While much of the 7-on-7 spotlight this off-season has been taken by some of the traditional off-season powerhouses, this year a new name has popped into the competitive landscape.

Coach “Fresh” and his second year Power7United has turned heads so far this winter with championships at the Coach Mac 15 and Under event as well as taking home the varsity title at Fort Lauderdale’s Eat Speed event and the Shook Tournament in Las Vegas.

With several tournaments left on the schedule, this team boasts some impressive south Florida athletes from throughout the talented Miami-Dade and Broward County areas.

“When you put together a group of gifted athletes who want to compete and play hard, this is results you get,” Coach Fresh explained. “We have only gotten started as this team will be headed to a number of cities – such as Tampa and Orlando as well as several other competitive tournaments throughout the state.”

In addition to Coach Fresh and several others, ex NFL player Jarius Wright from Arkansas and Mark Sanchez of Uschool and Bryce Sampson of Fort Lauderdale High all have played a huge roles in this program's success.

THE TEAM CONTINUES TO GET BETTER

In every tournament this team continues to have new players step up – and as they compete against more and more elite competition – you will see the bar raised higher.

Among those players who have stepped up so far include

2025 - Cristian “Chico” Bailey, Athlete, 5-8, 140, Fort Lauderdale

2024 - Clifton Brown, WR/DB, 5-10, 180, Miami True North Classical Academy 

2024 - Nathen Choute, S, 5-10, 180, Fort Lauderdale Calvary Christian

2025 - Elijah D’oleo, WR, 6-2, 175, Pompano Beach Blanche Ely

2024 - Ian Donahue, WR, 6-4, 175, NSU University School

2024 - Mikhail Forrester, WR, Pembroke Pines Flanagan

2024 - Tyler Gilham, OLB/SS, Pembroke Pines Somerset Academy

2024 - Jamaal Haggins, WR/QB, 6-1, 180, Miami Dr. Krop

2024 - Kamari Holder, CB/FS, 6-0, 160, Miramar Everglades

2024 - Ronald Johnson, WR/DB/QB, 5-9, 160

2024 - Deron Latson, Athlete, 5-9, 155, Miami Norland

2027 - Carlos Avila-Lopez, WR, NSU University

2027 - Ethan Martinez, DB, NSU University School 

2025 - Devin Mila, WR/DB, 5-8, 150, NSU University School  

2027 - Amare Nugent, WR, 6-0, 155, Pembroke Pines Somerset Academy

2025 - Isaiah Rock, WR/DB, 5-11, 160, Miami Gardens Monsignor Pace

2024 - Colin Tracey, DB. 5-11, 170, Fort Lauderdale Calvary Christian Academy

2024 - Janireo Young, S/OLB, 5-11, 175, Miami Edison 

2024 - Jett Yurgealitis, QB, 6-2, 195, NSU University School

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Over the past week, we have promoted every position and prospect who attended our South Florida Combine – Miami event. Today, we close this combine out with a look at with defensive backs who came out and worked hard.

In addition, via social media, EVERY athlete will be promoted throughout the rest of their career – keeping them in the spotlight. PARENTS: All this for $40 total!

2024

Rashard Carter, DB, 5-9, 160, Miami Norland – 4.4 GPA. With the addition of a number of impressive football players in this off-season, this is going to be one you will want to keep an eye. Soldi talent who has experience on his side.

Ryan Gonzalez, CB, 5-11, 170, Miami Archbishop Carroll – 3.5 GPA. A gifted young man who brings so much to the table as a student/athlete. Was a catalyst this past season for the Bulldogs.

Jaylen Morris, S, 5-10, 150, Miami Edison – 3.6 GPA. Talk about a football talent who is a leader and has plenty of talent. In addition to what he does on the field, he has made himself a true prospect with his work in the classroom.

Caleb Solomon, DB, 6-1, 180, Miramar – 4.5 GPA. Another player who not only tested well, but showed how gifted he was and will be for the Patriots in 2023. Solid football prospect.

Cameron Williams, DB, 5-9, 165, Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas – 3.2 GPA. On a team loaded with gifted athletes, the experience that this young man has been able to pick up has been valuable. The Raiders shine the spotlight on all their student/athletes.

