The great thing about the off season is attending many events that features prospects who are looking to share some of the spotlight.
Because the spring summer offer so many exposure avenues for athletes in Miami-Dade and Broward Counties, attending showcases, camps, combines or 7-on-7 events are filled with talented young men who stand out.
In a world where you have to sell yourself, meeting several of these up-and-coming personally is what this has always been about – and that is why we continue to do what we do to promote the kids.
We have never taken the lazy way out when it comes to evaluating and promoting these football prospects, and that’s why we have been able to do what we’ve done for 56 years!
While the new breed of talent evaluators believe that all you have to do is watch film or see many of these hopefuls in a pair of shorts and a T-shirt, the college coaches who are successful reach out to those who actually see these gifted players compete when the game is on the line.
Anyone can watch film and come up with an opinion, but seeing what kind of character a student/athletes has and what kind of teammate they are often completes the total evaluation. Highlight film doesn’t show everything – and that is why it is important to see prospects up close.
As we continue to do – giving you thousands of prospects to watch since the end of the 2025 season, we give you five more rising athletes who have made an impact in the spring and into the summer:
2028 - Silas Allen, DB, 6’1, 180, Davie Western. The first two things you notice about this quality talent when seeing him perform are his ball skills and his physicality. Has the skill and speed to cover and make plays from the secondary. That quickness also lends itself to being able to read the flow of plays and getting there in time to break up a pass of come up with an interception. The ceiling is something that hasn’t been reached, and over the next two years, he has the skill and toughness to elevate his talent – even further.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/22954727/Silas-Allen
2028 - Damien Darling, WR/TE, 6’3, 200, Fort Lauderdale Cardinal Gibbons. After leaving a mark as a pass-catcher at Deerfield Beach as a sophomore, this quality talent makes his way over to play for the Chiefs and you can guarantee, as he grows and matures, his future will start to take shape. Will be a huge plus for a program that has a chance to make the state playoffs with some elite talent. Keep your eye on his progress because he has had a solid off season and should play a role this coming season.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/22977018/Damien-Darling
2029 - Cortlandt Florence, DB, 6’1, 185, Miami Norland – 3.4 GPA. As he makes his way into Miami-Dade County after a tremendous season at Hallandale High, here is one of those “sleepers”, who can play multiple secondary positions because of his skill level and a passion to play this game at a high level. In addition to what he does in the secondary, here is a football talent that will perform on special teams as well. It will be fun to continue watching him mature and become one of the best in south Florida.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/26958963/Cortlandt-Florence
2028 - Gabriele Scarsini, LB/DE, 6’3, 215, Coconut Creek Monarch – 3.3 GPA. This is a program that has a knack of producing prospects like this. His athleticism and skill level on the football field has made this impressive talent someone to keep an eye on. He is a pass rusher. No matter how you slice it, he is someone who will continue to get bigger and stronger and coming off the edge is where he will help the Knights make an impact this coming year – and beyond. Solid team player who fits the scheme very well.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/video/3/23332867/6a0b4dad14206deee214b5d9
2027 - Christopher Spikes, DB, 5’9, 165, Miami Immaculata LaSalle. This is someone we talked about last year, showcasing his ability to take over the secondary with his speed and aggressive play. In an area known for outstanding defensive back play, this impressive talent has emerged as one of the top tacklers and aggressive secondary performers. As he puts on weight and gets stronger, this young man needs to be watched during his final season at the high school level. His ball skills are underrated!
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/20664756/Christopher-Spikes
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MIAMI GARDENS – When Anthony and Michael Yero sat down and thought about a great way to cap off the summer on the football field, the idea of bringing some of the best teams in south Florida and beyond together for a 7-on-7 tournament.
With state championship pedigree and elite nationally-rated prospects, the “305 Sports brothers” will bring 16 top football programs together on Saturday at St. Thomas University for the Inaugural 305 Sports 7v7 Invitational event, starting at 9 a.m.
The field is loaded as fast-rising Miami Carol City (Coach Toro Wallace), two-time defending state champion Plantation American Heritage (Coach Mike Smith), Fort Lauderdale Cardinal Gibbons (Coach Matt Dubuc), Miami Killian (Coach Rudy Trevino), Miami Northwestern (Coach Jerome Thomas Jr.), two-time defending state champion West Boca Raton (Coach Dylan Potts), Hollywood McArthur (Coach Robert Ortega) and state power Orlando The First Academy (Coach Jeff Conaway) will battle eight teams for an event that will define football in Florida as we are less than two weeks away from the start of the 2026 season.
