It took exactly one year for head football coach Tim “Ice” Harris to start turning heads on the high school football field again.

After spending a few years at the college level, one of the state of Florida’s best football minds ever returned to Miami Booker T. Washington and immediately started to make an impact, putting the Tornadoes in a position to compete against anyone.

What Coach Harris and his team has accomplished since last spring is put this program back on the map, building every position on the field.

One of the positions that this team has developed is the defensive secondary, where this unit is easily among the best in south Florida, and is getting plenty of statewide exposure.

Drawing raves all spring from the college coaches who came to south Florida, this secondary has been showcasing some amazing talent.

Here is a look at some of those defensive backs who have been raising the bar – with help from first year defensive coordinator Max Edwards who joined his longtime friend Ice Harris this year.

2024 – Ronald Beliard Jr., FS/CB, 5-9, 165. Here is one of the least publicized of the all the gifted prospects, but one of the most versatile. Whether it’s at the corner or safety positions he comes up big with cover skills and tackling ability. Solid football player.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/17638067/Ronald-Beliard-Jr

2025 – Antonio Branch, CB/FS, 6-2, 175. 3.2 GPA. Along with his teammate Ben Hanks Jr., this is one of the emerging stars in the country. His size, athletic ability and skill have elevated his stock and is considered to be one of this nation’s dominating and versatile talents. Every college coach who came through Overtown this spring was amazed at everything this young man does.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/16356296/Antonio-Branch-Jr

2025 – Ben Hanks Jr., CB, 6-1, 165. Following in the rather large footsteps of his father, who starred at Miami High and with the Florida Gators, this two-year varsity starter began his career at Doral Academy, but has made the move and has proven that no matter where you put him in the secondary, he is a major difference maker. Size, athleticism, and length are the things that college coaches talk about when raving about him.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/16372248/Ben-Hanks-Jr

2024 - Leroy James III, FS, 5-11, 175. Another of the versatile prospects that the Tornadoes boast about. His ability to play safety, free safety or cornerback has put him in the spotlight where college coaches continue to watch all the things he brings to the table. Not only can he cover from the corner position, but he will hit you and create many positives.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/14855983/Leroy-James-III

2024 – La’Varis Stanford, CB, 6-2, 175. 3.2 GPA. Another senior who adds to this impressive and physical secondary. Coming over from Miami Immaculata LaSalle this year, this was one of the most promising juniors in the Sunshine State last season – with tremendous ball skills as a tall corner who brought everything to the table. College coaches this spring were bowled over by everything he brings to the table as a football player and as a teammate.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/14718678/LaVaris-Stanford

TRACKING SOUTH FLORIDA (MIAMI-DADE & BROWARD) PROSPECTS – CLASSES 2024-2027. LAST UPDATED: May 29, 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..

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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 SOUTHWEST RANCHES ARCHBISHOP MCCARTHY (@Mavs__football) with head coach Dino Mangiero, who is looking to turn things around for the Mavericks with his many years of experience. The team is stacked with some young and experienced players who will benefit from a strong summer.

Coach Mangiero can be reached at 718-619-5061 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. – or Recruiting Coordinator Patrick Cooney at 7863711868 or via email at: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

CLASS OF 2024

Amir Fairweather, OL, 6-4, 260.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/v/2K90De

CLASS OF 2025                        

Joel Lugo. MLB, 6-0, 205.

TAPE: http://www.hudl.com/v/2K7dqb

CLASS OF 2026

Gage Hornsby, OL/DL, 6-3, 270 – 4.0 GPA.

TAPE: http://www.hudl.com/profile/16124048

David Howard, Athlete, 5-8, 150.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/v/2JnNGC

Robert Kerns, QB, 6-0, 175 – 4.0 GPA.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/v/2JnkJ7

Mahki Vance Athlete, 5-8, 165.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/v/2JsK5a

Armani Williams, OL/DL, 5-7, 230.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/18100292/Armani-Williams

AWAITING VIDEO

Tyler Milord, DL, 5-11, 250

PHOTO COURTESY OF ARCHBISHOP MCCARTHY FOOTBALL

TRACKING SOUTH FLORIDA (MIAMI-DADE & BROWARD) PROSPECTS – CLASSES 2024-2027. LAST UPDATED: May 26, 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 HIALEAH AMERICAN PATRIOTS (@American_FB) with veteran head coach Tim Neal, guiding his alma mater with several new faces for the 2023 season.

Coach Neal can be reached at 786-318-7566 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. 

CLASS OF 2024

Theandre Balloon, OLB, 6-1, 205 – 3.0 GPA.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/15127439/Theandre-Balloon-Jr

Quran Burton, SS, 5-10, 165.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/18255422/Quran-Burton

Ammon Dampeer, DT/OG, 6-0, 265 – 3.6 GPA.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/16591371/ammon-dampeer

Jaquan Gordon, Athlete, 5-10, 190.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/16784991/Jaquan-Gordon

Immanuel Mahoney, OLB/RB, 5-10, 210 – 3.0 GPA

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/16591019/Immanuel-L-Mahoney

Jaylan Nelson, WR, 5-9, 176.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/17639240/Jaylan-Nelson

George Stubbs Jr., DT/OT, 6-0, 330 – 3.2 GPA.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/15019759/George-Stubbs-Jr

Corinthion Thomas, DE/OC.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/15036949/Corinthion-Thomas

