WEST PALM BEACH – The summer camp season officially began last Friday as NAIA national powerhouse Keiser University opened its doors to over 150 athletes from all over Florida.
The “Friday Night Lights” event showcased talent from all over the state – as prospects got a jump on the long summer ahead with testing, instruction and competition.
As many athletes will find their way to colleges and universities across the nation, it’s destinations like Keiser that are often overlooked.
Under the direction of Doug Socha – and now Myles Russ, Keiser has easily been the most successful football program in Florida over the past five season – winning a national championship two years ago while appearing in three consecutive national title games.
Prospects, coaches and families made this first event of the summer a must as they came from the Panhandle, north and central Florida an everywhere in between.
South Florida, which has so many colleges to choose from, was well represented on this Friday evening as Keiser coaches led drills, tested the athletes and were there watching and evaluating future players.
Among those on hand for the first summer combine/camp were six players from head coach Art Taylor’s Cooper City Cowboys. Prospects who came. Along with Taylor and quarterback coach Chris Thomas, to jump onto the radar screen.
With former Cooper City standout Myles Notkin serving as the quarterback coach and offensive coordinator for the Seahawks, the short trip from Broward County was a must to not only show support for their own but thrust these young men into the spotlight.
Among the players on hand included:
2026 – Kegan Boyette, OL, 6’1, 270 – 4.2 GPA. This is going to be a player that the Cowboys will welcome back after spending a year at Fort Lauderdale Calvary Christian. He is strong, athletic and will be essential for this team up front.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/19985720/Keygan-Boyett
2027 – Nick Dyer, QB, 5’11, 186 – 4.9 GPA. Coming up on his third year as a starter at the varsity level, this is certainly someone who is on the radar across the state as he has attended several events.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/19962948/Nick-Dyer
2026 – Sergio Fermin, WR/RB, 5’10, 175. Versatile offensive prospect who will be huge for this program this coming season. Benefitted from the competition on Friday.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/17608541/Sergio-Fermin
2026 – Christian Martinez, K/P, 5’8, 145 – 3.85 GPA. Turned heads of the coaches with his strong leg with several kicks during the event. Will be one of Florida’s top specialists in 2025.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/19962179/Christian-Martinez
2026 – Ace Taylor, WR, 5’6, 140. The son of Coach Taylor is one of the hardest workers you will find, and he made the most of his opportunities during the camp. He was a true surprise!
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/17578624/Ace-Taylor
2026 – Jake Wallace, OLB/SS, 6’2, 190. Has the size and athletic ability to play this game for several more years – and with his versatility – he will be someone to keep an eye on.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/17578545/jake-wallace
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With spring in the books and many college coaches uncovering talent that they will target during the summer and into the 2025 season, we are now in summer.
As college camps star at the end of this week and continue through the month of June, there are several prospects who left an impression at the end of April and into May.
With the transfer portal serving as a major obstacle in the recruiting process, high school football players and their coaches now have their jobs cut out for them, attracting the attention of coaches at the next level, attempting to get that elusive scholarship that used to be much easier to attain.
As we traveled throughout the spring, several gifted prospects made a lasting impression. Not on the internet, but live in person – where we had the opportunity to speak with several prospects and watch them perform, so we can be part of that process that helps further shine the spotlight on them.
Today, we bring you five more players that you will want to keep an eye on – as we will continue shining the spotlight on Miami-Dade and Broward County football players over the next seven months.
