With the third annual Broward National Football Showcase in the books, it’s time to reflect back on the seven games played last weekend.
The event has become a nationally followed football fest over three days with some of the best programs in the country taking part.
When the dust settled, there were some quality performers that had the chance to either put themselves on the map – or further enhance what they had already done.
Here are six offensive players to keep an eye on:
2027 – Jonathan Bueno Jr., Athlete, 5-10, 180, Davie Western. Making his way over from Miami True North Academy this year, here is one of the most promising football players in his class. Showed what he was all about in the tough loss to Hoover, Alabama – accounting for 200 all-purpose yards and a score. The Wildcats will be able to use him as a slot or running back.
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Tyler Chance, QB, 6-0, 175, Hollywood Chaminade-Madonna. After three years of having one of the best quarterbacks in the nation, the Lions were faced with having a number of prospects step up during the spring and summer, and when the defending national runner up played national power St. John Bosco of California, they put the ball in this sophomore’s hands and the game came down to the final minutes as his debut fell just short, but gave this program something to build on moving forward.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/16934524/Tyler-Chance
2027 – Julius Jones Jr., WR, 5-10, 160, Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas. From the touchdown reception in the state title game last December to an off-season that opened some eyes, this is no doubt one of the elite prospects in the country – following in his father’s rather large footsteps. What he did in the loss to defending national champion Las Vegas Bishop Gorman had thrust him into a national spotlight – with 13 receptions for 185 yards and a touchdown.
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2025 – Samari Reed, WR, 6-3, 195, Coconut Creek Monarch. When the Monarchs faced off with Georgia’s Peachtree Ridge, the furthest thing from head coach Calvin Davis’s mind was his elite receiver would run for over 100 yards and lead his team to an impressive victory. His “Wildcat Formation” runs opened the offense up and earned him MVP of the game. Keep in mind, this is one of the nation’s top receivers who continues to interest from colleges across the country as he looks to help lead this team to a state championship appearance.
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2026 - Leon Strawder, QB, 6-1, 210, Miami Northwestern. Yet another young prospect who made a lasting impression on the opening night of the event. This former Miami Central player has found a home with head coach Teddy Bridgewater and the Bulls. His four-touchdown performance against Coconut Creek was impressive enough to earn MVP honors as he and this much improved program will be in the mix all season long in Class 3A.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/19082566/Leon-Strawder
Malachi Toney, WR, 5-11,185, Plantation American Heritage. Ever since the first high school game of his career – in the first ever Broward County National Football Showcase, here is a gifted talent that has continued to make an impact like he did in the season opener against national power Milton, Georgia with nine catches for 82 yards and two scores. He is indeed one of the elite prospects in the country and he is currently committed to attend the University of Miami.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/17846385/Malachi-Toney
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