As summer camp opened Monday throughout the state of Florida, there were a few notable transfers that took place in Miami-Dade and Broward Counties.

The two areas which have watched nearly 200 prospects come and go in just the two counties, the last minute push to secure a spot in the state playoffs sparked some impressive moves.

As the season is just a little more than two weeks away, some teams felt a need to strengthen their rosters as the most competitive season in a generation will see basically every state championship contender improve their schedules perhaps like never before.

While schools across the country have solved the major issue with being in the national championship hunt, it all points to strengthening their schedule, and as the opponents get tougher, more talent is needed to compete.

Here are some of the moves made just this past week as the scramble is on to have the best rosters possible:

CLASS OF 2025

Cortland Brownfield, QB, 6-1, 185, Miami Edison. Transferring from Baton Rouge, Louisiana – 3.5 GPA. The Red Raiders just got a huge addition with a gifted football player who has it all – on and off the field.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/15226086/Cortland-Brownfield

Zachary Davis, LB, 6-0, 255, Homestead. Transferring from Portland Central Catholic, Oregon. A major talent who comes across country with many big-time schools looking in his direction. The Broncos landed a real prospect.

TAPE:  https://www.hudl.com/video/3/16855562/653da364da5c260cc400261a

Lorenzo Diaz, OL/DL, 5-10, 230, Doral Academy. Transferring from Doral Ronald Reagan – 3.2 GPA. There is no getting around the fact that the Firebirds needed someone with his versatility and experience.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/16587580/Lazaro-Diaz

Jesse Hinojosa, DE, 6-0, 260, Miami Palmetto. Transferring from Miami Archbishop Carroll. Was key in sending the Bulldogs to the 1M state semifinal. Had a huge off-season.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/16522046/Jesse-Hinojosa

Zion Lancaster, DE/TE, 6-6, 200, Miami Edison. Transferring from Tolleson, Arizona. Game changing highly regarded prospect who already has plenty of schools watching.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/20163159/Zion-Lancaster

Adrian Lima, PK, 5-10, 176, Homestead. Transferring from Miami Felix Varela. Gives the Broncos a much-needed weapon on field goals and extra points.

TAPE: https://x.com/i/status/1811510670447317395

Deion Macon, LB, 6-0, 180, Coconut Creek Monarch. Transferring from Coral Springs – 3.0 GPA. Solid player who provides quality depth for a team that is ready to challenge again in 6A.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/19680700/Deion-Macon

Sebastian Marrero, WR/FS, 6-1, 170, Coconut Creek. Transferring from Coral Springs – 3.1 GPA. Track & Field.  Another quick athlete who could play on either side of the ball.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/18145065/Sebastian-Marrero

Elijah McDowell, WR, 5-11, 173, Coconut Creek. Transferring from Hollywood McArthur. This is a hungry football player who will help the Cougars.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/18642490/Elijah-Mcdowell

Miguerson Renelus, DL/OL, 6-1, 285, Coconut Creek Monarch. Transferring from Parkland Douglas – 3.5 GPA. Another player with size and technique to add depth.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/18604193/Miguerson-Renelus

Jefferson Saintcius, LB, 6-0, 190, Sunrise Piper – 2.7 GPA. Transferring from Coral Springs Coral Glades. Solid football talent who only adds to what the Bengals are building.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/16616323/Jefferson-Saintcius

Terrance Smith II, WR/Athlete, 5-9, 170, Miami Immaculata LaSalle. Transferring from Lehigh. Solid two-way prospect who fits right in with the Royal Lions.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/video/3/16904506/6553f1ef9a90f2077800ff8c

Eric Thomas, DT, 6-5, 305, Miami Northwestern. Transferring from Lehigh Acres East Lee. Major addition to the Bulls. Great size and athletic ability.

TAPE:  https://www.hudl.com/profile/17884577/Eric-Thomas

Zequan Wright, RB, 5-9, 175, Miami Norland. Transferring from Palm Beach Central – 3.8 GPA. Major talent – huge addition to the Vikings.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/19253179/Zequan-Wright

CLASS OF 2026

Reginald Camille, DL, 6-4, 220, Plantation American Heritage. Transferring from Fort Lauderdale Cardinal Gibbons. Special player who is expected to make a huge impact.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/video/3/19379576/664e7e2ccf12c1cba4f86baf

