When it comes to the quarterback position in Miami-Dade and Broward Counties, it seems like the talent level seems to rise every year.

Over the past five seasons, those who play the position continue to get better and better, and as we head toward the 2025 season, the Class of 2026 have already shown that that the position is improving to the point where colleges and universities across the country continue to head to the #305 and #954 to find prospects that are helping to elevate their programs.

As the Class of 2027 gets ready to put themselves on the clock, once again the two counties are boasting players that continue to step up and are making an impact this off-season – some who had already put themselves on the radar last year as sophomores.

Here are some of those quarterbacks to keep an eye on:

Tyler Chance, 6’1, 170, Hollywood Chaminade-Madonna – 3.92 GPA. Led the Lions to yet another 1A state title with his ability to run and throw. Overcame an early season injury to become one of the best in his class. While measurables are always on the table, production is everything. Heads into the season as one of the players that college coaches are watching.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/16934524/Tyler-Chance

Cody Conness, 6’1, 200, Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas – 3.81 GPA. After spending last season as a backup at Fort Lauderdale Cardinal Gibbons, playing into the playoffs, he made his way back to play for the six-time defending state champion Raiders where he has battled all off-season. Remains one of the more talented prospects in south Florida, and when given a full chance to showcase his skills, this left-hander will no doubt impress. He is a highly intelligent football player.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/video/3/19497523/674347f43e65b7f75946bfa1

Nick Dyer, 5'11, 186, Cooper City – 4.9 GPA. It’s a shame that someone like this doesn’t get more exposure than he does. This is a solid talent, who has become a leader in two short years. He throws the ball with accuracy and continues to make an impact for the Cowboys. Keep in mind, in this day and age of student/athletes who are always on the move looking for greener pastures, he has made a commitment to elevating the Cowboys and making those around him better. Those are qualities that fans may not see but believe college coaches do not overlook it. His work in the classroom is also stellar!

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/video/3/19962948/672257ad9831d2d4c84a8ea0

Zachary “Zac” Katz, 6'1.5, 200, Miami True North Classical Academy – 3.8 GPA. Coming up on his third year as a varsity starter for this program. Perhaps nobody in his class has played at this level longer than he is. A gifted student/athlete who has met every challenge – during the season as well as in the off-season at 7-on-7 events, camps and combines. Has never backed away from any challenge. One of the best work ethics you will find, and it shows in his overall game.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/17908883/Zachary-Katz

Jayden Miller, 6’0, 200, Fort Lauderdale University School – 3.2 GPA. Very few prospects at this position have accomplished more than this quality player who guided his team to the Sunshine State Athletic Association state title game with impressive talent and leadership during a season where the Sharks made a huge statement. Has emerged into someone that college coaches are impressed with his ability to throw and read defenses. Will continue to be someone that everyone will want to keep an eye on over the next two seasons.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/19271336/Jayden-Miller

Kai Moore, 6’1, 185, Miami Norland – 3.8 GPA. For the past two seasons, here is a gifted student/athlete that learned, watched and had the opportunity to showcase his skills. Never stopped working and attending events that helped to spotlight someone that was ultra talented. Playing behind the most prolific quarterback in Miami-Dade County history (Ennio Yapoor), there was never any doubt that he would be the next great one for the Vikings and south Florida. Has combined his football skills with his work in the classroom to attract plenty of attention.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/20299699/Kai-Moore

Logan Pelliccio, 5'11, 180, Weston Cypress Bay – 4.0 GPA. After a string spring and summer, he takes over the Lightning and gives them stability at the position with his knowledge and skill to play this game at a high level. Comes in from Flanagan with an opportunity to lead this team into the state playoffs. Has spent the past few months getting to know his new teammates and creating a bond that will be needed this coming season.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/video/3/19530849/66fb65ca5419a5a7b0d43ad2

James Perrone, 6'2 185, Miami Southridge. Heads into the 2025 season as the No. 1 rated prospect at his position in the Class of 2027. One of the elite performers in Miami-Dade County, he led the Spartans to within minutes of a state championship appearance. What he did show this past season was an ability to move an offense with his arm, legs and instincts. While he knows that this is a process, he is ahead of the game and major college coaches and evaluated his many talents. This is a prospect that comes through in the big games, and as colleges and universities continue to watch his every move, he has two years left, and that is something that very much plays in his favor. He is extremely athletic!

