It is one of the busiest weekend’s of the 2026 football “off-season”, and several Miami-Dade and Broward County prospects are getting ahead of the recruiting game.

While the National College Football Championship will be played on Monday night at Hard Rock Stadium and Battle Miami 7-on-7 will feature local and national teams and players, Prep Redzone Florida will host the first of two Stock Up Showcases.

On Sunday afternoon (12-3), Winter Park’s (Orlando area) Showalter Field will play host to nearly 100 prospects who are looking to get on the radar.

Prep Redzone Florida, by far the leading promoter of high school football talent in the Sunshine State, year-round will welcome players from across the state as well as south Florida.

Several talented players will make their way up compete and put themselves on the radar.

Among those expected to compete includes Class of 2027 talent Mason Hall, QB, 6’1, 190, Coconut Creek Monarch, Amarion Ray, DB, 5’9, 170, Fort Lauderdale Dillard and Tyler Smith, DB, 5’11, 160, Davie Nova

Among the Class of 2028 student/athletes headed to central Florida will be Tyreek Harris, WR, 5’6, 135, Pembroke Pines West Broward, Daniel Morgan, DB, 5’9, 160, Pompano Beach Blanche Ely and Colton Smith, WR, 6’0, 175, Miami Ransom Everglades

Class of 2029 football talent will also compete – with Cassius Enriquez, QB, 6’0, 190, Hallandale, Landon Hall, LB, 5’6, 154, Coconut Creek Monarch and Maksim Steuber, QB, 6’0, 190, Sunrise Piper

WHO ELSE IS EXPECTED TO BE ON HAND

In addition to the Miami-Dade and Broward prospects, there are several other talented young men who have already signed up for the event, and several coaches have hinted that they will be signing up the day of the event, which will enhance the talent that will be on hand.

CLASS OF 2026

Jonathan Michael, OL, 6’0, 285, Lakeland Lake Region

Dorvensky Reichley, RB, 5’8, 175, Moncks Corner St. John’s Christian Academy, South Carolina

Matthew Swagger, DL, 6’1, 246, Port Orange Spruce Creek

CLASS OF 2027

Jayden Ammons, RB, 5’7, 175, Winter Garden West Orange

Dion Brown, OL, 6’1, 300, Harmony

Andrew Carter, OL, 6’3, 270, Groveland South Lake

Landon Coning, OL, 6’3, 265, Groveland South Lake

Ashton Cox, WR, 6’3, 190, Bay Minette Baldwin County, Alabama

Bryce Daniels, OL, 6’3, 325, Starke Bradford County

Ralph Evans, DB, 6’2, 165, Lakeland George Jenkins

Danilo Faria, DB, 6’1, 175, Land O’Lakes

Thomas Feliciano, RB, 5’6, 150, Dover Strawberry Crest

Christian Garrett, QB, 6’2, 205, Brooksville Nature Coast Tech

Rashaun Coote-Gilbert, RB, 5’8, 165, Ocoee

Jok Harris, WR, 6’2, 180, Palmetto

Omar Hill, WR, 6’1, 180, The Villages Academy

Tre Kelly, QB, 5’11, 195, Groveland South Lake

Frankie Lastinger, DL, 6’0, 250, Fort Meade

Garrison Lubin, DB, 5’10, 155, Lake Minneola

Darrick Marshall, DB, 6’0, 170, Middleburg

Rome McKinnond, DB, 5’8, 165, Groveland South Lake

Davy Murphy, WR, 5’11, 175, Windermere

Vance Murray, TE, 6’3, 210, New Smyrna Beach

Bryce Norflee, WR, 5’10, 150, Umatilla

Darrian Perez, OL, 5’11, 225, Groveland South Lake

Cesar Ramirez, QB, 6’3, 210, Orlando University

Dylan Richardson, TE, 6’5, 220, Tampa Catholic

Nicholas Robinson, WR, 6’4, 175, Apopka

Jayden Scott, RB, 5’6, 153, Brandon

Mikal Shank Jr., QB, 6’4, 194, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Cole Sharpless, DL, 6’1, 240, Dover Strawberry Crest

