FORT LAUDERDALE – Football fans across the state of Florida and the nation better get used to Chaminade-Madonna holding down the top spot – because the Lions are as good as you will find at the high school level.
While they have proven that they can play this game when everything is on the line – winning four of the past five 3A state titles – on Sunday afternoon, the Lions took home the $5,000 first place prize in the First Round Management 7-on-7 tournament at Carter Park.
With head coach Dameon Jones looking on, the Lions rolled through an impressive field of Miami-Dade and Broward County teams, knocking off Miami Central in the finals.
There is no getting around the fact that this football team is one of the best in the state, heading into the season – no matter what anyone wants to say. They have proven what they can do when games are on the line, and with one of the toughest schedules in the state for the 2022 season, this is a program that can make a major statement.
While Miami Central won the $5,000 first place prize last weekend at the Tutu Atwell event in Miami, they were impressive right down to the wire – along with Final 4 teams Miami Booker T. Washington and Coconut Creek.
In addition to Chaminade-Madonna, Central, Booker T. Washington and Coconut Creek, there were some other teams who made a huge impact on Sunday.
On the rise teams Fort Lauderdale Dillard, Miami Southridge, Miami-Dade Christian and Homestead were steady all day.
Other teams on hand were Davie Western, Miramar, Sunrise Piper, Miami Carol City, Miami Killian, South Plantation and Doral Academy.
The event was run by one-time Miami Carol City High and University of Miami running back Cam Harris, who did a tremendous job, picking the teams and along with his mother and others, made things run smooth.
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WEST PALM BEACH - With two weeks before the start of summer/fall practice, over 20 teams headed to Keiser University for a 7-on-7 tournament on Saturday, and in the end Wellington Palm Beach Central won the event, beating Lantana Santaluces in the final game.
While the Broncos are one of the heavyweights in Palm Beach County and throughout the state – with The Kevin Thompson leading the way, it was the team on the other side of the field that became the true story.
The Chiefs finished 1-9 last season and has not been a program that many have been watching for quite some time. But that appears to be changing.
After leading Hialeah Champagnat to five consecutive 2A state title games, Hector Clavijo made the move to Palm Beach County in the off-season, and all spring and summer, he has helped to change the culture.
With several camps, 7-on-7 events and combines, Clavijo and his staff have done exactly what made him successful with the Lions.
While they fell short to a very solid Palm Beach Central team in the finals, the Chiefs got by Port St. Lucie Centennial, Pompano Beach, Port St. Lucie and upended the No. 1 seed Miami Monsignor Pace in the semifinals. Palm Beach Central is stacked with talent on both sides of the ball after finishing 10-1 a year ago.
Among the programs in the Final 4 included head coach Anthony Walker and Monsignor Pace, who reached their fourth Final 4 of the summer, Miami Southridge, which was upset by Port St. Lucie in the quarterfinals under the direction of Pierre Senatus.
Also, Coconut Creek Monarch and head coach Calvin Davis surprised everyone by reaching the Final 4, and Coach Johnny Sloane and his Coconut Creek Cougars, who were the defending champions of this tournament, and winners last week in Miami. Pompano Beach also made the trip north.
LOADED TOURNAMENT
In addition to Palm Beach Central and Santaluces, and the Miami-Dade and Broward schools, the competitive tournament attracted Boca Raton St. Andrew’s, Boynton Beach Somerset Canyons, Deltona, Fort Myers Riverdale and former Plantation and Nova head coach Frank Hepler, North Fort Myers, Green Acres John I. Leonard, Inlet Grove, Jensen Beach, Kissimmee Gateway and Lake Worth Park Vista.
Also, Lehigh Acres East Lee, North Fort Myers, Palm Beach Gardens, Palm Beach Lakes, Port St. Lucie, Port St. Lucie Centennial, Stuart Martin County and West Palm Beach Forest Hill also competed.
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So far this off-season, we have talked about the quarterbacks, running backs and offensive linemen in our series to get you ready for the 2022 season.
Now, we take a look at one of the deepest positions in south Florida. Welcome to the world of some of the most talented receivers and tight ends in the country.
It was promised two years ago that the Class of 2023 would have more quality receivers than ever before, and while that statement holds true, others have been emerging during the spring and summer – and have joined an elite group that has already committed to such programs as Ohio State, Pittsburgh, Temple and Miami.
Here is a look at some of the Class of 2023 talent that everyone will have the opportunity to watch this season:
While we all know about the marquee names who have been on the radar screen for a number of months – some well over a year, there are others who have been getting the job done as well.
Prospects such as Keon Adderly (Westland Hialeah), Giovanni Adopte (Miami-Dade Christian), University of Pittsburgh commit Jesse Anderson (Fort Lauderdale Cardinal Gibbons) and way under-the-radar Derrick Bohler (Miami Palmetto).
