MIAMI GARDENS, Florida - From a season-opening road loss to power Butler University (Indiana) right through to the five games they won to end the year, this past season was indeed special for head coach Bill Rychel and his St. Thomas University football team.
The Bobcats finished 9-2, narrowly missing the NAIA playoffs, but sent a message that this young program has arrived and will stand toe-to-toe with any team on their competitive schedule.
While they fell short of their goal, what happened in 2022 was prospects across the Sunshine State had the chance to see what this team was all about, and on Wednesday, it all started to pay off.
Finishing with one of the top recruiting classes in school history, National Signing Day 2023 was something that will certainly pave the way for a future that will see this program continue to rise in the conference and across the country.
The Bobcats truly made an impact in south Florida – especially in Miami-Dade and Broward with several new faces coming aboard.
STRIKING GOLD IN BROWARD COUNTY
With a huge emphasis put on recruiting south Florida, this year showed how much work the coaching staff put in to attract some quality talent.
Among the local prospects to sign on Wednesday included some Broward County standouts like Plantation American Heritage offensive lineman Joey Colosi, a 6-0, 285-pounder who was looked at by several schools, but made his decision to stay home and continue to build STU.
Colosi was not alone. This team got stronger in Broward County with the addition of offensive linemen Kodee Soto (Hollywood Hills) and Tyler Hunt (Davie Western), who also plays on the defensive side of the ball.
Other offensive players to sign were standout receivers Walter Parrish (Coconut Creek Monarch), Jason Bourciquot (Pembroke Pines Charter), Symeon Plante (Davie Nova), Tyrique Gordon (Coral Springs), Brandon Armenteros (Pembroke Pines West Broward) and Justin McFarland (Davie Nova). The Bobcats also signed under-the-radar Lauderdale Lakes Boyd Anderson running back Jaelyn Thomas and Coconut Creek kicker Jeffrey Hernandez.
On defense, STU did real well in Broward County with defensive linemen Daryl Pauling (Coral Springs), under-the-radar Joseph Aquino (Sunrise Piper), Nehemiah “Neo” Larry (Hollywood McArthur), and Jeremiah Denis and Jefferson Edmond from Coral Springs.
There were linebackers Tyrese Gordon (Coral Springs) and Eddrick Arnold (Sunrise Piper), and defensive backs Aundra Arterberry (Coconut Creek) and John St. Phard (Hollywood McArthur).
MIAMI-DADE HAD PLENTY OF TALENT
Once again, this year, Miami-Dade was stacked with talent and the Bobcats came with some quality prospects such as Benjamin Betancourt (Miami True North Classical Academy, OL), Aaron Bofill (Hialeah Goleman, RB), Shawn Carrero (Miami Ferguson, WR), Jamari Cooley (Miami Dr. Krop, OL), Dieutriche Exantus (Miami Central, LB), Manny Fraga (Miami Christopher Columbus (LS), David Garcia (Miami Braddock, Athlete/QB) and Miami Christopher Columbus defensive lineman Derrick Hart.
Miami-Dade players also heading to Miami Gardens will be Geno Lubin (Hialeah Goleman, WR), Kwali Peterson (Hialeah American, WR), Mario Pinera (Hialeah Goleman, FB), Victor Pino (Miami Palmetto, OL), Jake Rodriguez (Miami Christopher Columbus, OL), Allain Sorol (Hialeah, OL) and Matthew Stewart (Miami Gardens Monsignor Pace, OL).
There were also a number of state of Florida prospects as well as out-of-state standouts that we will profile during the off-season.
TRACKING SOUTH FLORIDA (MIAMI-DADE & BROWARD) PROSPECTS – CLASSES 2024-2027. LAST UPDATED: February 1, 2023. https://larryblustein.com/prospects/tracking-south-florida-prospects COLLEGE COACHES ARE WATCHING ALL THE TIME, SO LET’S KEEP UPDATING – This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
For the past 53 years, we have spent plenty of time on football fields throughout the country. From games to practices, camps, combines and 7-on-7 events, we remain steadfast to promote all south Florida’s high school football prospects. Follow us on Facebook (Larry Blustein) Instagram (@OurBoyBlu) and Twitter (@larryblustein). Contact us at: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
If you have followed us long enough, you already know that very few promote EVERY and Broward Counties – at ALL levels.
With that in mind, colleges coaches from Hawaii to Maine and every in between keep an eye on what we produce.
We have never been in this to sell subscriptions or spotlight star-rated athletes. This is ALL about getting prospect information out to colleges and universities at every level.
With that said – and you know what we do and why we are here 365 days a year going to events, practices, camps, combines, and games and NOT sitting behind a computer – we will spend this off-season getting everyone promoted.