Check these young men out:
2026 – Cameron Canon, WR, 5’10, 180, North Miami. As so many prospects in south Florida continue to get the spotlight shined in their direction, it’s players like this – who have given everything to their programs – from leadership to production – that often get overlooked. Here is a soon-to-be four-year starter for head coach Gerald Cox and the Pioneers. He has been a productive player that continues to get better and helps to elevate this program. During the spring, many colleges had the chance to finally watch what he does on the football field to help this program get better. His leadership stood out all spring, and as the summer has started, he will be a prospect that more and more college coaches will notice his many skills as a receiver.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/18429231/Cameron-Canon
2027 – Jaden Carey, CB, 6’0, 175, Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas. Ask any college coach who spent time in south Florida this off-season to list some of the players who will make an impact in 2025, and it is almost certain that this quality talent will be right there. One of the true rising standouts on this six-time defending state champions, he is a physical corner with tremendous ball skills, unique athleticism and a knack of being able to shut even the best receivers down. As the junior class is now in the spotlight and the rankings are starting to come out, you will see this young man right there in the mix as veteran head coach Roger Harriott and his football team will be in great hands in the secondary with a very challenging schedule. In addition to making an impact on the football field, he is also getting it done in the classroom (3.7 GPA) as well.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/19530452/Jaden-Carey
2026 – Raenaldo Farrington, RB, 5’8, 195, Coconut Creek Monarch. When it comes to overlooking football talent, south Florida is perhaps the epicenter for missing out on prospects who continue to get the job done without a lot of fanfare. Here is the perfect example of a top-flight football talent who continued to make an impact during the spring with his strength, quickness and ability to make plays. In the spring game(s), this was one of the players that college coaches continued to watch and were amazed at what he brought to the game. Easily one of the players – during the spring – that didn’t receive the attention that was warranted. But you can guarantee that this summer, at college camps and into his final year, he will be singled out several times as head coach Calvin Davis and his staff will continue to help promote him. While he makes an impact on the football field, his work in the classroom (4.1 GPA) is also opening plenty of doors as well.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/video/3/21919956/66f6b699af767f4b0b9e1ada
2026 – Brandon Kinsey, Athlete, 6’2, 192, Miami Central. When he played at Miami Immaculata LaSalle last season, there were college coaches who talked about this quality football talent being one of the best kept secrets in the state of Florida. No matter where he lines up – on either side of the ball – he will make a difference and will impact any program he is part of. What first year head coach Derrick Gibson and the Rockets found out this spring is their version of “Megatron” can do it all. On a visit to the University of Central Florida back in March, many coaches talked about this being perhaps the most “overlooked” player in the state – as a someone who can play receiver, cornerback or the safety position. He is one of the most college ready players in south Florida, and the fact that many of the recruiting “experts” have no clue about his talents, he will be one of the major finds in this class!
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/17807080/Brandon-Kinsey
2027 – Tyler Reid, RB, 5’8, 165, Miramar. Track & Field. The younger brother of University of Pittsburgh and former Miramar star running back Desmond Reid, this early commitment to the Panthers is easily one of the top juniors (2027) in the state, combining his running skills with blinding speed. This is one of those elite players who made an impact during the spring, and as the summer approaches, will be a player that will certainly be in the spotlight. Watch him run and you can see his vision, feel for a hole opening up and will have the opportunity to keep head coach A.J. Scott and this football team near the top in 5A.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/20012149/Tyler-Reid
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When the 2024 season ended and Miami Northwestern held their 3A state championship trophy high in the air at Pitbull Stadium on the campus of FIU, there was a group of players 10 miles away that didn’t share in the Bulls’ joy.
On Oct. 4th of last season at Traz Powell Stadium, the Miami Central Rockets beat Northwestern and would win the rest of the games, setting themselves up for yet another championship run.
When the Rockets were found to have used an illegible player, the dreams of every player and coach on the team was dashed instantly. The 8-1 season with so much hope of sending the senior class out with a title was dashed.
Every win in 2024 was erased and this powerhouse, which lost only to Lakeland to start the season, was taken away along with the chance of winning it all.
During the off-season those players had to live with not getting an opportunity to end 2024 with yet another team title.
In the wake of those forfeits came the firing of head coach Jube Joseph who kept the tradition alive after taking the reins from Roland Smith.
The Rockets, for the first time in several years, had no direction and no coach to lead them.
While most knew that this program would rebound, they all understood that the next head coach would have to follow in the same mold as Telly Lockette, Smith and Joseph.
When Derrick Gibson was hired, they struck gold again. In this former Miami Killian and FSU standout, they were getting someone who not only knew the program – after spending nearly a decade with the team – but someone who everyone respected and recently had college experience as an assistant coach at FAU.
While many have continued to bury this team and already write to 2025 season off, maybe they should stop in to see what the Rockets are bringing back – and bringing in.
During their spring scrimmage last Saturday at Traz Powell Stadium, there were things that need to be worked on over the next two plus months, but there are also quality football players who have an opportunity to win a district and put this team in a position they could have easily been in at the end of 2024!
