Last week, we continued our promotion of football prospects in Miami-Dade and Broward Counties with a look at over 80 Class of 2027 football prospects that we have had the pleasure of watching – live.
It is important to see any prospect live because there are a million things that colleges look for that you cannot see on film.
Being five feet away from any football player will reveal what they bring to the table as a total prospect and not just what anyone can pick up on film.
Prospects love to be promoted and talked about, but you are doing colleges and universities a disservice by posting just names and not knowing what they are all about – on the football field and in the classroom.
Whether people want to admit it or not, football recruiting is NOT just about the Xs and Os – and that is not up for discussion. Character is often more vital than 40 times how many tackles are made.
With that in mind, we take a look at five Class of 2027 sophomores who will continue to impact their programs:
Cory Brown, DL, 5-7, 260, Coconut Creek North Broward Prep – 2.8 GPA. Forget his size, here is someone who gets off the ball as quickly as anyone and he's strong and physical. This is a superb athlete who will line up where he’s needed. He was dominating in his first varsity season. Definitely a young prospect to keep an eye on for head coach Rex Nottage and the Eagles.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/19755471/Cory-Brown
Jonathan Bueno Jr., RB, 5-10, 175, Davie Western – 3.5 GPA. Having watched this quality football prospect play last season at Miami True North Classical Academy a few times, there is no getting around the fact that he is indeed special. Making the move into Broward County and playing for head coach Adam Ratkevich and the Wildcats, this is going to be a special year. He is a runner who hits the hole fast, has tremendous instincts and he continues to mature, which is going to be an asset for someone who is only going to be a sophomore.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/19355080/Jonathan-Bueno-Jr
Damien Grant, RB/Athlete, 5-7, 165, Southwest Ranches Archbishop McCarthy – 3.0 GPA. Another of the many prospects in this class that we have had the pleasure of seeing in game conditions, he is quick, instinctive and is coming off a huge freshman season for the Mavericks. In the spring, he showed his speed and the reasons why many are watching his progress this coming season as the team will have its work cut out in a competitive district. He represents what this program is all about.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/20312279/Damien-Grantanthony
Anthony Jennings III, WR, KR, 6-0, 160, Fort Lauderdale Dillard – 3.0 GPA. This is an overlooked football that can explode onto the scene this coming year. Watch him perform as a receiver and you can see how he uses his track speed to separate from the defense. As kick returner, all he needs is that one hole to run through and he is gone. There is no doubt that many who have never watched him will see exactly what he brings to the table. A potential difference maker!
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/18231676/Anthony-Jennings-III
Debonaire Johnson, LB, 6-0, 220, Hollywood South Broward. Getting a chance to see head coach Charles McCrae and the Bulldogs several times a year ago, the first thing you notice on the defensive side of the ball is this quality playmaker. The fact that he was playing his first year at the varsity level was hard to believe. His ball skills, ability to make key tackles and use his overall athletic ability was impressive. Has a chance over the next few years to be one of the best in the state – having watched dozens of you prospects throughout Florida. He is fun to watch.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/16942162/Debonaire-Johnson
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As you already know, our objective is to promote every player in each class – no matter how many “stars” have.
During the course of a year, we are honored to cover the most talented and deepest pool of athletes anywhere in the country, and while those elite prospects often do not need exposure, we spend a lot of time giving other prospects the spotlight.
Throughout the year we receive texts, calls and messages from college coaches all over the country who are seeking football talent from south Florida. They know that the players we have here in Miami-Dade and Broward Counties can turn their programs around.
But as they are looking for athletes, they are also searching for prospects who have grades. No matter what anyone tells you, grades are what can send you to college or leave you home to watch your dreams evaporate.
Today, we continue to concentrate on those Class of 2025 seniors who are still searching for that exposure that can help them get to that next level.
