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Miami-Dade, Broward Prospects Head Toward Summer

With spring in the books and many college coaches uncovering talent that they will target during the summer and into the 2025 season, we are now in summer.

As college camps star at the end of this week and continue through the month of June, there are several prospects who left an impression at the end of April and into May.

With the transfer portal serving as a major obstacle in the recruiting process, high school football players and their coaches now have their jobs cut out for them, attracting the attention of coaches at the next level, attempting to get that elusive scholarship that used to be much easier to attain.

As we traveled throughout the spring, several gifted prospects made a lasting impression. Not on the internet, but live in person – where we had the opportunity to speak with several prospects and watch them perform, so we can be part of that process that helps further shine the spotlight on them.

Today, we bring you five more players that you will want to keep an eye on – as we will continue shining the spotlight on Miami-Dade and Broward County football players over the next seven months.

Check these young men out:

2026 – Cameron Canon, WR, 5’10, 180, North Miami. As so many prospects in south Florida continue to get the spotlight shined in their direction, it’s players like this – who have given everything to their programs – from leadership to production – that often get overlooked. Here is a soon-to-be four-year starter for head coach Gerald Cox and the Pioneers. He has been a productive player that continues to get better and helps to elevate this program. During the spring, many colleges had the chance to finally watch what he does on the football field to help this program get better. His leadership stood out all spring, and as the summer has started, he will be a prospect that more and more college coaches will notice his many skills as a receiver.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/18429231/Cameron-Canon

2027 – Jaden Carey, CB, 6’0, 175, Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas. Ask any college coach who spent time in south Florida this off-season to list some of the players who will make an impact in 2025, and it is almost certain that this quality talent will be right there. One of the true rising standouts on this six-time defending state champions, he is a physical corner with tremendous ball skills, unique athleticism and a knack of being able to shut even the best receivers down. As the junior class is now in the spotlight and the rankings are starting to come out, you will see this young man right there in the mix as veteran head coach Roger Harriott and his football team will be in great hands in the secondary with a very challenging schedule. In addition to making an impact on the football field, he is also getting it done in the classroom (3.7 GPA) as well.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/19530452/Jaden-Carey

2026 – Raenaldo Farrington, RB, 5’8, 195, Coconut Creek Monarch. When it comes to overlooking football talent, south Florida is perhaps the epicenter for missing out on prospects who continue to get the job done without a lot of fanfare. Here is the perfect example of a top-flight football talent who continued to make an impact during the spring with his strength, quickness and ability to make plays. In the spring game(s), this was one of the players that college coaches continued to watch and were amazed at what he brought to the game. Easily one of the players – during the spring – that didn’t receive the attention that was warranted. But you can guarantee that this summer, at college camps and into his final year, he will be singled out several times as head coach Calvin Davis and his staff will continue to help promote him. While he makes an impact on the football field, his work in the classroom (4.1 GPA) is also opening plenty of doors as well.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/video/3/21919956/66f6b699af767f4b0b9e1ada

2026 – Brandon Kinsey, Athlete, 6’2, 192, Miami Central. When he played at Miami Immaculata LaSalle last season, there were college coaches who talked about this quality football talent being one of the best kept secrets in the state of Florida. No matter where he lines up – on either side of the ball – he will make a difference and will impact any program he is part of. What first year head coach Derrick Gibson and the Rockets found out this spring is their version of “Megatron” can do it all. On a visit to the University of Central Florida back in March, many coaches talked about this being perhaps the most “overlooked” player in the state – as a someone who can play receiver, cornerback or the safety position. He is one of the most college ready players in south Florida, and the fact that many of the recruiting “experts” have no clue about his talents, he will be one of the major finds in this class!

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/17807080/Brandon-Kinsey

2027 – Tyler Reid, RB, 5’8, 165, Miramar. Track & Field. The younger brother of University of Pittsburgh and former Miramar star running back Desmond Reid, this early commitment to the Panthers is easily one of the top juniors (2027) in the state, combining his running skills with blinding speed. This is one of those elite players who made an impact during the spring, and as the summer approaches, will be a player that will certainly be in the spotlight. Watch him run and you can see his vision, feel for a hole opening up and will have the opportunity to keep head coach A.J. Scott and this football team near the top in 5A.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/20012149/Tyler-Reid

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Don’t Count Miami Central Out For 2025

When the 2024 season ended and Miami Northwestern held their 3A state championship trophy high in the air at Pitbull Stadium on the campus of FIU, there was a group of players 10 miles away that didn’t share in the Bulls’ joy.

On Oct. 4th of last season at Traz Powell Stadium, the Miami Central Rockets beat Northwestern and would win the rest of the games, setting themselves up for yet another championship run.

When the Rockets were found to have used an illegible player, the dreams of every player and coach on the team was dashed instantly. The 8-1 season with so much hope of sending the senior class out with a title was dashed.

