ORLANDO – With a week left before the start of spring football in the state of Florida, two south Floridians put themselves on the map and got out to a running start getting exposure.

This past Saturday at Orlando Boone High School, the final off-season event was held as high school prospects attended the Prep Redzone Florida Spring Camp/Combine.

As several athletes came to get better and showcase their abilities in front of coaches and recruiters, West Broward rising senior offensive lineman Bryan Granger and Pembroke Pines Charter rising junior running back Josiah Knight stepped up their game and took home MVP awards for a job well done.

Bryan Granger, OL, 6’4, 280, Pembroke Pines West Broward – 3.2 GPA. The hard work this young man has put in over the past few years has certainly paid off in a major way.

His strength, athleticism and technique has improved greatly since his freshman and sophomore years.

College coaches have to be impressed at what they see, and with an improving football team this coming season, he will once again have the opportunity to compete against high-level players and get plenty of exposure.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/video/3/19070089/67315dfa0a2f5644f4e30eee

Josiah Knight, RB, 5’8, 170 – 3.7 GPA. Watching him run, you see a solid back who continues to pick up the little things that will be needed to play this game at the next level.

The fact that he has two seasons left to continue working on his game, you feel that he will learn plenty.

While he isn’t the largest or fastest, he is a smart player who does the little things that has helped him to improve his game.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/22422103/Josiah-Knight

OTHER SOUTH FLORIDIANS GET ATTENTION

Besides Granger and Knight, a few other south Florida football players also made their way to Orlando for the pre-spring showcase:

2028 – Ethan Fishbein, QB, Miami Gardens Monsignor Pace

2027 – George Harris, LB/S, Miami True North Classical Academy

2027 - Ronald Riley, OL, 6’5, 320, Miami True North Classical Academy

2026 – Andy Sosa, DL/OL, Coral Gables

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Throughout the course of a year, we bring you several talented prospects who are working hard and receiving exposure.

Because there are so many talented players in Miami-Dade and Broward Counties, reaching every player is never an easy task to accomplish, but there is no doubt that we try our best.

Attending by far more live camps, combines, practices and games, we can see players compete and fully evaluate what they bring to the table.

As there are others who promote area athletes, and that is important, many only bring you player information from what they watch on film, and not totally from seeing them perform or talking to them, seeing what they are bringing to the table as student/athletes.

Today, we bring you a few more gifted prospects that you will want to keep an eye on this spring and into the summer:

2028 - Anthony Bautista, Athlete, 5-7, 155, Coral Springs. There are several younger players who have emerged during their freshman season and into the off-season. Here is one of those versatile young men to keep an eye on as he only played in five games for the Colts, but showed what he can do on both sides of the ball. This is a prospect who has a chance to be special.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/video/3/23894197/6725ef3cda33ac90e39dc522

2027 - Quinton Miller II, RB, 5-9, 170, Pompano Beach Blanche Ely. Another young player who has speed, tremendous vision and the ability to make plays. While not the largest player on the field, this is a player who will surprise you with his approach to the game.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/video/3/20358550/658a41124ba92f0bec721193

2027 - Kingston Rust, QB, 6’3, 212, Miami Christopher Columbus. After a very productive sophomore season at Miami Lakes Barbara Goleman, this is a quality prospect that will now try to impact the Explorers as they are always in the mix to get to the state title game. This is a physical talent that combines his ability to throw the ball with unique running skills. This is still a young player who is learning the position, and as he is surrounded by other playmakers, you will see a player that has a chance to play this game at a high level for a long time. Can run the offense out of the pocket or as a runner as well. This is going to be a fun season for him as college coaches will continue laying eyes on his progress.

TAPE:  https://www.hudl.com/profile/19420805/Kingston-Rust

2026 - Michael Smarts, DE, 6’5, 220, Pembroke Pines Flanagan. Transferring from Davie Nova – 3.2 GPA. Not sure how many people have had the pleasure of watching this impressive talent, who started to blow up last year, and has continued to showcase his many skills as off-season events. He is quick off the ball, strong and very athletic and as he now will play for the Falcons, he will have the chance for more exposure. Could be one of the big sleepers this coming season!

