While many recruiting websites across the country are thrusting their own area talent into the national spotlight, the same old beat continues in Miami-Dade and Broward Counties.

As some regions of the country boast some impressive prospects for the upcoming season, the reality is when it comes to the late spring and early summer in Miami-Dade and Broward Counties, the sheer volume of elite football talent – in every class – is always going to take center stage.

With camps, combines, 7-on-7 events and other exposure opportunities going on nearly every day, the competition that that the prospects come up against is simply matched by no other area of the country, and that is a fact that continues to get backed up year after year.

No matter where you go or what event you happen to attend, you are going to see potential elite football talent, many under-the-radar players who weren’t invited to the Under Armour Showcase or Rival Camps, which means those national analysts never had the chance to watch them.

Everyone knows the “star-rated” players locally, regionally and nationally. If you are a football fan and you have the internet, you have watched what every expert sees. But if you don’t attend summer events, there is no way you will ever lay eyes on these prospects who are overlooked – and that’s why many of these player class rankings are often not valid. They cannot be!

All summer, we have traveled the entire state, watching teams and players and uncovering many prospects that nobody has watched – and we continue to bring them to you.

Today, we have the opportunity to shine the spotlight on five more players to keep an eye on in the #305 and #954:

2026 – Shane Rochelle, LB, 6’2, 205, Miami Northwestern. Making his way south into Miami-Dade County from 5A state champion Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas, here is someone who had his coming out party in the spring after making an impression for the Raiders in 2024. When you look at the strength of head coach Teddy Bridgewater’s defense this coming season, here is one of the reasons why. This is a big-time player who will fill up the stat sheets, making play after play for the Bulls. He also has gotten done in the classroom (4.2 GPA) as well.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/17995967/shane-rochelle

2026 - John Jones, WR/Athlete, 5’9, 175, Miami Edison. Haven’t heard about this elite playmaker yet? This is someone who has a chance to light it up this coming season for head coach Luther Campbell and his Red Raiders with his quickness, route running abilities and a knack of making big plays – no matter who is covering him. Watch him perform and you will be sold – guaranteed!

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/21048816/John-Jones

2027 – Tyre Lloyd, DB, 6’3, 180, Pembroke Pines Flanagan. One of the teams that was busy in the off-season – getting some playmakers on board to make a push for the post season, Head Coach Benjamin Rolle and his Falcons will look to this young man for production with his size, physicality and ability to showcase ball skills as a cover corner. Comes over from Miami Gardens Monsignor Pace where he was indeed one of the top prospects for the Spartans.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/22361058/Tyre-Lloyd

2026 – Florentino Lopez, QB, 6’3, 220, Coconut Creek Monarch. Yet another under-the-radar talent who began at Hollywood McArthur, moved on to Miami Northwestern and has found a home with head coach Calvin Davis and the Knights. This is a big, physical prospect who can throw the ball with accuracy and velocity and use his large frame to get yards on the ground. He is just starting to live up to the potential that many predicted for him three years ago. This program will count on him to step up.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/18248982/Florentino-Lopez

2027 – Trae Proctor, TE, 6’5, 215, Miami Norland. Yet another prospect who began his career at Fort Lauderdale Cardinal Gibbons, he is growing and maturing into something special for head coach Darryl Heidelburg’s Vikings as a pass catcher that college coaches have watched and are quite impressed at what he is now – and what he will become. He is indeed the total package – getting it done in the classroom (3.9 GPA) as well.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/22956226/Trae-Proctor

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WEST PALM BEACH - As many Miami-Dade and Broward County athletes were spending time at 7-on-7 events and camps across the country last week, there were several players and teams who were taking the football experience one step further.

For three days, full teams were strapping it up and finding out plenty about one another at the Keiser University Team Camp, which gave many football players an opportunity to strap it up and more than assimilate what football will be like this coming fall.

