When the Miami Norland Vikings head to play the No. 8 rated team in Florida – the Cocoa Tigers on Friday night, they will indeed be tested by the two-time defending state champions.
While the Vikings have indeed boasted one of the best defensive units in south Florida this season, they will be tested like never before.
At the heart of the matchup is Cocoa’s potent passing attack against one of the best defensive secondaries in Florida.
University of Michigan junior quarterback commit Brady Hart, who has thrown for 1,726 yards and 16 touchdowns so far this year.
In 2023, he Led Cocoa to a 14-1 record as a first-year starter, completing 288 of 437 passes for 3,759 yards with 41 touchdowns.
With all those stats, the Tigers, head coach Ryan Schneider and Hart will have to go against a Viking’s secondary that have been looking forward to this challenge.
Among those who have stepped up so far this season include:
2026 – Javan Allison, 6-1, 180. An aggressive talent who is not only outstanding in pass coverage but has turned out to be a physical run stopper as well. Also gets it done in the classroom (3.5 GPA).
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/22473133/Javan-Allison
2026 – Keyon Bryant, 5-10, 175. After a tremendous sophomore season, who did everything for Hialeah American, he has fit in nice with the Vikings, adding just another quality prospect.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/18032926/Keyon-Bryant
2027 – Jaden Daniels, 5-9, 165. Talk about a solid future, here is someone who has fit into this secondary just fine and showed why the Vikings will be one of the best – even after this season. Returned an interception for a score against Archbishop McCarthy.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/24250080/Jaden-Daniels
2027 – Kenton Dopson III, 6-1, 185. A starter during his freshman season where this program advanced to the 2M state title game, here is someone has turned into one of the nation’s most promising football players. Is always matched against the best the opponents have. He is that guy! In addition, he gets it done in the classroom (3.0 GPA).
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/19435027/Kenton-Dopson-III
2025 – Jaheim Hines, 6-0, 190. One of the versatile members of this talented secondary. He can play corner, safety and free safety. Not afraid to stick his head in there to showcase his physicality. A senior that this team needs for leadership – on and off the field.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/11917977/Jaheim-Hines
2025 – Joel Mintze, 6-0, 195. On a team loaded with gifted playmakers, this Miami Northwestern transfer has perhaps made the biggest impact – as coaches, opponents and fans have already noticed his ability to lock down even the best receivers on the schedule. His 4.0 GPA as an Honor Student in the classroom is also a major selling point.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/16591074/Joel-Mintze
2026 – Hadley Ohenhen, 6-3, 205. A strong off season showed this team what this quality talent has to offer. As he plays more and gets confidence, he has the size and athleticism to make his way into the lineup and continue to elevate his play. He is just another prospect on this team who gets it done in the classroom (3.0 GPA). He also a basketball player.
2025 - Isaiah Rock, 5-11, 170. Made his way over from Miami Gardens Monsignor with the reputation of being a very athletic and aggressive playmaker. Just another piece that has given this program so much notoriety. Also is a Track & Field athlete.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/16694103/Isaiah-Rock
2025 – Jerrard Smith, 5-10, 165. Want to talk about someone who is a blueprint and perfect example for never giving up – no matter how the odds are stacked against you. A junior varsity performer and role player in his first two seasons with the Vikings, he left for Miami Dr. Krop as a junior, only to return this season. All he’s done in the first five games is post seven interceptions, returning a few for scores. He also gets it done in the classroom with a 3.1 GPA.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/22386433/Jerrard-Smith
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