AWAITING VIDEO

Demetrius Gore, DL

Jarkevis Symonette, WR/S

CLASS OF 2025                        

Jukari Blackshere, WR, 5-6, 135.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/16593245/Jukari-Blackshere

Derrick Bromell, CB, 5-9, 165 – 3.0 GPA.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/16590996/Derrick-Bromell

Darius Currington, DL/OL, 6-2, 280.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/15869701/darius-curington

Tristen Dalmond, Athlete, 5-9, 170.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/16636541/Tristen-Dalmond

Delvin Ewing, DB, 6-0, 175.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/16533733/Delvin-Ewing

Shamar Fowles, WR, 6-2, 175.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/16439281/Shamar-FowlesAWAITING

Nate Nelson Jr., QB, 6-0, 165.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/17639247/Nathaniel-Nelson-Jr

Rafael Pineda, LB, 5-10, 200.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/18275780/Rafael-Pineda

Dylan Robinson, LB, 5-10, 170.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/16636553/Dylan-Robinson

Jamal Rowell, DT, 6-0, 270 – 3.5 GPA.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/17641731/Jamal-Rowell

CLASS OF 2026

Keyon Bryant, WR/QB, 5-9, 160.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/18032926/Keyon-Bryant

Jordan Campbell, Athlete.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/16898420/Jordan-Campbell

CLASS OF 2027

Jack Spaeder, QB, 6-2, 165 – 3.82 GPA.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/18342160/Jack-Spaeder

PHOTO COURTESY OF HIALEAH AMERICAN FOOTBALL

TRACKING SOUTH FLORIDA (MIAMI-DADE & BROWARD) PROSPECTS – CLASSES 2024-2027. LAST UPDATED: May 23, 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..

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 FORT LAUDERDALE - On Tuesday night at Cardinal Gibbons High School, there was a four-team spring jamboree held.

With several college coaches along with media and recruiting websites, there was plenty of top-flight talent on display – with Miami Belen Jesuit, Pembroke Pines West Broward, Parkland Douglas and the host Chiefs showcasing many of the prospects who so many already know about.

Among those star-rated athletes were football players who many have never heard about – and while they may not be in the same promotional circle as those prospects who are getting much of the spotlight – they prove that unless you get out and watch these young men live – you are never going to really have a full understanding of their talent.

As parents, players and high school coaches often approach us about those who make lists and “cover” prospects without ever seeing them play in person, all we can continue to do what we have for nearly six decades, and that is why college coaches are in communication with what we do 365 days a year.

As we get ready to see over 4,000 prospects and 200 schools live this summer, we watched on Tuesday night as several under-the-radar players continue to shine, and for many, it was the first time they have watched them perform.

Here are five prospects who need to be watched much more:

2026 - Ethan Barosela, LB, 6-0, 205, Miami Belen Jesuit. The coaches had talked about this quality player throughout the spring, and when he had the chance to do this thing on Tuesday night, he was impressive. Has size, quickness, and football skills that you do not see at this level at such a young age. Watch the flow of the play and there he is right in the center of the action. On a defensive unit that is loaded with talent, here is a prospect who has a chance to be very special over the next three years!

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/18165988/Ethan-Barosela

2024 – Carlos Morales, LB, 5-9, 175, Pembroke Pines West Broward. Talk about a difference maker, here is a gifted young man who makes plays and was truly someone who watched his stock rise. A tremendous tackler who reads offenses, his play on the field was impressive as the opposition as well as those in attendance were bowled over by what he brings to the table. The coaching staff has been talking about this team captain for the past two years. Now maybe people will listen!

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/15317126/Carlos-Morales

2025 – Jamarcus Pierre, CB, 5-11, 170, Fort Lauderdale Cardinal Gibbons. Here is a gifted football player who had some playing time a year ago and was impressive. In the spring games he turned it up and will give this program someone very special over the next few years. Even without his long interception return for a score against West Broward, he showed why many are starting to regard him as a football player to watch for this coming season. He is quick, athletic, and very smart – and those positives will add up to something very special. He is following in the footsteps of his older brother who was a standout at Deerfield Beach.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/14517179/Jamarcus-Pierre

2024 - Will Ross, DE/TE, 6-5, 250, Parkland Douglas. Coming from Johns Creek High School in Georgia two years ago with his brother, here is someone who turned heads with his ability to play on both sides of the ball. Solid on defense with strength and quickness, he may have surprised many by the way he played the tight end position. The young man grabbed the attention of college coaches who had no clue who he was. In addition to what he does on the football field, his work in the classroom (4.5 GPA) is also a deal clincher at any college he heads to.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/14495298/William-Ross

Zach Thompson, DT, 6-4, 260, Fort Lauderdale Cardinal Gibbons. While we profiled him after the Chiefs’ spring intra-squad scrimmage, he really turned heads on Tuesday night as a force in the middle. A unique big man who is not only a physical playmaker on the football field, but also a catalyst as a rugby player for this school. On the football field, this defensive tackle/end is aggressive, physical and plays with plenty of passion. The coaching staff continues to rave about his skill as a student athlete and is another of the senior leadership group that makes an impact in the classroom (3.9 GPA) as well.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/15568891/Zach-Thompson

TRACKING SOUTH FLORIDA (MIAMI-DADE & BROWARD) PROSPECTS – CLASSES 2024-2027. LAST UPDATED: May 24, 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..