Orion Sillito, DL, 5’11, 240, St. Petersburg Northeast

Keith Smith, RB, 5’6, 170, Bradenton Manatee

Mason Summer, QB, 6’2, 200, Bradenton Manatee

Kadyn Thomas, WR, 5’9, 170, Cocoa Space Coast

Danny Torres, DL, 6’2, 255, Starke Bradford County

Jayson Vasquez, LB, 6’1, 195, Groveland South Lake

Edward Wiggins Jr., DL, 6’0, 210, Deltona

CLASS OF 2028

Blake Anderson, QB, 6’0, 170, Bradenton IMG Academy

Tyson Anderson, DB, 6’2, 175, Haines City

Andrew Boris, DL, 6’2, 205, Groveland South Lake

Perry Boyd Jr., WR, 6’1, 185, Jacksonville Raines

Ryan Browning, QB, 6’0, 183, Tampa Gaither

Dylan Olmo-Bush, TE, 6’1, 220, St. Cloud

Josh Bustos, LB, 6’0, 190, Lakeland Christian

Brady Cleveland, WR, 5’11, 165, Sarasota Out-of-Door Academy

Noah Kaylor, DB, 6’0, 170, Ocala Trinity Catholic

Sean Liston, OL, 6’3, 270, Palm Coast Matanzas

J.D. Lovelace, DB, 5’11, 175, Orlando The First Academy

James Macon IV, DB, 5’8, 160, Tallahassee Lincoln

Dracen Martin, DL, 6’3, 240, Hawthorne

Noah Patton, QB, 6’3, 198, Bradenton IMG Academy

Jariah Powe, DB, 6’3, 165, Groveland South Lake

Richard Roundtree Jr., QB, 5’10, 160, Hawthorne

Aizion Sandy, QB, 6’0, 155, Cocoa Space Coast

Javier Shavers, LB, 6’1, 168, Cocoa Space Coast

Cooper Shoultz, DL, 6’5, 210, Windermere

Dominick Sgambellone III, QB, 6’1, 190, Naples The First Baptist Academy

Evan Sorkness, DB, 5’11, 170, Oviedo

Jayden Spurlin, DL, 6’1, 240, Tampa Morgan

Tripp Sillito, OL, 6’2, 280, St. Petersburg Northeast

Cayman Varis, RB, 5’9, 160, Cocoa

CLASS OF 2029

Josiah Carter, QB, 6’0, 180, Zephyrhills Christian

Walker Cassidy, TE, 6’0, 162, Lakeland Christian

Nyshaun Drye, DB, 6’3, 180, Orlando Bishop Moore

Kai Goodling, QB, 5’10, 150, Winter Garden Foundation Academy

Kiptyn Dallas Holt, OL, 6’2, 280, Tampa Morgan

Kash Johnson, DL, 6’2, 200, Lakeland Victory Christian

Kaidyn Moore, OL, 6’2, 280, Bradenton IMG Academy

Colten Petrie, WR, 6’0, 165, Winter Park

Gavin Pritzkau, QB, 6’0, 165, Winter Garden Central Florida Christian Academy

Shore Rawson, QB, 5’10, 150, Lakeland Christian

Gianni Rodriguez, QB, 5’11, 180, Altamonte Springs Lake Brantley

Tanner Smith, DL, 6’0, 210, Cocoa Space Coast

Ryland Travis, DL, 5’11, 240, Cocoa Space Coast

Andy Westry, DL, 6’1, 230, Auburndale

CLASS OF 2030

Riley Collins, QB, 6’0, 190, Lakeland Christian

Walker Mottley, TE, 6’1, 185, Bradenton IMG Academy

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While there are so many high school football coaches throughout Miami-Dade and Broward Counties who receive plenty of attention for winning games and developing talent, there is one that many fans seem to overlook.

Talk to any college coach who recruits the state of Florida – or any high school coach who has competed with or against him and Sunrise Piper, head coach Quentin Short’s name will surface – in a positive way.

What Short represents is hard work, knowledge and the ability to develop talent no matter where he coaches. He is someone who believes that what you put into the sport in the off-season will pay off – and it has in his stops locally at Parkland Douglas and at Piper where he has led the Bengals into the state playoffs the past two seasons.

In an era where student/athletes are getting the wrong advice when it comes to making choices on the football field, Coach Short has always been a straight shooter with the athletes and their parents.

While he has lost several players this off-season to programs who are promising the world, he brings back a strong nucleus this off-season and has started to get ready for another playoff run in 2026.

Remember, this is a program that participated in the Broward National High School Football Showcase and then went on to have solid season with several new faces.

