While many rank and evaluate athletes via video, the one thing that we have always done is see the prospects in person.
Using tape as an enhancement, seeing everything that a football player does – from five-feet away is certainly something that needs to be done.
Anyone can judge whether a talented prospect can play the game by just watching film. The same film that millions of others have the opportunity to view. But to watch them and see their character, the way they handle themselves during a game or practice and what kind of teammate they are, cannot be watched on a Hudl video.
Because we have the pleasure of watching EVERY player at all levels during the course of a year, we see things that many others may not get the chance to watch, and that is something that we have been able to do for a long period of time.
While everyone misses out on rating prospects, you have a better chance of predicting what these young men will do when you are standing right next to them and being a part of their maturity and learning process.
Today, we shine the spotlight on five impressive Class of 2024 football players from Miami-Dade and Broward Counties:
Khamani Alexander, RB, 6-1, 185, Miami Belen Jesuit. For those who have never watched him play, you are missing something very special. While many have not rated him high in the class, they are underselling this quality talent who can do it all. His vision, strength, quickness and ability to pick up the tough yards will certainly thrust him into the major spotlight this coming year. College coaches who have watched him play are already sold and believe that he will only get better.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/14592816/Khamani-Alexander
Jacory Barney, WR/FS, 6-1, 160, Miami Palmetto. In a region of the country where there are plenty of elite football prospects, here is another one to add to that mix. No matter where you put him, he is going to come up big – and after a tremendous spring where college coaches and recruiting fan websites had the opportunity to see him – this is indeed someone who will be in the spotlight every time this team plays in 2022.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/15237259/Jacory-Barney
Chance Robinson, WR, 6-2, 180, Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas. On a team loaded with elite playmakers, here is a gifted football talent who has been getting it done the past two years and continues to impress. Because he picks things up quickly, his game changes all the time – and that is a great thing for the Raiders who begin the season in the national spotlight once again. Talk to anyone who has played with or against him and all will agree that his game is among the best in south Florida – in any class.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/15300614/Chance-Robinson
Antwan “A.J.” Smith, RB, 6-0, 220, Miami Booker T. Washington. Every time people talk about the Tornadoes, this is one of the players that they talk about, and for good reason. His size, strength and ability to run the ball against anyone is the reason that college coaches have been paying close attention. After a solid spring, his summer drew praise everywhere this team went during the college camp season. He and fellow junior Gerald Modest are as good a duo as you will find, and opponents will find that out.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/15483994/Antwan-Smith
Bryce Stringer, DE, 6-2, 220, Hollywood Chaminade-Madonna. Ever since he arrived on campus all this quality talent has done is make plays and produce. Fits right into one of the best defensive units in Florida – because his athletic, smart and has a passion to play this game at a high level. Keep an eye on his play the next two seasons. Has big time potential that he has already tapped into.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/15102364/BRYCE-STRINGER-52
For the past 52 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..
Because we get to watch as many prospects in south Florida live as anyone throughout the course of a year, there is more of an opportunity to discover prospects that many get a chance to see.
While the marquee players are always in the spotlight – whether it’s games, practices, camps, combines and 7-on-7 events, there is a large group that never gets the spotlight they deserve.
Over the past five plus decades, we have had the opportunity to watch, evaluate and track all levels of quarterback, it is wise to understand that a very small percentage of these young men really have the opportunity to compete at a major college. That’s why hundreds of colleges and universities across the country read our prospect information that includes EVERYONE. It’s a reputation that we are indeed proud about.
Anyone can talk about a star-rated athlete, but what about those athletes who will play at the D2, D3, NAIA or Junior College level? There are 30 times as many of those athletes than the ones being covered by every recruiting service, fan website and media agency.
Today, we take a look at some of the south Florida running backs to keep an eye on – in all classes. Remember, if there are prospects here that are not in the right places or anyone who should be added, please let us know (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.). Countless college coaches - at every level - read our database.