Prospects such as recent LSU commit Jalen Brown (Miami Gulliver Prep), Temple commit Richard Dandridge (Homestead), versatile Santana Fleming (Davie Western), heavily-recruited Will Fowles (Miami Dade Christian), University of Colorado-bound Isaiah Hardge (Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas) and Ohio State commit Brandon Inniss (Plantation American Heritage) are all at a different level and have been attracting attention for quite some time.
The class also included versatile and under-publicized Xavier Irvin (Miami Booker T. Washington), major talent Andy Jean (Miami Northwestern), impressive Arthur “A.J.” Jenkins (Fort Lauderdale Dillard), clutch and versatile Edwin Joseph (Hollywood Chaminade-Madonna), recent University of Miami commit and soon-to-be five-year varsity starter Nathaniel Joseph (Miami Edison).
Prospects like Pembroke Pines Flanagan transfer Deron Latson (Miami Norland), under-the-radar Jabari Lewis (Homestead South Dade), Antwaan Mays (Miami Gulliver Prep), British Mitchell (Davie Western), dominating Adam Moore Jr. (Miami Northwestern), athletic Julius Pascal (Miami Dr. Krop) and P.J. Paulk (Miami Northwestern) - all on the radar and can make a major impact.
Speaking of major impact, what about recent University of Pittsburgh commit Lamar Seymore (Miami Northwestern), nationally-rated Hykeem Williams (Fort Lauderdale Stranahan) and Miami Hurricane commitment Robby Washington (Miami Palmetto)? All three are huge additions to any program.
THE CLASS OF 2024 ALSO HAS SOME HEADLINERS TO WATCH
If the bar was raised in the 2023 class, you will love what’s ahead in 2024 – with two of the best prospects nationally lining up for head coach Dameon Jones and his stacked Chaminade-Madonna Lions.
Jeremiah Smith and Miami Central transfer Joshisa Trader are as good as you get – and lead the way in a class that is going to produce some future stars.
Also, prospects such as versatile Jacory Barney (Miami Palmetto), nationally-rated tight end standout Colton Heinrich (Fort Lauderdale Cardinal Gibbons), athletic and versatile Ricky Joseph (Miami Beach), the always dangerous James “J.T.” Madison (Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas), the fast-emerging Hollywood Avant Garde Academy transfer LaWayne McCoy (Miami Central), who plays on both sides of the ball and Miami Southridge playmaker Jayquan Reid.
The class also boasts Chance Robinson (Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas), Isaiah Scott (Miami Norland) and Fort Lauderdale Dillard’s Marcus Striggles.
UNDERCLASSMEN CONTINUE TO SHINE
A little bit of a tease for the future with two prospects who are simply off the charts in Homestead’s Cortez Mills for 2025, and Coconut Creek Monarch standout Jabari Brady for 2026.
THE TALENT DOESN’T STOP
In addition to those impressive pass-catchers, there are so many others who have been jumping on the radar all spring and summer.
The tradition-rich position continues to shine a spotlight on many others. Check out these impressive prospects for the 2022 season:
2023 – Travarus Adderly, Sunrise Piper (TE)
2023 – Jacob Aguiar, Fort Lauderdale Westminster Academy (TE)
2023 – Brett Aguiliar, Pembroke Pines West Broward
2026 – Luke Aiger, Miami Westminster Christian (Athlete)
2024 – Ivory Aikens, Miami Norland
2023 – Mosley Bien-Aime, Miami St. Brendan
2023 – Lionel Alcira, Coconut Creek Monarch
2023 – Craig Allen, Coral Springs Coral Glades
2023 – Monroe Allen, Sunrise Piper
2023 – Thomas Almeida, Miami Ferguson
2024 – Gabby Almonard, Pompano Beach Blanche Ely (Athlete)
2024 – Jovanny Alquisiras, Fort Lauderdale Stranahan
2024 – Jared Anderson, Homestead South Dade
2024 - Fadrelle Andrus, Miami Christopher Columbus
2024 – Aiden Anestor, Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas
2025 – Marcus Antelo, Doral Academy
2023 - Tony Anthony, Pembroke PInes Flanagan
2023 – A.J. Arellano, Miami Christopher Columbus
2023 – Brandon Armenteros, Pembroke Pines West Broward