The big winner was Keiser who brought in some programs from outside the area but also saw a tremendous turnout locally - with powers Palm Beach Central and Delray Atlantic battling teams like Lake Worth Dr. Joaquin Garcia, Delray Heritage, Loxahatchee Seminole Ridge and Palm Beach Gardens - in addition to Miami Lakes Barbara Goleman, Doral Academy, Sunrise Piper, Davie Nova and Miami Ferguson.

Here is a look at five Miami-Dade/Broward prospects who turned heads:

2026 – Darreon Green, RB/LB, 6’1, 235, Doral Academy. One of the prospects that the Firebirds and head coach Eddie Delgado will rely on during the upcoming season. Had a very productive camp in West Palm Beach, which should go a long way in setting the tone for this team in 2025.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/18225641/Darreon-Green

2026 – Rudy Monzon Jr., DT, Sunrise Piper. Here is a talented football prospect that joins head coach Quinton Short this season after a productive year at 1A state champion Hollywood Chaminade-Madonna. May be undersized, but you can guarantee that he will be one of the Bengals top defensive players. Truly made a lasting impression at Keiser.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/23479104/Rudy-Monzon-Jr

2026 – Ryan Ramirez, QB/SS, 5’9, 170, Miami Ferguson. Another of leaders that head coach Gene Chew and the Falcons will roll out as they look to reach their third straight GMAC title game. Can run and throw and had the opportunity to showcase his skills and apply what he has worked so hard on in West Palm Beach.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/19300412/Ryan-Ramirez

2027 – Timothy Potts, QB, 6’1, 170, Miami Lakes Barbara Goleman. With a need to get a starting quarterback, head coach Ariel Cribeiro and his Gators believe they found someone who checks all the boxes for this team, and against some quality competition at Keiser, he had the chance to prove it.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/19464273/Timothy-Potts

2027 – Tyler Smith, DB, 5’11, 160, Davie Nova. This is someone we watched last season and followed his progress in the spring – where he stepped it up in games against Miami Gardens Monsignor Pace and Lauderdale Lakes Boyd Anderson. Truly stepped up his game this past weekend for head coach Tyrus McCloud and the Titans in West Palm Beach.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/19588362/Tyler-Smith?

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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 University of Miami football program has been busy this spring and summer, and David Lake from InsideTheU stopped by to talk recruiting and the transfer portal.

DAVID LAKE ON MONDAY NIGHT: https://www.audacy.com/podcast/south-florida-high-school-sports-radio-5af98/episodes/david-lake-from-inside-the-u-247-sports-70970

While it was quiet this summer around the University of Central Florida, plenty was going on behind the scenes and Matt Murschel from the Orlando Sentinel Newspaper brough everyone up to date with the Knights.

MATT MURSCHEL ON MONDAY NIGHT: https://www.audacy.com/podcast/south-florida-high-school-sports-radio-5af98/episodes/matt-murschel-of-the-orlando-sentinel-4ee60

It was a very active spring and summer in Gainesville as the University of Florida made plenty of recruiting news with some future recruits. Kevin Brockway from the Gainesville Sun Newspaper talked about it all.

KEVIN BROCKWAY ON MONDAY NIGHT: https://www.audacy.com/podcast/south-florida-high-school-sports-radio-5af98/episodes/kevin-brockway-gainesville-sun-90093

It has been quiet much of the last spring at St. Thomas University in Miami Gardens, but that is changing this coming weekend with several events. Head Football Coach & Athletic Director Bill Reichel talked about it all.

COACH BILL REICHEL ON MONDAY NIGHT: https://www.audacy.com/podcast/south-florida-high-school-sports-radio-5af98/episodes/coach-bill-rychel-st-thomas-university-football-camp-69029

For Davie Nova High head football coach Tyrus McCloud and his football program, this was a very active spring and early summer – with camps and other events. He joined the program to talk about it all.

