Recruiting News

Fresh Faces In Miami-Dade & Broward Counties

By now, you already know how many football prospects we have the opportunity to watch live, and that is something that area coaches, student/athletes and parents have noticed.

The very fact that we have the honor to have our home base in the most fertile and gifted area in the country for producing football talent gives us a major advantage – and we certainly make good use of that opportunity.

While we have covered the entire state of Florida for well over five decades, we understand how important it is to see these young men at camps, combines, 7-on-7 tournaments, spring, summer and in the regular season live.

While football is played between late August and mid-December, we have made our coverage and exposure year-round, providing a forum for prospects in all classes and at a very level.

We continue to point out how important it is to see prospects with 5 stars and those who have none.

Today, we bring you five more prospects to keep an eye on – in the off-season and throughout 2024:

2025 - Sean Burke, TE/DE, 6-6, 210, Hollywood South Broward. Following in the footsteps of his father and older brother, who both played for the Bulldogs, this is one of those hidden gems. Someone who can lineup on either side of the ball and has the size and athletic ability to turn heads for years to come. He is a very hard worker who has been around the game all of his young life and continues to benefit from having supportive people around him.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/video/3/16198393/65524ed9d45e9c0ba0b3ac42

2025 - Amari Isaac, Athlete, 6-1, 200, Hollywood Hills. Talk about an under-the-radar football talent. After watching him three times live this past season, this is a prospect that will need to be watched this coming season. A very gifted football player who has size, speed and is loaded with athleticism. He finished with 58 catches, 727 yards, 11 touchdowns – as well as 10 tackles, and 1 force fumble on defense.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/18455319/Amari-Isaac

2026 - Jordan Davis, OL/DL, 6-4, 315, Miramar. Over the years the one thing that you could depend on when you watched the Patriots play is they would be big and athletic up front. Some things never change. With this two-way rising junior, you have someone that college coaches have started to watch for several reasons. His athletic ability stands out right away, and playing on both sides of the ball will always open new avenues. In addition, his 3.9 GPA puts him in a space where college coaches will have so many options – on and off the playing field.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/video/3/19598731/656914739a914b0bfc6ec584

2026 - Franki Sosa Jr., Athlete, 6-2, 175, Westland Hialeah. Another of those fast-rising young prospects that we have here in south Florida. A gifted player who has size, quickness and plenty of athletic ability – as a receiver, quarterback, special teams and on the defensive side of the ball. This off season will be very important to his maturity and overall exposure as he will have a huge opportunity to watch his stock rise.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/18054235/Franki-Sosa-jr

2026 - Marquis Williams, WR/S, 5-11, 165, Miami Gulliver Prep. Surprise, surprise – another tremendous athlete from a program that has turned out more than its share. Versatile, quick, and skilled are the things that you will notice right away. Equally as impressive on either side of the ball as he uses his track (100m (11.2) 200m (22.9) speed along with his play-making abilities. His work in the classroom (3.7) will also open plenty of doors.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/17739650/Marquis-Williams

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2024 Prospects Are Still Looking In South Florida.

For over five decades our objective has been to expose and promote Florida high school football talent.

From FBS to junior college, we make sure to get these young men out there for ALL colleges to see.

While we understand that getting out the star-rated athletes is popular, they do not need exposure or promotion. Their talent sells them to colleges and universities across the country. But the athletes who need help are those who do not grab the spotlight or repeatedly get the attention.

What we do after the senior season is to promote and get out those student/athletes who have not only achieved on the football field, putting in the same work as everyone else, but we also reward those who have qualified in the classroom.

We will continue to run this listing so colleges will look and see what Miami-Dade and Broward Counties has to offer.

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LAST POSTED: January 10, 2023 

Ashton Augustin, OC/DL, 6-2, 245, Miami Dr. Krop.

TAPE:  https://access.qwikcut.com/highlights/63d0478bc5e52bb68945bc24 

Dylan Celeide, LB, 5-11, 200, Miami Lakes Barbara Goleman, 3.2 weighted GPA/ 4.1 unweighted GPA 1030 SAT. 

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/video/3/15176321/655140e20660b50598ac85fb 

Quincey Classeus, Athlete, 6-3, 215, Pompano Beach Blanche Ely.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/16348478/Quincey-Classeus 

Myles Damas, DB/WR, 6-2, 185, Hollywood Hills.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/video/3/15454344/65700eadb018ba12804a95cb 

Ammon Dampeer, DT, 6-1, 280, Hialeah American. 3.7 GPA.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/video/3/21020921/654c606b2ab16704241d7965

Jai’Vyn Darby, OL, 6-3, 310, Miami Central. 3.3 GPA. 