For over a half century, we have been honored to help football prospects across the state of Florida get some well-deserved recognition.
We not only put these prospects on this website for all fans to see and follow, but all the information that is provided to us is passed on to the over 500 college coaches that are part of our recruiting coverage. Today’s EYE ON RECRUITING will be on Miami Gulliver Prep (@GPrep_FB) guided by head coach Earl Sims whose Raiders are coming off a transition 5-5 season with wins over Miami Killian, Somerset Academy Silver Palms, North Palm Beach Benjamin, Miami Belen Jesuit and South Miami before losing a first round state playoff game to traditional power Miami Northwestern. Coach Sims can be reached at: 305-342-8370. Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
2024
Davi Belfort, QB, 5-11, 185.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/video/3/15849381/63926c7d041eef0c4801e39b
Dylan Calero, LB/FB, 5-10, 220 – 3.6 GPA.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/video/3/14634226/63893fb0dfe2a405c8d00844
Dylan Dinerman, P/K, 5-8, 170 – 2.5 GPA.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/17455643/Dylan-Dinerman
Brandon Rosenthal, DE/TE, 6-1, 210 – 4.6 GPA.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/video/3/13305113/638941c83deb6409c8c1a9c5
Cosme Salas, K/RB/S, 5-9, 165 – 4.2 GPA.
TAPE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fTf0-b8nd4U
Amare Sanders, WR/DB, 6-1, 175 – 3.5 GPA.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/video/3/17120692/63726e14041dea0de48f865f
Ethan Watts, OL, 6-7, 275 – 2.6 GPA.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/video/3/16275500/63891c895ef6280de856e7c7
Jack Gonzalez-Whitehouse, RB/LB, 5-9, 185 – 4.6 GPA.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/video/3/13395896/637e8c8eda52a70b002c69d5
AWAITING FILM
Diego Collazo, WR, 5-8, 150
Steel Reed, OL/DL, 5-11, 250 – 2.6 GPA.
Ian Uccelli, LS, 5-10, 160 – 4.3 GPA.
2025
R.J. Boynton II, LB/FB, 5-10, 170.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/15203846/Roderick-Boynton-II
Sebastian Lacrete, Athlete, 5-10, 170.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/16495409/SebastienOlivier-Lacrete
Julian Terry, OL/DE, 6-4, 205.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/16813079/Julian-Terry
Kenny Williams, WR, 5-11, 165.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/12603774/Kenny-Williams
2026
Luc Carroll, WR/DB, 6-0, 185.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/15595263/Luc-Carroll
Champ Smith, WR/DB, 5-11, 155.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/17739656/Champ-Smith
Marquis Williams, WR/DB, 5-10, 150.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/17739650/Marquis-Williams
AWAITING FILM
Ryan Beery, WR/DB, 5-11, 160.
Tomas De Maria, OL/DL, 6-1, 235.
Leondrez Leonard, WR/DB, 5-9, 150.
Landon Leys, WR/DB, 5-9, 150.
Dennis Obsaint, WR/DB, 5-9, 180.
TRACKING SOUTH FLORIDA (MIAMI-DADE & BROWARD) PROSPECTS – CLASSES 2024-2027. LAST UPDATED: February 1, 2023. https://larryblustein.com/prospects/tracking-south-florida-prospects COLLEGE COACHES ARE WATCHING ALL THE TIME, SO LET’S KEEP UPDATING – This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
For the past 53 years, we have spent plenty of time on football fields throughout the country. From games to practices, camps, combines and 7-on-7 events, we remain steadfast to promote all south Florida’s high school football prospects. Follow us on Facebook (Larry Blustein) Instagram (@OurBoyBlu) and Twitter (@larryblustein). Contact us at: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
If you have followed us long enough, you already know that very few promote EVERY and Broward Counties – at ALL levels.
With that in mind, colleges coaches from Hawaii to Maine and every in between keep an eye on what we produce.
We have never been in this to sell subscriptions or spotlight star-rated athletes. This is ALL about getting prospect information out to colleges and universities at every level.
With that said – and you know what we do and why we are here 365 days a year going to events, practices, camps, combines, and games and NOT sitting behind a computer – we will spend this off-season getting everyone promoted.
For over a half century, we have been honored to help football prospects across the state of Florida get some well-deserved recognition.