COACH TYRUS MCCLOUD ON MONDAY NIGHT: https://www.audacy.com/podcast/south-florida-high-school-sports-radio-5af98/episodes/head-coach-tyrus-mccloud-of-nova-high-in-davie-fl-89bbb

When it comes to having his football team ready for each season, Miami Ferguson’s only head football coach ever, Gene Chew, has kept his Falcons busy all spring and into the summer and he spoke about it.

COACH GENE CHEW ON MONDAY NIGHT: https://www.audacy.com/podcast/south-florida-high-school-sports-radio-5af98/episodes/miami-ferguson-football-head-coach-gene-chew-47457

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As Miami Edison and head coach Luther Campbell were putting the final touches on their month of June college tour on Sunday, many players, coaches and teams had the opportunity to see what the new look Red Raiders were all about.

With several changes made on the roster, Edison took part in the final University of Miami summer event of the season as several south Florida teams took part in the 7-on-7 tournament as well as the offensive and defensive line camp.

Coming off a 7-6 season, which included a post season appearance, this program realized that of they were ever going to narrow the gap with national powerhouse Hollywood Chaminade-Madonna in 1A, changes had to be made – and with the addition of some elite talent, this is a program that heads into the 2025 season with plenty of confidence.

Here is a look at some of the prospects that you will see this coming late summer and into the fall:

Class of 2026

Michael Clayton, QB, 6’4, 200 – 3.8 GPA.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/video/3/17371832/66e6fc824e30adbe7f3e147c

Mikeal Gachelin, CB/SS, 6’2, 185 – 3.2 GPA.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/19365303/Mikael-Gachelin

Jamarcus Girtman, DT, 5’10, 243 – 3.0 GPA.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/19730378/Jamarcus-Girtman

John Jones, WR/Athlete, 5'9, 170.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/21048816/John-Jones

Xavier Payne, OL, 6’7, 320 – 3.5 GPA.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/18401191/Xavier-Payne

Larry Spring, DB/LB, 6’1, 173 – 4.8 GPA.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/17855590/Larry-Spring

Todd Williams, FS, 6’2, 173 – 3.2 GPA.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/23198918/Todd-kodi-Williams

Jacory Williamston, OC, 6’2, 280 – 3.0 GPA.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/19718277/Jacory-Williamston

Class of 2027

Odurand Dorcelus, DE/LB, 6’3,220 – 3.0 GPA.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/26476445/Odurand-Dorcelus

Kanarious Harris, RB/WR, 5’9, 170 – 3.0 GPA.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/video/3/24090288/66fd4af7e4392083e0b57734

Johnny Joassaint Jr., SS/OLB, 5’7, 260 – 2.8 GPA.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/20703216/Johnny-Joassaint-jr

Ahmad Joseph, DL, 5’10, 270.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/19530380/Ahmad-Joseph

Derrick Miller, LB, 6’2, 230 – 4.5 GPA.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/26507397/Derrick-Miller

Victwon Miller Jr., Athlete, 5’9, 145 – 3.8 GPA.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/video/3/19899241/6518661d664b0c159c945d68

Kemmai Morris, RB/Slot, 5’8, 170 – 3.0 GPA.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/20665812/Kemmai-Morris

Kyammarri Pierre, TE, 6’3, 225 – 3.5 GPA.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/20544886/Kyammarri-Pierre

Javion Roberson, LB/DE, 6’3, 225 – 2.6 GPA.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/22936151/Javion-Roberson

Ah’Mari Stevens, WR, 6’0, 172 – 3.6 GPA.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/19739206/AhMari-Stevens

Class of 2028

Antaevian Crumbley, CB, 5’11, 153 – 2.8 GPA.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/23294264/Antaevian-Crumbley

Antwan Laughlin, WR, 5’9, 155.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/22758401/Antwan-Laughlin

Antonio Riggins, CB, 5’9, 145.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/26477499/Antonio-riggins

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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..