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/video/3/16561541/65688de742057e0e903fdc82 

Joe Frazier, WR/DB, 5-9, 170, Miami Dr. Krop.

TAPE: https://access.qwikcut.com/highlights/6547d7bcd2f8d1227f23fb90 

Justynn Fundora, QB, 5-6, 145, Miami Braddock. GPA of 4.4 and graduating out of the Cambridge Magnet Program.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/16692122/justynn-fundora 

Chauncey Holmes, LB, 6-2, 210, Hollywood Hills.2.89 GPA. Basketball, Track & Volleyball.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/video/3/19753113/657de3574ba92f0a3c379591 

Brian Lane, WR, 5-10, 170, Plantation.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/video/3/16746832/653ed34d5b3cca0de861f208 

Jonathan Lawson, WR, 5-8, 160, Pembroke Pines West Broward.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/15092155/Jonathan-Lawson 

Edward Lopez, S, 5-11, 155, Miami Braddock. 2.7 GPA.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/video/3/16878868/657f3cd6f55fea0bd0638894

Edward Louis, WR, 5-8, 160, Fort Lauderdale Dillard. 2 Sport Athlete. 3.0 GPA.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/video/3/16923806/65537c2d3deac30ad499bcf7 

Isaiah Maurice, WR/DB, 5-8, 165, Pembroke Pines Flanagan.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/15343540/Isaiah-Maurice 

Eric McCall Jr., S, 6-0, 185, Davie Nova. 46 tackles (32 solo). 3 Interceptions. 5 pass deflections. 

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/video/3/18173144/65445e3adfe29303d020f143 

Jonathan Morrillo, QB, 6-2, 180, Pembroke Pines West Broward.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/15293036/Jonathan-Morillo/about 

Jaylen Morris, FS, 5-10, 160, Miami Edison. GPA: 3.6 weighted 4.1 unweighted. 

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/video/3/14654681/654bb87ab018b2080c2f5a18 

Keymari Robiou, RB/Athlete, 5-9, 185, Miami Dr. Krop.

TAPE: https://access.qwikcut.com/highlights/653415df769cba2e99a3ad5f 

Claudell Sherman, QB, 6-0, 180, Miami Booker T. Washington.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/16040962/Claudell-Sherman 

Horace Snelling Jr., LB, 5-11, 185, Miami High.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/18270913/Horace-Snelling-Jr 

George Stubbs Jr., OL/DL, 6-0, 325, Hialeah American. 2.8 GPA.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/20600513/George-Stubbs 

2024 QUALIFIED FLORIDA PROSPECT: Jorge “JT” Tabora II, QB, 5-11, 185, Plantation.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/video/3/15274820/64f7e9082aa7ce09b4c444e7

Nicholas Vazquez, LB, Pembroke Pines West Broward. 4.93 GPA. 40 college credits completed with dual enrollment. 1310 SAT. 

TAPE:  https://www.hudl.com/video/3/15316601/659706ad9a928a0b145fc89c

Jonathan Ward, LB/Athlete, 6-2, 200, Hollywood South Broward. 3.7 GPA.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/video/3/16953656/655155654ba8580f4cb394e1 

Brady Dillon Weeks, S, 6-1, 170, Cooper City. 4.3GPA. 1170 SAT.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/14613323/Brady-Dillon 

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2024 Miami-Dade, Broward Prospects Still Waiting

With two local post season senior all-star games, numerous camps and combines, spring and summer football, and a regular season, the Class of 2024 still has a number of talented football players who are out there waiting for an opportunity.

With the coveted Orange Bowl Showcase coming up in less than two months – where college coaches, high school coaches, student/athletes and their parents meet for two days, the beat goes on for these seniors who have put in a lifetime of work – in and out of the classroom for an opportunity to get an education and playing football.

After last Saturday’s annual Public vs. Private All-Star Game at Betty T. Ferguson Park in Miami Gardens, nearly 80 seniors had the chance to showcase what they had – once again.

For many of these young men, this has been a dream and a sacrifice since they were in grade school, and while the landscape of recruiting has changes, and continues to evolve, there is still the belief that there is a school for everyone.