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/video/3/19687356/66fcb1a2fc56e166ea364e68

Kingston Rust, 6'3, 212, Miami Christopher Columbus. After spending his first year in the state of Florida last season at Miami Lakes Barbara Goleman, this versatile prospect landed with the 7A power Explorers and started to fit in during the spring. This is a physical talent that can throw the ball with a big arm and run when needed. Another of the many young prospects who has time on his size and will continue to get better and mature with a team that has plenty of weapons around him. Is getting plenty of interest from colleges in the off-season and is anxious to get the year under way so he can showcase his talents against some quality opponents.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/video/3/19420805/66f071a22219e50b9a6c6077

Jack Spaeder, 6'3, 185, QB, Davie Western. Has this impressive talent with so much promise finally found the perfect fit? For the past two years, he has been learning and developing and trying to find his place at a few programs in south Florida, but with his recent move to play for the Wildcats, this could be the spot where everyone gets the opportunity to see what this young man is all about. He has a strong arm and can read defenses. With Western and head coach Adam Ratkevich, he will be given the chance to do his thing in an offense that is wide open. This program has had more success with its quarterbacks than any other – with the past three competing at the “D1” college level. If you’ve watched him play, you already know what he can do, and 2025 could be the season where everything comes together.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/18342160/Jack-Spaeder

Jackson Stroud, 6’5, 190, Fort Lauderdale Calvary Christian. He may not be a household name just yet, but this is someone in the class that is certainly on the rise, combining size, quickness, athletic ability and a will to succeed. This will be a huge year as he continues his development and year-round commitment. Has all the tools needed, from passing to running, to quickly jump into the mix. Will be surrounded by younger players in 2025, but if his work in the spring is any indication, remember the name. He does have elements of his game that are hard to teach.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/video/3/18998620/682fd92b95791ad43360ba3a  

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If you’ve followed us through the past six decades, you already know that we play NO favorites and call things as we see them unfold.’

Unlike any other source, we see players and teams LIVE – basically more than any of those so-called experts.

Our objective is to get it right, and while this is just a summer list, it will change from week to week during the season, and while your favorite team may be lower or higher than you believe – this is just the starting point, like we do every single year.

Our advantage of watching football teams across the state gives us a barometer of how our Miami-Dade and Broward teams would do against teams from all over Florida.

Remember, we are just one source. But a source who sees teams play during the spring and summer – live.

Here are some programs to keep an eye on:

1 Hollywood Chaminade-Madonna (1A). Loaded once again as the Lions look for an amazing ninth consecutive trip to the state finals with talent everywhere. They have a tough schedule, but nobody in 1A is within three touchdowns of them – still! Big early season games will tell if they are ready for a national run.

2. Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas (5A). Six-time defending state champions – enough said. May have more talent than anyone not named IMG Academy. Always well coached and loaded with elite talent. Not reaching the state title game this year would be a major upset!

3. Miami Northwestern (3A). Tough to imagine ANYONE in the country with more talent. You have no idea how loaded this program is. NO public school in America has more prospects. Not even up for discussion. Other than Central, the Bulls’ road to state may be the easiest in any classification.

4. Miami Central (3A). Do not feel sorry for the Rockets. They may have been the best team in Florida on the field last year, but having to forfeit the season tainted some elite prospects. New head coach with the same objective. Taking them lightly would be a major mistake!

5. Plantation American Heritage (4A). The defending state champions may have the toughest schedule in the country, but the Patriots like it that way. They have a lot of frontline talent, but depth in certain areas could be a problem.

6. Miami Norland (4A). The Vikings have a tough road but still have amazing talent to compete with anyone on their schedule. The key is beating Plantation American Heritage in district play. They will most likely play them twice.

7. Miami Southridge (6A). Here is a team that feels they should have been in the finals last year, and with one of the most athletic programs in Florida, do not sleep on the Spartans. They can score, dominate on both sides of the line of scrimmage and have a solid defense.

8. Miami Christopher Columbus (7A). Never count the Explorers out. Even in a "down" year, they took state power Venice down to the final quarter in the state semifinals. This is a team that will never be out of any game. Competitive schedule again.