Every win in 2024 was erased and this powerhouse, which lost only to Lakeland to start the season, was taken away along with the chance of winning it all.

During the off-season those players had to live with not getting an opportunity to end 2024 with yet another team title.

In the wake of those forfeits came the firing of head coach Jube Joseph who kept the tradition alive after taking the reins from Roland Smith.

The Rockets, for the first time in several years, had no direction and no coach to lead them.

While most knew that this program would rebound, they all understood that the next head coach would have to follow in the same mold as Telly Lockette, Smith and Joseph.

When Derrick Gibson was hired, they struck gold again. In this former Miami Killian and FSU standout, they were getting someone who not only knew the program – after spending nearly a decade with the team – but someone who everyone respected and recently had college experience as an assistant coach at FAU.

While many have continued to bury this team and already write to 2025 season off, maybe they should stop in to see what the Rockets are bringing back – and bringing in.

During their spring scrimmage last Saturday at Traz Powell Stadium, there were things that need to be worked on over the next two plus months, but there are also quality football players who have an opportunity to win a district and put this team in a position they could have easily been in at the end of 2024!

CLASS OF 2026

Jakhi Barber, DL, 6’1, 265.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/17979979/Jakhi-Barber

Kelvin Blount, DB, 5’11, 155.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/20668425/kelvon-blount

William Brown, DB, 5’9, 150 – 3.7 GPA.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/17976016/William-Brown

Jamall M. Cooper, WR, 5’10, 160 – 3.5 GPA.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/19382221/Jamall-M-Cooper

Adrian Ellis, LB, 5’10, 200.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/19698133/Adrian-Ellis

Jayson “Bam” Farfan, DE, 6’3, 225 – 3.5 GPA.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/22844638/Jayson-Farfan

Otis Guyton, DE/OLB, 6’0, 200 – 3.8 GPA.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/19391934/Otis-Guyton

Omari Hollis, RB, 5’11, 180

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/19784754/Omari-Hollis

Joshua Joseph, WR/CB, 6’0, 190.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/21019965/Joshua-Joseph

Brandon Kinsey, Athlete, 6’2, 190.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/17807080/Brandon-Kinsey

Ellis Little, RB, 5’10, 185.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/23527445/Ellis-Little

Roderick Mathieu, LB, 6’1, 210.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/17778291/Roderick-B-Mathieu

Karon Maycock, LB, 6’2, 210 – 3.0 GPA.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/18939858/Karon-Maycock

Brian McKoy, WR/Slot, 5’7, 155.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/23187729/Brian-Mckoy

Duane Manor, WR, 6’1, 180 – 3.0 GPA.

TAPE: https://access.qwikcut.com/highlights/664e08baa693c6d5fe0fa9dd

Cameron McCrea, DE, 6’1, 215 – 2.8 GPA.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/16025610/Cameron-McCrea

Anthony McQueen, QB, 6’1, 185.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/24139066/Anthony-McQueen

Kymani Ormsby, DL, 6’3, 250.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/19378329/Kymani-Ormsby

Nealan Perez, DE/DT, 6’4, 207 – 3.9 GPA.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/17944034/Nealan-Perez

Senicio Vann, OC/OG, 5’10, 270.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/22496335/Senicio-Vann

Kymani Ware, OL, 6’1, 293.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/17710876/Kymani-Ware?MA..

AWAITING VIDEO

Myles Dawkins, DT

Dante Eboka, DE

Randy George Jr., WR, 5’7, 140

Thomas Miller, DB

 

CLASS OF 2027

Jaeden Jackson, OLB/S, 6’1, 195 – 4.0 GPA. Track & Field.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/19690136/Jaeden-Jackson

Jayden Johnson, Slot/RB, 5’6, 160 – 3.2 GPA.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/19588383/Jayden-Johnson

Melvin Miller, S, 6’1, 155.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/22502364/Melvin-Miller

Cole Rodriguez, P/PK, 5’10, 145 – 3.67 GPA.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/20823856/Cole-Rodriguez

Anterrio Thornton Jr., OL, 6’1, 280.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/23512748/Anterrio-Thornton-Jr

Tavares Ward, CB/S, 6’2, 180.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/19972391/Tavares-Ward

Jamarian Wilson, OL, 6’2, 290.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/23512726/Jamarian-Wilson?

AWAITING VIDEO

Vincent Williams, OL

 

CLASS OF 2028

Adrian Cox, RB.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/23535392/Adrian-Cox

Kareem Forbes, DB, 5’9, 165 – 3.5 GPA.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/23019390/Kareem-Forbes

Damien Harvey, DL, 6’1, 250.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/22980313/Damien-Harvey

Demetrius Ingram, WR/FS, 6’1, 175 – 3.83 GPA.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/23557327/Demetrius-Ingram

Quartavius Lyons Jr., CB, 6’2 178 – 3.6 GPA.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/19062829/Quartavius-Lyons-Jr

Steven Moore, LB, 6’1, 215- 3.2 GPA. Wrestling.