2025

Cameron Anderson, DB, 6-0, 160, Miami Norland – 3.5 GPA. Depth was a problem for the Vikings last season down the stretch, but with the addition of 14 football prospects in the off-season so far, gifted prospects like this will truly benefit and enhance his status.

Tywan Cox, DB, 5-10, 160, Hollywood Chaminade-Madonna – 3.0 GPA. Follows in the footsteps of a family that has gotten it done for decades on the football field – at an elite level – and on the track as a runner. Solid football who always wants to improve!

Terrell Franklin, S, 5-11, 175, Miami St. Brendan – 3.2 GPA. When you look at head coach Steve Smith’s Sabres, it’s student/athletes like this that help to lift the level of play. Will do anything it takes to impact his football team. Also a quality student.

Dylan McCarthy, DB, 5-10, 155, Weston Cypress Bay – 3.0 GPA. One of many difference makers that head coach Bret Hood and his Lightning will be relying on to lift this team to that next level. This is a versatile football player who is gaining valuable experience.

Willie White, DB, 5-9, 170, Miami Beach – 3.4 GPA. One of the emerging football players in south Florida that has a chance to step to the next level as everyone will be watching. After some off-season combines, spring will be vital to his success moving forward.

2026

Javari Flowers, CB, 6-0, 180, Miami Central – 3.6 GPA. The four-time defending state champions seem to churn out this kind of football talent who combines so much that college coaches love. Has two full years to continue to showcase so many skills – on and off the playing field.

Walter “Deuce” Olden II, DB, 5-10, 160, Miami True North Classical Academy – 3.4 GPA. In a year where this young program came within one game of heading to the 1M state title game there are always going to be some unsung young players. Here is one of those impressive football players who continues to work hard throughout the year.

William Secola, S, 5-10, 135, Miami Archbishop Carroll – 3.33 GPA. The Bulldogs may have fallen short of their goals this past season, but head coach Jorge Zagales and this football team looked to plenty of young prospects to keep them in the spotlight for years to come.

2027

Angelo Smith, DB, 5-8, 135, Carol City Middle School. You can never start too young, and for this quality talent, the future is going to be very bright. By attending his first ever high school combine he is now ready for the future and will be back many, many times.

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RECAPPING THE SOUTH FLORIDA MIAMI COMBINE:

Versatile Defensive Linemen Make A Statement At South Florida Combine. https://larryblustein.com/news/versatile-defensive-linemen-make-a-statement-at-south-florida-combine

Linebackers Made An Impact At South Florida Combine. https://larryblustein.com/news/linebackers-made-an-impact-at-south-florida-combine

Lineman Make A Statement At South Florida Combine. https://larryblustein.com/news/receivers-te-turn-heads-at-south-florida-miami-combine

Receivers/TE Turn Heads At South Florida Miami Combine. https://larryblustein.com/news/lineman-make-a-statement-at-south-florida-combine

Running Backs Jump Into The Spotlight At South Florida Combine. https://larryblustein.com/news/running-backs-jump-into-the-spotlight-at-south-florida-combine

Quarterbacks Showcase Skills At South Florida Miami Combine. https://larryblustein.com/news/quarterbacks-showcase-skills-at-south-florida-miami-combine

South Florida Miami Combine Sets The Tone For The Off-Season. https://larryblustein.com/news/south-florida-miami-combine-sets-the-tone-for-the-off-season                                                                          

It’s been eight days since the South Florida Combine – Miami stop took place and the talk continues about the talent that showed up.

With several positions being recapped so far, college coaches across the country along with fans have had the opportunity to read all about these impressive young men who headed out to Ives Park.

When the organizers of the combine told all in attendance that every player who came out would be recognized not only in the coming weeks, but over the next few years, there were those who simply did not buy into it.

Past camp and combine experiences for many have come down to spending their money, being told how the event would help them – and unless you were a high star-rated athlete your time at the event was over and your name would never be put out again.

With quarterbacks, running backs, receivers, offensive linemen and linebackers already getting the chance to gain that promised exposure, today the spotlight is directly on the defensive linemen.