2025 – Johnny Arneus, Pembroke Pines Somerset Academy
2025 – Albert Asseo, Miami True North
2023 – Cooper Aurilia, Fort Lauderdale Calvary Christian (Athlete)
2025 – Gabe Avin, Fort Lauderdale Westminster Academy
2024 – Kristian Bailey, Hollywood Hills
2025 – Stephanos Balestra, Miami Westminster Christian (Athlete)
2025 – Quincy Balkman, Miami High
2023 – Chase Ballard, Plantation
2023 – Will Bankston, Hollywood Chaminade-Madonna
2023 – Lorenzo Baptist, North Miami (Athlete)
2023 - Christopher Bazile, Pompano Beach Blanche Ely
2024 – Christian Beaubien, Miami Westminster Christian (Athlete)
2024 – Malik Beaubein, South Plantation
2023 – Lorenzo Beggs, Pompano Beach
2023 - Komani Beneby, Fort Lauderdale Cardinal Gibbons
2023 - Taylor Benjamin, Pembroke Pines Flanagan
2024 – Ben Bileca, Miami True North (TE)
2025 – Jakari Blackshear, Hialeah American
2023 – Kelvin Blount, Miami Dade Christian
2023 – Jaylen Bonelli, Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas
2023 – Stefan Borrero, Miami Belen Jesuit
2023 – Jason Bourciquot, Hollywood Chaminade-Madonna
2025 – Michael Bouza, Homestead Everglades Prep
2023 – Pat Boyd, Fort Lauderdale
2025 – Nick Bracci, Miami Westminster Christian (Athlete)
2024 – Chad Braddy, Plantation
2023 – Blake Brookins, Miami Palmetto (TE)
2024 – Andre Brown, Miami Booker T. Washington
2023 – Breon Brown, Hollywood Avant Garde Academy (Athlete)
2023 – Christopher Brown, Pembroke Pines Somerset Academy
2023 – Greg Bryant, Somerset Academy Silver Palms
2025 – Ethan Campbell, Oakland Park Northeast (Athlete)
2023 – Omari Campbell, Pompano Beach Blanche Ely
2024 – Kendrick Canon, North Miami (Athlete)
2024 – Clayton Cannon, Parkland Douglas
2024 – Alonzo Carter Jr., Davie Western
2023 – Tyrell Carter, Miami Springs
2023 – Jose Cascudo, Miami True North
2025 – Kevin Cascudo, Homestead
2023 – Kyle Celestin, Pembroke Pines Flanagan
2024 – Jeremiah Chalmers, Fort Lauderdale Cardinal Gibbons
2025 – Jonathan Chalmers, Fort Lauderdale Cardinal Gibbons
2025 – Lucas Gonzalez-Chamaro, Miami Westminster Christian (Athlete)
2025 – Zion Cherry, Miami High (Athlete)
2023 – Alexander Cid, Miami St. Brendan (TE)
2023 – Ryan Cimino, Hialeah Gardens
2024 – Vernon Clarke, Miami Jackson (TE)
2025 – Darius Clements, Miami Southridge
2023 – Tyrease Clerveau, Hialeah Gardens Mater Academy
2025 - Gaber Cline, Plantation American Heritage
2023 - Jae-Lijah Cochran, Miami Monsignor Pace
2023 – Mark Cohen, Doral Academy
2024 – Amir Collings, Coral Springs Coral Glades (TE)
2023 – Za’Ron Collins, Miami Monsignor Pace
2024 – Jordan Cooper, Coral Gables (ASthlete)
2024 - Dorron Cornileus, Hollywood South Broward
2023 – Ricky Correoso, Miami Westminster Christian (Athlete)
2023 – Dwayne Cummings, Fort Lauderdale Cardinal Gibbons
2023 – Chris Cusso, Miami Westminster Christian (Athlete)
2025 – Lamont Davis, Miami Booker T. Washington
2024 – Mikey Delva, Miami Edison
2025 – Mandell Desir, Miami Norland (TE)
2023 – Tarrod Dickson, Miramar Everglades
2023 – Michael Dixon, Miramar
2023 – Drew Dodge, Pembroke Pines West Broward (Athlete)
2025 – Elijah D’oleo, Pompano Beach Blanche Ely
2023 – Christian Dorelian, Homestead Everglades Prep (Athlete)
2023 – Ishmael Dorvil, North Miami (Athlete)
2025 – Trent Dubuc, Fort Lauderdale Cardinal Gibbons
2025 – Devin Durham, Miami Palmetto (TE)
2024 – Andrew Ecceleson, Coral Springs Coral Glades
2024 – Joaquin Edie, Weston Cypress Bay
2023 – Cole Esterline, Davie Western
2023 – Jahmar Everett, Miami Palmer Trinity
2023 – Jensley Exalant, North Miami
2024 – Ahmed Fambro, Coral Gables (Athlete)
2023 – P.J. Faulk, Miami Northwestern (TE)
2024 – Jah’son Felix, Miami Belen Jesuit (TE)
2023 – Bryan Fernandez, Hialeah American
2023 – Aaron Fields, Miami Carol City
2024 – Robbie Finlay, Miami True North
2023 – Kymani Fleurme, Hollywood McArthur
2023 – Romelo Flowers, Hollywood Avant Garde Academy (Athlete)
2023 – Tobias Floyd, Plantation American Heritage
2023 – Huvens Flufinord, Sunrise Piper
2025 – Shamar Fowles, Miami Dade Christian