Placing his student/athletes into college is something that doesn’t come by not making relationships and attending events in the spring and summer. He makes sure that his teams have competition throughout the course of the year.

Here are some of the talented prospects who will have the opportunity for colleges to watch them this winter and spring as they look to build on last year’s 7-5 record:

CLASS OF 2027

John Hodge III, WR/DB, 5’8, 145 – 3.49 GPA.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/video/3/22528790/690cb70c45668a43e04f3b4c

Khalil Jefferson, DL, 6’0, 175 – 2.6 GPA.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/22878055/Khalil-Jefferson

Jonah Julien, Nickel, 5’11, 180 – 3.36 GPA.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/video/3/20293323/690d7f2174301bea69f9271c

Alijah Pessoa, Athlete, 6’1, 165 – 3.21 GPA.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/19650882/Alijah-Pessoa

John Hodge III,

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/video/3/22528790/690cb70c45668a43e04f3b4c

OTHERS TO WATCH

Damari Adams, LB, 5’11, 170 – 2.6 GPA

Immanuel Reid, DE, 6’1, 190 – 4.0 GPA

CLASS OF 2028

Stone Campbell, OL/DL, 6’1, 240.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/23837638/Stone-Campbell

Johnathan Rivers, DB/KR, 5’11, 150.

TAPE: lhttps://www.hudl.com/profile/26582954/Johnathan-Rivers

OTHERS TO WATCH

Kris Fuller, LB, 5’10, 190 – 2.78 GPA

Terry Griffin, OL, 6’3, 278

Braylon Howard, OL, 6’2, 230 - 3.16 GPA

Jeffry Louis, RB, 5’8, 160 – 2.65 GPA

Rody Monzon, WR, 5’10, 150 – 3.18 GPA

Richard Poillucci, OL, 6’0, 270 – 2.77 GPA

Gum Ring, OL, 6’6, 270 – 2.6 GPA

CLASS OF 2029

Maskim Steuber, QB, 6’0, 190 – 4.0 GPA.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/23186544/maksim-steuber

OTHERS TO WATCH

Isaiah Alfred, DB, 5’9, 135 – 3.3 GPA

Kailex Cobb, Athlete, 6’0, 190

SUNRISE PIPER 2025

Peachtree Ridge, Georgia, L 31-6

Coconut Creek, L 33-6

South Plantation, W 31-21

Plantation, L 25-13

Pompano Beach Blanche Ely, W 15-12

Coral Springs, W 40-0

Lauderdale Lakes Boyd Anderson, W 48-0

Fort Lauderdale, W 38-17

Coconut Creek Monarch, L 41-32

Hollywood South Broward, W 43-14

Pembroke Pines Flanagan, W 24-12

Miami Southridge, L 42-6

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Moments after capturing their second consecutive Greater Miami Athletic Conference Independent title back in November, Miami Coral Reef head coach Tim Wood, his assistant coaches and returning players quickly turned their attention to 2026.

The convincing 26-8 win over Hialeah Gardens capped off a 9-2 season where this team did what they had to in gaining a title for the second year in a row.

While prospects throughout south Florida seem to change addresses every off-season, the Barracudas bank on the fact that the student/athletes they have are different. Many are there for the impressive academic Magnet Program the school has, and with the success of the football program, it has been a huge plus.

With camps, combines, 7-on-7 events on the horizon along with spring and summer, this team is setting the table for the 2026 season and a run at a third consecutive title.

WHAT WILL 2026 LOOK LIKE?

With student/athletes graduating and coming and going, here is a look at some of the prospects who are expected to help play a key role.

Among the 2027 rising seniors include Drew Wolf-Bravo (CB), Lawrence Bryant (CB), Raphael Chang (CB), Roberto Chavarry (OL), Michael Dupree (OLB), Michael Flores (FB), Khallel Germain (CB), Gabriel Hernandez (FB), Simeon Jackson (DT), Micah LeAndre (OLB) and offensive lineman Gabriel Paez all have experience.

So do Javier Peralta (LB), Christian Pierre (WR), Rayann Quedraogo (OL), Ethan Quiroz (K/P), Sebastian Reglado (RB), Alvaro Reyes (Slot), Matthias Sobalvarro (OL) and offensive lineman Michael Valdes.

