College football recruiting has gotten so huge, and the interest greater than ever before, it doesn’t matter what class any athlete is in. They are all fair game.

Welcome to 2025 where seniors and juniors are not enough for colleges to start paying attention to, but on the football field – with the transfer portal – schools need to identify faster than ever before, and the high school coaches realize that.

There was a time when sophomores rarely saw action at the varsity level, and freshmen – it just didn’t happen at the higher profile schools. But now, all bets are off.

Colleges and universities are coming to Miami-Dade and Broward Counties with the idea that if they didn’t check out a freshman or sophomore, they would fall behind, and they are 100 percent correct.

Over the past few seasons, freshmen have more than taken their share of the spotlight – and with this 2028 group – it was truly one of the most productive years that first year varsity performers have had.

Today we bring you five freshmen who turned heads and established themselves as the best in the state:

Britton Bayag, WR/Athlete, 5-9, 165, Miami Westminster Christian. Through the years, this is a program that has produced a number of elite players, and this versatile talent certainly checks all the boxes, wherever he lines up for head coach Patrick Wennin and the Warriors. Not the biggest player on the field, but his ability to make catches and run on offense, and make hits in the secondary, gives this quality talent a bright future. He also gets it done in the classroom (4.3 GPA).

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/19403794/Britton-Bayag

K.J. Belamour Jr., Athlete, 5-9, 170, Miami Lakes Barbara Goleman. When you see a gifted football prospect play, you know it right away, and that is why so many college coaches have already started to follow this versatile prospect. Watch him perform on defense for head coach Ariel Cribeiro’s Gators and he is always around the ball – even coming all the way across the field to create a big play. A safety who could grow into a linebacker over the two years. But for now, he has become a dominating force in the secondary. As an enhancement to what he brings to the table on the football field, his work in the classroom (3.5 GPA) as an Honor Student is also going to be huge in the recruiting process.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/22655926/kj-belamour-jr

Tromon Isaac Jr., WR/Athlete, 5-11, 170, Hollywood Chaminade-Madonna. There is no other way to say this about this impressive talent, but there are few nationally that bring to the table what this impressive prospect does. Almost impossible to cover one-on-one, the difference he made in his first season with Davie Western will only continue over the next three years as he moves over to play for head coach Dameon Jones and his national powerhouse. As a receiver he finished with 38 receptions for 990 yards and 12 touchdowns against some top-flight opponents. He also left a mark on defense with seven tackles, three interceptions and one pass breakup in the secondary. Mind boggling talent!

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/19498576/Tromon-Isaac-Jr

Ryan McPhun Jr., Athlete, 6-1, 197, Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas – 3.7 GPA. Another of the emerging stars who has already had two years at the varsity level – at TRU Prep and Hollywood South Broward. Makes his way over to play for head coach Roger Harriott and the six-time defending state champion Raiders and this young man is more than ready to make an impact immediately, anywhere the coaches need him to play. Was singled out for his performance at the recent Prep Redzone Stock Up Showcase in Orlando. As much as he does to elevate his play on the football field, he also takes his work in the classroom (3.7 GPA) seriously as well.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/20173668/Ryan-Mcphun-Jr

A’Mir Sears, Athlete, 6-1, 175, Pembroke Pines West Broward. Another of the young total package prospects that made an impact this past season, his first with head coach Brian McCartney and the Bobcats. No matter where he plays for you, this is a difference maker, who combines football skills, athleticism, speed and a knack of making big plays like receptions and interceptions. Has also made a splash in the classroom as well, posting a 3.93 GPA.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/18445689/Amir-Sears

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As we are now fully into the off-season, there will be football prospects – in every class and at each position – that will be directly in the spotlight.

With a majority of the 2025 seniors getting ready to move on to the next level, the spotlight is starting to shine directly on the rising senior (2026) class.

Those current juniors will be the focus at camps, combines, 7-on-7 events and just about everything else that is all about football. But as they are receiving all that attention, right next to them ready to step into that spotlight are the rising juniors in the Class of 2027.

In this day of recruiting, it is never too early to showcase skills that will one day translate into a scholarship. The rising junior class has already left a calling card – and this off-season – they are ready to step up and make an impact.

With so many elite 2027 prospects in Miami-Dade and Broward Counties, we take a look at five who are already grabbing the attention of college coaches throughout the country.