2025 – Adarius Frazier, Fort Lauderdale
2023 – Jason Gabriel, North Miami (Athlete)
2025 – James Gatewood, Homestead (Athlete)
2024 – Ty George, Plantation
2024 – Kareem Glass, Miramar Everglades
2024 – Tyler Godfrey, Miramar
2025 – J.J. Gomez, Miami Christopher Columbus
2025 – Angel Gonzalez, Miami Killian
2025 – Armani Gonzalez, Homestead Everglades Prep
2025 – Sean Gonzalez, Miami St. Brendan
2023 – Tobias Gonzalez, Doral Academy
2023 – Tyrique Gordon, Miami Carol City
2023 – Gabriel Granados, Miami St. Brendan (Athlete)
2024 – Nathan Greene, Coconut Creek North Broward Prep
2023 – Jackson Grier, Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas
2023 - Jahem Guillaume, Miami Carol City (Athlete)
2025 – Abraham Gutierrez, Miami St. Brendan (TE)
2023 – Roosevelt Hadley, Hollywood McArthur
2023 – Christopher Hall, Homestead Everglades Prep (Athlete)
2023 – Jonathan Hall, Miami Palmetto
2023 - Travaughn Robbins-Hall, Fort Lauderdale
2024 – Luke Hamil, Fort Lauderdale (TE)
2025 - Darriel Harper, Miami Christopher Columbus
2023 – Jakobe Hastings, Miramar
2023 – Chadderick Hawkins, Miami Edison
2023 – Jamari Haynes, Plantation (Athlete)
2025 – John Hendrikse, Miami Westminster Christian (Athlete)
2023 – Dudley Henry, Fort Lauderdale (TE)
2024 – Elijah Henton, Miami Immaculata LaSalle
2025 – Eric Henton, Miami Booker T. Washington
2023 – Cataurus Hicks, Miami Central
2024 – Joshua Hoggins, Fort Lauderdale Stranahan
2023 – Tugg Hollandsworth, Fort Lauderdale Cardinal Gibbons
2023 – Tyler Hollins, Fort Lauderdale Stranahan
2025 – Richard Hollis, Pompano Beach Blanche Ely (Athlete)
2025 – Anders Holly, Miami Westminster Christian (Athlete)
2023 – Joel Holness, Miramar Everglades
2025 – Terrence Honeywood, Pembroke Pines Somerset Academy
2024 – Danny Horne, Miami Monsignor Pace
2023 – Eric Hunter, Pompano Beach Blanche Ely
2023 – Emmanuel “E.J” Jackson, Pompano Beach (Athlete)
2024 - Jaylen Jackson, Fort Lauderdale Stranahan (TE)
2023 – Kaden James, Hollywood McArthur
2023 – Caleb Jean, Miami Norland
2023 – Tucker Jean, Parkland Douglas (TE)
2024 - Markely Jeudy, Coral Springs
2024 – Damien Joachin, Homestead South Dade
2023 – Andrew Johnson, Miami Booker T. Washington
2023 – Dakotah Johnson, Plantation (TE/H-Back)
2025 – Darius Johnson, Miami Edison
2023 – Demetrius Johnson, Miami Immaculata LaSalle
2025 – Denard Johnson, Davie Nova (Athlete)
2025 - Franklyn Johnson, Pembroke Pines Flanagan (TE)
2024 – Keyveon Johnson, Fort Lauderdale
2023 – Samuel Johnson, Miami Florida Christian
2023 – Richard Jonassaint, Coconut Creek
2023 - Armaru Jones, Pompano Beach Blanche Ely
2023 – Nikolai Jones, Coconut Creek
2024 – Rashad Jones, Hollywood Hills
2023 – Roshawn Jones, Miami Northwestern
2024 – Jerrell Jordan, Homestead South Dade (Athlete)
2025 – Mitch Joseph, Miami Beach
2023 - Vladimir Joseph, Fort Lauderdale
2023 – Donyo Josey, Sunrise Piper
2023 – Cassius Joyner, Doral Academy
2023 – Drew Kaplan, Miami Palmer Trinity (TE)
2023 - Geah Karr, Coconut Creek Monarch
2024 - Gary Kendrick, South Miami
2023 – Tekai Kirby, Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas (TE)
2024 – Tristan Knapp, Miami Beach
2024 – Jayden Knowles, Miami Booker T. Washington
2023 – Preston Ladry, Miami Immaculata LaSalle
2024 – Brian Lane, Plantation
2024 – Jamal Laurince, Miramar Everglades
2024 – Jonathan Lawson, Pembroke Pines Somerset Academy
2024 – Amare Lee, Miami Carol City (Athlete)
2024 – Dedrick Lee, Miami Monsignor Pace
2023 – Jason Lee, Hialeah Gardens
2024 - Jose Leon, Miami Christopher Columbus
2024 – Christopher Levy, Miami Monsignor Pace
2023 - Jalen Lewis, Plantation
2025 – Trigg Lewis, Fort Lauderdale Dillard
2024 – Antonio Lindsay, Fort Lauderdale Cardinal Gibbons
2024 – Andrew Lochrie, Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas (TE)
2024 – A.J. Lopez, Miami Westminster Christian (Athlete)
2023 – Feliciano Lopez, Miramar Everglades
2024 – Edward Louis, Fort Lauderdale Dillard
2025 – Standley Louis, Coconut Creek Monarch
