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
PHOTO COURTESY OF JIM RASSOL/FORT LAUDERDALE SUN-SENTINEL
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It’s our second show of the new year and the South Florida High School Sports Radio Show took center stage with three impressive guests on a Monday night.
Each week, the FM 104.3 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 program, which has run for nearly two decades and has been recognized nationally as one of the best of its kind, has become a popular listen for recruiting fans as well as high school sports purists, focusing on high sports and the newsmakers.
Here is a look at the way Monday went:
Next Monday, over two decades of being out of the national championship mix will come to an end when the University of Miami will take on No. 1 unbeaten Indiana University in the national championship game at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens. Alex Donno from Locked On Canes and the University of Miami post-game show on WQAM talked about the thrill of being in this showcase game in just the fourth season under head coach Mario Cristobal.
ALEX DONNO ON MONDAY NIGHT. https://www.audacy.com/podcast/south-florida-high-school-sports-radio-5af98/episodes/alex-donno-locked-on-canes-cb345
The Miami Norland football team has a new head coach – and he is a familiar face. Former Viking standout Keith “Bam” Brown takes over a program that has long had plenty of talent and he will be bringing some other teammates with him. Listen to what he had to say about the future of this team and what is expected in Miami Gardens.
COACH KEITH “BAM” BROWN ON MONDAY NIGHT. https://www.audacy.com/podcast/south-florida-high-school-sports-radio-5af98/episodes/miami-norland-head-coach-keith-bam-brown-23f04
This Sunday at Showalter Field in Winter Park (Orlando), Prep Redzone Florida will host its Stock Up Exposure Combine for football prospects 2026-2029. This event is the only one of its kind that promotes and puts out every student/athlete that attends. Unlike other companies who show up once a year and give ONE exposure opportunity to sell their product, this event will also follow EVERY player throughout their career, giving college coaches across the country a chance to track them at camps, combines and during the season. Recruiting Analyst Drew Johnson talked about this unique experience.
DREW JOHNSON ON MONDAY NIGHT. https://www.audacy.com/podcast/south-florida-high-school-sports-radio-5af98/episodes/drew-johnson-prep-redzone-florida-cf57b
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