STEPPING UP THIS COMING SEASON
Obviously this is a huge year for running backs in this area of the state.
The Class of 2023 has been on the radar for two solid seasons – with several of them getting plenty of interest from colleges and universities throughout the country.
Among those seniors for this upcoming season include Jason Demetrius (Doral Academy), veteran Jeremy Dinkins III and his Ohio State-bound Plantation American Heritage teammate Mark Fletcher, Plantation. The class also boasts one of the state’s elite backs in Jamari Ford (Miami Northwestern) and Miami Gulliver Prep transfer and Stanford commit Sedric Irvin (Miami Christopher Columbus).
The Class also has fast rising Fort Lauderdale Dillard speedster Chris Johnson, Jaden Miller (Homestead South Dade), three-year varsity starter Levy Miller (South Miami), elite back Kamari Moulton (Fort Lauderdale Cardinal Gibbons), elusive and talented Ean Pope (Miami Central), gifted Gemari Sands (Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas) and soon to be three-year starter Javin Simpkins (Miami Norland).
The depth at the position in this class is certainly represented with Amari Swain (Coconut Creek Monarch, versatile all-purpose runner Xavier Terrell (Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas), North Miami transfer Omarion Williams (Miami Central) and Parkland Douglas transfer Matthew Wilson (Davie Western).
As solid as 2023 is with so many impressive football players, the Class of 2024 is also impressive – to say the least.
Among the prospects to keep an eye on are versatile Isaac Brown (Homestead), elusive Roger Adam III (Miami Dr. Krop), way under the radar Khamani Alexander (Miami Belen Jesuit), nationally-rated Davion Gause (Hollywood Chaminade-Madonna), super versatile Ricky Joseph (Miami Beach) and under publicized Malachi Keels (Miami Westminster Christian), who is a big time athletes, and Sunrise Piper workhorse Malik Kelsey.
The class also boasts quality runner Jordan Lyle from Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas, and Miami Booker T. Washington teammates Gerald Modest and Antwan Smith.
We already know how impressive the underclassmen will be in south Florida – with Class of 2025 standouts King Davis (Miami Northwestern), Chance Washington (Davie Western) and Byron Louis (Plantation American Heritage) already turning heads. Also, speedy 2026 prospect Kaj “Nitro” Baker Jr. (Pembroke Pines Somerset Academy) is truly one to watch this coming season.
THERE ARE MORE PROSPECTS TO WATCH IN 2022
The productivity in south Florida at the running back position is endless.
As we track all the prospects, we have a chance to put everyone in the spotlight – and as we stated – it’s something that others cannot do.
We urge you to keep an eye on this group of prospects – as well as others we will uncover as they emerge in 2022:
2024 – London Adams, Plantation
2023– Lucas Amaya, Miami Belen Jesuit
2023 - Falique Andrus, Miami Palmetto
2023 – Jeremiah Avrilien, Hollywood Chaminade-Madonna
2025 – Christian Bailey, Fort Lauderdale
2023 – A.J. Balsera, Miami Belen Jesuit
2024 – Edward Bandy, Miami Christopher Columbus
2023 – Mitchell Beckford, Davie Nova (Athlete)
2023 – Cesareo Beruvides, Miami Braddock
2024 – Mehki Bethel, Somerset Academy Silver Palms
2023 – Aaron Boffill, Hialeah Barbara Goleman
2023 – Caesar Boyd, Sunrise Piper