“We wanted to bring some of the most talked about programs in Florida together for a true championship battle as the summer is winding down,” said Anthony Yero, who appeared on WQAM Radio’s South Florida High School Sports Report. “The players who will be competing on Saturday represent some of the best in Florida.”
In addition, southwest Florida’s Fort Myers Dunbar (Coach Sammy Brown), Miami Norland (Coach Bam Brown), Miami Southridge (Coach Pierre Senatus), Southwest Ranches Archbishop McCarthy (Coach Jake Pew), Weston Cypress Bay (Coach Darrell Strong), Hialeah Gardens Mater Academy (Coach Tim “Ice” Harris Sr.), first-year head coach T.Y. Hilton and the Miami Springs Golden Hawks and budding Palm Beach County power Boca Raton Spanish River (Coach Nick LaSala) will spend the day showcasing plenty of talent.
THE STARS WILL BE OUT – ALL DAY
As fans and media members from all over the state head to STU for the first time to see how this NAIA program is growing under first-year head coach Drew Davis, they will have opportunity to see some of the top talent, heading into the new season.
Here is a look at some of the prospects expected to turn heads:
BOCA RATON SPANISH RIVER SHARKS
Jayden Elder (3 star WR)
Derek Goulbourne (WR; Army commit)
FORT LAUDERDALE CARDINAL GIBBONS CHIEFS
Chris Augustin (DB)
Tyler Chance (QB)
Donte Findeson (RB)
Damien Darling (WR)
Javian Norwood (RB
Sean Nowlan (WR)
Jaylen Watkins (Athlete)
Mi’kye Watkins (WR)
FORT MYERS DUNBAR TIGERS
Tihiem Hutchins (WR; Miami offer)
Frederick Jackson Jr. (WR; Jax State commit)
HIALEAH GARDENS MATER ACADEMY LIONS
Othniel Rhoden Jr. (QB)
John Rhoden II (WR)
Victor Latimore (LB)
HOLLYWOOD MCARTHUR MUSTANGS
Jaylyn Jones (Miami commit)
Sherrod Gourdine (Miami commit)
Antron Branch (WR; 40+ offers)
Zion Davis (Appalachian State commit)
Cameron Goodwin Jr. (18+ offers)
Khamarian Young (3 star WR)
MIAMI CAROL CITY CHIEFS
Nick Lennear (Miami commit)
Zakari Johnson (4 star)
Aden Johnson (4 star)
Arwin Jackson (Appalachian State commit)
Jailen Hill (Nebraska commit)
Alan Blackshere (UConn commit)
Temorris Campbell Jr. (Georgia commit)
Malik Leonard (QB)
Joshua Sylvain (Tulane commit)
Santana Blount (WR, West Georgia commit)
Marquel Brooks Jr. (WR)
MIAMI KILLIAN COUGARS
Kayden Bryant (DB)
Kayron Bryant (RB)
Davon Dericho (DB)
Prince Howell Jr. (Athlete)
Jeramiah Lee (QB)
Andrew Simmons (RB)
Antonio Simmons (WR)
Jaden Smoak (TE/DE)
Artell Vance (LB)
Robert White (DB)
MIAMI NORLAND VIKINGS
Russell Britton (QB)
MIAMI NORTHWESTERN BULLS
Adrian Cox (RB)
Aviyon Darien (WR; 17+ offers)
Donte Anderson (8+ offers)
MIAMI SOUTHRIDGE SPARTANS
Vankino Bethea (DB; 30+ offers)
Marquise Burch (WR)
Cameron Green (WR/FS)
Lamech Rucker Jr. (QB)
Taylor Tucker (Athlete, Georgia transfer)
MIAMI SPRING GOLDEN HAWKS
Victwon “Spider” Miller Jr (WR)
T.Y. Hilton Jr. (Miami & FIU offers)
Deon Higgs (WR)
Marcus “Boobie” Smith (QB)
ORLANDO THE FIRST ACADEMY ROYALS
Kamauri Whitfield (Florida commit)
Brian Dillard (USF commit)
Julian White (4+ offers)
David Coleman Jr. (Bowling Green commit)
Deuce Woods Jr. (2030 QB; Miami offer)
PLANTATION AMERICAN HERITAGE PATRIOTS
Neimann Lawrence (Texas commit)
Amare Nugent (Florida commit)
Michael Stringer (Western Kentucky commit)
Trae Proctor (Kentucky commit)
Jeffrey ONeal Jr. (20+ offers)
Robert Outler (5+ offers)
Courtney Gilliard II (DB; Miami & LSU offer)
SOUTHWEST RANCHES ARCHBIOSHOP MCCARTHY MAVERICKS
Justin Antenor (DB; 20+ offers)
Malik Denson (WR; 15+ offers)
Damien Grant (RB)
Hudson Kamp (QB)
Nate Merrell (QB; 5+ offers)
Kenneth Rowell (DB)
WEST BOCA RATON BULLS
Trey Moran (QB)
Loia Valade (Texas A&M commit)
Terriel Harmon (RB; 20+ offers)
Jemari Foreman (Florida State commit)
Larry Morgan III (USF commit)
WESTON CYPRESS BAY LIGHTNING
Desmond Christian (3 star WR; 25+ offers)
Play starts at 9 a.m.
