Central. After spending last season at Hialeah Gardens Mater Academy, this University of Central Florida commitment recently joined second-year head coach Derrick Gibson and the Rockets, and is expected give his new team a major boost at the position. This is an elite pass catcher who is one of the best in the state and will have the opportunity to display his many skills against an impressive group of opponents.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/video/3/19947897/676f7b593665c7256d09c03b

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Once again, if you are a local football prospect, this is the time of year – no matter what class you may be in – that you need to attend exposure events.

As we told you yesterday, the summer is NOT the time to sit home. While you are conditioning with your team Monday through Thursday, you need to keep yourself busy these summer months with a trip to some kind of showcase or camp to get better.

Once again, we will explain that the past few weeks, while we have been supporting many of these student/athletes, we have come across a number of #305 and #954 prospects – many who are not on the radar – looking to get noticed.

If you follow what we post every day on this site, it is always about promoting and bringing you football talent who wants some recognition.

Today, we will shine the spotlight on some under-the-radar offensive players who deserve the attention that the star-rated prospects receive every day.

Among the Class of 2027 senior offensive players to keep an eye on – include Jordan Greenfield (QB, Miami Beach), Jordan Lubin (RB, Miami Felix Varela), Tristan Carr (WR, Miami Sunset), Darriel Cannon (RB, Miami Gulliver Prep), Savion Moss (WR, Miami Sunset), Lennon Maher (PK, Miami Palmer Trinity) and Joshua Fertil (TE, Miami Sunset).

UNDERCLASSMEN ARE ALSO OUT THERE WORKING

Like the seniors are doing this summer and throughout the off-season, there are junior offensive players working hard as well.

Juniors in the Class of 2028 include Darius Bogan (WR, Miami Southridge), Derrick Melvin (RB, Homestead), Cayden Delions (RB, Coconut Creek), William Bryant (QB, Miami Coral Reef), Alexander Ortega (Athlete, Miami Coral Reef), and Miami Sunset receiver’s Alex Machado, David Ortuno and Brayan Padron.

There is also a good group in the Class of 2029 (sophomores) to watch the rest of the summer and into the 2026 season like Angelo Mora-Echeverry (RB, Miami Belen Jesuit), Matthew Edward (WR, Miami Carol City), Kevin Carter (WR, Fort Lauderdale Dillard), Hudson Kamp (QB, Southwest Ranches Archbishop McCarthy), Christopher Wilkinson (WR, Hollywood Chaminade-Madonna), Edward Kay (WR, Coconut Creek North Broward Prep), Jayden McFarlane (WR, Miami Coral Reef), Ethan Jones (WR, Southwest Ranches Archbishop McCarthy), and Miami Killian’s Jerimiah Kasen (WR), Yudah Poke (WR), Jeremiah Lee (QB).

MIAMI-DADE/BROWARD INFORMATION YEAR-ROUND. https://larryblustein.com/

For the past 56 years, we have spent more time on football fields than anyone in the country. From games to practices, camps, combines and 7-on-7 events, we get to as many events as possible to see the athletes LIVE. Follow us on Facebook (Larry Blustein), Instagram (OurBoyBlu) and Twitter (@PrepRedzoneFL). Contact us at: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

If you are a local football prospect, this is the time of year – no matter what class you may be in – that you need to attend exposure events.

The summer is NOT the time to sit home. While you are conditioning with your team Monday through Thursday, you need to keep yourself busy these summer months with a trip to some kind of showcase or camp to get better.

The past few weeks, while we have been supporting many of these student/athletes, we have come across a number of #305 and #954 prospects – many who are not on the radar – looking to get noticed.

If you follow what we post every day on this site, it is always about promoting and bringing you football talent who wants some recognition.

Today, we will shine the spotlight on some defensive linemen, who have made it a priority to put their names out there – no matter the size or talent level.