Here are five more to keep an eye on:
Sebastian Circo, QB, 6-1, 185, Davie Western. Comes south from Nebraska for his final high school season and he has been everything as advertised. This is indeed a student of the game who embraces the opportunity to play for a program that has a great chance of advancing to their first ever state football championship. He is not only a talented passer but can extend plays with his legs as he showed with four touchdown drives in the spring for the Wildcats. Plenty of colleges are already trying to lock him down.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/video/3/15559301/64f5269edfd9da0238645f03
Darius Curington, OL, 6-2, 260, Miami Edison. Here is yet another prospect that still is flying beneath the radar as he heads to play for the Red Raiders after spending time with Hialeah American and Miami Jackson. Watch him play and you will see what makes the “Bigworm” so special. He has that mean streak on the field and never stops until the whistle blows. Will play interior at the next level because of his strength and athleticism. Defensive linemen better be on their toes.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/video/3/15869701/655015fdc11a7e045c439bf2
Dylan Gill, LB, 6-4, 220, Homestead South Dade. Yet another football player that has put himself on the radar makes the move from Miami Killian to play for a contender. His size, quickness and ability to make plays is what the Buccaneers will be getting for the 2024 season. He has the opportunity to be a part of a defense that will certainly be among the most talented in south Florida this coming season. Many are anxious to watch what he does this coming season.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/15085517/Dylan-Gill
James Johnson, OL, 6-2, 285, Homestead. It’s safe to say that when it comes to being under the radar, here is the player that fits that description 100 percent. Comes over from Miami St. Brendan as a gifted lineman who brings everything to the table. Talent, strength, quickness and leadership. If the Broncos are going to get back to the state championship game for the third straight year, prospects like this will be responsible. During the spring, his new teammates saw exactly what he brings to a table that has been set for the past two years. Puts a lot of time into competing in the off-season.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/16186425/James-Johnson
Sean Burke, DL, 6-6, 215, Hollywood South Broward. Becomes the third member of his family to attend South Broward and receive a college scholarship. His father was a standout football and baseball player who attended Bethune Cookman. His older brother is an offensive lineman and Florida International University, and now this four-year varsity performer will also be headed to FIU next year. There are very few who put in the work he does. He has size, athleticism and a passion to play this game at a high level. Will be huge for the Bulldogs this season as they go for another district title.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/16198393/Sean-Burke
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For the past eight months – since the 2023 season came to an end – we have been bringing you football prospects from Miami-Dade and Broward Counties for you to keep an eye on.
If you have followed us for any length of time, you already know that we don’t just concentrate on the star-rated athletes, but by attending games, practices, camps and several off-season events, we see more prospects live than any source.
While many rank and evaluate football players without ever seeing them play live and in person, which could go a long way in hurting the athlete more than help, we are fortunate to watch the prospect up close and have the chance to see what they do when the cameras are not on them.
With all that in mind – on this Friday – we bring you five players in the Class of 2026 that we have watched and continue to promote their grades and video for hundreds of colleges and universities to check them out.
R.J. Alphonse, DL, 6-3, 220, Hollywood Chaminade-Madonna. After making the move from Miami Lakes Barbara Goleman, this is certainly someone who will fit right in with the playmakers that the powerhouse Lions have. He comes off the edge quickly and his athleticism and skill level make him a force against the run as well as being able to chase down the quarterback. He is on the way to being very special.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/video/3/17724322/6552c12690f0540bb8d87794
Terrell Evans Jr., DE/TE, 6-4, 225, Hialeah. Of all the underclassmen we saw during the spring, here is one who certainly lives up to the hype as he continues to improve and mature as he becomes one of those gifted football prospects who is ready to have a breakout season for the district champion Thoroughbreds. Keep an eye on his progress because college coaches were impressed during the spring game in West Palm Beach.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/20054933/Terrell-Evans
Bryan Granger, OL, 6-3, 270, Pembroke Pines West Broward. Coming over from Chaminade-Madonna, keep an eye on this impressive talent. The Bobcats know that they have something very special up front and they will use his many talents this coming year. He is a hard worker and certainly become the leader up front for a team that won the district title in 2023.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/19070089/Bryan-Granger?
Elijah Hardy, Athlete, 6-0, 180, Miami Northwestern. While the Bulls certainly have some quality prospects on the team under first year head coach Teddy Bridgewater, here is one of the most versatile who can catch the ball as a receiver and run the ball out of the backfield – using his impressive speed and skill. This is a prospect who will help to make the Bulls a force this coming season. Do not let his size fool you!
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/17877661/Elijah-Hardy
Jaborree Riggins, WR, 6-4, 190, Coconut Creek Monarch. The Knights really got something special when this talented football player made the move from Fort Lauderdale. He runs very good pass routes, has the size, quickness and athletic ability to be a major force this coming season as part of a receiving corps that is one of the best in south Florida. He will be fun to watch this coming season.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/video/3/18283843/655277fdda50b80a305c23a2
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Ever since the end of the 2023 season when the Class of 2024 searched for a college to attend, that rising senior class was ready and waiting.
When it comes to talent in Miami-Dade and Broward Counties, there is simply no other place in the country that has the depth – especially when it comes to Miami-Dade and Broward Counties.
While there are still talented young men who are still looking from last year’s senior class, the next wave of talent has been committing to schools nearly every day and is solidly on the clock.
