Throughout the years, kickers and punters in south Florida have always found themselves at the center of attention.

But over the past few years, things have changed – and with more instructors and competition – and more emphasis put on kicking and punting at the next level – the spotlight has never been so bright.

Having a handful of kickers head off to play major college football is a thing of the past. Now, with more emphasis put on the kickers and punters college – area high school prospects are being sought after like never before.

When we profiled this position back in January, several student/athletes had emerged – and seven months later – more specialists, in each class, have been added to that growing list.

In 2020, kickers now share the same spotlight as elite 5-star recruits. That’s how important the position has become in college and in the NFL.

This 2021 class alone features such big time prospects as Andy Borregales (Chaminade-Madonna, University of Miami commit), Noah Botsford (Fort Lauderdale St Thomas Aquinas), John Cannon, Davie University School, Colton Eisenberg (Coral Springs Coral Glades), Joshua Lopes (Doral Academy) and Leo Zuazo (Miami Northwestern).

All of those standouts have received offers – or are getting close to having one.

As good as the 2021 class has become, the gifted underclassmen in 2022 are equally as impressive.

Among those rising stars include: GianCarlo Abbate (Miami Christian), nationally-rated Will Bettridge (Miami Gulliver Prep), Dean Gordon (Fort Lauderdale Pine Crest), Jayden John (Miami Central), Eathan Moncada (Hialeah Champagnat Catholic), and emerging 2023 star Christian Silverstein (Fort Lauderdale Cardinal Gibbons).

While those standouts are getting plenty of attention, there are so many more who continue to put us on the map.

Check these local quality specialists out:

2022 – Matt Ahmed, K/P, Fort Lauderdale Calvary Christian Academy

2022 – Adrien Alfieri, K/P, Fort Lauderdale Cardinal Gibbons

2022 – Zach Alvarez, K/P, Hialeah Barbara Goleman

2023 - Samir Atassi, K, Hollywood Chaminade-Madonna

2022 – Jake Bandy, K, Pembroke Pines Somerset Academy

2021 – Brandon Bichara, K/P, Miami Coral Reef

2021 – Ethan Boulanger, K. Coconut Creek Monarch

2022 – Liam Burge, K, Miami Palmetto

2021 – Jack Butler, PK, Miami Westminster Christian

2023 - Nicholas Caballero, PK, Miami Christopher Columbus

2022 – Steven Calderon, K/P. Hialeah

2024 - Robert Czeremcha, K/P, Miami St. Brndan

2021 - Carter Davis, K, Davie Western

2022 – Danny Diaz, K/P, Miami Killian

2022 – Alessandro Di Clemente, K, Parkland Douglas

2021 – Nino Dominguez, P, Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas

2021 - Schneider Etienne, P/K, Pompano Beach Blanche Ely

2021 – Ygor Fiuza, K/P, Deerfield Beach

2021 – Rowan Gilbert, P, Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas

2021 – Aaron Green, PK, Miramar Everglades

2022 - Benjamin Guevara, K/P, Davie Nova

2023 – Jeffrey Hernandez, K/P, Coconut Creek

2021 – Gabriel Herrera, K, Somerset Academy Silver Palms

2022 – Andre Jandayan, K/P, Pembroke Pines West Broward

2021 – Matias Jaramillo, K/P, Davie Western

2021 – Max Larson, K/P, Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas

2021 – Marco Luna, K/P, South Miami

2021 – Pedro Machado, K, Coconut Creek North Broward Prep

2022 - Rich Maston, Coral Springs Charter

2024 – Claiten Maysonet, K, Homestead Somerset Academy Silver Palms

2021 - Tyrese McDonald, Miami Norland (PK)

2021 – Jacob McEwen, K/P, Coconut Creek North Broward Prep

2022 – Kevin Mendez, P, Fort Lauderdale Pine Crest

2021 – Hector Molero, K/P, Pembroke Pines Flanagan

2022 – Edward Moreno, K, Homestead South Dade

2021 – Diego Navia, K/P, Miami Palmetto

2022 – Javier Novoa, K, Miami Christopher Columbus

2022 – Luis Palanzuela, K/P, Miami Christopher Columbus

2021 - Brandon Pearlman, P/K, South Plantation

2021 - Alejandro Prado, K, Miami Christopher Columbus

2022 – Julian Ramirez, K, Plantation American Heritage

2021 – Oliver Romanach, K/P, Miami Belen Jesuit

2021 – Joshua Romeo, K/P, Miramar Everglades

2020 - Jorge Romero, K/P, Doral Ronald Reagan

2021 - Noe Rosales, K/P, Oakland Park Northeast

2022 – Cole Schmidt, P, Miami Palmetto

2021 – Ray Siguas, K/P, Coral Gables

2024 – George Stringos, K/P, Fort Lauderdale Westminster Academy

2021 - Giancarlo Tiffer, K/P, Miami Coral Reef

2022 – Zachary Tolerico, K, Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas

2021 - Alejandro Valencia, K/P, Weston Cypress Bay

2023 – Jarquez Velasquez, K/P. Fort Lauderdale Stranahan

2023 - Jason Zaoata, K/P. Homestead Somerset Academy South

For the past 50 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, nobody has evaluated more football talent than we have – and as we are in the midst of a pandemic like no other time before – we will remain steadfast to promote all south Florida’s high school football prospects. Follow us on Facebook (Larry Blustein) Instagram (@OurBoyBlu) and Twitter (@larryblustein). Contact us at: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..