2024 – Brandon Lowe Jr., Miami Edison
2023 – Jake Lubar, Davie Western
2025 – Adreus Madison, Fort Lauderdale Dillard
2024 – Earnest Mallard, Miami High
2024 – Jake Manasse, Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas
2023 – Matthew Martin, Hialeah Barbara Goleman
2023 – Christopher Mason, Pompano Beach Blanche Ely
2023 – Damian Maturell, Miami Jackson (Athlete)
2024 - Isaiah Maurice, Pembroke Pines Flanagan
2023 – Chauncey McArthur, Fort Lauderdale Dillard
2024 – Edward McClain, Miami Carol City
2024 – Stephen McCloud, Miami True North
2023 – Kamal McCoo, Miami Southridge
2023 – Justin McFarland, Davie Nova (Athlete)
2026 – Kaiden McGill, Plantation
2024 – Cameron McGonigal, Hollywood Avant Garde Academy
2023 – Michael McGrath, Coconut Creek North Broward Prep (TE)
2023 – Zamari McKenley, Fort Lauderdale Stranahan
2023 – Branell Mclendon, Miami Carol City
2023 – Matthew McMahon, Plantation American Heritage
2024 – Cayden McTighe, Fort Lauderdale
2025 – Sedric Melvin, Homestead South Dade
2024 – Joseph Middleton, Fort Lauderdale Calvary Christian (TE)
2025 – Cortez Miller, Homestead
2024 – Jaheim Miller, Miami Norland
2024 – Jarvaris Miller, Fort Lauderdale Stranahan
2023 – Keshaun Mims, Miami Northwestern
2023 – Cornell Mims, Miami Northwestern
2023 – Josh Minto, Plantation (TE)
2025 – Darrian Mobley, Miami Booker T. Washington
2025 – Ray Modia, Miami Westminster Christian (Athlete)
2023 – Larry Moise, Sunrise Piper
2023 – Ricardo Moise, Hollywood Hills
2023 – Abraham Mole, Miami Coral Reef (Athlete)
2025 – Josh Moore, Pembroke Pines West Broward (Athlete)
2023 – Angelo Morales, Miami True North (TE-Athlete)
2024 – Tyjuan Gordine-Moran, Plantation
2024 – Tony Morgan, Miami Booker T. Washington
2023 – John Mortimer, Hollywood Hills
2023 – Miles Moss, Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas
2023 – David Mutte, Davie Western (H-Back)
2025 – Christian Nance, Davie Nova
2024 – Antwon Neely, Coral Gables (Athlete)
2024 – Eric Nelson, Miramar
2023 – Jadyn Nelson, Fort Lauderdale
2025 – Mykel Nicholas, Miami Beach (Athlete)
2024 – Landon Noles, Miami High (Athlete)
2023 – Aiden Norcius, Fort Lauderdale Dillard
2025 – Evan Noval, Coral Gables (Athlete)
2025 – Gio Olivo, North Miami Beach
2024 – Justin Otero, Fort Lauderdale Calvary Christian (TE)
2023 – Cameron Owens, Homestead South Dade
2023 – Charles Paige, Southwest Miami
2023 – Ryan Paradela, Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas (TE)
2024 – Myron Parker, Miami Monsignor Pace (TE)
2025 – J’Montay Parks, Westland Hialeah
2023 – Walter Parrish, Coconut Creek Monarch (TE)
2023 – Jahlan Paul, Fort Lauderdale Westminster Academy
2023 – Joshua Penn, Coconut Creek Monarch
2024 – Victor Perez, Miami Belen Jesuit
2023 – Kwali Peterson, Hialeah American
2025 - Berdyasky Pierre, Miami Monsignor Pace
2025 – Kenneth Pierre, Davie Nova (Athlete)
2023 – Frank Placencio, Hialeah Mater Academy
2024 – Jesse Powell, Fort Lauderdale Westminster Academy (TE)
2023 – Kentre Powell, Hollywood McArthur
2025 – Si’mor Price, Hollywood South Broward (Athlete)
2023 – Luca Radu, Miami Coral Reef
2024 – JaKhai Rainey, Miami Northwestern
2024 – Reed Ramirez, Miami True North (TE)
2024 – Jason Ravelo, Hollywood Avant Garde Academy (Athlete)
2023 - Tastean Reddicks, Fort Lauderdale Dillard
2025 – Samari Reed, Coconut Creek Monarch
2024 – Trevor Regli, Fort Lauderdale
2023 – Dante Reid, Coral Gables (Athlete)
2024 - Javon Reid, Miami Palmetto
2024 – Joaquin Reid, Miami Norland
2024 – Braylon Renna, Pembroke Pines Flanagan
2024 – Cameron Reese, Fort Lauderdale Westminster Academy
2025 – Jeremiah Renoir, Fort Lauderdale Cardinal Gibbons
2023 – Ryan Reyes, Hollywood McArthur
2023 - Max Reynolds, Fort Lauderdale Westminster Academy
2023 – Gio Rivera, Fort Lauderdale Westminster Academy
2025 – Cameron Roberts, Hollywood Avant Garde Academy
2023 – Orilda Roberts, Miami Monsignor Pace
2023 – Traejon Roberts, Parkland Douglas
2024 – Markel Roberson, Miami Carol City
2023 - Javon Robinson, Homestead
