Every Wednesday throughout the year, we bring you five prospects to keep an eye on.
Some of these Miami-Dade and Broward County standouts are prospects that many have heard about and followed for years – while others are football players receiving attention for the first time.
Because we do not concentrate and spotlight only star-rated prospects – it gives us the opportunity to promote football players at every level.
With the state finals just completed at DRV PNK Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, we have the opportunity to bring you five talented young men who caught the attention of many:
2025 - Hector Chavez, LB, 5-9, 211, Miami Christopher Columbus. Just when you think that you know just about everyone that is headed to the state title games, this young man pops up and has one of those moments that everyone will talk about for years and years to come. In the Explorers’ overtime win against Apopka in the 4M title game, this quality talent came up with 20 tackles and gave head coach Dave Dunn and his team an opportunity to win a second ever state football crown.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/16109597/Hector-Chavez
2023 – Jonathan Harris, RB, 5-9, 175, Miami Central. After coming over last year from Hollywood Chaminade-Madonna, this way under the radar talent had several games that put the Rockets in the title game in 2021, and this past season – his final one at the high school level – he made an impression once again. Running for over 100 yards, he gave head coach Jube Joseph and the Rockets their fourth consecutive state title – beating Plantation American Heritage in the 2M championship game.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/13404355/Jonathan-Harris
2023 – Keyshawn Johnson, DE, 6-2, 230, Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas. Talk about a major contribution, here is a prospects that was responsible this season for guiding head coach Roger Harriott and his football team to their fourth consecutive state crown. With a number of tackles and key sacks in the 3M championship contest against Homestead, his name was thrust into the spotlight.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/13636355/Keyshawn-Johnson
2023 – Marcus Woodley, LB, 6-2, 210, Homestead. If you looked back over the 2022 season and checked out the reason that head coach Philip Simpson and the Broncos were so impressive, this quality football talent was indeed one of the reasons why. Talk about an under-the-radar playmaker, his 3M title game against St. Thomas Aquinas – the first ever Miami-Dade vs. Broward Private contest – he was all over the field, making plays and showcasing a skill level that many fans had already known about.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/16703121/Marcus-Woodley
2024 – Jimmy Williams III, OL, 6-5, 280, Plantation American Heritage. Often times the one position that is overlooked is those quality prospects who control the trenches. With an offense that put up plenty of points and drove the ball against everyone this season, this impressive underclassman continued to turn heads with his play – as well as his size. Was one of many catalysts for first year head coach Mike Smith and his Patriots, who once again put this team into the spotlight.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/15098535/JIMMY-WILLIAMS-III
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