We not only put these prospects on this website for all fans to see and follow, but all the information that is provided to us is passed on to the over 500 college coaches that are part of our recruiting coverage. Today’s EYE ON RECRUITING will be on MIAMI FERGUSON guided by the only head coach the school has ever had, Gene Chew, whose Falcons are coming off a 6-5 season with wins against Miami High, Hialeah Gardens, Miami Sunset, Miami Varela, Hialeah Miami-Lakes and Southwest Miami. Coach Chew can be reached at: 305-408-2700. Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
2024
Jake Arza, OL/DL, 5-10, 215.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/15327422/Jake-Arza
Gabriel Cifuentes, LB, 5-8, 175.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/16020550/Gabriel-Cifuentes
Christian Frias, RB/DE, 5-9, 170.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/15327425/Christian-Frias
Brandon Lopez, OL/DL, 5-8, 225.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/16020065/Brandon-Lopez
Julian Menendez, QB/FS, 5-10, 170.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/16020037/Julian-Menendez
Jordy Rodriguez, OLB, 5-8, 155.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/16020036/Jordy-Rodriguez
Manuel Rodriguez, RB/OLB, 5-6, 170.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/13270418/Manuel-Rodriguez
Enzo Vino, OL/DL, 5-10, 255.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/16580628/Enzo-Vina
AWAITING SPRING FILM
Emilio Cabrera, OLB/CB, 5-7, 155
Nicholas Estrada, DB/WR, 5-10, 155
Andrew Mejia, TE/WR/DE, 5-11, 180
Nicolas Quintero, LB/RB, 5-7, 185
2025
Elias Romero, RB, 5-10, 160.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/18206267/Elias-Romero
AWAITING SPRING FILM
Daniel Gutierrez, OT, 5-10, 190
Alex Lamela, QB, 5-10, 160
2026
AWAITING SPRING FILM
Christian Kishenevsky, WR, 5-5, 130
Julian Pina, Slot, 5-5, 135
Ryan Ramirez, QB, 5-6, 135
Sean Sierra, DL/RB, 5-5, 210
TRACKING SOUTH FLORIDA (MIAMI-DADE & BROWARD) PROSPECTS – CLASSES 2024-2027. LAST UPDATED: January 31, 2023. https://larryblustein.com/prospects/tracking-south-florida-prospects COLLEGE COACHES ARE WATCHING ALL THE TIME, SO LET’S KEEP UPDATING – This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
For the past 53 years, we have spent plenty of time on football fields throughout the country. From games to practices, camps, combines and 7-on-7 events, we remain steadfast to promote all south Florida’s high school football prospects. Follow us on Facebook (Larry Blustein) Instagram (@OurBoyBlu) and Twitter (@larryblustein). Contact us at: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
If you have followed us long enough, you already know that very few promote EVERY and Broward Counties – at ALL levels.
With that in mind, colleges coaches from Hawaii to Maine and every in between keep an eye on what we produce.
We have never been in this to sell subscriptions or spotlight star-rated athletes. This is ALL about getting prospect information out to colleges and universities at every level.
With that said – and you know what we do and why we are here 365 days a year going to events, practices, camps, combines, and games and NOT sitting behind a computer – we will spend this off-season getting everyone promoted.
For over a half century, we have been honored to help football prospects across the state of Florida get some well-deserved recognition.
We not only put these prospects on this website for all fans to see and follow, but all the information that is provided to us is passed on to the over 500 college coaches that are part of our recruiting coverage. Today’s EYE ON RECRUITING will be on Miami True North Classical Academy (@TrueNorthFootb1) guided by head coach Greg Laferre whose Titans are coming off an impressive 9-4 season which included a 1M state semifinal. Key wins against Miami Palm Glades Prep, Miami Florida Christian, Miami Dade Christian, Miami Archbishop Carroll, Miami Somerset Silver Palms, Miami St. Brendan, Miami Westminster Christian and Miami Palmer Trinity. Coach Laffere can be reached at: 305-905-1914. Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
2024
Tykwon Anderson, DL, 5-11, 250.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/18632691/Tykwon-D-Anderson
Clifton Brown, DB, 5-10, 165.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/video/3/8712766/619aa13404287c02a05402b9
Robbie Finlay, WR, 6-1, 185.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/13107757/Robert-Finlay
Jovian Lopez, DE/MLB, 5-11, 230.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/15232452/Jovian-Lopez
Stephen McCloud, LB/FB, 5-10, 198.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/13099432/Stephen-McCloud
Reed Ramirez, WR/TE, 6-0, 195.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/13099473/Reed-Ramirez
Joshua Reyes, RB/CB, 5-8, 160.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/14653272/Josh-Reyes
Michael Solomon Jr., DB, 6-0, 190.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/15223311/Michael-Solomon-Jr
Elias Torres, DE, 5-10, 235.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/15224787/Elias-Torres
2025
Hunter Martin, MLB, 5-8, 183.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/16166630/Hunter-Martin