2023 – Tramain Brown, Miami Northwestern
2023 – Ryan Bullard, Homestead
2023 – Mike Caldwell Jr., Hialeah Champagnat Catholic
2023 – Clayton Cannon, Parkland Douglas
2023 – Jeremiah Cannon, Oakland Park Northeast (Athlete)
2023 – Raequan Cannon, North Miami
2023 – Shawn Carrero, Miami Ferguson (Athlete)
2023 - Quincy Casimir, Deerfield Beach
2025 – Darius Clements, Miami Southridge
2023 – Jordan Clemons, Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas
2023 – Marlin Cochran, Miami Northwestern
2023 - Cornelius Colzie, Miami Westminster Christian (Athlete)
2024 – Wardell Dean, Miami Palmetto
2025 – Deandre Desinor, Coconut Creek North Broward Prep
2025 – Elijah DeWoskin, Pembroke Pines West Broward
2023 – Jordan Faison, Fort Lauderdale Pine Crest
2023 – Lemmie Faulk, Miami Norland
2023 – Marcos Fernandez, Hialeah Gardens (Athlete)
2023 - Jaferris Finley, Fort Lauderdale Dillard
2023 – Reggie Foster, Plantation American Heritage
2024 – Widley Jean-Franco, Miami St. Brendan
2023 – Amara Franklin, Miami Northwestern (FB)
2023 – Alex Garcia, Miami Westminster Christian (Athlete)
2024 – Ralph Gilbert, Fort Lauderdale Calvary Christian
2023 – Evan Gill, SW Ranches Archbishop McCarthy
2023 – Rennie Gittens, Miami Carol City
2023 – Ryan Gonzalez, Doral Academy
2023 – Jaquan Gordon, Hollywood Avant Garde Academy
2023 – Giovanni Grillo, Hialeah Gardens
2023 – Andre Hall, Hialeah-Miami Lakes
2023 – D.J. Hall, Plantation
2023 – Joshua Harriott, Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas
2023 – Jonathan Harris, Miami Central
2024 – Mark Harris, Coconut Creek Monarch
2023 – Jordan Henry, Sunrise Piper
2023 – Nathaniel Henry, Miramar
2023 – Reggie Heywood, Fort Lauderdale Calvary Christian
2024 – Jamarie Holtzclaw, Coconut Creek
2024 – Chris Wheatley-Humphrey, Hollywood South Broward (Athlete)
2025 – Markel Irene, Miramar
2023 – Walter Jackson, Fort Lauderdale Dillard
2023 – Joshua Jennings, Plantation
2023 – Andre Johnson, Miami Booker T. Washington
2024 - Reginald Johnson, Fort Lauderdale
2024 - Jordan Jones, Miramar
2023 – Ke’shawn Jones, Pompano Beach Blanche Ely
2023 - Ernest Joseph, Fort Lauderdale
2023 – Joshua Joseph, Parkland Douglas
2023 - Marc Joseph, Pompano Beach Blanche Ely
2025 – Sterling Joseph, Miami Edison
2023 – Kervens Saint Juste, Pompano Beach
2023 – Kyle Kesley, Miami Palmer Trinity
2023 – Nicholas Lardizabal, Miami Coral Reef (Athlete)
2023 – Jalen Lewis, Plantation
2025 - Jaquari Lewis Jr., Fort Lauderdale Dillard
2023 – Dontrell Lipscomb, Coral Gables
2023 – Rasheim Lipscomb, Somerset Academy South Homestead
2023 – Alex Lleras, Miami St. Brendan
2023 – Ernesto Lopez, Miami Carol City
2024 – William Lufiau, Miami Jackson
2023 – Gabe Macies, Pembroke Pines West Broward
2023 – Antonio Martin, Lauderdale Lake Boyd Anderson
2024 – Darien Martinez, Miami Ferguson (Athlete)
2024 - Ottis McCoy Jr., Miami Sunset
2024 – Edward McIntosh, Pompano Beach Blanche Ely
2024 – Ceabon McKinney, Hollywood Avant Garde Academy
2024 – Nick Mekras, Miami Westminster Christian (Athlete)
2023 – Torrence Miller, Fort Lauderdale Cardinal Gibbons
2023 – Travon Miller, Miami Springs
2024 – Chaz Milton Jr., Somerset Academy South Homestead
2025 – Tristan Moedlus, Hialeah American
2024 – Carlos Morales, Pembroke Pines West Broward (FB)
2025 – Sinorice Moss Jr., Davie Western
2024 – Michael Nozile II, Miami Monsignor Pace