9. Miami Palmetto (7A). This could be one of the strongest programs the Panthers have had. Explosive on offense and fast on the defensive side of the ball. They could be a serious contender this season. Columbus is that major obstacle once again.

10. Pembroke Pines West Broward (6A). Here is a team that may be new to the state powerhouses, but the Bobcats have loaded up and could have some the most impressive athletes you will find – with an offensive line that is big and physical.

11. Coconut Creek Monarch (6A). Even though spring is never a true indicator of what lies ahead, the Knights looked mighty impressive on both sides of the ball and need to be taken seriously. They play a tough schedule, but that will prepare them for the playoffs.

12. Fort Lauderdale Cardinal Gibbons (2A). After a few years away from the spotlight, the Chiefs return as one of the favorites in this classification with gifted prospects on board. Solid playmakers will make the difference.

13. Fort Lauderdale Dillard (4A). There is no getting around the fact that the Panthers were one of the surprise programs down the stretch in 2024, holding an advantage in the playoffs against eventual state champion Plantation American Heritage before losing. Plenty of talent on board.

14. Sunrise Piper (6A). Last year the Bengals were certainly a surprise team with a district title. This time around, every opponent will get up for this program – and they come back with some quality prospects and a few players that could continue to elevate this team.

15. Plantation (4A). Tough district once again for the Colonels – and even though they made the playoffs – plenty of work will be needed to navigate the many obstacles. They always win the off season with hard work and competition.

16. Miramar (5A). The Patriots continued to play winning football a year ago, but this is not the same team they were in the past years. A lot of new faces will try and keep this program in the spotlight in a competitive classification. They lost plenty on a defense, which has long been their trademark.

17. Hialeah Gardens Mater Academy (5A). Very few teams enjoyed the success the Lions did this off-season as a new regime is in place to make an impact this coming season and make the playoffs once again. This is a team that is well coached and will prepare their players every week.

18. Miami True North Classical Academy (1A). Talk about having a new look. The Titans went out in the off-season and added some pieces that will keep them in the mix – with a strong spring and summer. The schedule is indeed competitive, but people will be blown away by their young prospects.

19. Southwest Ranches Archbishop McCarthy (4A). After years as an independent, the Mavericks stepped up last year and were part of one of the most competitive districts in south Florida, making the state playoffs and winning a game. This is one of those program that you will need to keep an eye on.

20. Miami Edison (1A). Like True North did in the off-season, the Red Raiders brought in some impressive and elite prospects, but remember, Chaminade-Madonna is still in the region and will be the overwhelming favorites. Depth may be a problem, but a winning season and a state playoff appearance are the objectives.

(tie) Pembroke Pines Flanagan (6A). Busy off-season has the Falcons making a move toward the state playoffs, but the classification is certainly no joke – with many quality teams.

Hollywood McArthur (5A). New coaching staff and numerous player additions will give the Mustangs a running start in 2025, but the road will be filled with challenges and several impressive teams along the way. The objective is indeed the state playoffs.

MORE TEAMS WILL EMERGE AS THE SEASON GETS STARTED

While everything always plays out when the season gets started, we will continue to add teams and move them around as they start to play.

Here are some programs that you will be hearing from this coming season:

Independent

Fort Lauderdale University School

1A

Miami Archbishop Carroll

2A

Fort Lauderdale Calvary Christian

Miami Booker T. Washington

Miami Carol City

Miami Gardens Monsignor Pace

Miami Immaculata LaSalle

3A

Miami St. Brendan

4A

Hialeah

5A

Coconut Creek

North Miami

6A

Doral Academy

7A

Davie Western

Homestead South Dade

Miami High

Miami Lakes Barbara Goleman

Weston Cypress Bay

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Whether people want to accept or embrace it, when it comes to football players transferring schools, Miami-Dade and Broward Counties have the market cornered in the state – by far!

We travel perhaps more than anyone across the state of Florida throughout the year, and when Miami-Dade and Broward Counties are mentioned, it is immediately met with negativity when it comes to players moving from school to school.

While other areas of the state admit to getting their share of new players each year, it is not even close to the numbers that we are dealing with here in these two counties.

Every year the athletic landscape is shaped by those athletes who transfer, and this coming season is NO exception.

With many prospects on the move, teams are getting stronger and are now making an impact.

