After an 8-3 season and a District 16-4A title you would think that Hialeah High head football coach Tony Smith and his staff would be satisfied. Not even close!

What the Thoroughbreds have built is a program that not only expects to win the district, but also make a push in the state playoffs – even in a competitive Class 4A, where two of the best teams in the state (Miami Norland and Plantation American Heritage) are directly in the path of getting out of south Florida.

As this team heads toward spring in less than two weeks, there are a number of quality prospects that return, but what the next few months will be about is getting those players – without video – something to show to colleges.

Sometimes spring is a formality, but this April-May will be vital for the immediate future of this program.

Here are some of the prospects to keep an eye on:
CLASS OF 2026

Jermaine Berry, WR, 5’9, 175.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/19956065/Jermaine-Berry

Solomon Daugherty, WR, 5’10, 165.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/22832414/Solomon-Daugherty

Terrell Evans, DE, 6’6, 265.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/20054933/Terrell-Evans

Ronnie Jones Jr., WR/DB, 6’3, 200.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/22832115/Ronnie-Jones-Jr

Giovanni Morley, DB, 5’9, 160.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/20546811/Giovonni-Morley

Joseph Taylor, MLB, 6’0, 220.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/19316495/Joseph-Taylor

Myles Tillman, OL/DL, 6’4, 285.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/24344485/Myles-Tillman

Jakari Weeks, RB, 5’10, 190.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/22843152/Jakari-Weeks

AWAITING SPRING VIDEO

Avon Brantley, RB, 5’10, 185

Andrew Delgado, QB, 6’1, 205

Jeremiah Mayes, DB, 6’0, 185

Charles Motes Jr., DT/OL, 6’1, 295

Thomas Trueba, LB, 6’0, 200

CLASS OF 2027

Noah Bell, DT/OT, 5’8, 265.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/20013124/Noah-Chop-Bell

Jayden Bernard, QB, 5’10, 195.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/22846594/Jayden-Bernard

Andre Fletcher Jr., LB, 6’1, 200.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/20095508/Andre-Fletcher-Jr

U’Darius Jenkins, S, 6’2, 190.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/20013085/Udarius-Jenkins

Remy Morgan, DB, 6’1, 190.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/22766541/Remy-Morgan

AWAITING SPRING VIDEO

Matthew Cuttliff, DE/LB, 6’0, 195

Kalel Franck, OL, 6’3, 235

Tayvion Lee, FS, 6’2, 190

CLASS OF 2028

Britain Mitchell, DB/WR, 6’0, 175.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/24311548/Britain-Mitchell?

AWAITING SPRING VIDEO

Endry Contreras, OL, 6’2, 325

Ralph Hall, OL, 6’0, 275

Gregory Ryals, OL, 6’1, 285

Malachi Mayes, WR, 6’0, 175

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MIAMI – They came from Fort Myers, Delray Beach and from all around south Florida to compete.

From fifth, sixth, seventh and eighth graders going through their first combine/camp experience - to high school seniors looking to grab a part of the spotlight, they all headed to the legendary Gwen Cherry Park in the heart of Miami’s Liberty City.

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:

2027 – Samuel Boatright, DL/OL, 6’1, 250, Southwest Ranches Archbishop McCarthy – 3.8 GPA. Wrestler. Big time athlete who brings it all to the football field with quickness, strength and the ability to pick things up. Will emerge as one of the elite rising juniors for the Mavericks and first year head coach Jake Pew this coming season. Versatile performer who cane lineup on either side of the ball. He was awarded as MVP.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/20815497/Samuel-Boatwright

2026 – Wynton Jones Jr., DB, 5’11, 165, Miami Palmetto – 2.8 GPA. Soon to be a four-year varsity performer for head coach Mike Manasco and his Panthers, he has turned into one of the best secondary performers in south Florida, and his leadership qualities and ability to play this game at a high level has brought the attention of several colleges. He is indeed one of the prospects that will be among the elite in south Florida for the 2025 season.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/18651809/Wynton-Jones-Jr

2026 – Sushanth Mortala, OL, 6’3, 255. Weston Cypress Bay – 3.0 GPA. Yet another line prospect who has been working hard over the past two years to have his stock rise. He has tremendous feet, improving technique and will be a major plus for head coach Bret Hood and his Lightning this season. He often attends camps and combines for the exposure and continues to pick up some valuable information from coaches like former Dolphin Mike Pouncey, who instructed the linemen at the event.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/19381374/Sushanth-Mortala