2023 – Eli Daniel Ogiomizo, Miramar Everglades
2025 – Abdul Olawale, Miramar
2026 – Robert Ortega Jr., Hollywood Avant Garde Academy
2023 – Derwin Packer, Plantation
2023 – Rene Paez, Miami Palmer Trinity
2023 – Nelson Parker, Davie Western
2024 – Delroy Paul, Hollywood Hills
2023 – Reydjon Petion, RB, Coconut Creek Monarch
2023 – Marquis Pierre, Homestead Everglades Prep (Athlete)
2023 – Ladarius Pitts, Pompano Beach Blanche Ely
2023 – Robert Reddish, Somerset Academy Silver Palms
2023 – Willie Reed, Coconut Creek Monarch
2023 – Nate Renie, Coral Springs Coral Glades
2024 – Joshua Reyes, Miami True North
2023 – Justin Reyes, Homestead Somerset Silver Palms
2024 – Clinton Riley, Homestead
2024 – Keymari Robiou, North Miami Beach
2024 – Manuel Rodriguez, Miami Ferguson (Athlete)
2025 – Elias Romero, Miami Ferguson
2023 – Anthony Rubio, Miami Belen Jesuit
2024 – Edson SaintFort, Pompano Beach
2023 – Dorian Sampson, Pembroke Pines Flanagan
2023 – Ismael Seda, Hialeah Gardens
2023 – Justin Spano, Parkland Douglas
2023 – Lucas Stefano, Miami Westminster Christian (Athlete)
2023 - Gerome Steward, South Miami
2023 – Jake Summer, Miami True North (Athlete)
2024 – Jeffery Thomas, Hialeah Gardens Mater Academy
2024 – Jermaine Walton, Miami Southridge
2023 – Cedric Ward, Pompano Beach Blanche Ely
2023 – Mark Wilder Jr., Doral Academy
2024 – Andres Williams, Miami Palmer Trinity
2023 – Jacory Williams, Sunrise Piper
2024 – Jylin Williams, Miami High
2023 – Shawn Williams, Plantation
2025 – Tyrique Williams, Miami Booker T. Washington
2023 – Santana Wooten, Miami Palmetto
2025 – Cedric Wyche, Fort Lauderdale Cardinal Gibbons
2025 – Cayson Young, Miramar
For the past 52 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..
THE MUSTANGS FILE
Head Coach: Kevin Burnett
2021 Record: 3-6
THE SCOOP
Even though this team got off to a 2-0 start last year, with wins against Pompano Beach Blanche Ely (18-13) and Lauderdale Lake Boyd Anderson (9-8), this coaching staff realizes that the job is an ongoing process.
Just five years ago, this was one of the marquee teams in south Florida, winning a district. It is also a program that has enjoyed so much success throughout the years.
While prospects continue to buy into what is going on, the spring and summer have paved the way for the 2022 season.
No matter where you look during this off-season, players are attending events and team camps – all in the name of turning the corner.
Instead of paying attention to a win over Miramar Everglades (24-0), Coach Burnett and his staff are more concerned about being more consistently and returning this team to what it has been in the past.
Here is a look at some of the prospects to keep an eye on this coming season:
CLASS OF 2023
TRACKING SOUTH FLORIDA FOOTBALL TEAMS. https://larryblustein.com/news/tracking-south-florida-2022
For the past 52 years, we have spent plenty of 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 (@larryblustein). Contact us at: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Because we get to watch as many prospects in south Florida live as anyone throughout the course of a year, there is more of an opportunity to discover prospects that many get a chance to see.
While the marquee players are always in the spotlight – whether it’s games, practices, camps, combines and 7-on-7 events, there is a large group that never gets the spotlight they deserve.