Trezavant Boyd, CB, 5-10, 160, Miami Booker T. Washington. At a school that has blazed a trail for so many elite football players to follow, here is another that may have gotten lost in the attention that was following University of Florida signee Ben Hanks Jr. What we have in this quality talent is someone who is an athletic cornerback with outstanding ball skills and tremendous vision. In addition to what he does in the secondary, this is a quality special teams performer, returning kicks, and will even give the Tornadoes a boost on the offensive side of the ball.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/20189717/Trezavant-Boyd

Jonathan Bueno, RB, 5-10, 190, Plantation American Heritage. From the moment he took the field as a freshman at Miami True North Classical Academy to last year at Davie Western, what we saw is a big time back who was quick enough to hit holes, powerful enough to extend plays and gifted enough to take over a game. He will be a huge asset for the defending 4A state champions with his skill, speed and knack of breaking off the big play. Will be one of the best in south Florida over the next two seasons.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/19355080/Jonathan-Bueno-Jr

Arwin Jackson, RB, 5-10, 170, Hollywood Chaminade Madonna. This impressive running back made a major debut as a freshman, giving the Lions another quality runner, who played a huge role in yet another state title. Although banged up a bit this past season, he gave this program someone that would make big plays anywhere on the field. As he prepares for his junior season, he has an opportunity to be special – combining his line from scrimmage running along with being able to catch and also block. He participates in track & field, which only enhances his overall game. Tremendous student in the classroom as well.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/video/3/19501886/6577b1973deaa116747f4c36

Mark Matthews, OT, 6-6, 275, Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas. Surprise – the Raiders have another elite line prospects with size, athleticism and the ability to open holes for the running game and pass block. Great feet, improving strength and a motor that never stops. With two full seasons left – on the football field and in the weightroom – this is easily someone who will continue to receive national recognition and plenty of exposure for a program that has won six straight state titles.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/19972142/Mark-Matthews

Sean Thompson, WR, 6-2, 190, Miami Central. Make no mistake about this impressive football talent who many have watched since his freshman year at Hollywood South Broward. In addition to what he brings to the table as a pass catcher, his ability to block is already drawing positive praise from college coaches who have watched him mature over the past two years. With a solid off-season, you can expect his role to continue to expand with the Rockets. This is truly a talented prospect who will have an opportunity to blow up this coming season as more analysts will get the chance to see him perform live.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/19530845/Sean-Thompson

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If you follow what we do during the course of a year, it is no surprise that we promote thousands and thousands of football players in Miami-Dade and Broward Counties in every class.

It has never mattered how many stars an athlete as by their name or what colleges and universities are recruiting them, it has long been our objective to make sure that we not only list the prospect, but make sure that we run their film link, grade information and anything that will help them have the same opportunity as those who are being heavily recruited.

Today, once again, we continue a look at some football talent that is under the radar and many have not watched or heard about them.

CLASS OF 2026

Jamall Cooper, WR, 5-10, 155, Miami Central – 3.5 GPA. Yet another of the players who are transferring this off-season - from Pembroke Pines Flanagan.

TAPE:  https://www.hudl.com/profile/19382221/Jamall-M-Cooper

Jaden Desir, RB, 5-11, 205, Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas. Coming from Palm Beach County with plenty of talent, transferring from Delray American Heritage.

TAPE:  https://ww.hudl.com/profile/17833350/Jaden-Desir

Amari Latour, DE/OLB, 6-0, 190, Fort Lauderdale Stranahan. An emerging defensive standout that has a chance to be special for head coach Jacky Candy and the Dragons during a season where the program continues to build.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/video/3/20744643/672fa824c32d5a463c7392db

Roderick Mathieu, LB/DE, 6-1, 210, Miami Central. Coming from Norland last year, here as under-the-radar player who is expected to make an impact this coming season for head coach Jube Joseph and the Rockets as he sees more playing time.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/17778291/Roderick-B-Mathieu

Brady Palmer, QB, 6-2, 205, Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas – 4.9 GPA. One of the top prospects that heads south to Florida, transferring from Wheaton St. Francis, Illinois and is expected to keep veteran head coach Roger Harriott and the Raiders on course to win an amazing seventh straight state title.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/17695802/Brady-Palmer

Justin Petit-Homme, LB/RB, 5-11, 190, North Miami Beach. If you watched the Chargers last season, here is one of those two-way prospects that veteran head coach Jeff Bertani turns out annually. Remember, this is a program that plays athletes all over the field.

TAPE:  https://www.hudl.com/profile/17711788/Justin-PetitHomme

CLASS OF 2027

Armani Eusebio, OL, 6-4, 260, Plantation American Heritage – 4.6 GPA. Another of the prospects who is under-the radar as he heads into his junior season, transferring from Davie Western. He gives head coach Mike Smith and the defending 4A state champions more firepower up front.