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As college coaches left south Florida this spring, they had the same feeling they’ve experienced for decades.
While some experts continue to talk about how the talent level is declining in Miami-Dade and Broward Counties, colleges and universities somehow continue to stock their rosters with elite talent from the #305 and #954.
As the season is now six weeks away, the spotlight is not only shining on the current 2027 seniors, but it has trickled down to the juniors (2028) and even the sophomores, where there are some impressive 2029 talent that continues to impress here this summer.
Today, we shine that spotlight on five Class of 2029 players who are expected to continue to impact their respective teams.
Evans Branch, WR/DE/Athlete, 6’5, 200. Miami Westminster Christian. After a stellar freshman season at Miami Ransom Everglades, this versatile talent makes the move over to a Westminster Christian program that is starting to rebuild with a new coaching staff. Last season, he finished a big year on defense with 74 total tackles, 10 tackles for loss, nine sacks, one fumble recovery touchdown and one forced fumble.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/video/3/23318095/691a38611e12c59908cdb648
Robert “Bobby” Doctor Jr., DE, 6’4, 240, Miami Southridge – 4.0 GPA. Basketball. When he decided to move from the basketball court as a freshman at Miami Westminster Christian to the football field for the Spartans this past season, this impressive athlete opened up a new world for himself as major colleges started to immediately watch this impressive talent as he started to learn the game and pick things up quickly. Coming from a basketball family, there is also football in those bloodlines and expect him to continue to watch his stock rise – higher and higher.
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Gabriel “Gabe” Ellis, DL, 6’4, 250, Miami Gulliver Prep – 3.74 GPA. Here is one of the fast-rising stars in the class at a program that is know for producing elite talent on both sides of the ball. This is a quick, athletic and someone who has the chance to be special in the coming years. Not only a solid pass rusher but also has shown that he can stop the run as well. One of those football players that you will want to keep an eye on.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/22474478/Gabe-Ellis
Derrick Jones Jr., 6’1, 170, Hollywood Chaminade-Madonna. As they say – the next man up, and this is someone that opponents and coaches believe is someone that has the chance to be a solid cornerback. Watch him play and you will see a prospect that has the size, instincts and ability to make plays against even the best. Remember, every day in practice he is paired against perhaps the best receiving corps in the state of Florida, so expect him to get better by playing against the best. He has already lined up against some of the top players in Florida.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/26781994/Derrick-Jones-JR
Kenneth Rowell, CB, 5’11, 170, Southwest Ranches Archbishop McCarthy. Track & Field. Over the past few years, here is a program that continues to add talent and develop young prospects, and this gifted player is certainly the next one up. His ability to make key plays in coverage has already earned him a reputation of being right where the action is on every play. He will be fun to watch as he matures and picks up experience.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/26831067/Kenneth-Rowell
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No matter if it was at a camp, combine or a 7-on-7, this summer has been busy with enough events that standing out and being noticed was not difficult at all.
With so many eyes on talent throughout Miami-Dade and Broward Counties over the past two months, there are several prospects who have had the opportunity to continue to make a name for themselves.
With the season right around the corner, we bring you a look at some of the players who have a chance to be special when play begins in the third week of August.
Many of these young men who were receivers turned heads at the 7-on-7 events.