Kallen Martinez, DB, 6-3, 170, Davie Western. Transferring from Bradenton IMG Academy.  Big time 4-star athlete who has a chance to push the Wildcats to their first ever state football final.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/17854309/Kallen-Martinez

CLASS OF 2027

2027 Ethan Bradford, 6-0, 180, RB/LB, Pembroke Pines West Broward. Transferring from Belle Glade Glades Day. The Bobcats continue to add some future players to an already gifted team. Keep an eye on this program in 2024.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/16677103/Amos-Bradford

Jayson “Bam Bam” Farfan, DE, Miami Northwestern. Transferring from Jacksonville Raines. This one-time youth standout is headed back to south Florida and is yet another piece of the Bulls’ puzzle.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/21060479/Jayson-Farfan

Jayden Jackson, DL, 6-2, 265, Coconut Creek. Transferring from Davie Nova. Only adds to what the Cougars already have up front on what will certainly be a stingy defense.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/19727852/Jayden-Jackson

Cedric Mitchell Jr., WR, 6-0, 165, Pembroke Pines West Broward. Transferring from Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas. Here is one of those young prospects that will only add to what this program is doing on offense.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/19671978/Cedric-Mitchell-Jr

Jamal Robinson Jr., WR, 6-3, 170, Miami Booker T. Washington. Transferring from Miami Killian. Keep an eye on this gifted football player who has the chance to be very special in what the Tornadoes are putting together.

TAPE:  https://www.hudl.com/profile/19947897/Jamal-Robinson-jr

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Recruiting, as we all know, has changed so much in just the past five years.

Transfer portal, NIL and other tools that are used in recruiting have changed the way colleges are now looking at high school prospects.

Back in the day, most of the concentration was being paid to the current senior class, but because of a year-round quest for exposure, every athlete that lines up and plays a high school varsity game is now on the radar.

Because the scholarships are now focusing on experienced transfers, the high school athlete must start selling themselves way before the process is supposed to begin.

More and more freshmen, sophomores and juniors are just as important in the process as the seniors are – as relationships are formed earlier than they used to.

While the current senior (2025) class is getting ready for the upcoming season, they are also making commitments that will certainly thrust them into that spotlight.

As summer practice begins today to get ready for the 2024 season, we will check in on some 2026 juniors, who are still turning heads in south Florida.

Keep an eye on some of these impressive prospects in Miami-Dade and Broward County football players.

Starting on offense, there are University of Texas commitment Dia Bell (QB, 6-3, 190, Plantation American Heritage), Calvin Russell III (WR, 6-4, 180, Miami Northwestern), Jabari Brady (WR, 6-2, 185, Hollywood Chaminade-Madonna), University of Miami commit Malachi Toney (WR, 5-10, 185, Plantation American Heritage), Jasen Lopez (WR, 6-0, 175, Hollywood Chaminade-Madonna), Brandon Bennett (WR, 6-0, 180, Plantation American Heritage), Denairius Gray (WR, 6-1, 170, Hollywood Chaminade-Madonna), Calerbe Hermane (TE, 6-4, 205, Davie Western), Ryan Miret (OL, 6-4, 285, Miami Southridge), Jordan Davis (OL, 6-3, 330, Davie Western) and Elijah Hardy (WR, 6-0, 180, Miami Northwestern).

There are also Anthony Brown (OL, 6-3, 315, Miami Palmetto), Jaborree Riggins (WR, 6-4, 185, Coconut Creek Monarch), Jeffar Jean-Louis (WR, 5-10, 170, Plantation American Heritage), Jayden Ford (RB, 5-5, 150, Miami Central), Bryan Granger (OL, 6-3, 270, Pembroke Pines West Broward), Jamar Denson (WR, 5-10, 175, Plantation American Heritage) and Khyze Smith (OL, 6-4, 301, Miami Norland).

