Talk about frequent flyer miles, this spring and summer, we have had the pleasure of attending several camps, combines and 7-on-7 events.
In that time, we have continued to uncover and promote talent, watching them live and not on a computer or listening to what others are telling us.
In the many decades that we have promoted football talent in south Florida and throughout the state, getting to events to actually lay eyes on the talent is what has separated us from most who are analysts or who promote these talented young men from the comfort of their own home.
From Florida International University to Florida Atlantic University, University of Miami, St. Thomas University and Keiser University, we have watched hundreds and hundreds of prospects – many who are just getting on the radar for colleges and universities to watch.
At at time where it’s easy to sit home and be a “computer recruiter” and not brave the 100 degree heat or the long hours, we owe it to the student/athletes that we cover to see them, talk with them and show each and everyone of them, their coaches and families that we are indeed in their corner when it comes to getting them out for all to see.
All summer we have been bringing you prospects we have watched, and will continue doing so until the start of the 2025 season.
Today, we bring you some more players that we had the opportunity to watch firsthand as they all look to make a statement this coming season.
Among the 2026 rising seniors are Hialeah defensive end Terrell Evans, Ja'Kai Barthell (DL, Miramar Everglades), Joshua Dancey-Kelly (DB, Miami Gardens TRU Prep Academy), Langston Weatherspoon (DL, Fort Lauderdale St Thomas Aquinas), Ethan Macias (DL, Miami Christopher Columbus), Robert Perham (LB, Fort Lauderdale Cardinal Gibbons), Adrian Morales (LB, Miami Lakes Barbara Goleman), Jayden McFarlane (WR, Miami Belen Jesuit Prep) School, Allen Norcius (WR, Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas), and Ronald Thomas (WR, Weston Cypress Bay).
Among the 2027 juniors that we bring you are Matthew Raiman (DL, Fort Lauderdale Cardinal Gibbons), Jackson Leimberger (LB, Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas), Antwan Miranda (LB, Miami Carol City), Brody Villa (OL, Miami Christopher Columbus), Jack Spaeder (QB, Davie Western), Hunter Cullen (TE, Weston Cypress Bay), Trae Proctor (TE, Miami Norland), and Jaden James (WR, Coral Springs J.P. Taravella).
There are also Class of 2028 sophomores such as Kendrick Williams (DB, Deerfield Beach), Zachary Eisenberg (DL, Fort Lauderdale Pine Crest), Elijah Lopez (RB, Davie Nova), and Samuel Rojas (WR, Miami Lakes Barbara Goleman).
The Class of 2029 incoming freshmen will also start to leave a mark as they begin their high school careers. Keep an eye on Sho Wright (QB, Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas), Deangelo Plese (QB, Davie Nova), Shawn Wright (WR, Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas), Kevin Carter (WR, Davie Western).
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Once again on Monday night the South Florida High School Sports Radio Show took center stage with seven impressive guests.
Each and every week, the AM 560 WQAM radio program attracts the newsmakers in high school sports, recruiting college sports – not only locally, but throughout the country.
The show gives listeners an opportunity to hear about college football programs statewide from the media that cover them. It also focuses on the coaches who use the state of Florida – Miami-Dade and Broward Counties in particular.
The show, which has run for nearly two decades, has become a popular listen for recruiting fans as well as high school sports purists, focusing on coaches and players in all sports.
Here is a look at the way Monday went:
The Major League Baseball Draft will be held in conjunction with the All-Star Game in Atlanta and Joe Frisaro from the Man On Second podcast talked about it.
JOE FRISARO ON MONDAY NIGHT: https://www.audacy.com/podcast/south-florida-high-school-sports-radio-5af98/episodes/joe-frisaro-man-on-second-a9aa8
Quarterback Zac Katz from Miami True North Classical Academy is one of the best juniors in the state and he talked about the recruiting process and the upcoming season.
ZAC KATZ ON MONDAY NIGHT: https://www.audacy.com/podcast/south-florida-high-school-sports-radio-5af98/episodes/zac-katz-qb-miami-true-north-e43c0
With Rivals.com’s recent merger with On3, recruiting analyst Marcus Benjamin has a new role and he dropped by to talk about south Florida recruiting.
MARCUS BENJAMIN ON MONDAY NIGHT: https://www.audacy.com/podcast/south-florida-high-school-sports-radio-5af98/episodes/marcus-benjamin-analyst-rivalscom-1e6ce
After winning the Ivy League title in his first year as head coach at Harvard University, Andrew Aurich talked about the Crimson and what the program looks like this coming season.
COACH ANDREW AURICH ON MONDAY NIGHT: https://www.audacy.com/podcast/south-florida-high-school-sports-radio-5af98/episodes/coach-andrew-aurich-hc-harvard-university-8724d
The Fellowship of Christian Athletes will have a huge team camp this Thursday and Friday at St. Thomas University in Miami Gardens and Coach Desmond Cook stopped by to talk about what to expect.
