If you are a high school football fan in south Florida, you already know the story of Miami Ransom Everglades High School and Neimann Lawrence.

Over the past two years, there may not have been a more promoted Class of 2028 athlete than the football quarterback and baseball standout.

What Lawrence did for the Raiders and the program is simply something you cannot explain as he helped to lead this team to a state playoff game and recognition.

After the season ended, Lawrence, arguably one of the best in the nation, moved on to 3A state champion Miami Northwestern, leaving a large void in this program.

The reality of high school sports is that defining student/athletes move on every year, and somehow the program survives and rebuilds with other standout prospects.

As we are now in the 2025 off-season, head coach Joe Supple and his football program have plenty of talent and a belief that was started a year ago will continue. While replacing Lawrence will not be easy, there have been a number of football players who have watched their stock rise, and in the process, are coming together and working hard.

With spring coming up in the next two months, it will be up to the rising senior (2026) class to take the leadership role and display talent and experience.

Here is a look at some of those players to keep an eye on:

Edwin Carr, DL, 6-0, 245 – 3.86 GPA.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/video/3/16773237/671fd4a26c60e68323f497cd

Jackson Crowley, OL, 6-0, 245 – 3.7 GPA.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/video/3/16773254/673b5a00ee1ab01e17e17570

Carlos Lavernia, PK, 6-2, 200 - 3.86 GPA. 33 ACT.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/video/3/16773222/6747f626c5646942d517edd0

Rauli Matos, WR, 6-3, 175 – 3.7 GPA. 1230 SAT. Lacrosse.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/video/3/16773251/675b94ae72256b38dc71f0ed

Jack McCarron, RB/LB, 5-10, 185 – 3.75 GPA.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/video/3/16773225/677d769c7f2c3fb0135de383

Juan Velazco, Athlete, 6-0, 180 – 3.8 GPA. Baseball.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/video/3/16773220/6785476ed6530aa0ac8403ae

AWAITING VIDEO

Charlie Reizenstein, OL, 6-3, 280 – 3.4 GPA

LARGE GROUP OF UNDERCLASSMEN ARE READY

As the rising senior class will certainly be counted on, do not sleep on the underclassmen. They are indeed gifted and ready to make an impact:

CLASS OF 2027

Colross Hucks, DL, 6-2, 215 – 4.0 GPA. 1320 PSAT.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/video/3/16773226/6734fca1816c6a4e0ed8663f

Alec Martinez-Bolivar, PK, 5-10 165.

TAPE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s7MaVvcLPJA

Hunter White, LB, 6-0, 185 – 3.8 GPA.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/video/3/16773214/67927e79972186a4b328d86d

AWAITING VIDEO

Harrison Ferrentino, OL/DL, 6-2, 190

CLASS OF 2028

Noah Alce, RB, 5-10, 165.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/video/3/20553361/674d27cfa523797f61bb129f

Quinnard Mays, DL/LB, 5-11, 175 – 3.2 GPA. Track & Field.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/video/3/18328528/677cf593f85ef57af7a8c40c

Finn McCarron, WR, 6-1, 165 – 3.7 GPA. Lacrosse.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/video/3/18318817/673bb62b787c2b13537b5944

Colton Smith, WR/DB, 5-11, 165 – 4.0 GPA.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/video/3/19374286/67182d713b0d4daa920e1953

Hans van de Kreeke, CB, 5-11, 160.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/18324979/Hans-Van-de-kreeke

AWAITING VIDEO

Tobin Drury, DL, 6-0, 190

Julian Silvetz, WR, 6-3, 170

CLASS OF 2029

AWAITING VIDEO

Aiden Cohen, DL/OL, 6-1, 230

Landon Elfenbein, Athlete, 5-8, 150

Evans Branch, WR/OLB, 6-3, 170

Benjamin Rodriguez, DB/WR, 5-8, 140

Will Duncan, RB/LB, 5-9, 160

Harrison Flier, WR/PK, 5-6, 135

Callum Kelleher, DE/LB, 5-7, 140

David Martin, OL, 6-2, 230

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There is not one person, head coach Johnnie Sloan included, that will tell you that they were anywhere near satisfied with the way the 2024 high school football season ended.

From the opening night loss to eventual state 3A champion Miami Northwestern in the Broward County National Showcase to the first-round state playoff loss to Pompano Beach Blanche Ely, the Coconut Cougars would have to deem the season as not reaching the goals that were set at the end of 2023.

This is a program that had just started to lay down a solid foundation the past three seasons, so finishing 4-6 was not in the plans.

What has happened with this team since Sloane and his staff took control was building a solid foundation – with a mix of youth and veteran playmakers who have made the difference – even against some elite competition.

With a number of seniors moving on, the door now opens on a new era – with some impressive rising senior (2026) prospects who are now in charge of getting this program back on track.

