When you attend a 7-on-7 event, there is a tendency to watch many of the star-rated prospects who have already grabbed the spotlight.

But in Miami-Dade and Broward Counties, there is so much talent, you can never uncover and promote enough.

What we do year-round is see athletes play live, which is something that others don’t do, but still rank and break down these quality football players.

On Saturday, the first #305/#954 The Crib 7-on-7 Classic was held at Miami’s Ransom Everglades. While Miami Norland came away with the title, beating Miami Central, there were other teams and players who made an impact.

Today, we look at five prospects who may have been overlooked, but still peg the talent meter.

This has been a long summer – and there have been many events, which have provided a canvas for these young men to grab some of that spotlight.

2026 - Jamar Denson, WR, 5-10, 182, Plantation American Heritage – 3.6 GPA. This two-sport (track) athlete has turned into one of the more dangerous prospects in south Florida. Solid route runner, who enhances his entire game with speed and great vision. Is dangerous coming out of the slot position – all he needs is his hands on the ball and he will do the rest. The more you watch him play, the more you are impressed at what he brings to the football field,
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2025 - Devin Gonzalez, QB, 6-0, 180, Coconut Creek. As we have looked at this quality talent in the past – following him from Pembroke Pines Flanagan to Weston Cypress Bay and now with the Cougars. One of the top returning senior quarterbacks who combines football intelligence with skill and making the most of the athletes around him. Has worked on being a total quarterback, making all the throws and extending plays – when needed – with his legs. While college coaches are watching, it will be his final season that should determine where he attends college.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/16423482/Devin-Gonzalez

2027 - James Perrone, QB, 6-2, 170, Miami Southridge. After a sensational freshman season, here is someone who has indeed put himself on the map as one of the top young prospects. While the Spartans fell short last season, you can guarantee that this offense will be very tough to stop with this impressive young man leading the way. Has shown the ability to throw short, intermediate and long passes with accuracy. Colleges are already watching his progress.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/video/3/19687356/6531667b8cd5620af8bd6b20

2026 - Herlin Perry Jr., DB, 6-1, 170, Miami Central. Comes to play for the Rockets from LaSalle Academy in Providence, Rhode Island and has already made an impact. He is long, athletic and instinctive. This is a young player who has an opportunity to elevate this program over the next two years and do it at a high level. With the gifted receivers this program has, you will continue to see him get better and better.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/16690138/Herlin-Perry-Jr

2025 - Kyjuan Taylor, RB/DB, 6-0, 195, Miami Lakes Barbara Goleman. As the Gators continue to make a push to be competitive against some of the areas top programs, it’s players like this who can get it done on both sides of the ball. As a runner, he has the explosion and vision to get to the second level and has the speed to get to the outside as well as run tackle-to-tackle. He not only had a solid spring, but also made the most of his team camp experiences – with college coaches looking on.
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