CLASS OF 2026
Jakhi Barber, DL, 6’1, 265.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/17979979/Jakhi-Barber
Kelvin Blount, DB, 5’11, 155.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/20668425/kelvon-blount
William Brown, DB, 5’9, 150 – 3.7 GPA.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/17976016/William-Brown
Jamall M. Cooper, WR, 5’10, 160 – 3.5 GPA.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/19382221/Jamall-M-Cooper
Adrian Ellis, LB, 5’10, 200.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/19698133/Adrian-Ellis
Jayson “Bam” Farfan, DE, 6’3, 225 – 3.5 GPA.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/22844638/Jayson-Farfan
Otis Guyton, DE/OLB, 6’0, 200 – 3.8 GPA.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/19391934/Otis-Guyton
Omari Hollis, RB, 5’11, 180
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/19784754/Omari-Hollis
Joshua Joseph, WR/CB, 6’0, 190.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/21019965/Joshua-Joseph
Brandon Kinsey, Athlete, 6’2, 190.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/17807080/Brandon-Kinsey
Ellis Little, RB, 5’10, 185.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/23527445/Ellis-Little
Roderick Mathieu, LB, 6’1, 210.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/17778291/Roderick-B-Mathieu
Karon Maycock, LB, 6’2, 210 – 3.0 GPA.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/18939858/Karon-Maycock
Brian McKoy, WR/Slot, 5’7, 155.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/23187729/Brian-Mckoy
Duane Manor, WR, 6’1, 180 – 3.0 GPA.
TAPE: https://access.qwikcut.com/highlights/664e08baa693c6d5fe0fa9dd
Cameron McCrea, DE, 6’1, 215 – 2.8 GPA.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/16025610/Cameron-McCrea
Anthony McQueen, QB, 6’1, 185.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/24139066/Anthony-McQueen
Kymani Ormsby, DL, 6’3, 250.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/19378329/Kymani-Ormsby
Nealan Perez, DE/DT, 6’4, 207 – 3.9 GPA.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/17944034/Nealan-Perez
Senicio Vann, OC/OG, 5’10, 270.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/22496335/Senicio-Vann
Kymani Ware, OL, 6’1, 293.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/17710876/Kymani-Ware?MA..
AWAITING VIDEO
Myles Dawkins, DT
Dante Eboka, DE
Randy George Jr., WR, 5’7, 140
Thomas Miller, DB
CLASS OF 2027
Jaeden Jackson, OLB/S, 6’1, 195 – 4.0 GPA. Track & Field.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/19690136/Jaeden-Jackson
Jayden Johnson, Slot/RB, 5’6, 160 – 3.2 GPA.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/19588383/Jayden-Johnson
Melvin Miller, S, 6’1, 155.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/22502364/Melvin-Miller
Cole Rodriguez, P/PK, 5’10, 145 – 3.67 GPA.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/20823856/Cole-Rodriguez
Anterrio Thornton Jr., OL, 6’1, 280.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/23512748/Anterrio-Thornton-Jr
Tavares Ward, CB/S, 6’2, 180.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/19972391/Tavares-Ward
Jamarian Wilson, OL, 6’2, 290.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/23512726/Jamarian-Wilson?
AWAITING VIDEO
Vincent Williams, OL
CLASS OF 2028
Adrian Cox, RB.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/23535392/Adrian-Cox
Kareem Forbes, DB, 5’9, 165 – 3.5 GPA.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/23019390/Kareem-Forbes
Damien Harvey, DL, 6’1, 250.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/22980313/Damien-Harvey
Demetrius Ingram, WR/FS, 6’1, 175 – 3.83 GPA.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/23557327/Demetrius-Ingram
Quartavius Lyons Jr., CB, 6’2 178 – 3.6 GPA.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/19062829/Quartavius-Lyons-Jr
Steven Moore, LB, 6’1, 215- 3.2 GPA. Wrestling.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/19498770/Steven-Moore
AWAITING VIDEO
Jaylen Antrobus, DL
Aaron Ellis, DB
Quinton Rolle Jr., DB, 5’10, 170
La’Bron Scharoun, LB
Ronald Williams, Jr., WR
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During the course of spring football here in the state of Florida, we try to see as many teams and players as possible.
Because we rank players throughout the state, it is essential that we watch these prospects live to see what they have to offer.
The one thing that we have always done is see players to form our opinions so when ranking the different classes, we will have a basis why some players are rated higher or lower – and that is something we have always done.
There is getting to practices, watching scrimmages and seeing games in person that not only validate the athletes, but also uncover some players that many have not watched before.
During the summer we will shine a spotlight on several players in the two counties, hopefully giving you an insight on talent that you will be watching during the 2025 season.