2027 - Santana Blount, Slot, 5’9, 158, Miami Carol City – 2.9 GPA. University of West Georgia commit.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/22468691/Santana-Blount
2028 - Russell Britton, QB, 6’2, 180, Miami Norland – 3.9 GPA. Miami Carol City transfer.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/21706742/Russell-Britton
2028 - Marquel Brooks Jr., WR, 6’0, 195, Miami Carol City – 3.0 GPA. Gainesville Buchholz transfer.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/23605991/Marquel-Brooks
2027 - Marquise Burch, Athlete, 5’11, 170, Miami Southridge – 3.0 GPA.
2027 - Kareem Brown, WR, 6’0, 180, Miami Central – 4.0 GPA.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/16930405/Kareem-Brown
2027 - Davarious Dean, WR, Miami True North Classical Academy – 3.0 GPA.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/26917870/Davarious-Dean
2028 - Khavon Gipson, LB, 6’1, 205, Miami Northwestern – 4.5 GPA.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/video/3/22891327/69437b4c667ffd62d43b7fec
2028 – Cameron Goodwin Jr., DB, 6’2, 180, Hollywood McArthur – 4.0 GPA.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/video
2027 – Damien Grant, RB, 5’8, 185, Southwest Ranches Archbishop McCarthy – 3.4 GPA.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/video/3/20312279/691cc189502a4bd69c34e670
2027 - Deandre Leonard, Athlete, 6’0, 165, Miami Gulliver Prep – 3.5 GPA.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/19594334/Deandre-Leonard
2029 - Victor Latimore, LB, 6’0, 190, Hialeah Gardens Mater Academy.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/26644678/Victor-Latimore
2027 - Victwon “Spider” Miller Jr., Athlete, 5’9, 160, Miami Springs.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/19899241/Victwon-Miller
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One of the most popular radio shows of its kind is back on Monday night this week for two hours and we talked football, World Cup soccer and the Major League Baseball Draft 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:
As a sophomore at Naples Lely High School, Brady Quinn set records and got his team into the state playoffs. Fast forward this spring and this quality quarterback makes the move to Hollywood Chaminade-Madonna, giving the Lions one of the best in the class at a position of need.
CHAMINADE-MADONNA’S BRADY QUINN ON MONDAY NIGHT. https://www.audacy.com/podcast/south-florida-high-school-sports-radio-5af98/episodes/hollywood-chaminade-madonna-new-qb-brady-quinn-77589
This Saturday at St. Thomas University in Miami Gardens, the 305Sportss 7-on-7 will be held and Michael and Anthony Yero have worked hard to make it the event of the summer.
ANTHONY YERO ON MONDAY NIGHT.
https://www.audacy.com/podcast/south-florida-high-school-sports-radio-5af98/episodes/anthony-yero-of-305sportss-7-on-7-5ca65
With the World Cup being played in North America, there is plenty of spillover to the youth and high school soccer players all over. In south Florida, the event has spiked the interest and head coach Kam Clark from start champion Miami Christopher Columbus gave his thoughts.
COACH KAM CLARK ON MONDAY NIGHT. https://www.audacy.com/podcast/south-florida-high-school-sports-radio-5af98/episodes/christopher-columbus-boys-soccer-head-coach-kameron-clark-a9847
Over the past few years, Coach Dave Montiel from Fort Lauderdale Cardinal Gibbons has used two weeks during the summer to take players to academic colleges and universities on a caravan to see what these schools had to offer. He is currently on the road.
COACH DAVE MONTIEL ON MONDAY NIGHT. https://www.audacy.com/podcast/south-florida-high-school-sports-radio-5af98/episodes/cardinal-gibbons-coach-dave-montiel-74c2b
No matter where Coach Doug Sochia has been, he is developed, organized and won. At Keiser University in West Palm Beach, he built a national power from scratch. Now, in his second year at Lenoir Rhyne in North Carolina he is doing the same thing.
COACH DOUG SOCHIA ON MONDAY NIGHT. https://www.audacy.com/podcast/south-florida-high-school-sports-radio-5af98/episodes/lenoir-rhyne-university-head-coach-doug-soch-e3a23
When Gio Rojas was selected by the Texas Rangers in the first round of the 2026 Major League Baseball Draft, he continued the success of Parkland Douglas High School. While many felt he would go earlier, this left-hander landed in the perfect spot.
GIO ROJAS ON MONDAY NIGHT. https://www.audacy.com/podcast/south-florida-high-school-sports-radio-5af98/episodes/stoneman-douglas-1st-round-draft-pick-pitcher-gio-rojas-of-the-texas-rangers-95dbd
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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).