Over the past five plus decades, we have had the opportunity to watch, evaluate and track all levels of quarterback, it is wise to understand that a very small percentage of these young men really have the opportunity to compete at a major college. That’s why hundreds of colleges and universities across the country read our prospect information that includes EVERYONE. It’s a reputation that we are indeed proud about.
Anyone can tall about a star-rated athlete, but what about those athletes who will play at the D2, D3, NAIA or Junior College level? There are 30 times as many of those athletes than the ones being covered by every recruiting service, fan website and media agency.
Today, we take a look at some of the south Florida quarterbacks to keep an eye on – in all classes.
GETTING THE SPOTLIGHT
As we said, there is a group of football talent that has gone more attention than others – and as we know – that can change in the coming months.
Here is a look at some of those football players who are heavily on the radar as we get ready to start the 2022 season:
The Class is definitely up to bat this season – as many we have watched the past three-four years will get the opportunity to continue to showcase their skills.
Leading the way are potential record-setters Taron Dickens (Miami Northwestern) and Collin Hurst (Davie Western), who both have the opportunity to put their respective names down as the best to play the position in Miami-Dade and Broward respectively.
In addition, the Miami Central duo of Keyone Jenkins and Dylan Tulloch have shown that they can play at the highest level and come out on top.
The class also features UCF-bound Dylan Rizk (Fort Lauderdale Cardinal Gibbons), gifted Miami Edison transfer Hezekiah Harris (Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas), Blake Murphy (Plantation American Heritage) – injured last year – and someone who never gets the recognition but may be the best athlete of the 2023 group, Mahki Rolle from North Miami Beach.
Like the group in 2023, the Class of 2024 looks to be quite impressive – with C.J. Bailey (Hollywood Chaminade-Madonna), A.J. Hairston (Coconut Creek Monarch) and Monsignor Pace transfer Adrian Posse (Miami Christopher Columbus).
Also, prospects such as Alberto Mendoza (Miami Christopher Columbus), Michael Merdinger (Fort Lauderdale Cardinal Gibbons) and J.T. Tabora, who led the way for Hollywood Avant Garde Academy.
The future – as we know is truly bright – as Class of 2025 standout Ennio Yapoor, who led Hialeah Champagnat Catholic to the 2A state finals last year, is now at Miami Norland.
WAIT – THERE ARE MORE STARS ON THE WAY
Just because so many are not on the radar of the recruiting services or colleges across the nation, it certainly does not matter there arem’t promising football talent out there. Please keep an eye on these young men as well. You will not be sorry:
2023 - Michael Abu-Akel, Miami Killian
2024 – Kael Alexander, Miramar
2024 - Ayden Anderson, Miami Springs
2024 – Stesen Angelo, Miami Immaculata LaSalle
2023 – Thomas Aponte, Homestead Everglades Prep
2024 - Anthony Barbar, Fort Lauderdale Westminster Academy
2025 – Jason Barket Jr, Miami Westminster Christian
2025 – Davi Belfort, Miami Gulliver Prep
2026 – Dia Bell, Plantation American Heritage
2024 – Isaiah Blackman, Plantation
2023 – Ryan Bradburn, Coral Springs Taravella
2023 – Rutan Bui, Davie Nova
2023 – Emilio Burgos, Oakland Park Northeast
2023 – Jacob Camacho, Miami True North
2023 – Tristan Caroddo, Somerset Academy
