It seems like when other areas of the country try to compare themselves to the Sunshine State, they forget to look at the end product.

No matter what position it may be, just check college and NFL rosters to see how many difference makers started their careers in Florida.

While we have brought you the top runners and defensive backs, statistically, from the Miami-Dade and Broward County areas from the 2023 season, today we give you some pass catchers who put up some big numbers.

While not all the prospects were Class of 2024 seniors, what this year, like every season shows, is the talent runs deep and college coaches fully understand that paying attention early will indeed be beneficial down the road.

Here is a look at 10 receivers who took Florida by storm this season. The list features just two seniors:

2026 – Jabari Brady, Coconut Creek Monarch. (70 receptions, 1,392 yards).

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2025 – Koby Howard, Davie Western (65 receptions, 1,065 yards).

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2026 – Jasen Lopez, Miami True North Classical Academy. (73 receptions, 1,222 yards).

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2026 – Conneilus Miller Jr., Miami Westminster Christian. (49 receptions, 1,061 yards).

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2025 – Cortez Mills, Homestead. (53 receptions, 1,336 yards).

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2024 – Eric Nelson, Miramar. 65 receptions, 1,123 yards). FIU commitment.

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2025 – Samari Reed, Coconut Creek Monarch. (56 receptions, 1,311 yards).

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2024 – Isaiah Scott, Miami Norland. (52 receptions, 1,094 yards).

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2024 – Jeremiah Smith, Hollywood Chaminade-Madonna. (90 receptions, 1,389 yards). Ohio State commitment.

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2026 – Dwayne Wimberly Jr., Fort Lauderdale Westminster Academy. (67 receptions, 1,340 yards).

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Miami-Dade/Broward Secondary Performers.

There is no doubt that when it comes to producing defensive backs in Miami-Dade and Broward Counties, there are very few areas across the country that can compare.

From colleges and universities nationally to NFL stadiums all over the country, cornerbacks and safeties have long put up some quality numbers with interceptions and fumbles recoveries that have turned the tide in so many games.

This year, there were several programs who relied on a quality running game to get their teams into the state playoffs – and even win state titles.

Here is a list of defensive backs that not only made an impact, but also put up some big numbers:

2025 - Taurus Damon Jr., Plantation. 5 interceptions.

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2025 - Bryce Fitzgerald, Miami Christopher Columbus. 7 interceptions.

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2026 - Terrance Johnson, Hollywood South Broward. 5 interceptions.

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2028 - Andre Jones, Fort Lauderdale Westminster Academy. 6 interceptions.

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2024 - Ricky Joseph, Miami Dr. Krop. 5 interceptions.

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2024 - Zaquan Patterson, Hollywood Chaminade-Madonna. 6 interceptions. University of Miami commitment.

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2024 - Theophilus Paulk, Hollywood Avant Garde Academy. 5 interceptions.

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2026 - Kenny Pembelton, Miami Archbishop Carroll. 8 interceptions. Sixteen in two years!

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2025 - Simor Price, Hollywood South Broward. 9 interceptions.

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2024 - Colin Tracey Jr., Fort Lauderdale Calvary Christian Academy. 5 interceptions.

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If you have followed high school football in Miami-Dade and Broward Counties for any length of time, you already know how impressive the running backs have been.

Checking out college and NFL rosters you will see several gifted runners who started their careers in the two counties before moving on to the next level and beyond.

Because many powerhouse programs often get big leads, the numbers that could be posted are set back because others get playing time during many, many blowouts.

The days of churning out 2,000-yard rushers truly never existed in this region, but success has followed prospects all the way back to the 60’s and 70’s. Even producing 1,000-yard backs is something of a major achievement.

This year, there were a number of programs who relied on a quality running game to get their teams into the state playoffs – and even win state titles.

Here is a list of 15 running backs who went over 1,000 yards during the 2023 season:

2024 – Patrick Anderson Jr., 5-10, 195, Fort Lauderdale Cardinal Gibbons. 1,109 yards and 3.4 GPA.

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2024 – Isaac Brown, 5-10, 180, Homestead. 1,084. Louisville commitment.

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Ryan Castro, QB, Miami Archbishop Carroll. 1,240 yards.

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2025 – Jacques Dixon, 5-9, 180, Fort Lauderdale NSU University School. 1,035 yards. 3.8 GPA.

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2024 – Davion Gause, 5-11, 205, Hollywood Chaminade-Madonna. 1,047 yards. North Carolina commit.

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2024 - Alexander Isaza, 5-9, 170, Miami Archbishop Carroll. 1,440 yards. 3.2 GPA.

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2024 – Jarvis Johnson, 6-1, 210, Miami Westminster Christian. 1,344 yards. FAU commitment.

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2027 - Jayden Johnson, 5-6, 150, Hollywood South Broward. 1,173 yards.

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Jordan Jones, 5-7, 165, Miramar. 1,056 yards.

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2025 – Byron Louis, 6-0, 205, Plantation American Heritage. 1,224 yards. 3.8 GPA.

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2024 – Jordan Lyle, 6-0, 195, Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas. 1,376 yards. Ohio State commit.

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2024 - Rolando Perez, 5-9, 175, Somerset South Homestead. 1,372 yards.

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2024 – Juan Rodriguez, 5-9, 190, Miami Norland. 1,179 yards.

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2024 - Sylus Villanueva, Miami Archbishop Carroll. 1,160.

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2024 – Chris Wheatley Humphrey, Hollywood South Broward. 2,076 yards. Miami commitment.

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It has quickly become one of the most competitive national high school football events in the country.

When the 2023 Broward County National High School Football Showcase took center stage from August 24 to 26, there were fourteen of the top-tier high school football teams in the country that gathered to spotlight the exceptional talents of young athletes.

This second annual event, presented by the Broward Educational Foundation, featured Georgia’s Milton High vs. Western High and Georgia’s Cedar Grove High vs. Monarch High. Also included were North Carolina’s Cardinal Gibbons High vs. Fort Lauderdale’s Gibbons High, Virginia’s Highland Springs High, Miramar, Maryland’s St. Frances Academy, Chaminade-Madonna High, California’s St. John Bosco, St. Thomas Aquinas, and DC’s St. John’s High and Plantation American Heritage.

On Wednesday night in Georgia, Milton, which played Western back in August, captured a state title in Atlanta and capped off a successful year for those who took part in this 14-team showcase.

Here is a look at how all the teams fared in 2023:

Chaminade-Madonna (14-0), 1M state champs, No. 2 nationally.

St. Frances Academy (5-6).

Cardinal Gibbons, Florida (9-4). Lost in the Region Finals.

Cardinal Gibbons, North Carolina (12-3). Lost in the Finals

Miramar (8-5). Lost in the Region Finals to eventual 3M state runner up.

Highlands, Virginia (13-2). Lost in the state finals.

St. Thomas Aquinas (14-1). Won 3M state championship. Top 15 nationally.

St. John Bosco (11-2). Finished in the top 10 nationally.

Monarch (11-3). Lost in the state semifinals.

Cedar Grove, Georgia (10-5). State champion

Western (9-4). Lost in the Region Final.

Milton, Georgia (13-2). State Champion

Plantation American Heritage (10-2). Lost in state semifinals.

St. John’s Washington DC (5-5)

“The Football Showcase is the only one of its kind and cements Broward County’s reputation as a hub of football excellence,” shared Dr. Kevin Perry, National Football Showcase Co-Founder. “That weekend offered a glimpse of the game’s future stars as young athletes who showcased their skills, determination, and team spirit to the ultimate test. Our 2024 games are already taking shape.”

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