TAPE:  https://www.hudl.com/profile/19498770/Steven-Moore

AWAITING VIDEO

Jaylen Antrobus, DL

Aaron Ellis, DB

Quinton Rolle Jr., DB, 5’10, 170

La’Bron Scharoun, LB

Ronald Williams, Jr., WR

 

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Spring Brings Out Quality Prospects In Miami-Dade & Broward

During the course of spring football here in the state of Florida, we try to see as many teams and players as possible.

Because we rank players throughout the state, it is essential that we watch these prospects live to see what they have to offer.

The one thing that we have always done is see players to form our opinions so when ranking the different classes, we will have a basis why some players are rated higher or lower – and that is something we have always done.

There is getting to practices, watching scrimmages and seeing games in person that not only validate the athletes, but also uncover some players that many have not watched before.

During the summer we will shine a spotlight on several players in the two counties, hopefully giving you an insight on talent that you will be watching during the 2025 season.

Today, we will bring you five players we watched this spring:

2027 - Trezavant Boyd, DB, 5’10, 155, Hialeah Gardens Mater Academy. Makes the move from Miami Booker T. Washington after a stellar sophomore season for head coach Tim “Ice” Harris and the Tornadoes. One of the skilled cover cornerbacks has speed, athleticism and the knowledge of how to play the position. Will be one of the best in Florida for his class – and as he gains weight and matures – he has a chance to dominate at this level and into college.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/20189717/Trezavant-Boyd

2027 - DeMarcus Deroche, OLB/Edge/WR, 6-5, 200. Here is without hesitation one of the top prospects in the state of Florida. A versatile talent that will end up being an elite player but has an enormous upside that allows him to play multiple positions for head coach Kevin Claxton and the Cobras. Colleges and universities already know what this young man is all about. He has size, skill, and athleticism and has already been offered by a number of established college powers. Also, a basketball player.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/video/3/22537928/67225b83fd10be7e12eafb5a

2028 – Damien Harvey, DT, 6’2, 250, Miami Central – 3.75 GPA. There may not be a more dominating interior defensive lineman in the state for this class. He is an athletic and instinctive playmaker and is already leading one of the top defensive units in Florida. Is always being pushed and taught by first year head coach Derrick Gibson and his staff. As he continues to grow and mature, there is no doubt that he will only enhance what he already has. Every college in America will continue to follow his progress over the next three years!

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/22980313/Damien-Harvey

2026 – Jaiden Henry, LB, 6’1, 220, Miami Palmetto. While this Miami High transfer may not be on many radar screens yet, he will be soon. A big, strong and athletic talent that is just starting to emerge as college coaches watched and appreciated his toughness and ability to make plays for head coach Mike Manasco and his Panthers. Will be a catalyst for a defense that will be one of the best in south Florida. Keep your eye on this young man.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/18449607/Jaiden-Henry

2028 - Za'Kari Johnson, DB/Athlete, 6’1, 175, Plantation. When coaches are already comparing this quality talent to elite players like Patrick Peterson, you know that you have something special. Has size, quickness, skill and overall athletic ability as he showed in the spring game, making play after play and giving college coaches a sneak peak of what they will be watching the next three years for head coach Darrell Strong and his Colonels.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/24237216/Zakari-Johnson

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Monday, May 26th South Florida High School Sports Radio Show Rewind.

Once again on Monday night the South Florida High School Sports Radio Show took center stage with seven impressive guests.

Each and every week, the AM 560 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 show, which has run for nearly two decades, has become a popular listen for recruiting fans as well as high school sports purists, focusing on coaches and players in all sports.

Here is a look at the way Monday went:

For the second time in three years, Plantation American Heritage brings home a state title and head coach Bruce Aven talked about the Patriots.

COACH BRUCE AVEN ON MONDAY NIGHT:

https://www.audacy.com/podcast/south-florida-high-school-sports-radio-5af98/episodes/american-heritage-head-baseball-coach-bruce-aven-b0b8

For only the second time in school history, Mater Academy won a state baseball title and head coach Humberto Bencomo looked back at the Lions’ 5A title.

COACH HUMBERTO BENCOMO ON MONDAY NIGHT: https://www.audacy.com/podcast/south-florida-high-school-sports-radio-5af98/episodes/humberto-bencomo-head-baseball-coach-at-mater-academy-in-hialeah-fl-026cc

It’s been a long time since Miami Springs has won a state title in any sport, but the baseball team broke that streak, winning the school’s first ever on the diamond and David Fanshawe talked Golden Hawks.