2026 – Bryant Carson, Plantation
2023 – Damari Charlton, Miami Southridge
2023 – King Cherry, Miami High (Athlete)
2026 – Jayden Chico, Coral Springs Coral Glades
2025 – X’zayvion Clayton, Homestead South Dade
2025 – Jaryn Coleman, Davie Nova
2024 – Luis Cruz, Miami St. Brendan
2023 – Nahcoy Daniels, Pompano Beach Blanche Ely
2023 – Clinton Danzey Jr., Fort Lauderdale Stranahan
2023 – Aden Davenport, Miami Palmer Trinity
2024 – Travis Delaney Jr., Miramar
2024 – Charles Dell’Aira, Parkland Douglas
2023 – Amer Ellis, Plantation
2023 – Colin Ferzili, Miami Coral Reef
2023 – David Garcia, Miami Braddock
2023 – Dontae Gentles, Sunrise Piper
2024 – Jadyn Glasser, South Plantation
2025 – Lucas Goenaga, Miami Christopher Columbus
2025 – Wyatt Goins, Miami Christopher Columbus
2025 – Devin Gonzalez, Weston Cypress Bay
2025 – Vinny Gonzalez, Miami Christopher Columbus
2023 – Alex Hart, Coral Springs Coral Glades
2025 – Camden Hartzell, Pembroke Pines Somerset Academy
2024 – James Hayes, Miami Monsignor Pace
2024 – Sean Hill, Somerset Academy South Homestead
2023 – Byron Holt, Miami Jackson
2023 – Matt Ivaldi, Miami Carol City
2024 – Malik Jackson, North Miami
2025 – Rudolph Jones, Miami Booker T. Washington
2023 – Jesus Jose, Pompano Beach Blanche Ely
2024 – Aidan Karsh, Miami Monsignor Pace
2023 - Max Lawrence, Westland Hialeah
2023 – Jake Lewin, Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas
2023 – Stefano Luis, Miami Gulliver Prep
2023 – Tony Martin, Coral Springs
2023 - Chris Mason Jr, Pompano Beach Blanche Ely
2025 – Felipe Mendoza, Miami Westminster Christian
2024 – Julian Menedez, Miami Ferguson
2025 – Brandon Mincey, Miramar Everglades
2024 – Jonathan Morillo, Pembroke Pines West Broward
2024 – Andres Miyares, Miami Belen Jesuit
2023 – T. J. Nelson, Fort Lauderdale
2025 – Marvin Nixon, Fort Lauderdale
2023 - Armani Norcius, Fort Lauderdale Dillard
2024 – Anthony Nowell, Oakland Park Northeast (Athlete)
2023 - Ezekiel Nguyen, Coconut Creek
2025 - Dylan Pelliccio, Miami Monsignor Pace
2025 – David Perez, Miami Jackson
2024 – Isaiah Parks, Hollywood Hills
2025 – Randy Phillips, Hollywood South Broward
2025 – Emmanuel Poitier, Miami Northwestern
2025 – Sean Ponder, Miami Booker T. Washington
2024 – Christian Porta, SW Ranches Archbishop McCarthy
2023 – Brian Ramos, Somerset Academy Silver Palms (Athlete)
2023 – Ashton Redman, Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas
2023 – Kelton Reed, Miami Dr. Krop
2024 – Aaron Ridgeway, Miami St. Brendan
2024 – Andreus Rios, Coral Gables
2024 – Fabian Rodriguez, Doral Academy
2024 – Jorge Rodriquez, Doral Academy
2026 – Logan Rogers, Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas
2024 – Hunter Rose, Parkland Douglas
2024 – Claudell Sherman, Miami Booker T. Washington
2024 – Antonio Smith, Miami Killian
2026 – Jack Spaeder, Miami Dade Christian
2024 – Ryan Spallina, Deerfield Beach
2024 – Cecil Stone, Fort Lauderdale Calvary Christian
2023 – Lucas Suarez, Miami Palmetto
2025 – Christian Talbert, Fort Lauderdale Cardinal Gibbons
2023 - Tony Taylor, South Miami
2024 – Malik Thezan, Miramar
2024 – Rueben Toombs, Fort Lauderdale Stranahan
2024 – Anthony Truiolo, Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas
2024 – Antwan Walker, Miami High (Athlete)
2024 – Warren Williams, Miami True North
2024 – Lawrence Wright, Miami Norland
2023 – Marquise Wright, Miami Dade Christian
2024 – Jett Yurgealitis, Davie NSU University School
For the past 52 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..