With too many transfers to list – as we do every year – here are just a few who have the opportunity to change the course of their programs for the 2025 season:

2027 – Trezavant Boyd, DB, Miami Booker T. Washington (HIALEAH GARDENS MATER ACADEMY)

2027 – Gerren Bray, OL, West Boca Raton (FORT LAUDERDALE ST. THOMAS AQUINAS)

2026 – William Brown, DB, Miramar Everglades (MIAMI CENTRAL)

2027 – Jonathan Bueno, RB, Davie Western (PLANTATION AMERICAN HERITAGE)

2027 – Temorris Campbell, LB, Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas (HOLLYWOOD CHAMINADE-MADONNA)

2026 – Jayden Chico, QB, Plantation (FORT LAUDERDALE DILLARD)

2026 – Michael Clayton, QB, Sanford Seminole (MIAMI EDISON)

2027 – Tarri Cochran, DB, Miami Central (PEMBROKE PINES FLANAGAN)

2027 – Cody Conness, QB, Fort Lauderdale Cardinal Gibbons (FORT LAUDERDALE ST. THOMAS AQUINAS)

2026 – Jordan Davis, OL, Davie Western (HOLLYWOOD MCARTHUR)

2027 – Trevoris “T.J.” Finley, DE, Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas (HOLLYWOOD CHAMINADE-MADONNA)

2028 – Semaj Flowers, Athlete, Davie Western (MIAMI NORTHWESTERN)

2027 – Sherrod Gourdine, DB, Davie Western (HOLLYWOOD MCARTHUR)

2026 – Gary Hadley, Athlete, Pompano Beach Blanche Ely (FORT LAUDERDALE CARDINAL GIBBONS)

2026 – Elijah Hardy, Athlete, Miami Northwestern (HOLLYWOOD CHAMINADE-MADONNA)

2026 – Jaiden Henry, LB, Miami High (MIAMI PALMETTO)

2027 – Brandon Howard, LB, Homestead South Dade (Miami Palmetto)

2027 – Kaden Howard, Athlete, Goulds Palm Glades (MIAMI PALMETTO)

2027 – Samari Howard, DB, Hollywood South Broward (FORT LAUDERDALE ST. THOMAS AQUINAS)

2026 – Tedarius Hughes, DB, Homestead South Dade (MIAMI NORTHWESTERN)

2026 – Irwin James, RB, Miami Booker T. Washington (MIAMI NORTHWESTERN)

2027 – Debonaire Johnson, LB/RB, Hollywood South Broward (PEMBROKE PINES WEST BROWARD)

2026 – James Johnson, DT, North Fort Myers (MIAMI NORTHWESTERN)

2026 – Darryon Jones, QB, Tampa Bay Tech (HOLLYWOOD CHAMINADE-MADONNA)

2027 – Jaylyn Jones, DB, Davie Western (HOLLYWOOD MCARTHUR)

2026 – Brandon Kinsey, WR, Miami Immaculata LaSalle (MIAMI CENTRAL)

2028 – Neimann Lawrence, QB, Miami Ransom Everglades (MIAMI NORTHWESTERN)

2026 – Teddrick Lee, S, Homestead South Dade (MIAMI CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS)

2027 – Quartavius Lyons Jr., WR, Homestead South Dade (MIAMI CENTRAL)

2026 – Mason Mallory, QB, West Boca Raton (FORT LAUDERDALE ST. THOMAS AQUINAS)

2027 – Shane Martinez, OL, Fort Lauderdale NSU University School (PLANTATION AMERICAN HERITAGE)

2027 – Ryan Mathis, Athlete, Hialeah (MIAMI NORTHWESTERN)

2027 – T’Ari Miller, DB, Homestead (MIAMI CENTRAL)

2027 – Brandin Mincey, QB, Miami Jackson (PEMBROKE PINES WEST BROWARD)

2027 – Amare Nugent, Athlete, Pembroke Pines Somerset Academy (PLANTATION AMERICAN HERITAGE)

2026 – Robert Ortega Jr., RB, Davie Western (HOLLYWOOD MCARTHUR)

2026 – Brady Palmer, QB, Wheaton St. Francis, Illinois (FORT LAUDERDALE ST. THOMAS AQUINAS)

2027 – Kyle Pearson, OL, Fort Lauderdale Stranahan (COCONUT CREEK MONARCH)

