Like it is with the defensive backs, where there are always gifted prospects, it’s no secret that when it comes to receivers in Miami-Dade and Broward Counties, college coaches make it a priority to recruit these top performers.
As we said before, like defensive secondary performers, receivers have been a target for colleges and universities across the country, and as we head toward the 2026 season, nothing has changed.
Coming off the 2025 season, this region of the state produced some of the top playmakers. Several players were among the top when it came to picking off passes – and quite a few of them will return for another year.
Once again, today we shine the rather bright spotlight on some of the players who had big years last season are back once again.
Here is a look at some of those difference makers:
CLASS OF 2027
Anthony Jennings, 6’1, 175, Fort Lauderdale Dillard – 3.5 GPA. Track Field. “Speedy” has been one of the elite receiving prospects in the state for the past two years, and this University of Florida commitment is coming off a 34 reception, 823 yards and 11 touchdown season.
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Julius Jones Jr., 5’10, 175, Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas. This recent Notre Dame commitment helped to lead the Raiders to their seventh consecutive state title with 58 receptions for 876 yards and 14 touchdowns.
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Carlos Avila-Lopez, 5’10, 180, Pembroke Pines West Broward. Last season, during his junior year at Fort Lauderdale NSU University School, this gifted prospects finished the season with 46 catches (15.56 yards per catch) for 716 yards.
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Tyrone Williams III, 6’0, 181, Miami Immaculata LaSalle – Track & Field. One of the most sought after prospects this off-season returns after a stellar junior season where he caught 44 passes for 724 yards and nine receptions.
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CLASS OF 2028
Drew Barber, 6’0, 160, Fort Lauderdale Westminster Academy. Finished the 2025 season for the Lions with 63 catches for 1,032 yards and 11 touchdowns. Is also a basketball standout.
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Britton Bayag, 5’9, 165, Miami Palmetto – 4.6 GPA. Last season, as a versatile member of Miami Westminster Christian, this standout finished the season with 46 receptions for 784 yards and 11 scores for the Warriors.
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Tromon Isaac Jr., 5’11, 190, Hollywood Chaminade-Madonna. Ended his sophomore season for the 1A state runner up Lions with 38 catches for 763 yards and six touchdowns.
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CLASS OF 2029
Aviyon Darien, 5’11, 180, Miami Northwestern. After a stellar freshman season at Hialeah’s ABF Academy – with 42 catches for 710 yards and five scores, he makes the move to play for the Bulls and has enjoyed a tremendous off-season.
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