Here is a look at some who learned and had the chance to see what a combine provided:

2024

Roosevelt Caldwell Jr., DE, 5-10, 255, Pompano Beach Blanche Ely – 3.5 GPA. One of the rising prospects who has the opportunity to establish himself as one of those prospects to keep an eye on as he comes over from Deerfield Beach. As he learned in the combine, hard work and knowledge will carry you a long was, as will the work in the classroom.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/16627481/Roosevelt-Caldwell

Omar Kinsler, DE, 6-4, 188, Port St. Lucie Treasure Coast – 3.4 GPA. One of the quality football talents who comes from a solid program that teaches and plays a competitive schedule. This is a standout athlete who could blow up this coming season, and spending time at off-season events will add to that growth.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/15498794/Omari-Kinsler

Christopher Williams Jr., DE, 6-1, 215, Fort Lauderdale Cardinal Gibbons – 2.97 GPA. If you’ve followed this program for any length of time, you already know what kind of football prospects this team produces, and this young man certainly has a chance to be as productive as any. A versatile player that can lineup at several positions on the defense and do very well.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/15064450/Christopher-Williams/highlights

2026

Jordan Canas, DE, 5-11, 195, Miami St. Brendan. When we focused in on this young man a few days ago, it was as a tight end prospect. So now a few days later and we are looking at him as a quick defensive end that has plenty of athletic ability to make sure that he is noticed. Has a chance to make so much happen up front, and that’s why head coach Steve Smith will use him when needed.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/17831408/Jordan-Canas

Jeremiah Haggins, DL, 5-9, 160, Miami Dr. Michael Krop. You can already see why this impressive talent will be special. Following in the footsteps of his brother, who is a rising senior quarterback for the Lightning, this is an athlete who will grow and if he stays on the defensive line, it will be very interesting to watch how he matures and grows.

Dasean Miller, DE, 6-1, 225, Pompano Beach Blanche Ely – 3.2 GPA. If you look at the way the Tigers turned things around this past season, all you have to do is check out young, versatile prospects like this who can play outside linebacker as well as make a difference at the defensive end position. Solid talent who will continue to emerge this coming season.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/18072476/Dasean-Miller

2027

John Gay III, DE, 6-0, 155, Glades Middle School – 3.2 GPA. It’s always fun to have young football talent show up to a combine as they use the experience to make a solid future in the sport. While he is in middle school, this is someone who will have a chance to emerge at a number of positions. Starting out as a defensive end, you can already see what he brings to the table.

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MIAMI – When high school football players came to Ives Park in northern Miami-Dade County on Feb. 5, each athlete was told that just for attending this event, they would be placed firmly in the spotlight.

As we continue to live up to that promise, the attention today turns to the defensive side of the ball with a look at the linebackers who came out to learn and compete.

With the linebacker position always the focal point in south Florida and throughout the country, college coaches want to see just what these gifted young men bring to the table.

Here is a look at the standouts who attended:

2023

King Williams, OLB, 6-0, 180, Fort Lauderdale – 3.2 GPA. You often wonder what coaches look at when evaluating players. Maybe some attend on a day where the athlete doesn’t perform the way they are capable. Every time we watched this quality prospect, he made plays and showcased his quickness and ability to read offenses. Don’t miss out.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/15179786/King-Williams

2024

Jaden Atkinson, LB, 6-0, 188, Miramar – 2.5 GPA. A versatile playmaker for the Patriots, here is a prospect who can lineup on the defensive line, linebacker and offense if needed. A lot will be told this coming year as this team will continue to build.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/16744380/jaden-atkinson/highlights

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Carlo Massaro, LB, 5-11, 155, Lake Worth Park Vista – 3.2 GPA. This is someone that needs exposure and playing time to get more attention. Attending the South Florida Combine was a solid way to kick his off season into high gear.

2025

Anthony Ottinot, LB, 6-1, 195, Fort Lauderdale Cardinal Gibbons – 3.5 GPA. Having watched his father play back in the day in Miami-Dade County, here is perhaps one of the fastest-rising linebackers in south Florida. Combines athletic ability with skill and being a smart player. He will certainly be someone to keep an eye on.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/16509429/Anthony-Ottinot

2026

Roderick Mathieu, LB, 5-11, 195, Miami Norland – 2.93 GPA. On a team that is building into a state contender, this is one of those emerging football prospects that will develop into something very special. Whether it’s at the linebacker position or at the defensive end, he has some paths to follow.

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

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