Among some of the 2027 seniors we saw include Nicco Humes (5’11, 188, DE, Pompano Beach), Eli Levy (5’9, 194, Miami Gulliver Prep), Kevin Etienne (5’9, 205, Hallandale), Carl Larisse (6’0, 180, Hallandale), Christian Essix (6’1, 200, DE, Miami Northwestern), Desmond Acrius (5’10, 180, Miami Northwestern), Reggie Wayne Jr. (6’1, 205, Davie Western), Andrew Bradwell (5’11, 250, Homestead South Dade), Anderson Camil (5’11, 250, Homestead South Dade), Andre Fourrow (5’11, 230, Pompano Beach Blanche Ely), Angel Robinson (5’10, 260, Miami Northwestern), Terrence Jones (6’1, 260, Miami Gulliver Prep), Mayjer Blue (5’10, 200, Pompano Beach Blanche Ely) and Trenton Vardaman (6’5, 200, Pompano Beach).

UNDERCLASSMEN ARE GETTING A JUMP ON THE COMPETITION

While the seniors are working hard to get some of that spotlight before the start of the 2026 season, there are plenty of underclassmen who are looking to get their slice of the talent pie as well.

Among the 2028 juniors are Sebastian Tovar (5’9, 190, Miami Beach), Owen Elisee (5’8, 180, Weston Cypress Bay), Oscar Rondon (5’10, 220, Doral Academy), Antwon Tarver (5’9, 235, Miami Booker T. Washington), Kaden Langford (6’3, 240, Plantation American Heritage), Sebastian Pernia (6’1, 210, Miami Archbishop Carroll), Tyler Beccan (DE, 6’0, 195, Davie Western), Jariah Crawford (DE, 5’11, 190, Miami Northwestern), Darrell Paul (6’5, 190, Miami Northwestern), Daniel Garcia (5’9, 205, Miami Jackson), Dominique Williams (DE, 6’0, 205, Miami Jackson) and Gabriel Jeremiah (6’0, 220, Pompano Beach Blanche Ely).

The class also has Dante McFadden (5’9, 185, Pompano Beach Blanche Ely), Sheven Marshall (6’4, 220, Homestead South Dade), Brennen Dorval (5’10, 215, Pompano Beach Blanche Ely), Claudinsky Franloier (6’0, 285, Pompano Beach Blanche Ely), Tristen Bennett (6’1, 185, Pompano Beach Blanche Ely), Roberto Rodriguez (5’6, 205, Homestead South Dade), Alejandro Miranda (5’8, 240, Miami Archbishop Carroll), Eli Rauls (6’2, 265, Miami Northwestern),  Kyle Andrew (6’1, 245, Hollywood Chaminade-Madonna), Maxwell Chang (6’0, 215, Weston Cypress Bay), Aaden Ramsaran (5’9, 255, Davie Western) and Jaylen Pressley (5’7, 265, Pompano Beach Blanche Ely).

The Class of 2029 sophomores have been visible all off-season, and the defensive linemen are still growing and maturing.

Some of those talented players to keep an eye on are Teteridn Poradley (DE, 6’0, 190, Miami Jackson), Caesen McDowell (6’0, 220, Pompano Beach), Ladarius Houston (DE, 6’2, 195, Pompano Beach Blanche Ely), Jaedon Samuel (5’11, 212, Pompano Beach Blanche Ely), Auxtavious Hillman (5’10, 260, Homestead South Dade), Jacarri Alford (5’11, 210, Pompano Beach Blanche Ely), Gabe Ellis (Miami Gulliver Prep), Corian Hall (5’8, 220, Davie Western), Jacob Castillo (DL, 5’11, 251, Hallandale), Daniel Martin (5’10, 275, Coral Gables), Kobe Lazzara (6’0, 240, Weston Cypress Bay), Benjamin King (6’1, 270, Plantation American Heritage) and Malachi Simstaller (6’3, 300, Miami Gulliver Prep).

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For the past 56 years, we have spent more time on football fields than anyone in the country. From games to practices, camps, combines and 7-on-7 events, we get to as many events as possible to see the athletes LIVE. Follow us on Facebook (Larry Blustein), Instagram (OurBoyBlu) and Twitter (@PrepRedzoneFL). Contact us at: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..