Today, following up on the all-star game, we have five prospects that we continue to get out and provide additional exposure.

Amir Collings, QB, 6-3, 190, Pembroke Pines Flanagan. With so many quarterbacks getting their share of the spotlight in south Florida, many felt that this impressive young man was overlooked. Any college that has a chance to further develop him will be fortunate. He ended up throwing for 1,300 yards and 17 touchdowns for the Falcons.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/17624521/Amir-Collings

Djovany Dominique, WR/Slot, 5-10, 185, Coconut Creek. Back as far as the win over Western early in the season, you could tell that this was going to be a big part of the Cougars’ offensive attack this season. No matter if he lined up wide or in the slot, this was indeed someone you always had to account for. In the Public vs. Private contest, he came up with a touchdown reception. Also get it done in the classroom, posting a 2.7 GPA.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/15288592/Djovany-Dominique 

Karl Joseph, RB/OLB, 5-10, 185, North Miami Beach. When you play for veteran head coach Jeff Bertani and the Chargers, you will have the opportunity to play just about anywhere on the field. As a running back, linebacker and special teams, he helped to guide this program into the state playoffs.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/17711778/Karl-Joseph

Malik Thezan, DE/TE, 6-3, 210, Miramar. No matter if it was on the offensive side of the ball – playing tight end and blocking for the Patriots – or on defense, where he was a force coming off the edge for the vaunted “Darkside Defense”, this was a player who showed that he could be that player to get it done at the next level. His work in the classroom (3.0 GPA) will also open some doors.  

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/16673999/Malik-Thezan

Demetrius Williams, RB/FB, 5-9, 235, Homestead South Dade. Wherever this team played this season, the opposition knew exactly who this impressive young man. Known affectionately as “Meatball” for his build and the way he rolls through defenses, this is a very talented student/athlete. If you doubt what he can do at the next level, you would be fooling yourself. There are a lot of running backs in south Florida, and while he may not receive the attention most get, you can guarantee that he is as productive as any of them. Just wait until a college lands him, this is a player you will hear plenty from in the future!

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/15976205/Demetrius-Williams

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Local Coaches Fail To Take Advantage of Public vs. Private Game

MIAMI GARDENS – At a time when high school football coaches, athletes and parents are scrambling to grab the attention of colleges and universities to get some financial assistance to play football and get an education, Mario Smith and Tru Sports Foundation once again were doing their part in the process.

On Saturday evening at the Betty T. Ferguson Sports Complex – right down the street from Hard Rock Stadium – dreams were being realized in front of college coaches, media and recruiting services.

The 14th annual Public vs. Private Senior All-Star Game was held as Smith and his hard-working staff assembled players and coaches from Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach, Gainesville, Moore Haven, Pahokee, Connecticut, and Canada to get some last film and showcase their many skills.

The game has become something positive over the past 14 years as a last opportunity to turn heads and get the recognition they deserve for dedicating themselves to the sport and getting a high school degree.

As the Private squad prevailed, 24-6, under the direction of former Avant Garde head coach Tally “The Football Guru” Adams and his staff, the objective on this evening was for the players to get exposure, and those who took part, did just that.

For all the coaches who sent their players, it was a chance for them to put the final touches on a tremendous career. For those schools in south Florida who missed out on this chance to help their players, maybe you will let the seniors know in plenty of time.

Instead of ignoring another opportunity, high school coaches should embrace what Smith and his foundation continue to do. It was truly not a good look that schools and players from so many public and private schools chose to ignore this opportunity, and that is what stings the most.

Instead of focusing on what MVP’s Travis Delancy (Hialeah) and Daniel Audit (TRU Academy) did to help their team win the game, it's sad that we are paying more attention to the fact that so many missed the opportunity.

THE SERIES TIED

With the win, the Private team, sprinkled with some Public players on the roster, tied the series at 7-7.

Delancy and FIU signee proved to be quite a one, two combination as they hooked up for a pair of long touchdown passes.

Delancy lofted a beautiful deep ball to a streaking Nelson for a 50-yard score early in the second quarter to stake the Private squad to a 10-0 lead and followed that up with another perfectly thrown deep pass to Nelson for a 48-yard touchdown just 1:24 before halftime to make it 17-0 at the break.

Delancy, who finished the game with 225 passing yards on 12-of-18 passing and three touchdowns, playing for the Private team, was indeed impressive.