2023 – Markel Robinson, Miami Carol City
2023 – Narron Robinson, Sunrise Piper
2023 – Charlie Rodgers, Miami Booker T. Washington
2025 - Andrew Rodriguez, Miami True North (Athlete)
2023 – Davian Rodriquez, Hollywood McArthur (TE)
2023 – Eddie Rodriguez Jr., Hollywood South Broward
2025 – Joel Rodriguez, Miami True North (TE)
2025 – Zane Royer, Fort Lauderdale (TE)
2023 – Adrian Salgado, Pompano Beach
2023 – Guyteau Salvador, Dr. Krop (TE)
2023 – Jeremiah Santel, Miramar
2025 – Cameron Sapp, Miami Palmetto
2023 – Logan Scott, Pembroke Pines Somerset Academy
2023 – Eric Seay, Miami Jackson (Athlete)
2023 – Sebastian Segredo, Doral Academy
2023 – Ethan Shawn, Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas
2024 – Tarell Short, Miami Norland
2023 – Jayden Shroyer, North Miami (TE)
2024 – Quincy Simeon, Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas
2024 – Erik Simmons, Coconut Creek
2024 - Jamie Simmons, Fort Lauderdale Calvary Christian Academy
2023 – Joseph Simpson, Miami Southridge
2026 – Anton Smith, Miami Booker T. Washington
2024 – Carter Smith, Pembroke Pines West Broward (TE)
2024 – Glenn Smith III, Miami Southridge
2025 – Jahmari Smith, Miami Jackson
2023 – Kaden Smith, Hollywood McArthur (TE)
2024 – Nicholas Smith Jr., Deerfield Beach
2025 – Sekou Smith, Miami Central
2023 – Kevins Soivilien, North Miami Beach
2023 – Noah Solomon, Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas
2023 - Jayden Spence, Pembroke Pines Flanagan
2023 – Patrick Stepelton, Fort Lauderdale Cardinal Gibbons
2024 – Decedric Stokes, Sunrise Piper
2024 – Jamari Stokes, Miami Killian
2023 – Kristian Strong, Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas (TE)
2025 – Judah Stubbs, Plantation American Heritage
2023 – Zach Sunderland, Miami Belen Jesuit
2023 – Lamarcus Taylor, Miami Palmetto
2023 – Justin Tedim, Davie Western (TE)
2023 - Collin Teschky, Coral Springs Charter
2024 - Guylijah Theodore, Miami Northwestern
2023 - Duane Thomas Jr, Hollywood Chaminade-Madonna
2025 – Gregory Thomas, Plantation American Hetritage
2023 - Jaelyn Thomas, Lauderdale Lakes Boyd Anderson
2025 – Xavier Thomas, Plantation American Heritage (Athlete)
2024 – Cris Thornton, Fort Lauderdale Stranahan
2023 – Evan Tome, Doral Academy (TE)
2023 – Abraham Torres, Somerset Academy Silver Palms
2025 – Jayden Toussant, Miami Gardens TRU Prep Academy
2025 – Malachi Townsend, Miramar Everglades
2023 – Nicholas Uberman, Miami Beach
2023 – Matthew Valle, Hialeah American
2023 – Richard Varona, Hialeah Gardens Mater Academy
2025 – Martin Viteri, Miami St. Brendan
2024 – Damishe Walcott, Fort Lauderdale
2025 – Jahleel Walker, Pompano Beach
2024 - Semaj Wallace, Coconut Creek
2024 – Fraquan Warren, Homestead
2025 – Joshua Washington, Oakland Park Northeast (Athlete)
2025 – Kyle Washington, Hollywood Chaminade-Madonna
2023 – Nate Washington, Miami Northwestern
2025 – Jaleel Waters, Pompano Beach
2023 – Jamarri Watson, Fort Lauderdale
2023 – Jaylin West, Miami Northwestern
2024 – Jack Gonzalez-Whitehouse, Miami Gulliver Prep
2024 – Jaden Williams, Fort Lauderdale Dillard
2023 – Jason Williams, Oakland Park Northeast (Athlete)
2025 – Kenny Williams, Miami Gulliver Prep
2024 - Marcell Williams, Pompano Beach Blanche Ely
2023 - Marcus Williams, Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas
2023 – Tyler Williams, Hollywood McArthur
2023 – Tyrell Williams, Lauderdale Lakes Boyd Anderson
2024 - Warren Williams, Miami True North
2022 – Kyle Williamson, Coral Springs Coral Glades
2023 – Jeremiah Wilson, Miramar
2025 – Jordan Wilson, Miami Killian
2025 – Kemari Wolliston, Plantation
2023 - D’ Ivonne Wright, Miami Killian
2025 – Jalen Young, Fort Lauderdale Cardinal Gibbons
2024 – Malik Young, Coconut Creek Monarch
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THE FALCONS FILE
Head Coach:
2021 Record: 3-5
THE SCOOP
It wasn’t that long ago when this program was sitting on top of thue south Florida football world – winning an 8A state championship.