TAPE:  https://www.hudl.com/profile/19536904/Armani-Eusebio

La’Quadri McCray, DB, 5-10, 155, Hollywood McArthur. As for year head coach Robert Ortega continues building the Mustangs, he will have this quality player, who is transferring from Coconut Creek. Many believe he is one of the rising standouts.

TAPE:  https://www.hudl.com/profile/16931599/LaQuadri-McCray

Kyle Pearson, OL, 6-4, 275, Fort Lauderdale Stranahan – 2.9 GPA. One of the fast rising “big men” in south Florida, keep an eye on his progress as he heads toward his junior season. This off-season will be huge for his progress.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/video/3/20173402/67217662e94ad52ac6c5321f

Logan Pelliccio, QB, 5-10, 175, Weston Cypress Bay – 4.0 GPA. Just missing out on the state playoffs a year ago, head coach Bret Hood and his Lighting will have this quality quarterback, who is transferring from Pembroke Pines Flanagan.

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

Jaeden Phillips, QB, 6-0, 180, Coconut Creek Monarch. Transferring from Fort Lauderdale Stranahan. From Monarch to Somerset Pembroke Pines, Stranahan and now back to play his junior season for head coach Calvin Davis and the Knights, this is a gifted young man.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/video/3/19566907/672ecdb6eb3da2ca23326669

Amarion Ray, RB/DB, 5-9, 165, Deerfield Beach. If the Bucks are going to turn things around with head coach J.T. Thomas and a new coaching staff, this is kind of versatile football talent that you do it with. Solid prospect who is eager to showcase his skills.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/23285881/amarion-ray

Juan Toro, LB/FB, 5-11, 205, Coral Springs Coral Glades – 3.0 GPA. As head coach Rocco Casullo continues to build this program with some younger prospects, here is a two-way talent that has a chance to have a breakout season.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/20348092/Juan-Toro

Anthony Williams, Athlete, 5-4, 140, Fort Lauderdale Stranahan – 3.2 GPA. Another prospect who will have a chance to continue to help the Dragons make a push toward a state playoff in tough district and rugged region.

TAPE:  https://www.hudl.com/video/3/23189978/672fa521b8639319350c60cf

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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 in on coaches and players in all sports.

Here is a look at the way Monday went:

Willie Simmons has been in his new position as FIU head coach for over a month. He joined the show to talk about it.

COACH SIMMONS ON MONDAY NIGHT: https://www.audacy.com/podcast/south-florida-high-school-sports-radio-5af98/episodes/willie-simmons-fiu-head-coach-2-3-25-4ae20

Alex Donno from the Locked On Canes Podcast has been busy and shared everything UM with us.

DONNO ON MONDAY NIGHT: https://www.audacy.com/podcast/south-florida-high-school-sports-radio-5af98/episodes/alex-donno-from-locked-on-canes-2-3-25-ced00

It’s been a busy time in Tallahassee for FSU football and Curt Weiler from Osceola Rivals talked about it.

WEILER ON MONDAY NIGHT: https://www.audacy.com/podcast/south-florida-high-school-sports-radio-5af98/episodes/curt-weiler-osceola-rivals-2-3-25-c3b1b

Coach Alex Golesh continues to change the culture at the University of South Florida and he stopped by to talk Bulls.

COACH GOLESH ON MONDAY NIGHT: https://www.audacy.com/podcast/south-florida-high-school-sports-radio-5af98/episodes/alex-golesh-usf-head-coach-2-3-25-bad8a

Coach Carl Toussaint is the new head coach at Pembroke Pines Charter, and he talked about the new position.

COACH TOUSSAINT ON MONDAY NIGHT:  https://www.audacy.com/podcast/south-florida-high-school-sports-radio-5af98/episodes/carl-toussaint-hc-pembroke-pines-charter-2-3-25-c8687

Coach Brian McCartney and West Broward will be a team to watch this coming season. He talked Bobcats.

COACH MCCARTNEY ON MONDAY NIGHT: https://www.audacy.com/podcast/south-florida-high-school-sports-radio-5af98/episodes/head-coach-brian-mccartney-west-broward-2-3-25-cfb1b

Travis Johnson spent over two decades coaching in college. Now his Recruit Nation helps in the process. He talked about it.

COACH TRAVIS JOHNSON ON MONDAY NIGHT: https://www.audacy.com/podcast/south-florida-high-school-sports-radio-5af98/episodes/coach-travis-johnson-2-3-25-a2a17

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

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For the past 55 years, we have spent more time on football fields than anyone in the country. From games to practices, camps, combines and 7-on-7 events, we get to as many events as possible to see the athletes LIVE. Follow us on Facebook (Larry Blustein) Instagram (@OurBoyBlu) and Twitter (@PrepRedzoneFL). Contact us at: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..