COACH DESMOND COOK ON MONDAY NIGHT: https://www.audacy.com/podcast/south-florida-high-school-sports-radio-5af98/episodes/desmond-cook-fellowship-of-christian-athletes-a3097
It has been a busy off-season for Drew Johnson from Prep Redzone Florida and his other football and basketball recruiting athletes. He talked about players and teams to watch in 2025.
DREW JOHNSON ON MONDAY NIGHT: https://www.audacy.com/podcast/south-florida-high-school-sports-radio-5af98/episodes/drew-johnson-prep-redzone-south-florida-analyst-a4311
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Someone once said that things slow in the off-season in south Florida when it comes to high school football. That person never experienced the nearly eight months between December and late July.
The very fact that camps, combines, 7-on-7 events, and spring and summer football occupy so much of the months in between the actual season, it is something that very few fans – or event recruiting analysts understand.
It has come to the point that those once vacant times during the off-season have been filled with something that takes place every weekend in June and July, which is after a month-long spring.
High school coaches never get the credit for developing and teaching away from the season, and that is one thing that we are proud to follow – 12 months a year.
We bring you football talent that we have the chance to see live – several times – and bring those young men to you after watching them perform and NOT on some outdated video.
Today, we bring you a look at some prospects who have been making some noise in the off-season – with their video link to check out what they bring to the table.
Sitting home and watching film or listening to what someone else has to say about these athletes is the easy part. Actually, getting out to watch them perform is what college coaches across the nation rely on!
CLASS OF 2026
John Allen, K/P, 6’4, 175, Miami Christopher Columbus – 4.81 GPA.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/17705076/John-Allen
Khameron Baker, LB/DE, 6’0, 205, Coconut Creek. Wrestler.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/video/3/18667304/673be1a52f77541d74b77499
Harold Baldizon, K/P, 5’9, 140, Miami Varela – 2.9 GPA.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/24536197/Harold-Baldizon
Lorvens Barthelemy, OT, 6’6, 310, Coconut Creek Monarch. Pompano Beach Blanche Ely transfer.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/23643010/Lorvens-barthelemy
Joshua Carmichael, Athlete, 5’8, 165, Miami St. Brendan – 3.0 GPA.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/video/3/15932505/677f2fcbd855bc12107d9852
Leondrez Leonard, DB/WR, 5’11, 160, Miami Gulliver Prep – 3.51 GPA.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/18059949/Leondrez-Leonard
Errol Marsh Jr., OL, 6’4, 320, Coral Springs Taravella – 3.0 GPA.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/video/3/20234596/674a5ce7625776be6d65e23f
Valinteno Mathieu, WR/Athlete, 6’4,170, Coral Springs – 3.8 GPA.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/video/3/20820786/67ac4a57a15ed7a9835c3bf1
Peter McLaughlin, S/LB, 6’1, 195, Coconut Creek North Broward Prep.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/video/3/22518934/6718f36cc81556a6d419a7ff
Humberto Serrano, QB, 5’10, 170, Homestead Somerset Silver Palms – 3.0 GPA.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/17556288/Humberto-Serrano
Jonas Taylor, DL, 6’0, 240, Miami Archbishop Carroll – 3.21 GPA.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/video/3/20135472/6814374abf53850cd1f1e279
Latevien Tharpe, WR/FS, 6’2, 170, Fort Lauderdale – 3.1 GPA.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/22503709/Latevien-Tharpe
CLASS OF 2027
Israel Gonzalez, RB/OLB, 5’10, 170, Marathon – 3.0 GPA. Track & Field.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/video/3/19472264/65a6d868b3c83606f47f205b
Jaeden Jackson, DB, 6’1, 205, Miami Central – 4.0 GPA.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/video/3/19690136/672fdf8af464532f032bde52
Aiden Leone, QB/K, 5’9, 155, Coral Gables – 3.8 GPA. Southwest Miami transfer.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/video/3/20394797/670ef88ae91e1f998e15cf4a
Symari Milner, DT, 5’9, 225, Fort Lauderdale.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/22518012/Symari-Milner
Angel Orozco, OL/DL, 6’1, 285, Miami Christopher Columbus.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/video/3/19524739/675b02759b076e3478a6ba04
Rafael Salvatierra IV, WR/Athlete, 5’8, 155, Miami Palmer Trinity – 4.2 GPA.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/19350683/Rafael-Salvatierra/highlights
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When we last left you yesterday, we were shining a spotlight on some of the defensive prospects in Miami-Dade and Broward Counties.
Today, as we continue to promote players at EVERY level in the talented two counties, it’s time to uncover some of the offensive prospects who may not be receiving the attention that others have this off-season.
The chance to see these young men live is a huge advantage. Something that very few have the opportunity to do – especially when it’s not at high profile events that all the national recruiting websites are attending.
Because we fully understand that for every star-rated football player there are dozens and dozens who rarely get any attention but work as hard and are looking for a college scholarship as well.