2026 – Xavier Payne, OL, Orlando Jones (MIAMI EDISON)

2026 – Keondre Ponton, DB, Miami Immaculata LaSalle (MIAMI NORTHWESTERN)

2028 – Eli Rauls, DE, Miami Booker T. Washington (MIAMI NORTHWESTERN)

2026 – Javarius Robinson, QB, Fort Lauderdale Dillard (MIAMI CAROL CITY)

2026 – Shane Rochelle, OLB, Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas (MIAMI NORTHWESTERN)

2027 – Cole Rodriguez, K, Pembroke Pines Somerset Academy (MIAMI CENTRAL)

2026 – Michael Smarts, DE, Davie Nova (PEMBROKE PINES FLANAGAN)

2026 – Anton Smith, WR, Miami Booker T. Washington (MIAMI KILLIAN)

2027 – Cecil Smith, RB, Homestead (MIAMI TRUE NORTH CLASSICAL ACADEMY)

2026 – Tyrel Snelling, Athlete, Miami High (MIAMI BOOKER T. WASHINGTON)

2027 – Jack Spaeder, QB, Coconut Creek Monarch (DAVIE WESTERN)

2027 – Ah’Mari Stevens, WR, Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas (MIAMI EDISON)

2027 – Edwardo Thompson, DL, Miami Booker T. Washington (HIALEAH GARDENS MATER ACADEMY)

2027 – Sean Thompson, WR, Miami Central (FORT LAUDERDALE ST. THOMAS AQUINAS)

2026 – Tyre Vieux, S, Miami Edison (HIALEAH GARDENS MATER ACADEMY)

2027 – Tavares Ward, DB, Davie Western (MIAMI CENTRAL)

2028 – Quizon Warner, DL, Hollywood South Broward (PEMBROKE PINES WEST BROWARD)

2027 – Jahnard Young, RB, Vero Beach (SUNRISE PIPER)

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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:

Plantation American Heritage Class of 2027 offensive linemen Aiden “Big Country” Hartnett talked about the summer and the upcoming season.

AIDEN HARTNETT ON MONDAY NIGHT: https://www.audacy.com/podcast/south-florida-high-school-sports-radio-5af98/episodes/big-country-aiden-hartnett-american-heritage-plantation-fl-38461

Miami Norland Class of 2027 defensive back/receiver Kenton Dopson III joined the show to talk about the upcoming season and his commitment to the University of Miami.

KENTON DOPSON III ON MONDAY NIGHT: https://www.audacy.com/podcast/south-florida-high-school-sports-radio-5af98/episodes/kenton-dopson-iii-miami-norland-bf75a

 Marcus Benjamin from CanesCounty.com joined the program to talk about the summer, recruiting and what lies ahead for the University of Miami football program.

MARCUS BENJAMIN ON MONDAY NIGHT: https://www.audacy.com/podcast/south-florida-high-school-sports-radio-5af98/episodes/marcus-benjamin-canes-county-fef87

University of Southern Mississippi head football coach Charles Huff looked at the summer and the season ahead for the Golden Eagles.

COACH CHARLES HUFF ON MONDAY NIGHT: https://www.audacy.com/podcast/south-florida-high-school-sports-radio-5af98/episodes/southern-mississippi-head-coach-charles-huff-d9e20

First year Miami High head football coach Pat Colon stopped by to talk about taking over the Stingarees and what they are doing this summer.

COACH PAT COLON ON MONDAY NIGHT: https://www.audacy.com/podcast/south-florida-high-school-sports-radio-5af98/episodes/miami-high-head-coach-pat-colon-8c269

Rich Nagy is back as head football coach at Pompano Beach High and looks at what is happening with the Tornadoes this summer.

COACH RICH NAGY ON MONDAY NIGHT: https://www.audacy.com/podcast/south-florida-high-school-sports-radio-5af98/episodes/pompano-beach-high-head-coach-rich-nagy-90dd7

Florida International University football has been busy this spring and summer and Kevin Barral took a look at all the positives the program has going into the 2025 season.
KEVIN BARRAL ON MONDAY NIGHT: https://www.audacy.com/podcast/south-florida-high-school-sports-radio-5af98/episodes/kevin-barral-fiu-football-7e0cd

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