“It was a great feeling to just come out here tonight in my last high school football game and just have some fun,” Delancy told the Miami Herald. “A real blessing to be out here and just thank God for giving me the strength, ability and skill to come out here and do what I do best.”

With his Private team up 17-6, Delancy tossed his third touchdown pass of the game to Coconut Creek’s Djauny Dominic on the final play of the third quarter to complete the scoring. Delancy and Nelson were both part of the same Miramar team two years ago, and played on the same 7-on-7 team, so they had a lot of chemistry coming in.

OH, CANADA

While Delancy was getting it done on offense, TRU Prep defensive end Daniel Audit recorded sacks and another tackle-for-loss.

While Audit takes classes at the school, he is actually from Winnipeg, Manitoba in Canada. One of the many high school football players from the “Great White North” who compete in the Sunshine – with many attending Clearwater Academy International.

Audit is the son of former Pembroke Pines Charter, Central Michigan and Canadian Football League standout Kito Poblah, a Canadian-born player who continues to work in the Winnipeg community in public relations.

“I love blitzing and tonight was the first time I ever played these different positions on defense (defensive end and cornerback) so it was a lot of fun,” Audit pointed out to the Miami Herald. “They just threw me in there wherever I had to be, and I just tried to make some plays. That’s the way it usually happens in these all-star games, playing a few positions you don’t normally play.”

THE TALENT WAS CERTAINLY THERE

In addition to Delancy and Audit, there were some quality football players who took advantage of the opportunity – such as Homestead South Dade running back Demetrius “Meatball” Williams, who scored from five yards out to make it 17-6 following a blocked extra point with 3:21 left in the third. Williams provided head coach David Simmons and the Public team with most of its offensive finishing with 82 yards rushing.