The rising junior class (2028) could also be impressive – with last year’s MVP Amari Germain (Athlete) leading the way. In addition, there are also Sebastian Benedetti (LB), Julian Flores (K/P), Derek Narvaez (DE), Ahmari Paul (OLB), Christian Sanchez (OL) and offensive lineman Rodrigo Travieso.

2025 CORAL REEF

South Miami, W 54-0

Miami Sunset, W 23-0

Miami High, W 35-0

Miami Braddock, L 31-28

Doral Ronald Regan, W 14-0

Miami Varela, W 30-0

Hialeah-Miami Lakes, W 50-0

Miami Edison, L 51-0

Miami Ferguson, W 28-0

Doral Ronald Reagan, W 19-14

Hialeah Gardens, W 26-8

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When Hollywood McArthur lost a third-round state playoff game to eventual 5A state champion Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas, 34-7, it broke an impressive eight-game winning streak.

While the 10-3 season may have not been earth shattering to many football fans, it was something special for first year head coach Robert Ortega and his Mustangs.

You see, while this program has had plenty of success through the years, turning out quality players, things have not gone well since 2020. Posting a 15-27 record during that period, a change was needed, and when Ortega, a former standout at the school was chosen, things began to turn around quickly.

With several impressive assistant coaches hired along with numerous new faces, things started to take on that championship look.

Even with the St. Thomas Aquinas in the same district, this program still managed to change the culture back to when Ortega was a defensive lineman and this team was always in the mix.

The job that the Mustangs did this past season earned Ortega the honor of South Florida Miami Dolphins Coach of the Year that gives him an opportunity to be named as National Coach of the Year, which will be awarded at this year’s Super Bowl in California.

WHAT DOES 2026 LOOK LIKE?

While the 2026 season is a long way off and understanding that we are here in Miami-Dade and Broward Counties, a lot can take place in eight months.

With the way prospects change schools, the roster as it is today can change – in a minute!

As we are headed to third week of January, here is a look at the players that are expected to be back. You know that many prospects will be added before spring begins, so this is NOT the complete list that will open in late August.

PLENTY OF RISING SENIORS ARE BACK

With several prospects graduating from last year along with a few players making a move over the past month, the rising senior class (2027) will still be loaded.

Among those expected to be back in green and orange include Amari Cherenfant (OL, 6’2, 293), Jordany Clervil (OLB), elite talent Sherrod Gourdine (CB/WR, 5’11, 177), Jayden Jackson (OL, 6’1, 290), and nationally rated linebacker Debonaire Johnson (6’0, 220) and University of Miami commitment safety Jaylyn Jones (6’0, 182).

Also, keep an eye on Kayden Julmiste (WR, 5’10, 165), Nathaniel Miller (OT, 6’6, 280), Elian Casasola-Paredes (OL/TE/P/K, 6’1, 245), Guershawn Pierre (DT, 5’11, 238), Jayden Powell (DT, 6’1, 270), Victor Reyhan (DE), Caleb Saint Fleur (OLB/DE, 6’2, 230), Ramses Samson (DE), Isaiah Smith (OL), Keith Walker Jr. (CB, 5’11, 150), D’Marcus Williams (DB), Markese Wright (RB/WR) and heavily recruited Khamarian Young (WR, 6’0, 175).

With several rising seniors expected to step up, there are also underclassmen who are also going to be special – like rising juniors (2028) Kyle Aller (PK, 5’10, 165), Semaj Flowers (RB/WR, 5’7, 165), Braylon Mayo (DL), Elijah Saintil (WR), Josiah Tifa (WR, 6’0, 155) and Devor Williams (CB).

Class of 2029 rising sophomores Brenton Grant (CB, 5’7, 145), Jaylen Richardson (LB/Athlete, 6’1, 190) and offensive lineman Jahmire Simms will also be impressive.

MCARTHUR MUSTANGS

Hollywood Chaminade-Madonna, L 28-14

Miramar, W 24-14

Weston Cypress Bay, W 40-6

Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas, L 31-7

Hollywood Hills, W 70-0

Deerfield Beach, W 35-0

Lauderdale Lakes Boyd Anderson, W 44-0

Fort Lauderdale, W 39-6

South Plantation, W 55-0

Miramar Everglades, W 69-0

Stuart Martin County, W 41-13

Delray Beach Atlantic, W 17-16

Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas, L 34-7

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