The Class of 2025 is ready to take the spotlight and make an impact this season. With so much to offer, there are always going to be those who are overlooked – with the transfer portal truly making a difference.
In Miami-Dade and Broward Counties, there are so many football players in the senior class that need the exposure, and today we bring you five Class of 2025 players to keep an eye on:
Brian Delrio, WR, 5-8, 160, Miami True North Classical Academy – 4.6 GPA. Here is someone who has truly made himself a player that colleges and universities will flock to. Not only does he get it done on the football field, but in the classroom as well. Finished off his junior season with 1,205 offensive yards and 12 touchdowns. He is very dangerous as a kick and punt returner, giving his team a huge spark.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/video/3/16636201/655eb6e9c11b9001d03f7f77
Terrell Gordon, Jr., RB/CB, 5-10, 160, Miami Northwestern. Track & Field. Yet another two-way prospect who is equally as effective as a running back, where he hits the hole quick and uses his track speed to get into the secondary. Speaking of the secondary, his ability to cover and make huge plays is something that the Bulls will benefit from this coming season. He will certainly be huge for first year head coach Teddy Bridgewater and the Bulls.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/17765980/Terrell-Gordon-Jr
Opious Knox, Jr., CB/WR/QB, 5-11, 165, Fort Lauderdale Stranahan 3.0 GPA. After three seasons as a catalyst at Coral Springs, this impressive athlete brings his talent to play for first year head coach Jackie Candy and the Dragons. No matter where you put him, he will make an impact and will never complain about the role he plays. This is someone who will make a difference this coming season.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/19706500/Opious-Knox-jr
Ethan Lopez, RB, 5-10, 200, Miami Palmetto – 3.5 GPA. If this offense is going to be successful this coming season, they will need his experience and talent to get it done. While the Panthers may have lacked the balance on the offensive side of the ball in 2023, it appears that things will change for head coach Mike Manasco and this team. He has the size, speed and experience to give this team a boost as they have an eye on a first ever state championship appearance.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/16109620/Ethan-Lopez
Antrell McWhirter, SS/LB, 5-10, 175, Sunrise Piper. Whether on defense or on special teams, this Plantation transfer is going to be special – with the ability to lead and make plays. His play at linebacker affords him the opportunity to come up and play the run or drop back in coverage on passing downs. Programs are always looking for versatile playmakers who will do anything to help their team win.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/18086092/Antrell-McWhirter
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Since January, we have been fortunate to travel all over the state of Florida in search of talented football prospects.
No matter where we went, south Florida is always a place where you will find depth in all classes and at every position.
Seeing prospects live and NOT on video at home has always given us an advantage and watching just about every player in Miami-Dade and Broward, our daily coverage affords us to promote football talent all over the country to coaches at every level.
As the senior class (2025) and group of juniors (2026) have some amazing prospects, the Class of 2027 – the sophomores who made an impact as freshmen in 2023 – are indeed loaded.
While we cannot list everyone, you already know that during the course of a year, we will mention over 3,000 athletes with video link, vitals and grade information.
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The offensive talent will be loaded up as usual with Derrick Baker (QB, Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas), Ja’Kai T. Barthell (OL, Miami Dr. Krop), James Briggs (Miami Northwestern), Jonathan Bueno Jr. (RB, Davie Western), Jakuarri Carter (WR, Miami Booker T. Washington), Tyler Chance (QB, Hollywood Chaminade-Madonna), Jamall Cooper (WR, Pembroke Pines Flanagan), Amari Cherenfant (OL, Miami Norland), Cody Conness (QB, Fort Lauderdale Cardinal Gibbons), Chris Cortinas (WR, Coconut Creek Monarch), Jayden Dean (OL, Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas), Malik Denson (WR, Southwest Ranches Archbishop McCarthy), George Diaz (DB, Miami Archbishop Carroll), Sawyer Fuchs (OL, 6-6, 250, Fort Lauderdale Calvary Christian), Rashad Fuller (OL, Miami Palmetto), and Parker Gervais (TE, Miami Christopher Columbus).
The class also features Cameron Goodwin Jr. (DB, Fort Lauderdale Cardinal Gibbons), Damien Grant (RB, Southwest Ranches Archbishop McCarthy), Mason Hall (QB, Coral Springs Coral Glades), Aiden Hartnett (OL, Plantation American Heritage), Arwin Jackson, RB, Hollywood Chaminade-Madonna), Jaeden Jackson (DB, Miami Northwestern), Jayden Jackson (OL, Davie Western), Jayden Johnson (RB, Hollywood South Broward), Anthony Jennings (WR/KR, Fort Lauderdale Dillard), Julius Jones Jr. (WR, Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas), Zac Katz (QB, Hollywood Chaminade-Madonna), Nick Lennear (WR, Miami Northwestern), Carlos Avila-Lopez (WR, Fort Lauderdale NSU University School), Shane Martinez (OL, Fort Lauderdale NSU University School), Jayden Miller (QB, Fort Lauderdale NSU University School), fast-rising quarterback Kai Moore (Miami Norland), and Daylen Morgan (OL Miami Immaculata LaSalle).