Today, we will bring you five players we watched this spring:
2027 - Trezavant Boyd, DB, 5’10, 155, Hialeah Gardens Mater Academy. Makes the move from Miami Booker T. Washington after a stellar sophomore season for head coach Tim “Ice” Harris and the Tornadoes. One of the skilled cover cornerbacks has speed, athleticism and the knowledge of how to play the position. Will be one of the best in Florida for his class – and as he gains weight and matures – he has a chance to dominate at this level and into college.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/20189717/Trezavant-Boyd
2027 - DeMarcus Deroche, OLB/Edge/WR, 6-5, 200. Here is without hesitation one of the top prospects in the state of Florida. A versatile talent that will end up being an elite player but has an enormous upside that allows him to play multiple positions for head coach Kevin Claxton and the Cobras. Colleges and universities already know what this young man is all about. He has size, skill, and athleticism and has already been offered by a number of established college powers. Also, a basketball player.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/video/3/22537928/67225b83fd10be7e12eafb5a
2028 – Damien Harvey, DT, 6’2, 250, Miami Central – 3.75 GPA. There may not be a more dominating interior defensive lineman in the state for this class. He is an athletic and instinctive playmaker and is already leading one of the top defensive units in Florida. Is always being pushed and taught by first year head coach Derrick Gibson and his staff. As he continues to grow and mature, there is no doubt that he will only enhance what he already has. Every college in America will continue to follow his progress over the next three years!
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/22980313/Damien-Harvey
2026 – Jaiden Henry, LB, 6’1, 220, Miami Palmetto. While this Miami High transfer may not be on many radar screens yet, he will be soon. A big, strong and athletic talent that is just starting to emerge as college coaches watched and appreciated his toughness and ability to make plays for head coach Mike Manasco and his Panthers. Will be a catalyst for a defense that will be one of the best in south Florida. Keep your eye on this young man.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/18449607/Jaiden-Henry
2028 - Za'Kari Johnson, DB/Athlete, 6’1, 175, Plantation. When coaches are already comparing this quality talent to elite players like Patrick Peterson, you know that you have something special. Has size, quickness, skill and overall athletic ability as he showed in the spring game, making play after play and giving college coaches a sneak peak of what they will be watching the next three years for head coach Darrell Strong and his Colonels.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/24237216/Zakari-Johnson
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Once again on Monday night the South Florida High School Sports Radio Show took center stage with seven impressive guests.
Each and every week, the AM 560 WQAM radio program attracts the newsmakers in high school sports, recruiting college sports – not only locally, but throughout the country.
The show gives listeners an opportunity to hear about college football programs statewide from the media that cover them. It also focuses on the coaches who use the state of Florida – Miami-Dade and Broward Counties in particular.
The show, which has run for nearly two decades, has become a popular listen for recruiting fans as well as high school sports purists, focusing on coaches and players in all sports.
Here is a look at the way Monday went:
For the second time in three years, Plantation American Heritage brings home a state title and head coach Bruce Aven talked about the Patriots.
COACH BRUCE AVEN ON MONDAY NIGHT:
https://www.audacy.com/podcast/south-florida-high-school-sports-radio-5af98/episodes/american-heritage-head-baseball-coach-bruce-aven-b0b8
For only the second time in school history, Mater Academy won a state baseball title and head coach Humberto Bencomo looked back at the Lions’ 5A title.
COACH HUMBERTO BENCOMO ON MONDAY NIGHT: https://www.audacy.com/podcast/south-florida-high-school-sports-radio-5af98/episodes/humberto-bencomo-head-baseball-coach-at-mater-academy-in-hialeah-fl-026cc
It’s been a long time since Miami Springs has won a state title in any sport, but the baseball team broke that streak, winning the school’s first ever on the diamond and David Fanshawe talked Golden Hawks.
COACH DAVID FANSHAWE ON MONDAY NIGHT:
https://www.audacy.com/podcast/south-florida-high-school-sports-radio-5af98/episodes/miami-spring-fl-head-baseball-coach-david-fanshawe-ba456
Things are still busy in Coral Gables with the University of Miami football program and Izubee Charles from Canesport.com took time to look at the players who are coming in.
COACH IZUBEE CHARLES ON MONDAY NIGHT:
https://www.audacy.com/podcast/south-florida-high-school-sports-radio-5af98/episodes/izubee-charles-canesport-dot-com-3c8e0
Jacksonville’s Edward Waters University continues to make major strides on the football field and head coach Toriano Morgan dropped by to talk about this talented program.
COACH TORIANO MORGAN ON MONDAY NIGHT: https://www.audacy.com/podcast/south-florida-high-school-sports-radio-5af98/episodes/edward-waters-university-head-football-coach-toriano-morgan-b864c
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