Even though times have changed and the marquee players have moved on, there is a sense that things are starting to come back – slowly.
Coming off a year where this team got off to a 3-1 start, the way things ended down the stretch became fuel to the off-season fire, and every member of the program started to dig down and see what it will take to get over that hump.
With a number of key prospects coming back – along with some new faces – this off-season has watched each individual make a major effort to get better.
In a team sport, sometimes it takes individuals to work harder which goes a long way in determining the future of the entire program.
Here is a look at some of the prospects to keep an eye on in the 2023, 2024 and 2025 Classes:
CLASS OF 2023
Tony Anthony (WR/DB, 5-11, 155)
Jordan Garbutt (RB/LB, 5-8, 185)
Aiden Sealey (DE/LB, 6-2, 195)
Jayden Spence (WR, 6-3, 165)
Taylor Benjamin (WR/RB, 5-8, 160)
David Smith (DB, 5-10, 170)
CLASS OF 2024
Jmarii Jones (DE/WR/TE, 6-1, 195)
Isaiah Maurice (WR/DB, 5-7, 155)
Anthony Keen (S/LB, 5-8, 160)
Ben Joseph (DB, 6-1, 170)
Keyshaun Williams (DT, 6-0, 306)
Tranell Smith (LB/TE, 6-1, 195)
CLASS OF 2025
Norberto Ceballos (OG/OC, 6-3, 330)
Jonathan Carter (RB/DB, 6-0, 165)
Keondre Moore (LB, 5-10, 170)
Franklyn Johnson Jr. (WR/TE, 6-0, 190)
Zaheed Pierre (LB/DB, 5-10, 160)
Lenz Belizaire (LB, 5-9,165)
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Okay, so it’s only July and the Miami Hurricanes are coming off a 7-5 season in 2021, but the buzz around Coral Gables is at a place that fans haven’t seen in a long time.
While they still have to win games, head coach Mario Cristobal returned to his alma mater with nothing but winning and building nationally-rated program in mind – and he has done just that.
With star-rated athletes jumping aboard the past month, Miami has vaulted from the mid 30’s to top 10 for the Class of 2023, and that is something that everyone is excited about.
The very fact that spring and the month of June really started to define where this program is headed, the Hurricanes have been red hot – not only with the 2023 class, but also prospects who have been coming on campus since Cristobal and his staff have arrived.
This is a staff with experience and name recognition, which has added up to so many positive. They were all over this spring and that has truly made an impact on athletes and their families – as well as high school coaches and a fanbase that is often not realistic.
Because this program has not been in the national picture for quite some time, there has been plenty of skepticism among fans and several athletes who have been swayed out of south Florida to other destinations without truly considering The U. But that may be in the rearview mirror now – with the approach that this new staff has made.
Add in great coaching and plenty of enthusiasm combined with the a major facility upgrade and you have something very impressive in place.
TURNING HEADS NATIONALLY
While many schools are still trying to figure out the Hurricanes’ sudden recruiting success in the Class of 2023, those who have been around the program since Cristobal and his staff have taken over – fully understand what is going on.