KEEP AN EYE ON SOME ELITE DEFENSIVE TALENT

Throughout the course of the upcoming season, we will be bringing more emerging stars – like these defensive prospects Justice Fitzpatrick (CB, 6-2, 185, Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas), J’Vari Flowers (CB, 5-11, 170, Miami Northwestern), Jordan Campbell (LB, 6-3, 235, Miami Carol City), FSU commit Tedarius Hughes (DB, 6-3, 175, Homestead South Dade), Dominic Turnbull (CB, 6-2, 175, Miami True North Classical  Academy), Tedrick Lee (S, 6-0, 180, Homestead South Dade), Shmar Akande (CB, 6-2, 180, Miami International Academy), Phillip Goodrich (LB, 6-0, 210, Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas), Aldarius Johnson Jr. (S, 6-2, 175, Plantation American Heritage), Herlin Perry Jr. (CB, 6-1, 170, Miami Central), Karon Maycock (S, 6-2, 210, Miami Central), Leonzay Merzius (DB, 6-0, 181, Hollywood Chaminade-Madonna), Liam Marley (DL, 6-3, 240, Fort Lauderdale Calvary Christian), Jemel Bonica (DE, 6-4, 225, Miami Northwestern), Tyre Vieux (DB, 6-0, 160, Edison), Wynton Jones Jr. (DB, 5-11, 165, Miami Palmetto), Dylan Bennett (MLB, 5-11, 210, Plantation American Heritage), R.J. Alphonse (DE, 6-3, 220, Hollywood Chaminade-Madonna) and Cleveland Gary III (OLB, 6-0, 210, Miami Gardens Monsignor Pace).

Also watch elite athletes such as fast-rising Derrek Cooper (6-1, 195, Hollywood Chaminade-Madonna), FSU commit Darryl Bell III (5-11, 175, Miami Lakes Barbara Goleman), Bryant Junius (DB, 6-1, 190, Hollywood Chaminade-Madonna), Terrence Campbell (6-2, 225, Miami Central) and speedy Kaj Baker (5-7, 160, Pembroke Pines Somerset).

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When you attend a 7-on-7 event, there is a tendency to watch many of the star-rated prospects who have already grabbed the spotlight.

But in Miami-Dade and Broward Counties, there is so much talent, you can never uncover and promote enough.

What we do year-round is see athletes play live, which is something that others don’t do, but still rank and break down these quality football players.

On Saturday, the first #305/#954 The Crib 7-on-7 Classic was held at Miami’s Ransom Everglades. While Miami Norland came away with the title, beating Miami Central, there were other teams and players who made an impact.

Today, we look at five prospects who may have been overlooked, but still peg the talent meter.

This has been a long summer – and there have been many events, which have provided a canvas for these young men to grab some of that spotlight.

2026 - Jamar Denson, WR, 5-10, 182, Plantation American Heritage – 3.6 GPA. This two-sport (track) athlete has turned into one of the more dangerous prospects in south Florida. Solid route runner, who enhances his entire game with speed and great vision. Is dangerous coming out of the slot position – all he needs is his hands on the ball and he will do the rest. The more you watch him play, the more you are impressed at what he brings to the football field,
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/video/3/19484710/6543c218689883045cc9eb3a

2025 - Devin Gonzalez, QB, 6-0, 180, Coconut Creek. As we have looked at this quality talent in the past – following him from Pembroke Pines Flanagan to Weston Cypress Bay and now with the Cougars. One of the top returning senior quarterbacks who combines football intelligence with skill and making the most of the athletes around him. Has worked on being a total quarterback, making all the throws and extending plays – when needed – with his legs. While college coaches are watching, it will be his final season that should determine where he attends college.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/16423482/Devin-Gonzalez

2027 - James Perrone, QB, 6-2, 170, Miami Southridge. After a sensational freshman season, here is someone who has indeed put himself on the map as one of the top young prospects. While the Spartans fell short last season, you can guarantee that this offense will be very tough to stop with this impressive young man leading the way. Has shown the ability to throw short, intermediate and long passes with accuracy. Colleges are already watching his progress.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/video/3/19687356/6531667b8cd5620af8bd6b20

2026 - Herlin Perry Jr., DB, 6-1, 170, Miami Central. Comes to play for the Rockets from LaSalle Academy in Providence, Rhode Island and has already made an impact. He is long, athletic and instinctive. This is a young player who has an opportunity to elevate this program over the next two years and do it at a high level. With the gifted receivers this program has, you will continue to see him get better and better.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/16690138/Herlin-Perry-Jr

2025 - Kyjuan Taylor, RB/DB, 6-0, 195, Miami Lakes Barbara Goleman. As the Gators continue to make a push to be competitive against some of the areas top programs, it’s players like this who can get it done on both sides of the ball. As a runner, he has the explosion and vision to get to the second level and has the speed to get to the outside as well as run tackle-to-tackle. He not only had a solid spring, but also made the most of his team camp experiences – with college coaches looking on.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/video/3/16153200/6674a0dae310896670948team 289

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After months of 7-on-7 tournaments, camps and combines, the summer came to an end in style on Saturday at Ransom Everglades School in Miami.