THE TORNADOES FILE
Head Coach: Tim “Ice” Harris
2021 Record: 5-7
THE SCOOP
There are very few high school football programs in the country where you can see change in a matter of months like what happened to this team this spring and summer.
The return of the legend Coach Tim “Ice” Harris Sr. was behind the transformation of a school that has been in its share of the national spotlight through the years.
Big time football talent and solid coaching has always followed this program, and with the return of Harris, who was the head coach at Florida Memorial University, you could feel the electricity this spring as players and coaches alike turned up the volume in Overtown once again.
In what turned out to be a tremendous month of June, the Tornadoes used the spark that this team had during late April and into May as they look to get back in not only the state championship picture, but the national conversation as well.
What this spring and summer has done was give this program a chance to rebuild the roster, and they certainly have added some pieces – while others have matured and grown up. Here is a look at some of those prospects to keep an eye on in 2022:
CLASS OF 2023
Teion Boyd (DL, 5-10, 215)
Cormury Butts (LB, 6-0, 220)
Jamorie Flagg (DL, 6-3, 255)
Jahbrey Hewitt (DB, 5-7, 160)
Xavier Irvin (WR, 5-11, 175)
Andrew Johnson (WR, 5-8, 165)
Alexis Louis (OL, 5-11, 230)
Cordell Roberts (DL, 5-9, 233)
Charlie Rodgers (WR, 5-10, 170)
Fabian Scott (DB, 6-3, 172)
Jameson Van Fleet (DE, 6-2, 160)
Carlton Williams (LB, 5-7, 175)
Xavier Wilson (DE, 6-3, 190)
Winston Wright (DB, 5-6, 145)
CLASS OF 2024
David Bogan (DL, 6-1, 265)
Andre Brown Jr. (WR, 5-7, 140)
Terrance Chambers (OL/DL, 5-8, 212)
Ryan Jean-Felix (OL, 6-2, 265)
Jadarius Gaines (Athlete, 6-1, 175)
Leroy James (DB, 5-11, 185)
Jayden Knowles (WR, 6-3, 180)
James Lewis (LB, 5-9, 153)
Gerald Modest (RB, 6-0, 180)
Tony Morgan (WR, 5-8, 165)
Clinton Preston (DL, 5-7, 189)
Jahmari Robinson (DE, 6-2, 170)
Claudell Sherman (QB, 5-11, 175)
Antwon Smith (RB, 5-11, 218)
Jeremiah Stanley (DB, 5-9, 150)
Dwayne Sturrup (LB, 5-10, 200)
CLASS OF 2025
Ronald Beliard (DB, 5-9, 140)
Antonio Branch (DB, 6-2, 160)
Lamont Davis (WR, 5-4, 120)
Ben Hanks Jr. (DB, 6-2, 160)
Eric Henton (WR, 5-8, 145)
Phillip Jackson (OL/DL, 5-9, 244)
Stephon Johnson (OL, 6-4, 270)
Rudolph Jones (QB, 5-11, 165)
Chavis Knowles (OL, 6-0, 240)
Darrian Mobley (WR, 5-7, 120)
Fabulis Scott (DB, 5-10, 130)
David Shorter (DL, 6-1, 189)
Jamari West (WR, 5-10, 160)
Cartel Williams (DL, 5-11, 185)
Damar Williams (OL, 5-9, 215)
Tyrique Williams (RB, 5-6, 168)
CLASS OF 2026
Jemel Bonica (DE/TE, 6-3, 225)
Jaylen Blackwell (OL, 6-0, 245)
Santonio Chatman (DB, 5-5, 140)
Mark Clarkson (LB, 5-10, 168)
Anton Smith (WR, 5-7, 145)
TRACKING SOUTH FLORIDA FOOTBALL TEAMS. https://larryblustein.com/news/tracking-south-florida-2022
For the past 52 years, we have spent plenty of 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 (@larryblustein). Contact us at: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..