As we start with the offensive linemen, the Class of 2026 has players such as Jhayce Johnson (Pembroke Pines Flanagan) and Ken Prosper (North Miami Beach), fast-rising Pembroke Pines West Broward standout Alejandro Schmitt.
The Class of 2028 has Laulelei Deuce Sualevai (Miami Christopher Columbus).
South Florida also produces quarterbacks who remain under-the -radar such as 2026 players Joseph Roberto and Mason Lewis (Pompano Beach), Cortland Brownfield and Dylan Celada (Fort Lauderdale Westminster Academy) and William Martinez (Deerfield Beach).
The Class of 2027 also has some top-flight prospects such as emerging Kai Moore (Miami Norland) and Chammbrayy Campbell (North Miami).
The running position will be under the microscope this coming season with Class of 2026 prospect Adon Hollingshead (Pembroke Pines Charter), Class of 2027 players Izaiah Lopez (Pembroke Pines West Broward and Vero Beach transfer Jahnard Young (Sunrise Piper) and Miami Christopher Columbus 2028 rising talent Fred Fauatea.
The tight end position is also getting some love with Class of 2027 players Trenton Vardaman and Jayne Vincent (Pompano Beach), and their teammate James LeFrancois, who is a sophomore (2028) this coming season.
When it comes to the #305 and #954, the receiver position is always in demand, and some of the players to keep an eye on include Class of 2026 players Duane Manor (Miami Central), Gian Baldovino (Pompano Beach), Dennis Obsaint WR FL Gulliver Preparatory), Angel Dumervil (Miami Edison), Robert Donald III and Drew Barbar (Fort Lauderdale Westminster Academy), and Ayden Jaouhar (Pompano Beach).
The position is also deep with 2027 prospects Lavant Gill (Pompano Beach), JaVian Francois (Hollywood McArthur), and Fort Lauderdale Stranahan’s Tyler Lind.
The future needs to be addressed with the position and Class of 2028 players such as Djouvens Jean Mary (Hollywood McArthur), Britton Bayag (Miami Westminster Christian), and Dontavious Kinchens and King Leite (Hialeah Gardens Mater Academy).
Elite Miami-Dade/Broward Teams To Watch. https://larryblustein.com/news/there-are-elite-teams-in-miami-dade-broward-this-summer
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During the course of an off-season, there are so many events that spotlight so many football prospects in Miami-Dade and Broward Counties.
Because there are so many quality athletes in the two counties that are being watched by college coaches and fans throughout the nation, so many of these young men skip below the radar and often do not receive the attention they deserve.
With the national combines often leaving so many talented prospects out of the mix, there are so many football players who use other avenues – not considered to be elite camps or combines – to jump on that radar screen.
Because we have the opportunity to attend more events live than any other source throughout the off-season, we are fortunate to watch several players that may not be considered star-rated and may not be worth the attention that many national, regional and even state recruiters want to give them.
With July under way and now the focus on conditioning, upcoming media days in preparing for the 2025 season, we have the opportunity to shine that spotlight on many players who may not get that chance to be recognized.
Today, we will look at some defensive players that have enjoyed a productive off-season.
Among those are 2026 defensive backs Lagarious Tyler (Fort Lauderdale), Anthony Casseus (Coral Springs Coral Glades), Alex Gammage (Sunrise Piper), Jaiden Sheard (Plantation American Heritage), Malik Miller (Pembroke Pines Flanagan), Remmao Brown (Davie Nova), Mikael Gachelin (Miami Edison), and Maurice Dorsey (Coconut Creek Monarch).
There are Class of 2028 players talent with Gavin Meeks (Rise Prep) and Macho Walker (Pembroke Pines Flanagan).
Class of 2026 defensive linemen who grabbed some of the spotlight included Nyreeke Brown (Coconut Creek Monarch).
Also, Class of 2027 standout Edwardo Thompson and Quintin Ferguson (Hialeah Gardens Mater Academy).
The Class of 2028 also showed their group of talent with Jeff Wright (Sunrise Piper).
The spotlight also shined on linebackers – such as Class of 2026 players Julius Telefoni-Purcell (Miami Christopher Columbus), and Jack Scott (Fort Lauderdale Westminster Academy).
Another player to keep an eye on will be Class of 2027 standout Nicco Humes (Pompano Beach).
Elite Miami-Dade/Broward Teams To Watch. https://larryblustein.com/news/there-are-elite-teams-in-miami-dade-broward-this-summer
MIAMI-DADE/BROWARD INFORMATION YEAR-ROUND. https://larryblustein.com/
MIAMI-DADE, BROWARD TRANSFERS? WE HAVE THEM FOR YOU. https://larryblustein.com/news/transfer-season-off-to-a-huge-start-in-miami-dade-broward
For the past 55 years, we have spent more time on football fields than anyone in the country. From games to practices, camps, combines and 7-on-7 events, we get to as many events as possible to see the athletes LIVE. Follow us on Facebook (Larry Blustein), Instagram (OurBoyBlu) and Twitter (@PrepRedzoneFL). Contact us at: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..