Here is a look at the 2023 class as of today, July 13th:
Raul “Popo” Aguirre, LB, 6-2, 220, Fayetteville Whitewater, Georgia. The most recent commitment to the class, here is someone who covers a lot of ground, solid against the pass and is a run stopper. A position of need and this a true talent. Hard worker who knows this area very well.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/16165955/Popo-Aguirre
Jackson Carver, TE, 6-6, 220, Windsor The Loomis Chaffee, Connecticut. Originally from Culver, Indiana, this is truly a player you need to watch. Quick off the ball, tough to stop from getting open. He is a pure athlete who fits into the ‘Canes offensive scheme very well.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/video/3/15653761/616c6c938cd3b709d0bdba25
Nathaniel “Ray Ray” Joseph, Slot, 5-8, 170, Miami Edison. From watching him the past four years, we already know that when he gets into space and uses his speed – watch out. Impressive in every way. Comes from a big-time football background. His cousin plays at FIU.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/11207420/Nathaniel-Joseph
Francis Mauigoa, OT, 6-5, 330, Bradenton IMG Academy. Watched him a year ago and was extremely impressed with the way he played the game. Easily one of the top line prospects in the class, his speed, power, agility and burst off the line makes him someone that needs to be addressed on every play.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/video/3/14959888/61567d530dcaca0824f69300
Reid Mikeska, TE, 6-5, 233, Bridgeland Cypress, Texas. His ability to get open from the line of scrimmage of out of the H-Back spot makes this standout performer someone who is a huge asset in any offensive scheme. Get him alone with a linebacker and it’s torture.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/video/3/13332091/61874b88b018f50370d7fab0
Jaden Rashada, QB, 6-4, 185, Pittsburg, California. What else can be said that hasn’t already been talked about over and over again. Blessed with an outstanding football mind, knows how to read defenses and has the arm strength to fit into any area – short, intermediate or long. Hard to figure that anyone could be better – at this stage of his career.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/6466462/Jaden-Rashada
Robert Stafford, Melbourne Eau Gallie. Watching him on the football field as well as a basketball standout, this is one of those prospects we talked about last year when he was never on the radar. Saw him perform on both sides of the ball and left impressed at his burst on offense and skill in the secondary. Because of his athleticism and ability to jump, this was one of those gifted prospects who started to climb the ladder – fast.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/13951675/Robert-Stafford
Frankie Tinilau, OT, 6-6, 320, Miami Immaculata LaSalle. When you happen to come from Queensland in Brisbane, Australia, the first thing that pops up is surfing. But this is an athlete who has picked up the sport and has been amazing – with his athleticism, strength and confidence. Will play in south Florida where everyone will have a chance to see him grow and mature.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/video/3/13693403/61bc86e52347c00a8c29c00f
Antonio Tripp, OL, 6-3, 300, McDonough Owings Mills, Maryland. Growing up a west Baltimore hotbed for football, this is yet another big man who is agile, athletic and will outwork everyone on the field. Great feet and a motor that never stops. He will continue to improve as he gains more technique and learns more about the position.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/video/3/12941265/619aa947da50fb017c7adbab
Jayden Wayne, Edge, 6-5, 245, Bradenton IMG Academy. How anyone can actually believe that this young man isn’t as good as you get at this level may have to go back and learn to evaluate talent. Quick off the ball, strong, huge wingspan and very athletic. His motor never stops and he will make life tough on any quarterback – with his football skills. All he can do is get better and that is a scary thought. Plays the run as well as he gets after the quarterback. Another west coast product.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/12832218/Jayden-Wayne
Bobby Washington, LB, 6-3, 215, Miami Palmetto. Making his move from Georgia to Miami Killian last year and helping the Cougars to a 12-1 season, this was a physical talent that continued to pick up some valuable experience – with solid coaching and high-level players around him. Has the size, the speed and passion for the game. He will get better as he continues to get reps.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/15951332/Bobby-Washington
Robby Washington, Slot/Athlete, 5-10, 185, Miami Palmetto. Having covered his father (Bobby) at the high school level, what this young man brought to the table last season as part of the Miami Killian district champions was truly no surprise at all. He is fast, elusive, can run the ball from scrimmage as well as get into space, where he catches as well. There are so many options and the sky is the limit.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/15027968/Robby-Washington
Emory Williams, QB, 6-4, 190, Milton, Florida. When nobody had a clue about this quality football player, we talked about him last year after watching him throw the ball. This is a quality talent who slid way under the radar, and by the time teams were starting to find out about him, Miami was already showing him plenty of love. Hidden in Florida’s Panhandle, it’s not easy to grab the spotlight, but when schools started watching his quick release and command of the position, they were sold.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/11604959/Emory-Williams
Riley Williams, TE, 6-6, 230, Bradenton IMG Academy. While he is playing in state for IMG, this is truly someone that Coach Cristobal had on his radar several years ago – as he will come across the country from Portland, Oregon – where the Hurricanes landed Portland Jesuit lineman Bill Cichoke, who also came in as a heralded recruit. Williams is at a different level already. Tremendous speed, excellent hands and has the ability to turn a game around – like we will see this coming season. He played receiver and tight end at Central Catholic High School.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/11669369/Riley-Williams
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