The success in 2025 will surround this group of 2026 talent. Here are some of those to keep an eye on:

Carlos Alce, DT, 6-1, 258 – 2.5 GPA.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/18761032/Carlos-Alce

Khameron Baker, LB, 6-1, 205 – 3.0 GPA.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/18667304/Khameron-Baker/highlights

Damian Dickenson, RB, 5-10, 185 – 3.2 GPA.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/18428773/Damian-Dickenson

Khalil Grenade, DB, 6-0, 165 – 2.9 GPA.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/19319677/Khalil-Grenade

Jacari Johnson, OT, 6-2, 265.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/19357099/Jacari-Johnson

Zanii Miller, DB, 6-0, 165 – 3.27 GPA.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/19732514/Zanii-Miller

Javarius Robinson, QB, 6-1, 205 – 2.7 GPA.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/18441558/Javarius-Robinson

Jordan Thompson, RB, 6-1, 205 – 2.9 GPA.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/18639167/Jordan-Thompso

KEEPING AN EYE ON THE CLASS OF 2027

The success that this program has achieved over the past few years has been built on the entire team, and with some quality 2027 rising juniors ready to make an impact, this spring and summer will tell the story.

Check out some of these 2027 talented football players:

Bryan Bynes, WR, 6-0, 165 – 2.8 GPA.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/19574993/bryan-bynes

Isaiah Calixte, WR, 6-0, 170 – 3.0 GPA.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/20766091/Isaiah-Calixte

Javian Francois, WR, 6-0, 171 – 3.1 GPA.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/16930383/Javian-Francois

Ja’Kahri Gentles, LB, 5-8, 175 – 3.0 GPA.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/17980487/Jakahri-Gentles

AWAITING VIDEO

Myrion Baker, OL, 6-0, 240

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Every weekend, somewhere in the country, there are 7-on-7 football events.

These tournaments feature some of the best high school football quarterbacks, receivers, running backs, tight ends, linebackers and defensive backs in the country, competing to be called the best teams in the country.

As these events are held from coast-to-coast, the emphasis is on those athletes who will be seniors (2026) high school all the way down to elementary school athletes.

With trophies being awarded along with MVP hardware, very little attention has been paid to how this off-season craze began.

Over two decades ago, before there was Battle, Pylon or any other brand name sponsorship, there was south Florida. The epicenter for 7-on-7 football – with some of the top prospects in the state, and of course the nation, getting together for local game and tournaments.

While California, Texas and other hotbeds have long had the elite football talent, very few would take part in organized competition.

At the very beginning, with teams such as the South Florida Express, Strong Arm and a few other Miami-Dade and Broward teams was the Florida Fire.

Started by Coach Dennis Marroquin, this organization began small in Miami-Dade County with one team, and then over a few years, started to attract players and local coaches to build what is today one of the most recognized 7-on-7 brands in the country.

Throughout much of the past two decades, the Fire has grown into an organization that has produced NFL and collegiate stars and added Palm Beach County to the mix of Miami-Dade and Broward Counties.

With national championships won throughout the nation, the Florida Fire continues to make a statement as a group of dedicated coaches, sponsors and prospects who go beyond January, February, March and April. The brand is something that carries weight year-round – with Marroquin and his many coaches giving back to the community throughout the year.

With the No. 1 youth team (14 and under) in the country, this is a program that is in this for the long run.

With some of the top 9^th, 10^th and 11^th graders ready to impact high school programs in 2025, the rosters are packed with the many players they put on the fields each weekend – from south Florida to California, Nevada, Tennessee and everywhere in between.

“We have been blessed to have some quality young men who have worn this Florida Fire jersey through the years,” Marroquin said. “Turn on the television any Saturday and Sunday and you will see many gifted young men who began their careers with us. It is a tribute to the coaches that have taught them from the start.

Here is a look at some of the Class of 2026 prospects who represent this organization this off-season.

Among those prospects include Ahmad Adams (DB, 6-0, 175, Pembroke Pines Flanagan – 3.6 GPA), Shmar Akande (DB, 6-2, 180, Miami International Academy – Pembroke Pines West Broward – 3.6 GPA), Jemarcus Askew III (WR/DB, 5-10, 150, Palm Beach Gardens Dwyer), Raoul Brown (WR/S, 6-3, 170, Palm Beach Gardens Dwyer), Tyler Brown (DB, 5-11, 165, Miami Southridge), Rory Butler (Athlete, 6-0, 170, Palm Beach Gardens – 3.0 GPA), Jordan Campbell (LB/Athlete, 6-2, 210, Carol City – 3.0 GPA), Santana Carlos (WR, 5-11, 180, Pembroke Pines Flanagan – 3.1 GPA), Wilfred Coicou (RB/CB, 6-1, 165, Palm Beach Gardens – 3.0 GPA), and William Favors (S/LB,  6-0, 165, Miami Southridge – 3.43 GPA).

This rising senior group of standouts also includes Kayden Feaman (Athlete, 6-2, 190, Palm Beach Gardens Dwyer), Braylen Green (Athlete, 6-0, 180, Miami Palmetto), Robert Green III (QB, 6-2, 180, Palm Beach Gardens Dwyer – 3.9 GPA), Jhakari Johnson (WR, 5-11, 160, Miami Southridge), Wynton Jones (DB, 5-11, 165, Miami Palmetto), Leslie Mosley Jr. (WR, 5-10, 175, West Palm Beach Cardinal Newman – 3.5 GPA), Malik Penson (WR, 5-11, 160, Miami True North Classical Academy), Antoine Perry (WR/RB/DB, 5-6, 160, Palm Beach Gardens Dwyer), Jahkari Reynolds (DB, 6-0, 175, Miramar),  and Derrick Simmons III (RB, 5-8, 175, Pembroke Pines West Broward – 3.5 GPA).