PUBLIC ROSTER

Michael Abu-Akel, QB, Miami Killian

Jake Aller, P/K, Miami Northwestern

Aidan Aneston, WR/DB

Abdul Anthony, DL/OL, Westland Hialeah

Nashaughn Braynen, OLB, Lake Worth

Terrance Chambers, DT, Miami Booker T. Washington

Amir Collings, QB, Pembroke Pines Flanagan

Jayden Dorcely, OL/DL, Pembroke Pines Flanagan

Jeremiah Febus, Waterbury Crosby, Connecticut

Mikhail Forrester, WR, Pembroke Pines Flanagan

Joseph Frazier, WR, Miami Dr. Krop

Julius Gunder, WR, Miami Dr. Krop

Kristian Hobbs, PK, Miami Central

Jerrell Jordan, DB, Homestead South Dade

Anthony Keen, OLB/SS, Pembroke Pines Flanagan

Gary Kendrick, WR/CB, Miami Killian

Dedrick Lee, DE, Hialeah American

Jason Louis, OL, Gainesville PK Yonge

Immanuel Mahoney, RB, Hialeah American

Randy Maldonado, RB, Miami Springs

Jekellah Mitchell, RB/TE, Pembroke Pines Flanagan

Kelvin Murray Jr., QB, Miami Edison

Armondo Pavoni, OL, Miami Beach

Kyle Santos, OL, Miami Beach

Julian Snead, WR/CB, Waterbury Career Academy, Connecticut

Daniel Somek, WR/OLB, Miami Beach

George Stubbs, Jr., DL/OL, Hialeah American

Jarkevis Symonnete, Athlete, Miami Carol City

Zamarrian Teel, OL/DL, Moore Haven

Malik Thezan, DE, Miramar

Javorous Thompson, OL/DL, Pahokee

Jeremiah Ulysses, WR/DB

PRIVATE ROSTER

Andrew Abu-Akel, PK, Hollywood Chaminade-Madonna

Marek Anderson, S, Miami Gardens Monsignor Pace

Tykwon Anderson, OL, Miami True North Classical Academy

Jeremiah Belizaire, OLB/FB, North Miami Beach

Max Bissainthe, Athlete, Hollywood Avant Garde Academy

Breon Brown, SS/WR, Miami Gardens TRU Prep

Daymeon Casimir, LB, Miami Beach

Keon Daceus, DT, Coconut Creek

Amani Floyd, WR/CB, North Miami Beach

Tyler Gilham, S, Miami Gardens Monsignor Pace

Antonio Givens, WR/FS, Miami Gardens TRU Prep

Joe Holness, Athlete, Miami Coral Park

Karl Joseph, RB, North Miami Beach

Connor Lowe, OL/DL, Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas

Gerald Magus, DT, Coconut Creek

Mykel Marshall, DB, Davie Western

Gerald Modest, RB, Miami Booker T. Washington

Eli-Daniel Ogionwo, RB/LB, Miami Gardens TRU Prep

Theophilus Paulk, WR/FS, Hollywood Avant Garde Academy

Ashton Perkins, Athlete, Lauderdale Lakes Boyd Anderson

Jonathan Pierre, LB/DL, North Miami Beach

Diogo Ponce, DE, Miami Beach

Robert Reddish, WR, Somerset Silver Palms

Markal Roberson, WR, Miami Carol City

Tyrese Simons, SS/RB, Hollywood Avant Garde Academy

Joel Tavares, WR, North Miami Beach

Ronald Theodore, OL/DL, Hollywood Avant Garde

Jonathan Zarut, LS, Miami Christopher Columbus

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For the past 53 years, we have spent plenty of time on football fields throughout the country. From games to practices, camps, combines and 7-on-7 events, we remain steadfast to promote all south Florida’s high school football prospects. Follow us on Facebook (Larry Blustein) Instagram (@OurBoyBlu) and Twitter (@larryblustein). Contact us at: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Qualified South Florida Seniors Are Still Out There

Every year at this time, there are a number of seniors who are not set on their collegiate future.

With the first National Signing Day in the rearview mirror, and some student/athletes getting ready to leave for college next week, there are still so many without a place to go next year and into the future.

With the coaching convention coming up next week, there will be some avenues for high school and college coaches to get together, showing film and transcripts. There will also be a few small college recruiting fairs and the Orange Bowl event that brings so many schools to come south to see athletes and watch film. But the reality of recruiting today is the uncertainty of college recruiting.

Because of the transfer portal and NIL deals being worked on, there is now a logjam – where prospects used to fit in – and are now forced to take offers that are now putting a financial strain on families.

While there are still programs that work with athletes and their families to lower tuition prices and other expenses, the door is closing faster than in the past.

For years, we have reached out seniors to see if we can assist in the recruiting process. This year we have already put out over 100 prospects statewide – with colleges and universities starting to respond, but not the volume as in the past.

Today, we will bring you five more Class of 2024 prospects who are still looking for a place to get an education and continue playing football.

These Miami-Dade and Broward County athletes represent a small number of the hundreds and hundreds who are still out there.

Kristian Bailey, WR/P, 5-11, 165, Hollywood Hills. When you are looking for a college prospect these competitive days, you want someone who is versatile, makes plays and gets it done in the classroom. As the Spartans continued to grow and build for the future, here was a player who gave the team leadership and production.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/16383802/Kristian-Bailey

Clayton Cannon II, WR/CB, 5-9, 170, Coconut Creek Monarch. While it’s inevitable that this oversight won’t last, the very thought that one of the most productive slot/defensive backs in south Florida would even be out there right now without something concrete. Talk about athletic and football bloodlines, this is a difference maker – and as soon as some comes up with a package to get him on their campus, there will be a number of colleges that completely whiffed here.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/15263300/Clayton-Cannon-II

Dylan Celeide, LB, 5-11, 200, Miami Lakes Barbara Goleman. For the past two years all this quality student/athlete has done is work hard and do what he needed to grab the spotlight. A true playmaker on the field and carried a 3.2 weighted GPA/ 4.1 unweighted GPA 1030 SAT. 

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/video/3/15176321/655140e20660b50598ac85fb

Ammon Dampeer, DT, 6-1, 280, Hialeah American. Another of those under-the-radar prospects who made a lasting impression for a team that made the playoffs. A playmaker that will fit several college defenses. His 3.7 GPA work in the classroom also will open some doors as well.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/video/3/21020921/654c606b2ab16704241d7965

Justynn Fundora, QB, 5-6, 145, Miami Braddock. While his size may not bowl you over his production and ability to play the game helped to put this quality team into the GMAC Independent title game. He has also made himself more of an attraction with a 4.4 GPA and graduating out of the Cambridge Magnet Program.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/16692122/justynn-fundora

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For the past 53 years, we have spent plenty of time on football fields throughout the country. From games to practices, camps, combines and 7-on-7 events, we remain steadfast to promote all south Florida’s high school football prospects. Follow us on Facebook (Larry Blustein) Instagram (@OurBoyBlu) and Twitter (@larryblustein). Contact us at: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..