2026 – Humberto Serrano, QB, 5’11, 165, Somerset Academy Silver Palms – 3.0 GPA. This three-year varsity performer has been way under the radar for too long, and on Saturday, he showcased his skills, walking away with the MVP. A big-time talent who has arm strength, high football IQ and is the type of team player you want on your side. Keep your eye on this young man during the spring and summer and you will see what many have been missing.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/17556288/Humberto-Serrano

2028 – Dejon Smith, LB/SS, 5’10, 175, Delray Beach Atlantic – 3.4 GPA. From over an hour away in Palm Beach County came one of Florida’s fast emerging stars, and in every drill, test and competition, this rising sophomore answered every bell and showed why he is regarded as one of the elite and versatile defensive prospects. Coach Jamelle Murray and the Eagles know that they have something special for the present and future. We will see him during the spring and summer.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/22657937/Dejon-Smith

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If you follow high school football in south Florida, you already know about Fort Lauderdale High and head coach Richard Dunbar.

At the helm of his alma mater over the past 16 years, it has always been about developing student/athletes – on and off the playing field.

His experience as a football coach has gone a long way in getting his players to the next level at various colleges and universities.

While his Flying Ls have won during his time at the school, they have also developed positive work in the classroom, setting themselves up for a future away from the football field.

Coming off a 4-5 season in a competitive District 13-6A with Coconut Creek Monarch and Sunrise Piper, this team finished the season 3-1 and headed into the off-season with a good feeling.

In this off-season, a number of players have competed on 7-on-7 events and also played other sports which has kept them sharp for spring over the next few weeks.

If this team is going to be successful in 2025, it will be a strong rising senior (2026) class also with some younger players that are ready to contribute:

CLASS OF 2026

Christiano Ignaious-Blake, ILB, 5’9, 207.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/17844207/Christiano-Blake

Kaidon McGill, WR/Athlete, 5-10, 175.

https://www.hudl.com/profile/20129364/Lagarious-Tyler-Jr

Kevin Peeples, DB, 5’6, 155. Track & Field.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/20064344/Kevin-Peeples

Jake Pritchard, WR, 5-11, 165.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/18300991/Jacob-Pritchard

Latevein Tharpe, WR, 6-2, 170.

https://www.hudl.com/video/3/22503709/673517ecc919fbbfde4e5da2

Lagarious Tyler, SS/LB, 5’9, 177 – 4.8 GPA.

https://www.hudl.com/profile/20129364/Lagarious-Tyler-Jr

Hemerson Vilis, RB/WR, 5’5, 130.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/18300987/Hemerson-Vilis

AWAITING SPRING VIDEO

Maxime Derhy, WR, 5-8, 155 – 3.5 GPA

David Saint-Louis, CB, 5-8, 140

CLASS OF 2027

Symari Milner, DT – 3.0 GPA.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/22518012/Symari-Milner

Marquise Russ, QB, 6’2, 170.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/22522776/Marquise-Russ

CLASS OF 2028

Armani Strong, WR, 6’0, 175.

https://www.hudl.com/video/3/24638961/674e749abd1ec69a7a8b4a46

AWAITING SPRING VIDEO

John "JC" Mobley, WR/S, 5-6, 125 – 3.83 GPA.

William Thomas Jr., DB

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Once again on Thursday 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 Thursday went:

The University of Florida will host their spring game this Saturday in Gainesville and Corey Bender from Gators Online broke it down.

COREY BENDER ON THURSDAY NIGHT: https://www.audacy.com/podcast/south-florida-high-school-sports-radio-5af98/episodes/04-10-25-corey-bender-e9167

The University of Miami will also hold their annual spring football game on campus this Saturday and Izubee Charles from CaneSport.com stopped by to talk about it.

IZUBEE CHARLES ON THURSDAY NIGHT: https://www.audacy.com/podcast/south-florida-high-school-sports-radio-5af98/episodes/04-10-25-izubee-charles-canesportcom-2f403

Dorrean James is the new head football coach at Miami Booker T. Washington, and he talked Tornadoes.

COACH DORREAN JAMES ON THURSDAY NIGHT: https://www.audacy.com/podcast/south-florida-high-school-sports-radio-5af98/episodes/04-10-25-coach-dorrean-james-booker-t-washington-high-school-05cbd

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