COACH DAVID FANSHAWE ON MONDAY NIGHT:

https://www.audacy.com/podcast/south-florida-high-school-sports-radio-5af98/episodes/miami-spring-fl-head-baseball-coach-david-fanshawe-ba456

Things are still busy in Coral Gables with the University of Miami football program and Izubee Charles from Canesport.com took time to look at the players who are coming in.

COACH IZUBEE CHARLES ON MONDAY NIGHT:

https://www.audacy.com/podcast/south-florida-high-school-sports-radio-5af98/episodes/izubee-charles-canesport-dot-com-3c8e0

Jacksonville’s Edward Waters University continues to make major strides on the football field and head coach Toriano Morgan dropped by to talk about this talented program.

COACH TORIANO MORGAN ON MONDAY NIGHT: https://www.audacy.com/podcast/south-florida-high-school-sports-radio-5af98/episodes/edward-waters-university-head-football-coach-toriano-morgan-b864c

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A ‘Culture’ Is Starting To Build For Mater Academy Football

HIALEAH GARDENS – “Mater Culture”.

It may not mean much on the outside, but for a school that is looking to showcase an athletic program, the students, teachers, administrators and coaches, it is something that is building strong just to the west of the Palmetto Expressway on N.W. 103rd Street.

As the baseball team was celebrating a second ever state title; track and field athletes, wrestlers and other boys and girls who have kept Mater Academy relevant were being recognized, May 23, 2025 will be a date where this school expanded its brand.

While the school has been around for decades and has enjoyed success in all sports – including football – last Friday was yet another step in bringing this football program to another level of exposure and media attention .

As first year head coach Tim “Ice” Harris and his staff finished up their first spring - media, and former players and coaches flocked to Milander Stadium for something that many never expected.

A morning field trip brought students, cheerleaders, administrators and athletes from all sports to the spring game, where players were introduced to exposure that many had never experienced.

The Ice Harris era kicked off in grand style as hundreds of students came out and had the opportunity to support their school and all their sports programs – with the spotlight shining brightly early in the morning.

After years of winning state and national titles at Miami Booker T. Washington High School, Harris and his staff, along with some transfers, had the opportunity to close out spring with a something that everyone will remember as a spring football game became an event.

As this program continues to build as a 5A team in a competitive south Florida landscape, no promises were ever made. All that was told of this group of athletes – ranging from rising seniors to incoming freshmen – was work hard and make a commitment and positives will happen. They already have seen that in just a month.

There are several prospects who have bought in to what is happening in Hialeah Gardens, and for many, the fall cannot come soon enough.

CLAS OF 2026

Jaylen Blackwell (OL, 6’0, 245 – 3.0 GPA).

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/18056107/Jaylen-Blackwell

Carlos Botella (DE/LB, 6’0, 190).

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/17542085/Carlos-Botella

Freddie Francois (DB/WR, 5’10, 175).

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/19300576/Fred-Francois

Nelson Guillen (DB, 5’11, 160).

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/17768140/Nelson-Guillen

Kimbriq Minnis (RB, 5’11, 185).

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/20020951/Kimbriq-Minnis

Guicyn Noel (OL/DL, 6’2, 295).

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/17626232/Guicyn-Noel

Damone Peeples (DB, 5’8, 160 – 3.2 GPA).
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/19300558/Damone-Peeples

Erwein Varga (WR, 5’10, 160).

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/17541552/Erwein-Vargas

Tyre Vieux (DB, 6’0, 170).

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/19914171/Tyre-vieux

Taishawn Williams (LB/H-Back, 5’7, 230).

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/18252246/Taishawn-Williams

AWAITING VIDEO

Jaylen Kendrick (WR)

CLASS OF 2027

Trezavant Boyd (DB, 5’10, 155).

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/20189717/Trezavant-Boyd

Derick Hernandez (WR/FS, 5’8, 150).

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/15964501/Derick-Hernandez?

Rahdel Jeanbaptiste (RB, 5’7, 165).

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/19648650/Rahdel-Jeanbaptiste

Jarmarr Marshall Jr. (DE, 5’11, 165 – 3.2 GPA).

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/23459927/Jarmarr-Marshall-Jr

Naszir Maximin (DB).

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/23237523/Naszir-Maximin

Jamal Robinson Jr. (WR, 6’2, 175).

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/19947897/Jamal-Robinson-jr

Edwardo Thompson (DE, 6’1, 240 – 3.2 GPA).

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/19747559/Edwardo-Thompson

AWAITING VIDEO

Milton Coney (LB)

Quintin Ferguson (DL)

Eddie Hudson (WR)

CLASS OF 2028

Dontavious Kinchens (WR/QB, 5’9, 165).

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/23167037/Dontavious-Kinchens

King Leite (WR, 5’10, 155).

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/22510938/King-Leite

 

CLASS OF 2029

AWAITING VIDEO

Joshua Diaz (Athlete)

Rashaud Robinson (DB)

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