Andrew Rodriguez, WR/DB, 5-10, 155.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/16162571/Andrew-Rodriguez
2026
Anthony Brown, OG, 6-5, 315.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/18142160/Anthony-Brown
Alexander Jimenez, OL, 5-5, 190.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/16827566/Alexander-Jimenez
Jaysen Lopez, DB, 5-8, 150.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/15232409/Jasen-Lopez
Dominick Rubio, WR/CB.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/16827589/Dominick-Rubio
Bryan Sardinas, LB/TE, 5-10, 185.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/16260334/Bryan-Sardinas
Dominic Turnbull, CB/WR, 6-2, 165.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/16260330/Dominic-Turnbull
2027
George Harris, WR/OLB, 5-10, 185.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/17631972/George-Harris
Zachary Katz, QB, 6-1, 180.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/17908883/Zachary-Katz
Ronald Riley, OT, 6-3, 282.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/17569464/Ronald-Riley
PHOTO COURTESY OF MIAMI TRUE NORTH ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL
TRACKING SOUTH FLORIDA (MIAMI-DADE & BROWARD) PROSPECTS – CLASSES 2024-2027. LAST UPDATED: January 30, 2023. https://larryblustein.com/prospects/tracking-south-florida-prospects COLLEGE COACHES ARE WATCHING ALL THE TIME, SO LET’S KEEP UPDATING – This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
For the past 53 years, we have spent plenty of time on football fields throughout the country. From games to practices, camps, combines and 7-on-7 events, we remain steadfast to promote all south Florida’s high school football prospects. Follow us on Facebook (Larry Blustein) Instagram (@OurBoyBlu) and Twitter (@larryblustein). Contact us at: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
If you have followed us long enough, you already know that very few promote EVERY and Broward Counties – at ALL levels.
With that in mind, colleges coaches from Hawaii to Maine and every in between keep an eye on what we produce.
We have never been in this to sell subscriptions or spotlight star-rated athletes. This is ALL about getting prospect information out to colleges and universities at every level.
With that said – and you know what we do and why we are here 365 days a year going to events, practices, camps, combines, and games and NOT sitting behind a computer – we will spend this off-season getting everyone promoted.
For over a half century, we have been honored to help football prospects across the state of Florida get some well-deserved recognition.
We not only put these prospects on this website for all fans to see and follow, but all the information that is provided to us is passed on to the over 500 college coaches that are part of our recruiting coverage. Today’s EYE ON RECRUITING will be on Miami Coral Reef (Instagram - Coral Reef Athletics) guided by head coach Tim Wood whose Barracudas are coming off an impressive 9-2 season which included an Independent League championship. Wins over Miami Varela, Hialeah Gardens, Southwest Miami, Doral Ronald Reagan, Miami Sunset, Westland Hialeah, Miami Ferguson, Hialeah Gardens in the playoffs and Miami Braddock in the title game. Coach Wood can be reached at: 305-989-3629. Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
2024
Alex Paez-Sansonetti, OL, 6-3, 225.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/17649314/Alejandro-Paez
Andres Quiroz, DL, 6-1, 245.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/16046122/Andres-Quiroz
AWAITING VIDEO
Loic Adam, OL, 6-1, 285.
Mayson Mendez, WR, 5-11, 165.
Richard Phillips, OLB/S, 5-9, 175.
Jeronimo Cheff-Velez, K/P, 5-11, 155.
2025
Antonio Siplin, OLB, 6-1, 165.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/17649306/Antonio-Siplin
Dominique Palou, LB, 5-10, 175.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/17649309/Dominique-Palou
Nelson Ordonez, RB, 5-9, 165.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/17649325/Nelson-Ordonez
AWAITING VIDEO
Steven Romero , OL, 6-0, 265.
Alex Valdes, OL, 6-1, 220.
2026
Charlie Becker, LB, 6-0, 165.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/16260331/Charlie-Becker
Marc Naranjo, LB, 6-2, 165.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/18168847/Marc-Naranjo
AWAITING VIDEO
Miguel Martinez, DL, 6-1, 220.
Roger Rodriguez, DB/Slot, 5-8, 145.
Kaleb Wells, CB, 5-8, 150.
TRACKING SOUTH FLORIDA (MIAMI-DADE & BROWARD) PROSPECTS – CLASSES 2024-2027. LAST UPDATED: January 27, 2023. https://larryblustein.com/prospects/tracking-south-florida-prospects COLLEGE COACHES ARE WATCHING ALL THE TIME, SO LET’S KEEP UPDATING – This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
For the past 53 years, we have spent plenty of time on football fields throughout the country. From games to practices, camps, combines and 7-on-7 events, we remain steadfast to promote all south Florida’s high school football prospects. Follow us on Facebook (Larry Blustein) Instagram (@OurBoyBlu) and Twitter (@larryblustein). Contact us at: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..