The depth in the class also shows up with prospects like Daylen Morgan (OL, Miami Immaculata LaSalle), Angel Orozco (OL, Miami Christopher Columbus), Kyle Pearson (OL, Pompano Beach Blanche Ely), James Perrone (QB, Miami Southridge), Jaeden Phillips (QB, Fort Lauderdale Stranahan), Jasiah Pierce (WR, Pembroke Pines Flanagan), Guershawn Pierre (OL, Hallandale), Kyammarri Pierre (OT, Miami Edison), Basil Proctor (WR/TE, Miami Norland), and gifted running back Tyler Reid (Miramar).
Other 2027 players to keep an eye on are Ronald Riley (OL, Miami True North Academy), Jamal Rivas (QB, Miramar), Cole Rodriguez (PK, Fort Lauderdale Cardinal Gibbons), Antonio Simmons (WR, Miami Southridge), Jack Spaeder (QB, Coconut Creek Monarch), Ja’corey Stephens (OL, Southwest Ranches Archbishop Carroll), Ah’Mari Stevens (WR, Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas), Michael Stringer (WR, Plantation American Heritage), Maikel Suarez (OL, Southwest Ranches Archbishop McCarthy), Sean Thompson (WR, Miami Central), Ja’Kobi Williams (WR, Southwest Ranches Archbishop McCarthy), Amir Wright (WR, Homestead South Dade), and Khamarian Young (WR, Miami Central).
DEFENSIVE PLAYERS ARE VERY IMPRESSIVE
While the sophomore class has some quality talent coming back on offense, the defensive players are also going to make an impact – with Anthony Bostwick (DB, Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas), Trezavant Boyd (DB, Miami Booker T. Washington), Cory Brown (DL, Coconut Creek North Broward Prep), Kareem Brown (WR, Miami Central), Aloni Bryant (DT, Miami Southridge), Joseph Cammarata (DL, Fort Lauderdale Cardinal Gibbons), Christian Clinkscale (DB, Coral Springs Charter), Antwon Coleman Jr. (DL, Miami Carol City), Andrew Davis (DB, Pembroke Pines Flanagan), George Diaz (FS, Miami Archbishop Carroll), Kenton Dopson III (DB, Miami Norland), Trevoris Finley (DL, Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas), Jemari Foreman (DB, Plantation), Rashad Fuller (OL, Miami Palmetto), Zayden Gamble (DB, Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas), Caleb Groomes (DB, Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas), George Harris (LB, Miami True North Academy), Tavius Higgs (DL, Miami Carol City), Ji’Koy Highsmith (DE, Southwest Ranches Archbishop McCarthy), Samari Howard (DB, Hollywood South Broward), Angel Irizarry (DL, Miami Palmetto), Jaeden Jackson (Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas), U’Darius Jenkins (DB, Hialeah), and Hollywood South Broward linebacker Debonaire Johnson.
Other 2027 defensive prospects to watch include Jaylyn Jones (DB, Davie Western), Phillip Jones (DE, Miami Immaculata LaSalle), Marco Lopez (LB, Pembroke Pines West Broward), Ryan Mathis (DE, Hialeah), Tari Miller (DB, Homestead), Larry Morgan (DB, Plantation), Jayden Perera (LB, Miami Gardens Monsignor Pace), Jackson St. Pierre (CB, Fort Lauderdale Stranahan), Jaylen Thanis (DT, Miami Northwestern), Jaytoin Thomas (LB, Sunrise Piper), Pierre Thomas (LB, Miami Southridge), Tavares Ward (DB, Davie Western), Jacarri Watson (DB, Southwest Ranches Archbishop McCarthy), Brandon Williams Jr. (DB, Fort Lauderdale NSU University School), and Bryce Williams (DB, Davie Western).
Every class is full of athletes and this group is no exception – with Quintero Frierson (Miami Killian), Tanner Gilman (Coconut Creek North Broward Prep), Sherrod Gourdine (Davie Western), Victwon Miller (Hollywood South Broward), Amare Nugent (Pembroke Pines Somerset Academy), Byron Turner (North Miami Beach), Z’aire Watson (Everglades Prep), and Tyrone Williams (Miami Immaculata LaSalle).
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