Teams from Miami-Dade and Broward Counties came out to compete in the first ever #305/#954 The Crib 7-on-7 Classic, and in the end, Miami Norland came out on top, beating rival Miami Central.

While there was so much elite talent on the field, it was tough to cover everyone who was competing in this day-long event.

Today, we look at some of the game-changers who made their way to Coconut Grove.

COCONUT CREEK COUGARS

Jahar Brown (2025, DB)

Elijah Calixte (2025, LB)

Javion Francois (2028, WR)

Devin Gonzalez (2025, QB)

Standley Pierre-Louis (2025, WR)

DELRAY BEACH ATLANTIC EAGLES

Deandre Desinor (2025, RB)

Lincoln Graf (2025, QB)

Horace Glenn III (2026, CB)

James Jones (2026, WR)

Terrell Williams (2026, CB)

DORAL ACADEMY FIREBIRDS

Marcus Antello (2025, WR)

Samuel Catalan (2025, WR)

Jordan Lleo (2026, QB)

Joshua Lleo (2026, RB/WR)

Jayson Lopez (2025, WR)

HOMESTEAD BRONCOS

Kevin Cascudo (2025, WR)

Lance Grant (2025, DB)

Malachi Lewis (2025, QB)

Malik Penson (2026, WR)

Cecil Smith (2027, RB)

Ronnie Thornton III (2026, LB)

Marquise Williams (2026, Athlete)

HOMESTEAD SOUTH DADE BUCS

Jean Calixte (2026, QB)

Tedarius Hughes (2026, DB)

Montr’Ey Jackson (2026, DB/WR)

Tedrick Lee (2026, DB)

Quartavius Lyons Jr. (2028, WR/DB)

Sedric Melvin (2025, WR/RB)

MIAMI CAROL CITY CHIEFS

Derrick Bromell (2025, Athlete)

Jashon Chaneton (2027, DB)

Keyshawn Cones (2025, WR)

Shamar Fowles (2025, WR)

Randy Phillips III (2025, QB)

MIAMI CENTRAL ROCKETS

Bekkem Kritza (2025, QB)

Naeshaun Montgomery (2025, WR)

Zion Paret (2025, DB)

Herlin Perry (2026, DB)

Sekou Smith Jr. (2025, WR)

MIAMI IMMACULATA LSALLE ROYAL LIONS)

Wendell Copeland (2026, Athlete)

Tavarus Jones Jr. (2026, DB)

Brandon Kinsey (2026, Athlete)

Torrance Smith Jr. (2025, WR)

Taylor Trauth (2025, QB)

MIAMI LAKES BARBARA GOLEMAN GATORS

Adrian Atoa (2026, WR)

Darryl Bell III (2026, FS)

Christian Rust (2027, WR)

Kingston Rust (2027, QB)

Kyjuan Taylor (2025, RB/DB)

MIAMI NORLAND VIKINGS

Javan Allison (2026, DB)

Jade Card (2025, WR)

Kenton Dopson III (2027, DB)

Jamari Smith (2025, WR)

Ennio Yapoor Jr. (2025, QB)

MIAMI SOUTHRIDGE SPARTANS

Curtis Bryant (2025, DB)

Darius Clemens (2025, WR)

Jhakari Johnson (2026, WR)

Joshua McDowell (2025, LB)

James Perrone (2027)

PALM BEACH CENTRAL BRONCOS

Nedrick Boldin, Jr. (2025, WR)

Waden Charles (2025, WR)

Tiago Mendez (2026, Athlete)

Preston Parker (2025, WR)

Chance Routson (2026, QB)

Kamare Williams (2025, WR)

PLANTATION COLONELS

Andre Barrington (2025, WR)

Jayden Chico (2026, QB)

Taurus Damon (2025, CB)

Jakari Johnson (2026, DB/WR)

Oliver Laing (2025, WR)

Zachariah Ray (RB, 2026)

PLANTATION AMERICAN HERITAGE PATRIOTS

Dia Bell (2026, QB)

Brandon Bennett (2026, WR)

Jamar Denson (2026, WR)

Jeffar Jean-Noel (2026, WR)

Malachi Toney (2026, WR)

WEST BOCA RATON BULLS

Billy Clancy III (2027, WR)

Mark Hanniford (2026, WR)

Mason Mallory (2026, QB)

Jacorrion McCrary (2027, RB/WR)

Max Reid (2027, LB)

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