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/22768076/michael-smarts

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MIAMI – It’s been a few days since the inaugural South Florida Portal Mega Camp & Combine at the legendary Gwen Cherry Park and players, coaches and parents are still talking about the exposure and instruction that athletes from fifth grade to their senior year in high school.

With stars Teddy Bridgewater, Mike Pouncey, Tommy Shuler and Eduardo Clements leading the way on the field, nearly 100 future prospects had the chance to test and compete with and against other athletes.

While many events are held in south Florida, very few pay attention and promote each and every prospect that attends. That’s where The Portal Mega event was out to separate itself from the rest.

As on field Camp Director Panther Smith coordinated events and broke down the camp to the parents – many who were experiencing this football showcase for the first time – everyone who took part left with a great feeling and wanting to attend in 2026.

As we did early in the week, here are some more talented young men who had the chance to come out and turn some heads:

The first ever South Florida Portal Mega Camp & Combine attracted nearly 100 football players looking to learn and find out about themselves.

While several young prospects were out there to see what the future holds for themselves on the gridiron, high school football players had the chance to make a statement.

With all the talent on hand, we bring you five gifted high school players that showcased their many skills in front of coaches and several parents who came out to support.

As we will continue to look at the inaugural event this week – featuring players and coaches – today we shine the spotlight on five prospects:

2026 – Deven Blatch Jr., OL, Pembroke Pines Flanagan. Headed toward his final season at the high school level, this young man was one of the standouts during the instruction and one-on-one competition. He will have his chance this year to make an impact for a much-improved Falcons’ team.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/23046264/Deven-Blatch-Jr

2027 – Ji’Koi Highsmith, DE, 6’2, 215, Southwest Ranches Archbishop McCarthy. GPA 4.8 / SAT 1040. For the past two years, here is a standout prospect that coaches have been talking about, and as he continues to grow and mature, this rising junior has attended several events to not only improve his game but get some much-needed exposure. With some impressive line talent at last Saturday’s event, he was singled out for his play.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/20357665/JiKoi-Highsmith

2027 – Anterrio Thornton Jr., OL, 6’1, 280, Miami Central. As the Rockets continue to reload and look for quality “big men” up front to keep the tradition alive, this is someone to keep an eye on. He is athletic and had the chance, as a sophomore, to learn and compete this past season. As he continues to mature and pick up some more technique, he is going to be a solid prospect.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/23512748/Anterrio-Thornton-Jr

2027 – Remarus “Big Man” Turnier, OL, 6’4, 280, Miami Northwestern – 3.3 GPA. Yet another young prospect who brings athleticism, a high football IQ and size to the table for the defending 3A state champion Bulls. He opens holes for the running game – while always learning to pass protect for a team that does their share of throwing the ball.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/20479193/Remarus-Turnier

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Once again on Monday night the South Florida High School Sports Radio Show took center stage with three 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:

Geo Milian watched the Miami Hurricanes football team this spring and had some observations as the transfer portal opens.

GEO MILIAN ON MONDAY NIGHT: https://www.audacy.com/podcast/south-florida-high-school-sports-radio-5af98/episodes/geo-milian-south-florida-sports-analys-d658e

As the Florida Gators wrapped up the spring, Kevin Brockway from the Gainesville Sun gave his views, heading into late spring, summer.

KEVIN BROCKWAY ON MONDAY NIGHT: https://www.audacy.com/podcast/south-florida-high-school-sports-radio-5af98/episodes/kevin-brockway-gainesville-sun-newspaper-632a6

Coral Gables High named Derick Murdock to lead the Cavaliers on the football field. He talked about his new position.

COACH DERICK MURDOCK ON MONDAY NIGHT: https://www.audacy.com/podcast/south-florida-high-school-sports-radio-5af98/episodes/coach-derick-murdock-hc-coral-gables-018fa

THIS OFF SEASON GET THE JUMP ON EVERYONE. Check Out The South Florida High School Sports Radio Show Every Week. @UHealthSports @560WQAM https://www.audacy.com/podcast/south-florida-high-school-sports-radio-5af98

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