The varsity squads also boast players such as Ladarious Smith (WR, 5-10, 175, Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas), Kamari St. Vil (DB, 5-10, 161, Davie Nova), Corey Swint (WR, 6-0, 175, Miami Palmetto), Varían Terry (RB, 5-7, 165, Miami Palmetto – 3.0 GPA), Dominic Turnbull (DB, 6-2, 180, Miami True North Classical Academy  - 3.4 GPA), Kevin White (DB, 6-1, 170, Miami Palmetto), Marquis Williams (WR/DB, 6-0, 175, Miami True North Classical Academy. Track & Field), and Willie Wilson (WR, 6-2, 175, Homestead Somerset Silver Palms).

UNDERCLASSMEN ARE ALSO MAKING SOME NOISE

As gifted as the rising senior class has been, there are also a solid group of Class of 2027 athletes who have also stepped up and started to gain recognition.

Prospects such as Bernard Cannon (WR, 5-10, 165, Miami Christopher Columbus), Jordan Dale (Athlete, 5-10,165, Jupiter), Lorontae’ “Nomo” Davis (WR, 6-0, 180, Palm Beach Gardens – 3.0 GPA), Malik Denson (WR/Athlete, 5-10, 175, Southwest Ranches Archbishop McCarthy), Kenton Dopson III (DB, 6-1, 185, Miami Norland), Kaden Howard (Athlete, 5-11, 160, Goulds Palm Glades), Arthur Lambright (WR, 5-10  140, Miami Carol City), Tari Miller (DB, 6-4, 180, Miami Southridge), Cedric Mitchell (WR/FS, 6-1, 170, Pembroke Pines West Broward), and Kai Moore (QB, 6-1, 190, Miami Norland – 3.8 GPA).

Other underclassmen performing each week includes Turmarian Moreland Jr. (CB, 6-2, 185, Palm Beach Lakes), James Perrone (QB, 6-2, 185, Miami Southridge – 3.8 GPA), Trae Proctor (TE, 6-6, 213, Miami Norland), Immanuel Simmons (WR/DB, 6-0, 175, Miami Northwestern – 3.7 GPA), Cecil Smith (RB, 5-8, 160, Miami True North Classical Academy), Jack Spaeder (QB, 6-3, 185, Pembroke Pines West Broward – 3.7 GPA), and Deandre Young (DB, 6-0, 160, Palm Beach Gardens). There is also Class of 2028 rising sophomore Justin Antenor (Athlete, 6-2, 165, Southwest Ranches Archbishop McCarthy).

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While it would be easy to reflect on the 0-4 start and dwell on the negatives from the 2024 season, Coconut Creek North Broward Prep veteran head coach Rex Nottage and his football team would much rather play on the 4-1 finish for the Eagles.

Competing in the two-team (Fort Lauderdale Cardinal Calvary Christian) District 12-2A, the Eagles fell short of their pre-season goal to make the state playoffs. But that wasn’t the entire story of the season.

While they did finish below .500 and didn’t do what they set out to accomplish, it was that strong finish and the experience that the Class of 2026 prospects received.

It will be that group of rising seniors that will be the center of the 2025 season, and as the off-season is under way, those returning players will have the experience, talent and leadership to put things together when the season begins in late August.

Here is a look at some of those 2026 players to keep an eye on over the next six months:

Peter McLaughlin, DB, 6-0, 190 – 2.7 GPA.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/video/3/22518934/6718f36cc81556a6d419a7ff

Josh Nieves, OL/DL, 6-3, 240 – 4.1 GPA.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/17761741/Joshua-Nieves

Felix Ostamendy, CB/WR, 6-0, 175 – 3.85 GPA.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/22995273/Felix-Ostamendy

Ethan Phillips, LB, 6-1, 200 – 4.3 GPA. 2 Sport Athlete.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/17761738/Ethan-Phillips

AWAITING VIDEO

Ben Ferber, LS, 6-2, 225 – 4.7 GPA.

CAN THE CLASS OF 2027 STEP UP?

As the rising seniors figure to be the place where this team will grow, there are some underclassmen – in the 2027 class that are ready to make an impact.

Along with several newcomers, this young and talented group will help get this program over the hump and into the playoffs this coming season.

Zephaniah Brammer, DB, 5-10, 175 – 2.8 GPA.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/19814306/Zephaniah-Brammer

Matthew Condon, QB, 5-10, 175 4.35 GPA.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/19484777/Matthew-Condon

Tanner Gilman, WR/DB, 5-10, 170 – 3.93 GPA. Baseball.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/19444281/Tanner-Gilman

Mateo Sanchez, PK. 6-0, 150 – 4.2 GPA.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/19754577/Mateo-Sanchez

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