Throughout the month of June, high school football programs from across the country headed on a trip to various colleges as part of a caravan to check out schools.
This ritual, which is gaining in popularity, has been going on for nearly a decade, and while the purpose is to compete and see different schools, the experience for players and coaches becomes something they will remember for the rest of their lives.
Whether it’s in the state of Florida, to the northeast, southeast or Midwest, these caravans are not only providing these student/athletes with a chance to meet college coaches, but also visit cities and states that most only read about in their U.S. history classes.
For many of these football players, this is the first time they have been away from home, and in many ways, prepares them for life after high school – when they do make the choice to attend a school away from home.
With many schools heading out from south Florida this summer, one of the programs to get this opportunity of a lifetime was Dr. Michael Krop High.
Based in northern Miami-Dade County, head coach Tom Caporale and his team set off on a bus tour that would include North Carolina, North Carolina State, Auburn, Alabama, Tennessee, Tusculum, Georgia, Georgia State, Western Carolina, FSU, and the University of Central Florida. Even schools such as Buffalo and Arkansas State were at one of the multiple camp stops.
The college visits gave the coaches a chance to see some of the Lightning prospects – in all classes.
Rising senior (2024) quarterback/athlete Jamaal Haggins showed out well in the N.C. State and University of Tennessee camps, showing good measurables at 6-0, 180 with long arms, quick release and very accurate deep balls.
At the University of Georgia 7-on-7 camp he was also turning heads – including head coach Kirby Smart.
It was also in Georgia that Class of 2026 WR Jaden Page started to make a name for himself.
Also using the trip to further enhance his stock was 2024 defensive back Kal-el Pascal, who already holds multiple big time offers.
The 6-0, 185-pounder showed exactly why he is one of the best in Florida, showcasing his skills in front of coaches like former University of Miami and Hollywood Hills High product Willie Martinez (Tennessee) and veteran coach Wesley McGriff at Auburn, Even Fran Brown from Georgia raved about Pascal’s toughness and mindset as well as his phenomenal ball skills.
Some of the other players who truly watched their stock rise included 2024 LB/EGDE Caleb Turner-Allen. The 6-2, 230-pounder made an impression during drills. He ran a blazing 4.58 in the 40, which certainly brought a few offers in his direction.
Rising 2025 receiver/return specialist Xayvion Quarterman was another prospect that dazzled at Georgia and Tennessee. He will be a major part of the offense and is starting to get traction in recruiting!
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